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The Hollins master’s program in screenwriting and filmmaking, initiated in 1999, has since established itself as a reputable screenwriting institution, well known among those in the film and television industry.

If you haven’t checked out our newsletter this week yet, what are you waiting for? Go read!This week in Story Break, we ...
05/07/2026

If you haven’t checked out our newsletter this week yet, what are you waiting for? Go read!

This week in Story Break, we get into the advantages, and disadvantages, of the writer/director role.

Also, check out our Hollins Hot Takes for the latest industry news, funneled through the lens of what screenwriters need to know. Out now: A MENA deal, SXSW 2026 documentary filmmakers roundtable, and more.

And if you know someone who should be applying for our program, tip ‘em off by forwarding this newsletter to them. Applications are OPEN NOW and we’re looking for incredible writers to build our 2026 fall cohort! Now FREE to apply too.

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The First 10 Pages Showcase opens for submissions on July 27th. Submit early for the cheapest fee of $25!More info from ...
05/01/2026

The First 10 Pages Showcase opens for submissions on July 27th. Submit early for the cheapest fee of $25!

More info from Rebel Seed Studio’s website:

“The First 10 Pages Showcase recognizes scripts, books, short stories & stage plays in any genre that set up an exciting and compelling story capable of “hooking” a reader within the first 10 pages. The showcase is designed to support new(ish) and aspiring writers by awarding a cash prize to help sustain, or kickstart, a writing career.

Note: Submission requires only the first 10 pages of the story.

Year: 2027 | Season: 12 | Award: $2,500

Submissions Open: July 27, 2026
Quick Deadline ($25): August 12, 2026
Early Deadline ($35): September 20, 2026
Regular Deadline ($45): October 18, 2026
Late Deadline ($55): November 22, 2026
Final Deadline ($65): December 20, 2026
Extended Deadline: ($75): January 24, 2027
Closing Deadline | Final Call ($85): February 21, 2027
All deadlines 11:59 pm Pacific Time

Winner & Official Selections announced by: April 15, 2027

AWARD:* One (1) Winner will receive a $2,500 cash prize.
* Official Selections receive a laurel and a listing of the title and writer’s name.”

Disclaimer: These contest and alerts are for information purposes only and is not endorsed by Hollins Graduate Screenwriting program.

Hello Hollins screenwriting community! Our newsletter is out.. This week in Story Break, we discuss what the American Fi...
04/29/2026

Hello Hollins screenwriting community! Our newsletter is out..

This week in Story Break, we discuss what the American Film Market (AFM) and the European Film Market (EFM) is, the difference between the two, and who attends these markets.

Also, check out our Hollins Hot Takes for the latest industry news, funneled through the lens of what screenwriters need to know. Out now: EMEA award winners, EMMY award predictions, and more.

And if you know someone who should be applying for our program, tip ‘em off by sending this post to them. Applications are OPEN NOW and we’re looking for incredible writers to build our 2026 fall cohort! Now FREE to apply too.




Script Pipeline’s 2026 First Look Project’s early deadline is June 25th. More info from Script Pipeline’s website: “SCRI...
04/23/2026

Script Pipeline’s 2026 First Look Project’s early deadline is June 25th. 

More info from Script Pipeline’s website: 

“SCRIPTS

As part of each Entry, you may submit one (1), or more, Scripts for evaluation and consideration by Pipeline. The Script must be your original creative work, and you hereby warrant and represent that you are the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title, and interest in and to the Script and/or have obtained prior written authorization or license to submit the Script from any and all third party rights holders therein. You are prohibited from submitting any Scripts that have previously been produced in full at any time, and you warrant and represent that the Script has never been produced in full by anyone at any time and is not under option or an exclusive shopping agreement as of the date of entry. Adaptations and true stories must be in the public domain, or the Entrant must have written consent to adapt the source material.

WINNERS SELECTION

Pipeline will select a minimum of six (6) Scripts for the Screenwriting and TV Writing categories—one (1) Winner in each of the six (6) divisions for the Prizes described in Section 8.

The Contest begins on January 1, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (“PST”) and ends on October 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST (the “Contest Period”).”

Disclaimer: These contest and alerts are for information purposes only and is not endorsed by Hollins Graduate Screenwriting program. 




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Hey screenwriters! Have you read our newsletter yet? It’s out now…This week in Story Break, we look at the top 5 festiva...
04/23/2026

Hey screenwriters! Have you read our newsletter yet? It’s out now…

This week in Story Break, we look at the top 5 festivals to attend as a screenwriter, especially looking at those with writer’s labs.

Disclaimer: This list is for information purposes only and is not endorsed by Hollins Graduate Screenwriting program.

Story Pros Awards contest is open now until April 30th. Submit before it’s too late!More info from Story Pro’s website: ...
04/17/2026

Story Pros Awards contest is open now until April 30th. Submit before it’s too late!

More info from Story Pro’s website:

“Grand Prize: $2,500 cash + over $2,000 in prizes
Most contests favor dramatic, serious, or off-the-wall scripts as contest winners...
but what about the comedy, western, fantasy, or horror screenplay that just plain kicks ass?
How do you compare a comedy to a space opera?
Or a heart-warming family film to a slam-bang actioner?

