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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Submission Dates: 
   
August 1, 2025 - February 8, 2026 midnight PST

Submission Guidelines -
​   Submit by Electronic Submission (by Email)


1) Submit TWO PDF's in ONE email: Script and the  Application Form 

2) Prefer Stage Play Format, though this format is not required.  

3) IMPORTANT: Full Contact Information on the cover/title page. 
Title, Writer, Address, Phone #, Email Address, Agent-if applicable

4) Brief Synopsis and  a one or two sentence Log Line 

5) Number the pages.


6) Brief Character Descriptions.

7) Time and Place.

8) Set Requirements. 


9) Make payment using your Credit Card.  CLICK here.

10) Enter your Payment Transaction ID# on the Application Form.

11) Script and Application must be received by JUNE 30, 2026 (PST)  by emailing them to [email protected]
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE:

Do NOT include other materials such as press clippings, poster, graphics or a bio.

Scripts longer than 2 hours or 90 pages (Stage Play Format)
will be disqualified.

Be sure to include the following in the body of the script, but before the text of the play
   - Synopsis
   - Log Line
   - Character Description
   - Set Requirements

   - Time & Place.


Cover letters are not necessary and will not be read as part of the evaluating process.

Remember to submit the Application Form.


Remember to verify your Submission Criteria on the Submission Check List.
Application Form LINK
Submission Check List LINK
Stage Play Format LINK
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