Short Film Fund | Final Deadline | Midnight MAY 2ND PT

Want to get your script into production? Winners of the Short Film Fund receive a full prize package including cash production grants, and free camera equipment rental for the duration of the production from our sponsor and close partner, ARRI Rental.

“ARRI Rental has always been a huge supporter of emerging filmmakers. Being able to support them creatively and be instrumental in realizing their vision is what we do best. Shore Scripts’ mission is the same and this makes our partnership successful at all levels." - Dana Harrison, ARRI Rental

MORE BENEFITS OF THE SHORT FILM FUND

Project mentorship from two-time Oscar-nominated producer, Maria Gracia Turgeon, for the Winners.

Post-Production & PR Support - join our alumni of films that have screened at major festivals and won a BAFTA.

Industry Reach – the Top 15 Finalists' scripts are circulated to our 150+ roster of production companies, agents & managers.

Feedback on your story idea – All entrants are able to see their submission scores and placing means getting the thumbs up from this year's judges; including an array of award-winning writers, producers, directors, and festival programmers.

SUBMIT YOUR SCRIPT TO THE SHORT FILM FUND
https://www.shorescripts.com/shortfilmfund/

Short Film Fund | Spring 2022 | Regular Deadline

Our Short Film Fund offers a unique opportunity to add a produced script to your project portfolio. We provide funding & support for screenwriters & filmmakers seeking to make short films, or proof-of-concept projects for features, tv, and web series. We also accept submissions for finishing funds.

Still got questions? Here are some of our recent FAQs.

Can I direct my script if I win? To date, every winner has had their choice of director. However, should agreement not be reached, the winner can always walk away. We do not seek to obtain the rights to your script or the resulting film at any time, and we would never make the film without you.

Who decides the winning script? Shore Scripts has assembled an amazing panel of award-winning Judges who are responsible for choosing the winning scripts. The panel includes Producers, Writers, Directors, and Festival Programmers from around the world who will also view the winning films as they get made.

Our Directors Roster provides another link in the chain between your script and produced project. With your permission, our Directors receive the Finalists’ scripts from each season, with a view to attaching talent and project development.

The Short Film Fund (Spring Season) Regular Deadline ends at midnight on March 31st pacific time!

SUBMIT YOUR SCRIPT TO THE SHORT FILM FUND
https://www.shorescripts.com/shortfilmfund/

We are proud to announce the WINNERS of our 2021-22 FICTION PODCAST CONTEST!
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SPOOR | Thriller | Dylan Campbell
An army sergeant begins to spiral out of control as he works on a murder case that resembles that of his Taborri girlfriend who disappeared exactly one year ago.

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES | Comedy | Lesley Hennen, Helene Griffin & Max Rasmussen
When the high school seniors in Mr. Blick’s Media Studies class are assigned to make a podcast about their hometown of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico; they uncover a secret within the walls of the school that puts their lives at risk.
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Each Winner will be awarded a grant of $5000 to produce their pilot episode whilst Shore Scripts will leverage our industry roster and external contacts to assemble an immensely talented cast and crew for each project.

Once the pilot is produced, we will seek to commission a full series for the winners by pitching the pilots to our connections in production companies and podcast platforms like Audible, Realm, Luminary, Spotify, and Wondery.

NOTE: The writers retain full IP over their work and will have the final say on the production process and whether to accept or reject any potential deal which may be offered.

Check out the full list: https://www.shorescripts.com/2021_22_fiction_podcast_winners/

Keep an eye on our website & social media for all the updates!
https://www.shorescripts.com

THE SHORT FILM FUND EARLY DEADLINE IS FEB 28TH!

SHORTS CAN LAUNCH FILMMAKING CAREERS

Many filmmakers start with shorts. Short films help us learn the craft, are more easily produced independently and on a budget, and have a dedicated market in film festivals that can get a new voice noticed and launch a career.

Ava DuVernay's first film, SATURDAY NIGHT LIFE, was a $6,000, 12-minute short about a struggling single mother that screened at festivals and was broadcast on Showtime in 2007. Wes Anderson's career-launching film, BOTTLE ROCKET, was originally a 13-minute short written alongside Owen Wilson whom he met in a playwriting class that screened at Sundance in 1994. And early in his career, Taika Waititi began making shorts for New Zealand's annual 48-hour film contest. His short, TWO CARS, ONE NIGHT earned him an Academy Award nomination in 2005.

Of course, short films still require a solid script, financing, and resources for production.
In addition to cash grants, our Short Film Fund connects you with our Industry Roster and Directors and offers production support from the Shore Scripts team.

BOTH OF OUR WINNERS WILL EACH RECEIVE MEETINGS AND BE MENTORED BY OSCAR-NOMINATED PRODUCER MARIA GRACIA TURGEON – FAUVE, IKHWÈNE.

Check out the Film Fund and get ready to get your script produced.

SUBMIT YOUR SCRIPT TO THE SHORT FILM FUND
https://www.shorescripts.com/shortfilmfund/

Top 15 Finalists | Fiction Podcast Contest

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS! WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THE TOP 15 FINALISTS OF OUR FICTION PODCAST CONTEST.

VIEW THE LIST: https://www.shorescripts.com/2021_22_fiction_podcast_winners/

The scripts are now on their way to our Judges who will decide our two Winners.

Each Winner will be awarded a Production Grant of $5000, plus a Cash Prize of $1000.

We would like to thank everyone that entered for showing the courage and ambition to submit your work for consideration.

Persistence is key in screenwriting. Keep writing!
OUR WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED MARCH 5TH.

EARLY DEADLINE TOMORROW 29TH FEB. Up to $15K production grant for the winner. Plus industry exposure for all the placed scripts.
And a free 18-page guide on HOW TO GET YOUR SCREENPLAY PRODUCED for all who enter. Check it out!

Submit your short script https://www.shorescripts.com/shortfilmfund/

The resulting short film will be sent to our Judges, Industry and Directors Roster. That’s over 200 of the best people working in the industry who will see your work.

For all the RULES, FAQs and more information go to https://www.shorescripts.com/shortfilmfund/