The StoryPros Awards Screenplay Contest gives your genre script a fighting chance!

Scripts face off against each other in five categories:
Action/Adventure/Thriller, Comedy, Drama, Family/Teen/Animation and Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror

Cash and/or Prizes will be awarded to the First through Third Place Winners in each category.
And one screenplay will be chosen from all of the entries as the Grand Prize Winner.
That means you have 16 chances to become a winner!

The Grand Prize Winner and all five First Place Winners get
guaranteed reads from The Radmin Company and Category 5 Entertainment.

The Grand Prize winner also gets a guaranteed read from Foremost Films.”

Disclaimer: These contest and alerts are for information purposes only and is not endorsed by Hollins Graduate Screenwriting program.

Our newsletter came out earlier today—have you red it yet? This week in Story Break, we discuss color, how it’s used in ...
04/15/2026

Our newsletter came out earlier today—have you red it yet?

This week in Story Break, we discuss color, how it’s used in films, and the use of color as an element of story.

Also, check out our Hollins Hot Takes for the latest industry news, funneled through the lens of what screenwriters need to know. Out now: merger deal pitfalls and continued AI worries and fear.

Lookinh to send your work somewhere? Look no further—we got you!The Scriptapalooza Television Writing Competition was fo...
04/10/2026

Lookinh to send your work somewhere? Look no further—we got you!

The Scriptapalooza Television Writing Competition was founded in 1999. They have helped procure meetings and phone calls from production companies for the winning writers of their four categories (pilots, sitcoms, reality shows and 1 hour dramas). They are now accepting TV scripts for the month of April!

More info from Scriptapalooza’s website:

“How to Enter:

You must have a pilot, sitcom, 1 hour drama or reality show to enter.

We have 2 deadlines every year – October and April.


You can order feedback when you enter the competition. (you cannot order feedback on reality shows)


Your feedback will include a logline, a synopsis and your feedback totaling 8-9 pages.

Feedback:

Your feedback will have detailed notes covering these categories:

Premise, Dialogue, Transitions, Setting, General Notes, Structure, Pacing, Character, Tone

This only costs $75.

When applying online we only accept scripts in PDF, Microsoft Word or Text Formats.

We only accept scripts by email. We DO NOT accept scripts by regular mail.

Once you complete your application and press SUBMIT that is considered your electronic signature. If you are doing everything online, you do not need to mail anything in.

After filling out the application, the last step is you can pay thru PayPal or you can call the office and pay over the phone.”

Disclaimer: These contest and alerts are for information purposes only and is not endorsed by Hollins Graduate Screenwriting program.

Hey screenwriters! Happy Tuesday AKA newsletter release day—have you read up on our mailing yet? If not, here’s what to ...
04/08/2026

Hey screenwriters! Happy Tuesday AKA newsletter release day—have you read up on our mailing yet? If not, here’s what to expect:

This week in Story Break, we discuss location, from world to city to scene, as the ultimate cheat code on character POV, motivation and psychology, with examples from films like Manchester by the Sea and Edward Scissorhands.

Also, check out our Hollins Hot Takes for the latest industry news, funneled through the lens of what screenwriters need to know. Out now: the craft of authentic dialogue from Oscar-nominated screenwriters, Crunchyroll’s Anime Award nominees, Ben Affleck’s AI firm, and more.

Looking for somewhere to submit your work? We’ve got you! Page Turner’s Screenplay Award For Film, Short Film, TV Script...
04/03/2026

Looking for somewhere to submit your work? We’ve got you!

Page Turner’s Screenplay Award For Film, Short Film, TV Scripts & Book Adaptation is closing June 30, 2026. Get your materials ready to submit!

More info from Page Turner’s website:

“Submission Packages & Prices:

All submissions are for your first 10 pages (of a script, unpublished manuscript, or published book), which is what the judges want to judge. If they like the submission, they will ask to see more.

All submissions will receive at least one line of feedback from one judge, but all our judges may comment and provide feedback on their favourite submissions.

Our new Plus Package gives you a critique, and our Ultimate Package gives you the critique and an edit on however many entries you submit.

Our new Plus Package for authors (who may not want the critique) gives you a newsletter insertion to 125K readers, and the Ultimate Package gives you the newsletter insertion, plus an author profile, plus a genre blast, for however many books you submit.”

Disclaimer: These contest and alerts are for information purposes only and is not endorsed by Hollins Graduate Screenwriting program

Go read our newsletter if you haven’t already! It’s officially out.“Get in late, get out early!” This week in Story Brea...
04/01/2026

Go read our newsletter if you haven’t already! It’s officially out.

“Get in late, get out early!” This week in Story Break, we discuss what it means to dive into the middle of a scene and leave before the ink has dried, why it’s a pro move, and how it makes for better scenes.

Also, check out our Hollins Hot Takes for the latest industry news, funneled through the lens of what screenwriters need to know. Out now: the Oscars location in 2029, a death of OpenAI, insights on Paramount’s purchase of Warner Bros, and more.




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