Deadline:
October 25, 2024
Program Ends: December 10, 2024
Location(s)
Online
Overview
The 6th Annual Film Pipeline Shorts Competition seeks remarkable directors and diverse, engaging content—the type of work defined by forward-thinking perspectives and unconventional yet universally appealing stories.
Details
Film Pipeline has created a platform significantly different from a festival: selected entrants are given one-on-one collaboration with Pipeline execs to develop or produce additional scripts, consideration for industry circulation, and extended promotion of their film to our broader audience.
With over two decades of experience discovering new screenwriters, we've cultivated a dynamic, hands-on process of development and industry introductions for filmmakers. This allows both emerging and seasoned writers and directors to receive personalized assistance in all facets. And, most importantly, Pipeline spotlights and supports selected talent with the intent of fostering their careers long-term.
DEADLINES
- Pre-Register: January 15th, 2024 - $25
- Special Entry: February 15th, 2024 - $30
- Early: June 5, 2024 - $40
- Regular: September 10, 2024 - $45
- Late: September 30, 2024 - $50
- Extended: October 25, 2024 - $55
ABOUT FILM PIPELINE
Launched in 2018, Film Pipeline searches for extraordinary directors, produced shorts, unproduced scripts, and other content from a growing field of talent worldwide. Filmmakers and writers discovered through Pipeline receive circulation assistance to agencies, managers, and executives on the lookout for the next wave of artists, with a sharp emphasis on diverse storytelling and stylistic originality. Unlike a traditional one-and-done festival, the company champions individual writers and directors, playing a central role in getting projects developed, produced, and promoted.
For 23 years, Script Pipeline has bridged the gap between up-and-coming writers and the industry through a unique, long-term, hands-on facilitation process. The result thus far has been $8 million in scripts sold to studios and networks since 1999, most recently the seven-figure sale of Script Pipeline finalist Bring Me Back to Legendary Entertainment. In total, across Film, Book, and Script Pipeline, approximately 25,000 pieces of creative material are reviewed annually, with ~2,000 entries submitted to Film Pipeline in 2021.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
GUIDELINES
- Submission must be a standalone scripted short film or proof-of-concept. No limit on runtime, but the entry should be considered a "short."
- Any genre accepted, including non-narrative or experimental shorts. But must be for a scripted film. No documentaries, reality shows, trailers, or director's reels.
- If submitting a proof-of-concept intended to be a feature, entrants may also send supplemental info, such as a pitch, series outline, or full treatment of the story. Full screenplays are not accepted but may be submitted to Script Pipeline.
RULES
- Films co-written or co-directed are allowed. Only one person on the filmmaking team needs to register, be it the writer, director, or producer.
- Non-exclusive: It's fine if the film has been screened or entered into festivals prior to or after entry. There are no restrictions if there was prior distribution.
- No limit on the number of entries. Each entry is a separate fee.
Dates
Deadline: October 25, 2024
Program ends:
December 10, 2024
Program Ends: December 10, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
Grand Prize Winner - announced December 10th, 2024
- $5,000
Finalists (up to 5) - announced December 1st, 2024
The Grand Prize Winner, Runners-up, and Finalists all receive the following:
- Industry circulation to select partners, including agents and managers
- Promotion of the short and the filmmakers’ future work
- Additional review of other shorts or scripts, with circulation consideration
- Financing opportunities for additional shorts
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
