Awards & Benefits
The 20th Cinequest Competition will award cash prizes (8K Total) plus a spectacular package of industry exposure and engagement, festival all-access passes (in-person and virtual editions), and exclusive career-building seminars to winners and top 10 finalists. Top 10 finalists in all categories are invited to both the in-person and virtual festivals for days of networking, community, panels, and celebrations. PLUS! All who submit will receive one COMPLIMENTARY month of ISA CONNECT Membership and 10% off from RoadMap Writers.
Top 10 finalists are announced via social and press releases. Benefits as follows:
FEATURE-LENGTH SCRIPTS, SHORTS, 60 & 30 MIN TELEPLAYS
Each of these categories of submissions receives the following benefits and prizes:
FEATURE-LENGTH SCRIPTS:
(1) Receives $5,000. Winning script by more than one writer will have cash prize split evenly between members of the writing team. NOTE: Feature Scripts submitted in the Genre Categories: Rom/Com and Sci-fy/Thriller will compete alongside all Features.
(2) Complimentary 12 month ISAConnect Membership
(3) RoadMap Writers Prize Package: Guaranteed Industry Reads with one-on-one feedback sessions, Subscriptions to the Pitch Fitness Club, and Open Pitch Sessions with industry executives.
(4) Certificate for Final Draft Software
(5) Plus all Finalist benefits listed below:
Top Three Finalists
(1) Opportunity to have script read by top level industry producers, executives, and jury.
(2) Top Three Finalists, will receive a 4-month InkTip Pro Membership. As an InkTip Pro Member, thousands of filmmakers can find and read your scripts, and you'll be able to pitch directly to production companies every week. With over 3,000 options and 400 movies made, InkTip is the place for screenwriters to connect with producers.
(3) Certificate for Final Draft Software
(4) All of the Top 10 Finalist benefits listed below:
Top Ten Finalists
(1) Recognition (script title) on the Storytelling Celebration event page on Cinequest Film & VR Festival website.
(2) Invitation to Cinequest Film & VR Festivals that includes complimentary All-Access Passes (in-person and virtual events).
(3) Exclusive invitation to Storytelling Celebration, which includes a variety of special events and panels of industry powerhouses, and an inspiring Maverick Spirit luminary event.
(4) Special discounts and rates on accommodations during Cinequest Film & VR Festival.
(5) Complimentary 2 months of InkTip PROMembership.
(6) Complimentary 3-month ISAConnect Membership.
(7) The Top 10 Feature Scripts will be sent to a panel of ISA jurors for consideration for the ISA Story Award. ISA will award one free ISA Development Evaluation and 12-month ISAConnect membership (value of $320) to the selected winner.
•Includes up to 5 pages of extensive notes covering your entire screenplay
•Consideration by the ISA Development Team for acceptance onto the ISA Development Slate, where the development team supports, champions, and promotes writers to producers, managers, and agents in Hollywood and beyond, forging relationships and building careers. Many Development Slate writers have had scripts optioned or produced, received representation, and been staffed on series, among other successes.
SHORT FILM SCRIPTS:
1st Place
(1) Receives $1,000. Winning script by more than one writer will have cash prize split evenly between members of the writing team.
(2) Complimentary 12-month ISAConnect Membership
(3) Future Invitation to screen (once produced) the short film made from winning script at the Cinequest Film & VR Festival. Cinequest is not responsible for the production of the film.
(4) a 4-month InkTip Pro Membership. As an InkTip Pro Member, thousands of filmmakers can find and read your scripts, and you'll be able to pitch directly to production companies every week. With over 3,000 options and 400 movies made, InkTip is the place for screenwriters to connect with producers.
(5) RoadMap Writers Prize Package: Guaranteed Industry Reads with one-on-one feedback sessions, Subscriptions to the Pitch Fitness Club, Open Pitch Sessions with industry executives.
(6) Plus all Finalist benefits listed below:
Top Three Finalists
(1) Opportunity to have script read by top level industry producers, executives, and jury.
