For years, ReelHeART has been Mentoring Screenwriters from around the World to get their Screenplay into the best possible shape for the next and most sought after step in their Careers --- An Option!

ALL Scripts receive InDepth CURRENT Industry Relevant Coverage + Story Editing Analysis from Industry Insiders! For FREE!

If Hollywood doesn't come calling, then maybe the next step is Representation from a Manager, Agent, or an Interested 3rd Party who has seen your screenplay as part of the judging process at ReelHeART or we've sent to a Production House who makes Your Genre Of Screenplay.

Or maybe your ReelHeART experience gets you so inspired to make your next re-write so crisp and clean that you go on to make your Screenplay into a Film and Enter it the following year and win a Prize!

Whatever the next step is for you as a Screenwriter, we mentor you by going through each and every screenplay entered with a fine tooth comb to get your script ready for that next re-write, or get your screenplay 'Table-Read' ready for a Live Festival Audience.

All Scripts entered receive valuable industry related coverage - for FREE
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ReelHeART Screenplay Competition Accomplishments To Date:

1 Writer Film Being Produced with Hollywood 'A -List' Cast, Director, Producer
($60 Million Budget)
25+ Writers Working In/For Hollywood
8 Writers Sold TV Series to Fox, Netflix
100+ Writers Repeatedly Winning/Finalists in Screenwriting Competitions
1 Writer Working For Washington, DC
12+Writers/Directors Working In United Kingdom
20+ Writers Gain Agent Representation
20+Writers Optioned
20+ Writers Signed
20+Actors/Actresses Inspired to Write and Win Competitions
20+ Actors/Actresses Currently Producing in USA, Canada, UK
25+ Screenwriters have made their Scripts into Films

So C'mon - If you poured your sweat and guts into your Screenplay, enter it into a Competition that does not put it down after the 1st 10 pages.

We keep reading to "The End".

Enter ReelHeART to become a Better Writer and a Bigger Winner!

Awards & Prizes

AWARDS and PRIZES

**For Our Screenplay and TV Pilot Entrants**
All Entrants will receive at least 1 Round of Coverage, Feedback and Story Editing Notes
These are NOT just a 1 Pager. Our Coverage is EXTENSIVE!
Your Coverage is Included in your Submission Fee. There is ZERO Upsell.

For Our Screenplay and TV Pilot Winners

>To Be Confirmed For 2025<
Final Draft The #1 Selling Screenplay Software Worldwide—Stop Waiting & Start Writing.
Winners will receive Generous Discount Codes and/or Software Licenses at ReelHeART Festival Group's discretion.

>To Be Confirmed For 2025<
InkTip Where Producers go for Scripts and Writers.
Winners will receive a 4-month InkTip Pro Membership. As an InkTip Pro Member, thousands of filmmakers can find and read your scripts, and you'll be able to pitch directly to production companies every week. With over 3,000 options and 400 movies made, InkTip is the place for independent film.

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Winner Breakdown
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>>Pitch Deck Winner *may* Receive a Business Of Screenwriting Mentorship
>>Mentorship Winner(s) *WILL* Receive a Screenwriting Mentorship
>>A Well Deserving Screenwriter that Shows Promise 'MAY" Receive a Mentorship
NB: This Screenwriter May Have Placed ANYWHERE in the Selection Process

1st Place Feature Screenplay Winner
(*Competes for Best Overall Screenplay*)

1st Place Winner *may* receive a Monetary Prize
1st Place Winner *may* receive a Prize from InkTip (Membership)
1st Place Winner *may* receive a Prize from FinalDraft or other Sponsor
1st Place Winner WILL receive a *personalized* award (not Certificate)
1st Place Winner will not have to pay for their award or postage like other competitions
1st Place Winner will receive industry relevant coverage of their script
1st Place Winner *may* receive a full rehearsed, Cast-to-Type LIVE Script Read with working Actors and Actresses, as well as a Q & A in front of a Live Online Festival Audience.

As it is up to their sole discretion, ReelHeART cannot guarantee one-on-one time or any communication from agents, producers, interested parties etc. for any of our winning Screenwriters.

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2nd Place Feature Screenplay Winner

Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Script
2nd Place Winner will receive a *personalized* Award (not Certificate)

3rd Place Feature Screenplay Winner

Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Script
3rd Place Winner will receive a *personalized* Award (not Certificate)

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1st Place Short Screenplay Winner
(*Competes for Best Overall Short Screenplay*)
1st Place Winner *may* receive $50 Monetary Prize
1st Place Winner *may* receive a Prize from InkTip (Membership)
1st Place Winner *may* receive a Prize from FinalDraft or other Sponsor
1st Place Winner will receive a *personalized* award
1st Place Winner will not have to pay for their award or postage like other competitions
1st Place Winner will receive industry relevant coverage of their script
1st Place Winner *may* receive a full rehearsed, Cast-to-Type LIVE Script Read with working Actors and Actresses, as well as a Q & A in front of a Live Online Festival Audience.

