Welcome to the third annual Great American Short Screenplay Contest! In seven (correctly formatted) pages or less, put your story on the page for a chance at a full-tuition scholarship to TheFilmSchool’s flagship program, the 3-Week-Intensive, an intimate and unique approach to elevating storytelling through the art of film.

 

 

The Grand Prize winner will receive a full scholarship to TheFilmSchool's Summer 2010 or Spring 2011 3-Week-Intensive. Up to five runners-up will be chosen and will receive $500 scholarships to TheFilmSchool's Summer 2010 or Spring 2011 3-Week-Intensive.

 

Entries must be correctly formatted and postmarked by June 18, 2010. No hand deliveries accepted. Please do not send any other materials. Scripts will not be returned. Only winners will be notified.

 

 

Send your script with your name, telephone number and email address clearly indicated on it along with a non-refundable $ 10 check to TheFilmSchool, 2828 Boyer Avenue East, Seattle, WA, 98102.

 

Results to be announced at www.thefilmschool.com on June 25, 2010.

 

WINNER:
Kristi Simkins, Aurora

FINALISTS:
Jim Endecott, No Such Things
Phil Seneker, To Remember
Michael Stuckey, Addie's Gift

 

WINNER:
Paula Hlastala, She’s a Keeper

FINALISTS:
Julie Haverson, No Exit
Vijay Sureshkumar, Karma
Michael Stucky, In the Bag
Andrij Witiuk, Angry Guy
Alec Whittle (TFS Alum), Parting Gift

 

The Great American Short Screenplay Contest began in 2008 when TheFilmSchool partnered with the Seattle International Film Festival. TheFilmSchool's flagship program, the 3-week-intensive, an intimate and unique approach to elevating storytelling through the art of film.