(2) All of the Top 10 Finalist benefits listed below:
Top Ten Finalists
(1) Recognition (script title) on the Storytelling Celebration event page on Cinequest Film & VR Festival website.
(2) Invitation to Cinequest Film & VR Festivals that includes complimentary All-Access Passes (in-person and virtual events).
(3) Exclusive invitation to Storytelling Celebration, which includes a variety of special events and panels of industry powerhouses, and an inspiring Maverick Spirit luminary event.
(4) Special discounts and rates on accommodations during Cinequest Film & VR Festival.
(5) Complimentary 2 months of InkTip PROMembership.
(6) Complimentary 3-month ISAConnect Membership.
TELEPLAY 60 SCRIPTS:
1st Place
(1) Receives $1,000. Winning script by more than one writer will have cash prize split evenly between members of the writing team.
(2) Complimentary 12 month ISAConnect Membership
(3) One free four-month feature script listing for any script/title on the InkTip Executive Index
(4) a 4-month InkTip Pro Membership. As an InkTip Pro Member, thousands of filmmakers can find and read your scripts, and you'll be able to pitch directly to production companies every week. With over 3,000 options and 400 movies made, InkTip is the place for screenwriters to connect with producers.
(5) RoadMap Writers Prize Package: Guaranteed Industry Reads with one-on-one feedback sessions, Subscriptions to the Pitch Fitness Club, Open Pitch Sessions with industry executives.
(6) Certificate for Final Draft Software
(7) Plus all Finalist benefits listed below:
Top Three Finalists
(1) Opportunity to have script read by top level industry producers, executives, and jury.
(2) All of the Top 10 Finalist benefits listed below:
Top Ten Finalists
(1) Recognition (script title) on the Storytelling Celebration event page on Cinequest Film & VR Festival website.
(2) Invitation to Cinequest Film & VR Festivals that includes complimentary All-Access Passes (in-person and virtual events).
(3) Exclusive invitation to Storytelling Celebration, which includes a variety of special events and panels of industry powerhouses, and an inspiring Maverick Spirit luminary event.
(4) Special discounts and rates on accommodations during Cinequest Film & VR Festival.
(5) Complimentary 2 months of InkTip PROMembership.
(6) Complimentary 3-month ISAConnect Membership..
TELPLAY 30 SCRIPTS:
1st Place
(1) Receives $1,000. Winning script by more than one writer will have cash prize split evenly between members of the writing team.
(2) Complimentary 12-month ISAConnect Membership
(3) One free four-month feature script listing for any script/title on the InkTip Executive Index
(4) a 4-month InkTip Pro Membership. As an InkTip Pro Member, thousands of filmmakers can find and read your scripts, and you'll be able to pitch directly to production companies every week. With over 3,000 options and 400 movies made, InkTip is the place for screenwriters to connect with producers.
(5) RoadMap Writers Prize Package: Guaranteed Industry Reads with one-on-one feedback sessions, Subscriptions to the Pitch Fitness Club, Open Pitch Sessions with industry executives.
(6) Certificate for Final Draft Software
(7) Plus all Finalist benefits listed below:
Top Three Finalists
(1) Opportunity to have script read by top level industry producers, executives, and jury.
(2) All of the Top 10 Finalist benefits listed below:
Top Ten Finalists
(1) Recognition (script title) on the Storytelling Celebration event page on Cinequest Film & VR Festival website.
(2) Invitation to Cinequest Film & VR Festivals that includes complimentary All-Access Passes (in-person and virtual events).
(3) Exclusive invitation to Storytelling Celebration, which includes a variety of special events and panels of industry powerhouses, and an inspiring Maverick Spirit luminary event.
(4) Special discounts and rates on accommodations during Cinequest Film & VR Festival.
(5) Complimentary 2 months of InkTip PROMembership.
(6) Complimentary 3-month ISAConnect Membership.
