Roswell Movie Studios Script Contest

GENERAL RULES:
The Roswell Movie Studio Script Contest goal is to support and develop upcoming writers, therefore, writers may not be WGA members.
Scripts must not have been optioned, in development or in production prior to May 1, 2016.
Scripts must be the original work of the applicants. If based upon another’s life, applicant(s) must attach a statement attesting to their rights to make such adaptations. Neither the Festival nor its jurists investigates or attests to the authenticity of an applicant’s statement of authorship or rights.
If a submission involves two or more writers as applicants, the monetary prize and any reimbursements will be divided equally.
Applicants may submit more than one script in any chosen category. Each entry requires an application, payment, and script.
Once an entry payment has been processed we cannot provide a refund. If a payment is disputed, the account holder may be subject to any fees.
No revisions or missing pages will be accepted once entry has been received.
Awards are based solely on the overall merit of entries. Judges reserve the right not to grant an award.
Entries into student category must provide documentation proof of student status of university or high school.

We strongly suggest that applicants register or copyright their script with the Writers Guild of America, East or Writers Guild of America, West.

FORMAT RULES:
Scripts should be formatted according to current industry standards.
To follow standard guidelines for format, consult any popular screenwriting text for assistance.
Font size must be 12 point and in Courier type.
Feature Screenplays must be approximately 90-120 pages in length.
Short scripts must be 5 – 25 pages in length.
Pages must be numbered in the top right-hand corner.