Writers X Writers

Before entering the competition, please read the following rules and guidelines. Submissions which do not adhere to the regulations set out below may be disqualified.

1. Writers from all countries are eligible to submit.

2. All entries must be in English, with entry fees in US dollars only.

3. WritersXWriters employees, and immediate family members are ineligible to enter the competition.

4. Scripts must be the original work of the writer(s), where the writer(s) must have full legal ownership of the material and be allowed to enter the competition.

5. To ensure anonymity, scripts must be submitted without the writer(s) name on the cover page. Cover page should include only the title of the script.

6. There is no limit to the number of simultaneous script entries allowed, by a single author. Each entry however, will require a separate entry fee.

7. Resubmissions of material is allowed, but requires an additional separate entry fee.

8. All submissions are electronic submissions only.

9. Pages for feature films should not exceed 120 pages, otherwise an additional fee will be required. This fee will be calculated based on the additional pages.

10. Pages for short films should not exceed 40 pages, otherwise an additional fee will be required. This fee will be calculated based on the additional pages.

11. Scripts entered in previous years competitions, having placed in the top 3, are ineligible for the competition.

12. All entries are non-refundable, once submitted.

13. Feedback is not issued, unless requested and purchased at the time of submission.

14. All entries must be uploaded in PDF format, and adhere to industry standard formatting (Courier font, size 12).

15. Co-writers are allowed. Each writer’s name should be entered at the time of submission.

16. It is recommended that all scripts be registered prior to submission (I.e. WGA, Copyright, etc), but this is not required.

17. All deadlines listed are at 11:59pm PST, without exception.

18. Bibles created for the purpose of a Pilot/Series are not to be included in TV Pilot submissions, and will not be read as part of the submission.

19. Decisions of the winning scripts made by the judges are final.

20. All prizes are awarded to scripts. Where scripts are submitted with writing teams, it is the responsibility of the team to divide the prizes amongst themselves.

21. WritersXWriters reserves the right to delay announcements and results for any reason. Delay may last up tp 120 days, but will never exceed this. Such unforeseeable delays do not qualify submissions for refunds and do not alter the standing of the entry or contest.

22. By submitting to the competition, winners and finalists agree to having their name, script title and picture be used for marketing purposes or promotions by WritersXWriters and its affiliates.

23. WritersXWriters asserts no ownership of submitted entries, nor any option on this material. All ownership and rights to such material remains with the original rights holder(s).

24. By entering this competition, the submitter must have full permission to do so from any and all co-writers and attachments to the script.

25. Category winners are defined as winners of the the four genre categories (Feature, Short, TV-Hour Long & TV-Half Hour)

26. All decisions on prize issuance made by WritersXWriters are final and subject to change.

27. Eligibility & Rights for Adaptations: If your screenplay is based on existing intellectual property (IP), you must include documentation demonstrating you have legal rights to adapt the IP into a screenplay. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

28. Notification: Entrants will be notified via email regarding their contest placement. Entrants are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and active status of their contact email address.

29. Withdrawals: Submissions may be withdrawn from consideration upon request; however, no refunds will be issued for withdrawn entries.

30. Plagiarism Policy: Any submission found to contain plagiarised material will be immediately disqualified, and the entrant will be banned from all future writersXwriters contests.

31. Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Entrants must disclose any professional or personal relationships with judges prior to submission. Submissions from entrants with undisclosed conflicts may be disqualified.

32. Genre and Category Clarification: Entrants are responsible for submitting their scripts to the correct genre or category. Entries incorrectly submitted may be disqualified at the discretion of writersXwriters.

33. Amendments: writersXwriters reserves the right to amend these rules and guidelines at any time without prior notice. Entrants will be informed of significant changes via the website or email.

34. Release of Liability: By submitting, entrants agree to release writersXwriters and its affiliates, judges, and partners from liability related to loss, damage, theft, or infringement claims related to the submitted materials.