Cycle X 2011 is now closed for entries. Please check back in January, 2012 for our next call for entries!
In the interest of reducing paper waste, Gimme Credit no longer accepts mail-in screenplay entries or payments. Please enter via our website or Withoutabox. For those wishing to pay via check, PayPal has an e-check option that does not require that you have an account with them.
Please review our RULES page for entry, formatting and judging requirements and for general guidlines before submission.
View the list to your left for current submission fees and deadlines. All entries receive feedback upon announcement of the winners. We look forward to your submission!
Thank you and good luck!
Current categories are:
Super Short Screenplays – From 1 to 5 pages.
If your script passes the five page mark, your entry will be changed to the Short category and you must pay the difference in entry fees before your entry can be marked into consideration.
Short Screenplays – From 6 to 30 pages.
Feature-Length Screenplays – From 80 to 145 pages.
Action
Family
Horror & Thriller
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Drama - Including Dramedies.
Comedy - Including Romantic & Dark Comedies.
Musical - Original or adapted music. Score/songs not requested at time of submission. Our judging is based solely on the script. If original music has been composed, please annotate it on the title page.
Other Genres - Please enter all Animation scripts into this category and annotate it on the title page.
Discounted coverage from the Gimme Credit Coverage Service is available with entry from our website entry page only for an additional fee. This is not the same as feedback which is given to each entrant for no additional fee. To order it, enter as normal and select the Additional Coverage option for your category.
Coverage consists of a comprehensive 1-2 page report that will be delivered within 1-2 weeks of submission. This will not affect your chances of winning the competition. However, you WILL be able to resubmit a revised version of your script within 30 days of receiving your coverage report.
Current prices for submission with additional coverage:
Super Short Entry + Coverage - $39.00
Short Entry + Coverage - $69.00
Feature Short Entry + Coverage - $154.00
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