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Shore Scripts supports new writing talent. Send in your scripts!

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30 May 2016
To discover new exciting screenwriting talent from around the world Shore Scripts puts the best scripts into the hands of the producers, production companies and agents that have the means to get them made. They’ve amassed a roster of the most respected industry judges of any screenwriting contest in the world. They include 19 Oscar & BAFTA winners, 88 Production Companies & 10 Agents who are all attached to read this years best scripts. A number of writers have gained representation, optioned, sold and even had their scripts made directly from entering Shore Scripts. Read more to check out the current competitons.

TV Category
Why enter?
> Contacts
11 of the most successful filmmakers in the TV industry will be judging the top entered pilots. These are writers, directors and producers who have been involved in some of the best shows in recent memory: The Sopranos, The Walking Dead, Doctor Who, Sherlock, House, Wallander, Stargate, Hannibal, to name a few.
As well as that, Shore Scripts' roster of TV production companies and agents will read the best pilot scripts that we send through to them. If your story stands out, it’ll get to the people who can make a difference.

> Prizes
3 winners will receive cash and prizes. £500 is the top cash prize for the 1st place winner.

Feature Submission
Why enter?
> Helping get scripts made
Shore Scripts has the highest calibre of industry judges of any screenwriting contest in the world. The winning feature scripts will be read by 32 of the Oscar, Bafta, Emmy, Golden Globe & Cannes award winning judges.
The top scripts entered will be sent to their roster of over 70 production companies and agents from around the world.
Writers have gained representation, optioned, sold, and had their scripts made directly through entering Shore Scripts. Take a look at our Oscar winning Alumni.

> Prizes
Shore Scripts gives away over £5000 in cash and prizes to 5 winners.

Short submission
Why enter?
> Be seen
The winning scripts will be read by a short panel of judges, all of whom have a wealth of experience in short films.
The top short scripts will be sent to relevant production companies, producers and agents. With a plethora of connections, Shore Scripts can get your work into the hands of the people who can kick-start your career.

> Prizes
3 winners will receive cash and prizes. £500 is the top cash prize for the 1st place winner.

Why Shore Scripts?
> Prestige
Because of affiliation with a number of award winning judges and production companies, not to mention the success stories, Shore Scripts is known throughout the industry. Placing highly will help open doors and get your work read by the people who can make a difference.

You can submit untill the 31st of August.
More information here.

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