Christian Screenwrite Rules

Mail-in Submissions

1. No applicant may have earned money or other consideration as a screenwriter for theatrical films or television, or for the sale of, or sale of an option to, any original story, treatment, screenplay or teleplay for more than $1,000. When entering by mail, applicants must submit:
• Two copies of the completed application form. A self-addressed stamped postcard if you would like to receive confirmation that your entry has been received and a self-addressed stamped envelope. One copy of an original feature film screenplay, approximately 100- 130 pages in length. Submissions must be written in English.
• An entry fee of US $35 must accompany the application. Entry fees will not be returned. Mail completed application and script to Christian Screenwrite, 90 Underwood Street, Newark, NJ 07106
2. Submissions must be the original work of the applicant and may not be based, in whole or in part, on any other fictional or non-fictional material, published or unpublished, produced or unproduced. Entries may, however, be adapted from the applicant's original work, which should be noted on the application form. If the script is based on a true story, please note that on the title page. Collaborative work is not eligible. The title of the screenplay should appear on the first page of the submission. Please do not include any other identifying information on the submitted script. Submissions for the 2008 Christian Screenwrite contest must be postmarked no later than September 30, 2008. We regret that we cannot accept FEDEX submissions. However, U.S. Postal Express Mail will be accepted. Submitted scripts will not be returned. Corrected pages or new drafts of the entered screenplay will not be accepted.
3. Scripts should be enclosed in two white card stock covers. In addition, please bind all submissions with two or three industry standard metal fasteners.