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! 

It's a crazy combination of
​two creative competitions that will result in
a public film festival screening and awards ceremony  in early 2023 of all of the movies made!
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.
Best Script: $250 (Winner Paul Newton)

PHASE 2 - FOR FILMMAKERS - $2,250 in Prizes+
Filmmakers submit short films, using ONLY the dialogue provided.
The films will be screened in public. Top entries get awards and cash prizes. Best Film (Judged) $1,000
Best Film (Audience Choice) $500
Best Actor $250
Best Use of Script $250


See Contest Rules and Information Below

PHASE 1:
​Screenwriting Challenge

The 1st phase of the contest is for screenwriters.

Cash prize of $250!!
(Winner: Paul Newton)
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​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. 

Entry Deadline for Scripts Has PASSED:

PHASE 2:
​Filmmaking Challenge

The 2nd phase of the contest is for filmmakers.

​Cash prizes - $2,250!!

​The filmmakers challenge:
  • Team Leader must be a current  CFAA member.
  • Participating film teams must make a movie using the exact SAME winning script that is provided. 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 Available to Registered Filmmakers: December 16, 2022.
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Production Begins!
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Film submission deadline:
April 1, 2023.


HOW TO REGISTER YOUR
CREATIVE INTERPRETATIONS FILM TEAM:

Register film teams NOW (limit 18 teams - first come first served).
​*Must be current CFAA member and meet all guidelines.

Email: Contest@capitalfilmarts.org
Include Creative Interpretations Team in the subject line
Include your name, phone #, email and production role.

Teams will be given the winning contest script after registering,
and the finished films are due by April 1st, 2023.

Awards and Prizes will be presented at a public film festival in Spring 2023.
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CONTEST RULES & DIRECTIONS:
1. Must be current CFAA member to enter. (www.capitalfilmarts.org/membership)
2. Must register in advance.
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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