New York International Screenplay Awards is an international screenplay competition for screenwriters who aspire to connect with the USA industry workers and explore the US markets.
NYISA winners will be connected to the US film industry by InkTip Magazine, iPitch. tv, and Script Mailer. They’ll be registered for free at CreatersVault, and will receive free screenwriting courses from Script Reader Pro, plus, detailed analysis and free consultations by Coverage Ink…. And much more!
NYISA’s valued jury members are industry professionals such as Producers, Script Doctors, Directors, Actors, and Screenwriters. You can submit via FilmFreeway.
NYISA also offers the workshops “How to write An Award-winning Screenplay” and “Advanced Screenwriting Development Programs”.
Golden Package:
An InkTip prize package includes one InkTip script listing and one InkTip magazine listing, so winners can promote themselves and their scripts to InkTip’s large network of producers and reps.
Every InkTip producer has been vetted via resume and references and demonstrated the ability to get movies made. Companies who are InkTip members include ABC, Anonymous Content, APA, CBS Films, HBO Films, ICM, Paradigm, Paramount Pictures, Hallmark Channel, FX, Universal, WME, Echo Lake, Zero Gravity, Bad Robot, and 20th Century Fox.
Final Draft Screenwriting Software, digital certificates for free! Final Draft 11 automatically paginates and formats your script to industry standards allowing writers to focus on what they do best: writing. Final Draft is used by 95% of film, television, and multimedia productions to get from page to screen. With Final Draft 11, you can brainstorm, visualize, report, tag, collaborate, and customize your writing environment like never before. Limitless space to organize your ideas in a customizable, visual way. Plan set pieces, store character research, and much more. Limitless space to organize your ideas in a customizable, visual way. Plan set pieces, store character research, and much more. Collaborate simultaneously with your writing partners IN REAL TIME - around the corner - or around the world. Use your creative energy to focus on your story and characters — let Final Draft take care of the rest. (retail price $244.99)
12 years of free registration from the CreatorsVault. CreatorsVault.com is an online Intellectual Property Registry for Copyright Protection and archival system providing Writers and Creators time-archived third-party proof-of-creation of their written materials and other intellectual properties preparing to market in the Entertainment industry. Writers can register scripts, screenplays, manuscripts, or other creative properties for protective archival with term options of 12 years, 8 years, or 4 years. Creators Vault is a global service (Berne Convention). Additional features include options to register New Drafts of an original project and Renewal of projects about to expire at discounted rates. Protect your property before going to the market.
Online Screenwriting Course from the Script Reader Pro. (retail price $299)
Email blasts will be given to the 1050+ agents and producers via the Script Mailer!
One Coverage Ink JC Analysis (value $695) for the Feature Screenplay 1st Place Winner + One Coverage Ink JC Analysis for the Short Screenplay Winner (Value $295) – CoverageInk.com founder Jim Cirile will personally read and analyze the winning screenplay as well as mark up and edit it. Jim’s analyses generally run around 18-25 pages and are ridiculously in-depth, with no stone left unturned. He’ll help maximize what’s working and break down what’s not in order to give the material the best possible chance in the marketplace. Also includes detailed marketability analysis and recommendations. As well, Jim will provide one year of free e-mail follow-ups.
HALF-HOUR PHONE/SKYPE CONSULTATION
CoverageInk.com founder Jim Cirile will discuss the winners' career path with them and offer advice as to how best to get the attention of the industry. Jim will share tips and advice from his three-plus decades in the biz (and as agent and management expert for Script and Creative Screenwriting magazines as well as The Wrap.) Empowering and helpful guidance they need from the Industry Experts.
They’ll also receive two PDF e-books, The Coverage Ink Spec Format & Style Guide, 110 pages of tips and tricks to help you bring it on the page, and Agent’s Hot Sheet: Ten Years of Screenwriting Wisdom from Hollywood’s Top Reps, over 240 pages of in-depth interviews with the top literary reps in town, both by CI founder Jim Cirile. Visit https://coverageink.com/coverage-ink-e-books/ for more. Coverage Ink – The Industry Experts.
Silver Package:
An InkTip prize package includes one InkTip script listing and one InkTip magazine listing so winners can promote themselves and their scripts to InkTip’s large network of producers and reps.
Every InkTip producer has been vetted via resume and references and demonstrated the ability to get movies made. Companies who are InkTip members include ABC, Anonymous Content, APA, CBS Films, HBO Films, ICM, Paradigm, Paramount Pictures, Hallmark Channel, FX, Universal, WME, Echo Lake, Zero Gravity, Bad Robot, and 20th Century Fox.
Final Draft Screenwriting Software, digital certificates for free! Final Draft 11 automatically paginates and formats your script to industry standards allowing writers to focus on what they do best: writing. Final Draft is used by 95% of film, television, and multimedia productions to get from page to screen. With Final Draft 11, you can brainstorm, visualize, report, tag, collaborate, and customize your writing environment like never before. Limitless space to organize your ideas in a customizable, visual way. Plan set pieces, store character research, and much more. Limitless space to organize your ideas in a customizable, visual way. Plan set pieces, store character research, and much more. Collaborate simultaneously with your writing partners IN REAL TIME - around the corner - or around the world. Use your creative energy to focus on your story and characters — let Final Draft take care of the rest. (retail price $244.99)
Online Screenwriting course from Script Reader Pro. (retail price $299)
Email blasts will be given to the 1050+ agents and producers via the Script Mailer!
