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Award
2026 First Look Project
Competition opportunity. Deadline: 2026-09-30
- Type
- Award
- Organizer
- Script Pipeline
- Deadline
- 30 September 2026
- Where
- Worldwide
- Compensation
- Total prize money of $15,000 ($2,500 per winner across 6 categories: Screenplay Action & Sci-fi, Comedy, Drama, Horror & Thriller; TV Pilot Hour and Half-hour), plus industry circulation, 1-on-1 development assistance, additional script reviews, career guidance, and mentorship.
- Disciplines
- film, TV writing, screenwriting
About this opportunity
The 14th Annual Script Pipeline First Look Project is a screenwriting competition seeking higher-concept film and TV material. Writers can submit screenplays across four genre categories or original TV pilots (hour/half-hour). Winners receive a share of $15,000, industry exposure to producers and reps, and personalized career development.
Who can apply
- The contest searches for higher-concept material across multiple categories for film and TV.
- Scripts must not be under an option or shopping agreement at the time of entry.
- Preference may be given to "higher-concept" material.