Screenwriting & Filmmaking Contest(s)

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The Capital Film Arts Alliance is bringing back one of the most creative competitions we've ever hosted for CFAA members! Check it out...
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Creative Interpretations 3!

It's a crazy combination of two competitions that will result in
a public screening in early 2023 of all of the movies made -
and lots of cash prizes and awards will be presented to
the winning writers, filmmakers and actors! 

PHASE 1 - FOR WRITERS - WIN $250
Writers submit their script entries - (dialogue only). 
The winning script will get $250 and be used by ALL filmmakers in next phase.

PHASE 2 - FOR FILMMAKERS - WIN UP TO $1,000
Filmmakers submit short films, using ONLY the dialogue provided.
The films will be screened in public. Top entries get awards and cash prizes. 

See Contest Rules and Information Below

PHASE 1:
​Screenwriting Challenge

The 1st phase of the contest is for screenwriters.

Cash prize of $250!!

​The screenwriters challenge:
  • Submit one single page of DIALOGUE ONLY.
  • No character names, no descriptions, no settings or directions.
  • One double spaced page of dialogue only.
  • Include member name and contact info on 2nd page. 

​START WRITING NOW!!

Entry Deadline for Scripts:
November 30, 2022.
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Winning Script to be Announced:
December 15, 2022.

PHASE 2:
​Filmmaking Challenge

The 2nd phase of the contest is for filmmakers.

​Cash prizes - up to $1,000!!

​The filmmakers challenge:
  • Each participating filmmakers must make a movie using ONLY the exact SAME winning dialogue from the first Phase of the contest. You heard us... Every filmmaker  will use the exact same words in the exact same order.
  • No additional dialogue can be added.
  • You decide the story.
  • You decide the genre.
  • You decide the total running time (as long as it's 10 minutes or less).

Winning Script Released to Filmmakers: December 16, 2022.
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Production Begins!
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Film submission deadline:
April 1, 2023.
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CONTEST RULES & DIRECTIONS:
1. Must be current CFAA member to enter. (www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership)
2. Up to two entries per person can be submitted (scripts or films).
3. Submit entries to contest@capitalfilmarts.org 
4. Scripts: must be in pdf format. 
5. Films: entries must be in non-password protected Vimeo or You Tube links.
6. All submissions must include your name, phone, email address.
7. Do not share films or scripts publicly in advance of official event screening.

Still not sure what this is all about?
Check out the film entries from our very first Creative Interpretations #1 contest HERE! 
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