Standard Screenplay Analysis from CoverageInk.com (value $129.) Founded in 2002, Coverage Ink is renowned for their industry-leading, detailed, and helpful screenplay analyses. Our team of 27 of the world’s best story analysts will find what’s working in your screenplay and what isn’t and give you empowering and specific ideas to help get the material into the end zone. Visit www.coverageink.com. Coverage Ink – the Industry Experts.
You’ll also receive our two PDF e-books, The Coverage Ink Spec Format & Style Guide, 110 pages of tips and tricks to help you bring it on the page, and Agent’s Hot Sheet: Ten Years of Screenwriting Wisdom from Hollywood’s Top Reps, over 240 pages of in-depth interviews with the top literary reps in town, both by CI founder Jim Cirile. Visit https://coverageink.com/coverage-ink-e-books/ for more. Coverage Ink – The Industry Experts.
8 years free registration from the CreatorsVault. CreatorsVault.com is an online Intellectual Property Registry for Copyright Protection and archival system providing Writers and Creators time-archived third-party proof-of-creation of their written materials and other intellectual properties preparing to market in the Entertainment industry. Writers can register scripts, screenplays, manuscripts, or other creative properties for protective archival with term options of 12 years, 8 years, or 4 years. Creators Vault is a global service (Berne Convention). Additional features include options to register New Drafts of an original project and Renewal of projects about to expire at discounted rates. Protect your property before going to the market.
Bronze Package:
An InkTip prize package includes one InkTip script listing and one InkTip magazine listing so winners can promote themselves and their scripts to InkTip’s large network of producers and reps.
Every InkTip producer has been vetted via resume and references and demonstrated the ability to get movies made. Companies who are InkTip members include ABC, Anonymous Content, APA, CBS Films, HBO Films, ICM, Paradigm, Paramount Pictures, Hallmark Channel, FX, Universal, WME, Echo
Online Screenwriting course from Script Reader Pro. (retail price $299)
Final Draft Screenwriting Software, digital certificates for free! Final Draft 11 automatically paginates and formats your script to industry standards allowing writers to focus on what they do best: writing. Final Draft is used by 95% of film, television, and multimedia productions to get from page to screen. With Final Draft 11, you can brainstorm, visualize, report, tag, collaborate, and customize your writing environment like never before. Limitless space to organize your ideas in a customizable, visual way. Plan set pieces, store character research, and much more. Limitless space to organize your ideas in a customizable, visual way. Plan set pieces, store character research, and much more. Collaborate simultaneously with your writing partners IN REAL TIME - around the corner - or around the world. Use your creative energy to focus on your story and characters — let Final Draft take care of the rest.(retail price $244.99)
Email blasts will be given to the 1050+ agents and producers via the Script Mailer!
Each receives one Standard Screenplay Analysis from CoverageInk.com (value $129.) Founded in 2002, Coverage Ink is renowned for their industry-leading, detailed, and helpful screenplay analyses. Our team of 27 of the world’s best story analysts will find what’s working in your screenplay and what isn’t and give you empowering and specific ideas to help get the material into the end zone. Visit www.coverageink.com. Coverage Ink – the Industry Experts.
They’ll also receive our two PDF e-books, The Coverage Ink Spec Format & Style Guide, 110 pages of tips and tricks to help you bring it on the page, and Agent’s Hot Sheet: Ten Years of Screenwriting Wisdom from Hollywood’s Top Reps, over 240 pages of in-depth interviews with the top literary reps in town, both by CI founder Jim Cirile. Visit https://coverageink.com/coverage-ink-e-books/ for more. Coverage Ink – The Industry Experts.
8 years of free registration from the CreatorsVault. CreatorsVault.com is an online Intellectual Property Registry for Copyright Protection and archival system providing Writers and Creators time-archived third-party proof-of-creation of their written materials and other intellectual properties preparing to market in the Entertainment industry. Writers can register scripts, screenplays, manuscripts, or other creative properties for protective archival with term options of 12 years, 8 years, or 4 years. Creators Vault is a global service (Berne Convention). Additional features include options to register New Drafts of an original project and Renewal of projects about to expire at discounted rates. Protect your property before going to the market.
Other Perks:
ALL THE FINALISTS: Final Draft Screenwriting Software digital certificates!
Final Draft Screenwriting Software, digital certificates for free! Final Draft 11 automatically paginates and formats your script to industry standards allowing writers to focus on what they do best: writing. Final Draft is used by 95% of film, television, and multimedia productions to get from page to screen. (retail price $244.99)
All the finalists will have 4 years of free registration from the CreatorsVault. CreatorsVault.com is an online Intellectual Property Registry for Copyright Protection and archival system providing Writers and Creators time-archived third-party proof-of-creation of their written materials and other intellectual properties preparing to market in the Entertainment industry.
EVERYONE WHO ENTERS: Free Query letter Analysis from Coverage Ink. Just email them your query at info@coverageink.com. CI founder Jim Cirile or one of our Senior Story Analysts will review your query and give you concrete feedback to improve/tighten/make it rock. Mention you are an NYISA entrant. One query per person, please!