Breaking Walls is the leading screenplay contest for undiscovered thriller screenwriters.
Well-written thrillers are an excellent way for writers to show Hollywood pros a combination of commerciality, your unique voice, and a clear understanding of effective feature film narrative delivery techniques.
Our contest rewards undiscovered thriller writing talent, provide exposure to managers and production companies, and break down the walls between your talent and the industry pros looking for the next great thriller!
Hollywood literary representation and production companies have agreed to receive each round's winning script as well as consider all of the finalists' loglines. Plus, we offer cash prizes for both the winner and runner-up!
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
- $300 in prizes
- Full winning script sent to Hollywood literary representation and production companies
- Included in annual Best of Competition spotlight in industry newsletter with a featured bio on the writer and the winning screenplay
- A 4-month InkTip Pro Membership.
As an InkTip Pro Member, thousands of filmmakers can find and read your scripts, and you'll be able to pitch directly to production companies every week. With over 3,000 options and 400 movies made, InkTip is the place for independent film.
- 1 Free Pitch to Industry Insiders on VPF
RUNNER UP
- $100 in prizes
- Featured logline sent to Hollywood literary representation and production companies for a potential read request
- Considered for annual Best of Competition spotlight in industry newsletter with a brief bio on the writer and the winning screenplay
- 1 Free Pitches to Industry Insiders on VPF
TOP FINALISTS
- Logline sent to Hollywood literary representation and production companies for a potential read request
- 1 Free Pitches to Industry Insiders on VPF
All entrants will also receive 1 free pitch to industry insiders from VPF (one per writer.)
COMPANIES INCLUDE
- Grindstone Entertainment Group (subsidiary of Lionsgate)
- Mad Horse Films
- Magnet Management
- Morningstar Films
- Zero Gravity Management