Scriptapalooza today announces its 14th annual Screenplay Competition to continue its mission in providing unparalleled creative opportunities for aspiring screenwriters in the fiercely competitive entertainment industry. nnWriters will be able to submit their screenplays through www.Scriptapalooza.com. Participants will have their individual entries read by more than 90 leading filmmakers, production companies and literary agencies including Benderspink, Anonymous Content, Industry Entertainment, Lawrence Bender Productions and Barnstorm Films. nnThe first place winner, chosen by Scriptapalooza, receives a $10,000 grand prize. In addition, Scriptapalooza offers its full support to the winner; finalists and semifinalists of the screenwriting challenge by promoting each work for one year after the winners’ announcement.nnEarly DEADLINE January 5, 2012.nwww.scriptapalooza.comnn"Since its inception in 1998, the Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition has grown exponentially to become one of the well-respected competitions within the entertainment industry," says Mark Andrushko, president of Scriptapalooza. "Through this competition, we had scripts optioned, more than 40 scripts and opened new doors to unknown talent." nnHighlights include:nnโข 2009 Winner John Todd options his script "Madam I’m Adam" to Alan Ladd Productions.nโข 2007 Finalist John Muscarnero shoots his film, "Dark Woods."nโข 2005 Winner Patrick Andrew O’Connor sells his movie "The Break-Up Artist" at Cannesnโข 2005 Finalist Craig Clyde’s film, "The Holidays airs on Lifetime."nโข 2006 Semi-Finalist Eric D. Howell shoots his short film, "Ana’s Playground."nnnnAbout Scriptapalooza, Inc.nThe Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition was founded in 1998 with the goal of discovering promising writers and creating opportunities for them in the fiercely competitive entertainment industry. Divisions include Scriptapalooza Television Writing Competition and Scriptapalooza Coverage Professional Script Analysis.
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