The 22nd annual American Zoetrope Screenplay Competition is now accepting submissions!
We’re on a quest to discover and promote vital new voices in cinema, across genres and platforms, and we’re eager to read your work. Our experienced team of professional readers will closely consider each submission, with Francis Ford Coppola and the American Zoetrope staff adjudicating.
The winner will receive a cash prize, and the winning and nine finalist scripts will be considered by leading talent agencies and production companies.
The early-bird deadline is July 17; final deadline is September 4. For additional information and to enter, please visit our new competition platform, and be sure to read the Official Rules and review our FAQs for detailed instructions and answers to commonly asked questions.
Thanks sincerely for your interest in the American Zoetrope Screenplay Competition, and best of luck to all entrants!