Pitch to Page Screenwriting Contests
For over 20 years, InkTip has been one of the leading script listing services in the film industry, connecting producers and screenwriters. The InkTip Pitch to Page contest provides writers with newfound exposure and accolades, while highlighting the best portfolios on InkTip.
Only the strongest pitches receive script reads in the film industry. Therefore, Pitch to Page focuses on a holistic approach by identifying the best scripts from "pitch to page." Since the logline is a writer's first key in opening the door to a read, all first round submissions are judged on their loglines. The next round of judging is based on synopses. Those submissions that have the strongest pitch package will finally be judged on their scripts.
Theme: Female-driven Scripts
(Female-driven scripts are scripts that revolve around a female protagonist. "Captain Marvel," "Bridesmaids," "The Babadook," and "Julie & Julia" are examples of this. If your female lead shares equal screen time with your male lead, it is not female driven. Your female character must be the central force driving the plot forward.)
- The next contest opens December 11, 2023.
- The final deadline to submit is January 5, 2024.
You must sign up as an InkTip Pro member to enter the contest.
Every few months, InkTip Pro members will be able to submit a script listing to the Pitch to Page Contest. The option will appear on the writer's Main page. Writers can submit one script listing per contest. The script listing must be housed in the Library for the duration of the contest (it does not need to be live).
Grand Prize Winner receives:
Script Hackr course
Final Draft software
Causality writing app
ScreenwritingU 30 Day Genre Class
Stage 32 prize package — A Career Development package from Stage 32 that includes getting your script read and written notes from an executive that Stage 32’s Writer Liaison will help you choose, plus a one-on-one career development call with a producer or manager and three pitch sessions.
InkTip Pro membership
Winning logline featured in InkTip's exclusive industry newsletter
Script coverage
Runner Up receives:
Script Hackr course
Final Draft software
Causality writing app
ScreenwritingU 30 Day Genre Class
Stage 32 prize package — script read and a 30 minute call to get feedback on it and where it fits in the marketplace from an executive that Stage 32’s Writer Liaison will help you pick based on your script. Also, a pitch session with an executive from Stage 32’s roster.
InkTip Pro Membership
Winning logline featured in InkTip’s exclusive industry newsletter
Script coverage
Finalists receive:
Script Hackr course
Final Draft software
Stage 32 prize package — script read and a 30 minute call to get feedback on it and where it fits in the marketplace from an executive that Stage 32’s Writer Liaison will help you pick based on your script. Also, a pitch session with an executive from Stage 32’s roster.
InkTip Pro membership
Winning logline featured in InkTip's exclusive industry newsletter
Script coverage
- We accept original feature scripts and TV pilots. Please do not send TV spec scripts based on existing material.
- We do not accept short scripts, stage plays, novels, or unfinished screenplays.
- All submissions must be original and the sole property of the applicant(s). Adaptations with secured rights or in public domain are also welcomed.
- Feature screenplays must be min 80 pages / max 130 pages. PDF files only.
- One-hour pilot scripts must be between 45-65 pages. Half-hour pilot scripts must be between 25-40 pages. PDF files only.
- Loglines should be around 60 words or less. Do not submit a tag line for a logline.
- Synopses should be around 450 words, written by the screenwriter, and include the full story beats and ending.
- Only one submission per writer per contest.
- Scripts that have won or placed as a finalist or Runner-Up in a previous Pitch to Page Contest are not eligible for another Pitch to Page Contest.
- Writers must be 18 years or older.
- International writers and scripts are welcome; however, all scripts, synopses, and loglines must be written in English.
- Judges, sponsors, independent contractors who work with the Pitch to Page Contest, and InkTip employees or their spouses are not eligible to enter.
- Submissions must be entered by 11:59pm (PST) on the day of the final deadline.
- Judges decisions are final and cannot be disputed.
- There is no additional cost to enter Pitch to Page for InkTip Pro members. It is part of the monthly InkTip Pro membership, which also gives writers a script listing visible in our database for producers to find and our weekly Preferred Newsletter with 6+ pitch requests a week.
It is important that screenwriters know how to pitch their scripts as well as write compelling screenplays. On InkTip, strong loglines matter to grab a producer's attention. Synopses will draw them into your style and story. And your script is what seals the deal. But every element is important. Therefore, all entries will be evaluated first on their loglines. Submissions that move higher into the contest will be evaluated on their synopses and finally scripts.
- February 12 – Quarterfinalists announced
- March 11 – Semifinalists announced
- May 1 – Finalists and Grand Prize Winner announced
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