Competition Rules:
1. Scripts may not exceed 150 pages and must be double spaced (no minimum length)
2. Scripts should have been written between 2005-2011
3. The competition is open to all screenplays of feature length (min.90 pages) and short films (maximum length 40 pages)
4. 2 Screenplays must be submitted.
The "Black Tie" Awards presentation will be held at a Suffolk County Estate in May, 2012. Awards include cash, professional screenwriting software Movie Magic Screenwriter 6 and Dramatica Pro courtesy of Write Brothers Inc.( For more information on the software package, click on the links below), screenwriting tutorial books and DVD's courtesy of Michael Hauge, industry subscriptions and a gold statue with engraving.
Judges will be selected from alumni and former award winners of the Long Island Film Festival as well as established academics.
All submissions must be copyrighted with the Library of Congress, or the WGA.NOTE: The Long Island Film Festival Blacktie Screenplay Competition prefers online entries submitted via Withoutabox.com, which provides cost-saving, paperless submission to film festivals and screenplay competitions around the world. Withoutabox’s internet-only submission platform features online applications via one master entry form, online fee payments, press kits, and the option to use Secure Online Screeners, an economical, eco-friendly, and secure alternative to traditional hard-copy DVD submissions. Fill out one master entry form and take advantage of quick entry, extended deadlines, and powerful submission management tools. There’s no extra cost to you, and by submitting, you’ll join Withoutabox’s global filmmaker community and stay in the loop about international exhibition opportunities.
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The Black Tie Screenplay Competition is sponsored by Write Brothers, Inc
MICHAEL HAUGE is a story consultant, author and lecturer who works with screenwriters, novelists, filmmakers and executives. Michael has presented seminars and lectures to more than 40,000 participants around the world, and has coached writers, producers, stars and directors on projects for Will Smith, Julia Roberts, Robert Downey, Jr., and Morgan Freeman, as well as for every major studio and network. He is currently on retainer with Will Smith’s company, Overbrook Entertainment, where he was involved in the development of I AM LEGEND, HANCOCK and THE KARATE KID.
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