The Creative World Awards is an international screenwriting contest devoted to discovering and advancing the hottest new screenwriters in the industry. With direct access to top level producers and industry executives, this contest has become a very prominent source for promoting talented writers.
We are very proud to announce that InkTip and Final Draft are sponsors of the 2009 Creative World Awards competition along with SellAScript, Daily Variety, and more. Regarded highly on the Reader’s Choice and Most Significant contests on Moviebytes, CWA is an effective route to develop your script, find representation or get your script optioned. One step ahead, CWA has secured commitments from major Blockbuster hit companies to take first looks at our top winning finalists.
Submit your script now and earn a chance to become one of the next most sought after screenwriters in the industry. You can first click on the How to Enter page for a quick break down of the four genre categories, or go directly to the application now by clicing on the online application link below.
To Enter Your Script Now, click here: Online Application
Or for WithoutaBox Members: click to submit
What sets this screenwriting competition apart?
Outside of the judging review process and the general post competition circulation, this screenwriting competition has secured an unprecedented amount of commitments from prominent companies to take first looks at our top winners. These companies include:
* Relativity Media – HANCOCK, SEVEN POUNDS, HELLBOY II, ATONEMENT, VANTAGE POINT, AMERICAN GANGSTER, 3:10 TO YUMA;
* Intrepid Pictures -THE STRANGERS, DOOMSDAY, THE HITCHER, THE RETURN;
* Lionsgate/Mandate International – WAR OF GODS, THE BANK JOB, JUNO, SAW Series, THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM;
* Gaumont – One of the largest exhibitors and producers in France (THE PROFESSIONAL; THE FIFTH ELEMENT, upcoming: SPLICE starring Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley ) and distributors of films in France;
* Insomnia Media Group – an independent film, television and talent management company. Currently in pre-production on writer-helmer Barry Primus’ 20% FICTION, executive produced by Robert De Niro;
* Icon Entertainment – APOCALYPTO, PASSION OF CHRIST;
* Crystal Sky – BRATZ, BIG STAN, GHOST RIDER;
* Voltage Pictures – FLYBOYS, PERSONAL EFFECTS, HEAVENS FALL, THE MUTANT CHRONICLES;
* Inferno Entertainment – THE WOMEN, THE LAZARUS PROJECT, SMOTHER, THE AIR I BREATHE, PEACEFUL WARRIOR;
* Odd Lot Entertainment – THE SPIRIT, THE OPEN ROAD, SUBURBAN GIRL;
* Bandito Brothers – A leading commercial company; deals with producer Lucas Foster (MR. & MRS. SMITH, STREET KINGS, JUMPER) and Legendary Pictures (THE DARK KNIGHT, 300, BATMAN BEGINS);
* Vincent Newman Entertainment – THE BETRAYED with MGM; upcoming are PARADISE LOST, based on John Milton’s epic poem, to be directed by Scott Derrickson, and KUNG FU, with Warner Brothers;
* Filmbox is a boutique operation specializing in executive producing and handling worldwide sales of a carefully-selected and limited slate of quality, director-driven feature films in all genres and budget ranges;
* GreeneStreet Films – AWAKE, UPTOWN GIRLS, SWIMFAN, IN THE BEDROOM;
* The Radmin Company – Literary management company representing a range of sucessful writers and directors. Company’s producing credits include TWISTED, THE NEXT BEST THING, and THE FANTASTICKS.
What you should know about the 2009 CWA screenwriting competition:
* $45 (Enter by 2/28) Early (Jan 15-Feb 28th)
* $50 (Enter by 4/15) Regular (March 1-April 15th)
* $60 (Enter by 5/31) Late (April 16th-May 31st)
* $65 (Enter by 6/30) Final (June 1st-June 30th)
* Prelim Qualifiers Announced/Top 75 Each Category: August 24th
* Quarterfinalists Announced/Top 50 Each Category: August 31st
* Semifinalists Announced/Top 25 Each Category: September 14th
* Finalists Announced/Top 10 Each Category: September 28th
* Grand Prize Winner & Top Category Winners: October 15th
* Note: Optional 2-4 page Judging Highlights or 6-8 page comprehensive script analysis available for Creative World Awards entrants: $59/$159 (see the script analysis page for more details)
In addition to the prominent industry commitments, CWA screenplay contest winners will receive the following cash prizes:
* Grand Prize Winner $5,000 cash, plus prize package
* 4 Category Winners $500 cash, plus prize package
* 4 Category 1st Runners Up $250 cash, plus prize package
* Special 2009 Creative Recognition Award
Creative World Awards website can be accessed HERE