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2nd Place Short Screenplay Winner

Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Script
2nd Place Winner will receive a *personalized* Award

3rd Place Feature Screenplay Winner

Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Script
3rd Place Winner will receive a *personalized* Award

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1st Place TV Pilot Winner - *Best of Winner*
1st Place Winner *may* receive a Monetary Prize
1st Place Winner *may* receive a Prize from InkTip (Membership)
1st Place Winner *may* receive a Prize from iPitchTV or other Sponsor
1st Place Winner WILL receive a *personalized* award (not Certificate)
1st Place Winner will not have to pay for their award or postage like other competitions
1st Place Winner will receive industry relevant coverage of their script
1st Place Winner *may* receive a full rehearsed, Cast-to-Type LIVE Script Read with working Actors and Actresses, as well as a Q & A in front of a Live Festival Audience.

2nd Place TV Pilot Winner

Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Script
2nd Place Winner will receive a *personalized* Award (not Certificate)

3rd Place TV Pilot Winner
Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Script
3rd Place Winner will receive a *personalized* Award (not Certificate)
3rd Place Winner *may* receive a full rehearsed, Cast-to-Type LIVE Script Read with
working Actors and Actresses, as well as a Q & A in front of a Live Festival Audience.

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1st Place Web Series Winner
1st Place Winner *may* receive a *personalized* award
1st Place Winner will *not* have to pay for their award or postage like other competitions
1st Place Winner will receive industry relevant coverage of their script
1st Place Winner *may* receive a full rehearsed, Cast-to-Type LIVE Script Read with working Actors and Actresses, as well as a Q & A in front of a Live Online Festival Audience.

2nd Place Web Series Winner

Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Script

3rd Place Web Series Winner

Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Script

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1st Place Story Bible Winner - *Best Of Winner*
1st Place Winner *may* receive a *personalized* award
1st Place Winner will *not* have to pay for their award or postage like other competitions
1st Place Winner will receive industry relevant coverage of their Story Bible

2nd Place Story Bible Winner
Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Story Bible

3rd Place Story Bible Winner
Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Story Bible

Rules & Terms

ENTRY RULES, TERMS & GUIDELINES

*ALL SCREENPLAYS + TV PILOTS* *MUST BE A PREMIERE TO HAVE A LIVE SCRIPT READ*

Any Screenplay or TV Pilot that has received any portion of a Reading or has Been Adjudicated With FeedBack From Live or Recorded Audience or Feedback Festival and/or Competition or Performance of ANY KIND up to February 15, 2025 will be Disqualified.
No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions.

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Feature Screenplays = 120 Pages Maximum
Please refer to formatting guides for screenplays at this link
http://www.filmschoolonline.com/sample_lessons/sample_lesson_format.htm

Short Screenplays = 30 Pages Maximum
Please refer to formatting guides for screenplays at this link
http://www.filmschoolonline.com/sample_lessons/sample_lesson_format.htm

TV Pilots = 60 Pages Maximum
Please refer to formatting guides for TV Pilots at this link
https://screencraft.org/2016/01/05/the-screenwriters-guide-to-formatting-television-scripts/

Web Series = 60 Pages Maximum

Story Bibles = 10-50 Pages (Maximum)

Pitch Decks = 10-50 Pages (Maximum)

Screenwriters - Please Read:
>If your Screenplay is an Official Selection - You will NOT receive your Coverage until Festival Week is Over. While you may have beaten out many other screenplays to get into the Top 3, your script will not be perfect and it will have notes about Formatting and Other issues that will be suggested to you for a re-write.

>If your Screenplay is NOT an Official Selection - You WILL receive your Coverage BEFORE Festival Week.
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  • AEG G

    Thank you for the opportunity to participate in your festival. I am truly honoured that my script, Trust Me, was selected as a semi-finalist and grateful for the chance to showcase the rich characters of Norwegian folktales and lore.

    April 2025
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  • Anthony Campbell

    I'm grateful and humbled to have been selected as a semi finalist in the ReelHeART 2025 international script competition. I'm especially grateful for the notes that were provided, as they've helped to improve the work with clear and actionable feedback. Thanks again!

    April 2025
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  • Craig Bettendorf

    If you’re looking for the most actionable and insightful feedback for your script of any competition, ever, ReelHeART is the one.

    July 2024
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  • Jan Buttram

    A real confidence builder! Terrific communication. The zoom reading was beautifully realized. Wonderful actors and strong direction. Honored to be selected and to receive such positive feedback for my screenplay!

    July 2024
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  • T. B. Johnson

    Thank you for the pretty laurel!

    July 2023
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