Welcome to the Annual 'Screenplays and Shorts' Contest in Manchester. This contest is aimed at screenwriters and filmmakers who are looking to gain some positive attention in the industry.
The contest has various categories to support everyone from the amateur writer to the seasoned filmmaker. So whether you're a screenwriter looking to add some laurels to their CV, whether you're a screenwriter who wants to get their first project produced or whether you're a filmmaker who wants to have their work screened - this contest is for you.
Low submission fees and cool prizes/support is what we're all about.
The event will be held at Dive in Manchester (Northern Quarter). The event will start at around 7.30pm. The event is free to attend, so if you want to see some great films, do some networking and get some food/drink, you are more than welcome (food and drink available to purchase from Dive, for menu please see www.divenq.co.uk). However, if you do plan on attending, please send an email to confirm as we don't want to go over capacity.
All winners will be invited to the screening and award ceremony.
The Big Kahuna Award Feature Award - Best Feature Script
Winning script will receive laurels, trophy and have their script listed on InkTip.
The Big Kahuna Award Short Award - Best Short Script
Winning script will receive laurels and trophy.
The Kadoorie Films Award
Winning script(s) will have their script produced by an award-winning production company.
All film winners will be presented with trophy/laurels on the night of screening.
Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Super Short
Best Micro Short
Additional Categories:
Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Score and Best Soundtrack.
Up to 2 feature films, 3 short films, 8 Super Shorts and 20 Micro Shorts will be screened at the live event. All filmmakers who are chosen for the live screening will be invited to the event.