Sunday, September 5, 2010

The Big Break is an annual, global screenwriting contest designed to launch the careers of aspiring writers. The Big Break Contest rewards screenwriters with cash, prizes, and A-list executive meetings. Winners and finalists alike have had their screenplays optioned and produced and have secured high-profile representation as well as lucrative writing deals.

Since its inception in 1999, the Big Break Contest has awarded screenwriters with over $200,000 in cash and prizes and invaluable industry exposure. A panel of notable industry professionals conducts the final judging.

For complete details on this year’s contest and to listen to last year’s winner, Wyatt Wakeman, go here: Final Draft Big Break Contest.

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