Cinestory Foundation Screenwriting Awards and Fellowship

GRAND PRIZE: THE CINESTORY FELLOWSHIP

Valued at over $17,000 this prize includes a $5000 cash award, free meals, board and tuition at the exclusive CineStory Writers Retreat as well as a 12-month mentorship program with two Hollywood professionals hand picked for the winner. The CineStory Fellowship gives writers direct access to Hollywood professionals and has a long track record of success. Prior fellows have optioned material, gained representation and secured writing assignments with the guidance of their mentors. Also included: one-year Script Pipeline Writers Database membership; three-year subscription to Creative Screenwriting; iScript screenplay audio recording; and one-year Scripped PRO subscription.

SECOND PLACE

Over $1500 in cash and prizes, including: $500 cash Discount on Retreat tuition, one-year Script Pipeline Writers Database membership; three-year subscription to Creative Screenwriting; iScript screenplay audio recording; and one-year Scripped PRO subscription.

THIRD PLACE

Over $1000 in cash and prizes, including: $300 cash; one-year Script Pipeline Writers Database membership; three-year subscription to Creative Screenwriting; iScript screenplay audio recording; and one-year Scripped PRO subscription.

FIVE FINALISTS RECEIVE

Discount on Retreat tuition and two-year subscriptions to Creative Screenwriting magazine.

ALL SEMIFINALISTS RECEIVE

An invitation to the exclusive CineStory Retreat including: Three 90-minute one-on-one sessions with working Hollywood agents, managers, producers, development executives and other pros to discuss the writer's work and career strategy Open access to 15+ hours of small group sessions covering a wide rage of creative and business topics Free film screenings and other events.