The 2008 American Zoetrope Screenplay Contest closed September 4.
We look forward to reading the 2500 scripts entered.
Thanks and good luck to those who submitted!


ON FEBRUARY 2, 2009,
JUDGE FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA
WILL AWARD THE GRAND-PRIZE OF .

THE TOP-TEN, SEMI-, AND QUARTER-FINALISTS WILL BE
ANNOUNCED ON THIS WEBSITE AT THE SAME TIME.

The winner and top-ten finalists will be considered for representation by ICM, UTA, Paradigm, William Morris Independent, The Gersh Agency, CAA, Exile Entertainment, The Schiff Company, and The Firm.

Their scripts will be considered for film option and development by leading production companies, including: American Zoetrope, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Fox Searchlight, Sony Pictures Classics, IFC Entertainment, Paramount Classics, Icon Pictures, Working Title, Dimension Films, Antidote Films, Bull's Eye Entertainment, C/W Productions, The Film Department, First Look, Frelaine, Greenestreet Films, Matinee Pictures, Michael London Productions, Number 9 Films, Phoenix Pictures, Pretty Pictures, This Is That, Roserock Films, Benderspink, Room 9 Entertainment, Industry Entertainment, Ovie Entertainment, Nine Yards Entertainment, and Ziskin Productions.

The contest's aim is to seek out and encourage compelling film narratives, and to introduce the next generation of great screenwriters to today's leading production companies and agencies.

2009 SCREENPLAY CONTEST
The Seventh Annual American Zoetrope Screenplay Contest will open in May 2009. The early deadline is August 3 and the final deadline September 8.

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