VEGAS WRITES is a fabulous rebranding of the former Venice Arts Screenwriting Competition, seasoned with the perspective of experienced producers, writers, directors and other industry professionals.
FEATURE LENGTH SCREENPLAYS (90-125 pages)
Grand Prize - A scene from the screenplay (up to 10 pages) will be professionally shot on DV using the wonderful acting talent here in Las Vegas. Selection of scene will be done by Vegas Writes judges based on available resources. The grand prize winning screenwriter will also be provided with three nights hotel accommodations in Las Vegas during the shooting so that they can participate in any level: director, producer, actor, etc. (Does not include travel expenses.)
Genre Prizes - Quarterfinalists, Semifinalists and Finalists will be announced for each of the following genres: Drama, Comedy, Suspense/Thriller, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Horror, Family/Children. Genre prize winners will receive a free eQuery blast from VeniceArts.com.
SHORT SCREENPLAYS (up to 30 pages)
Grand Prize - A scene (or the entire screenplay, depending on length of screenplay) will be professionally shot on DV using the wonderful acting talent here in Las Vegas. Selection of scene will be done by Vegas Writes judges based on available resources. The grand prize winning screenwriter will also be provided with three nights hotel accommodations in Las Vegas during the shooting so that they can participate in any level: director, producer, actor, etc. (Does not include travel expenses.)