Entries for First Look are judged on both writing ability and market potential, in addition to the originality of the concept

An international screenwriting contest that celebrates creativity and encourages writers to push the boundaries of their craft.

Provides a platform for writers to have their screenplays read and analyzed by industry professionals.

Offers aspiring screenwriters ongoing mentorship and introductions to entertainment executives and representatives.

Stowe Story Labs is a nonprofit dedicated to helping top emerging screenwriters, filmmakers, and creative producers get work made and seen.

Annual program awarding one screenwriter a trip to the Sundance Film Festival accompanying producer Cassian Elwes.

Gives you the chance to pitch your idea in front of some of TV’s greatest showrunners and executives at the annual ATX TV Festival.

Winning scripts are circulated to Hollywood directors, showrunners, and producers. The top 25 scripts get featured in the Scriptation app.

distinct submission windows for scripts which are announced on the BBC Writers Opportunities page during the year.

The Black List and WIF lab for six to eight writers of an underrepresented gender (women, NB/GNC, and/or trans, and others.

Annual competition that celebrates the screenwriting talent of both new and established writers from around the world.

Offers winners a chance to attend an exclusive retreat where they can work on their scripts with industry professionals.

A free competition through which winners receive exposure to a strong industry network and cash prizes. Limit one submission per person.

An international screenwriting competition established to identify and encourage talented new screenwriters.

Connects talented writers with production companies, agencies, and managers across studio and independent markets.

One of the most prestigious competitions for both film and television writers, known for its focus on story and craft.

Discovers and advances the careers of aspiring screenwriters through a series of competitions and education programs.

Focuses on providing feedback to all entrants and connecting top writers with industry professionals.

Sitcom Mission is looking for 15 minute scripts with fresh, exciting characters and the potential to be made into a series.

The BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Competition, which runs twice a year, calls submissions for Film, Television Drama, Children, Family & YA Media, and Television Comedy scripts.

The BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Competition, which runs twice a year, calls submissions for Film, Television Drama, Children, Family & YA Media, and Television Comedy scripts.

Emphasizes discovering and supporting new screenwriting talent, offering cash prizes and industry exposure to winners.

Aims to discover the best new screenwriting talent from around the world and connect them with the industry.

A program for career growth, guidance, and direct access to executives and decision-making processes, aimed at equipping aspiring writers for future job opportunities in television.

The NBC TV Writers Program is an eight-month initiative for emerging television writers, aiming to cultivate future showrunners and content creators.

Aims to discover the best new screenwriting talent from around the world and connect them with the industry.

Program selecting four writers with different voices, backgrounds and life experiences. Participants work on their scripts mentored by established writers, executives, directors and producers.

The Nickelodeon Writing Program is a paid, full-time, yearlong program for comedy writers with distinctive voices and fresh perspectives. This program offers hands-on classes and workshops to develop your writing abilities and personalized mentorship from industry executives.