ReelHeART International Script Competition

For years, ReelHeART has been Mentoring Screenwriters from around the World to get their Screenplay into the best possible shape for the next and most sought after step in their Careers --- An Option!

ALL Scripts receive InDepth CURRENT Industry Relevant Coverage + Story Editing Analysis from Industry Insiders! For FREE!

If Hollywood doesn't come calling, then maybe the next step is Representation from a Manager, Agent, or an Interested 3rd Party who has seen your screenplay as part of the judging process at ReelHeART or we've sent to a Production House who makesYpur Genre Of Screenplay.

Or maybe your ReelHeART experience gets you so inspired to make your next re-write so crisp and clean that you go on to make your Screenplay into a Film and Enter it the following year and win a Prize!

Whatever the next step is for you as a Screenwriter, we mentor you by going through each and every screenplay entered with a fine tooth comb to get your script ready for that next re-write, or get your screenplay 'Table-Read' ready for a Live Festival Audience.

All Scripts entered receive valuable industry related coverage - for FREE
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ReelHeART Screenplay Competition Accomplishments To Date:

1 Writer Film Being Produced with Hollywood 'A -List' Cast
($50 Million Budget)
25+ Writers Working In/For Hollywood
8 Writers Sold TV Series to Fox, Netflix
100+ Writers Repeatedly Winning/Finalists in Screenwriting Competitions
1 Writer Working For Washington, DC
12+Writers/Directors Working In United Kingdom
20+ Writers Gain Agent Representation
20+Writers Optioned
20+ Writers Signed
20+Actors/Actresses Inspired to Write and Win Competitions
20+ Actors/Actresses Currently Producing in USA, Canada, UK
25+ Screenwriters have made their Scripts into Films

So C'mon - If you poured your sweat and guts into your Screenplay, enter it into a Competition that does not put it down after the 1st 10 pages.

We keep reading to "The End".

Enter ReelHeART to become a better Writer and a Bigger Winner!

AWARDS and PRIZES

For Our Screenplay and TV Pilot Winners

>To Be Confirmed For 2024<
Final Draft The #1 Selling Screenplay Software Worldwide—Stop Waiting & Start Writing.
Winners will receive Generous Discount Codes and/or Software Licenses at ReelHeART Festival Group's discretion.

>To Be Confirmed For 2024<
InkTip Where Producers go for Scripts and Writers.
Winners will receive 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.

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Winner Breakdown
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>>Pitch Deck Winner *may* Receive a Business Of Screenwriting Mentorship
>>Mentorship Winner(s) *will* Receive a Screenwriting Mentorship

1st Place Feature Screenplay Winner
(*Competes for Best Overall Feature Screenplay*)
1st Place Winner *may* receive $100 Monetary Prize
1st Place Winner *may* receive a Prize from InkTip (Membership)
1st Place Winner *may* receive a Prize from FinalDraft or other Sponsor
1st Place Winner will receive a *personalized* award
1st Place Winner will not have to pay for their award or postage like other competitions
1st Place Winner will receive industry relevant coverage of their script
1st Place Winner *may* receive a full rehearsed, Cast-to-Type LIVE Script Read with working Actors and Actresses, as well as a Q & A in front of a Live Festival Audience.
As it is up to their sole discretion, ReelHeART cannot guarantee one-on-one time or any communication from agents, producers, interested parties etc. for any of the Top 3 Feature Screenwriters.

2nd Place Feature Screenplay Winner

Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Script
2nd Place Winner will receive a *personalized* Award

3rd Place Feature Screenplay Winner

Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Script
3rd Place Winner will receive a *personalized* Award

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1st Place Short Screenplay Winner
(*Competes for Best Overall Short Screenplay*)
1st Place Winner *may* receive $50 Monetary Prize
1st Place Winner *may* receive a Prize from InkTip (Membership)
1st Place Winner *may* receive a Prize from FinalDraft or other Sponsor
1st Place Winner will receive a *personalized* award
1st Place Winner will not have to pay for their award or postage like other competitions
1st Place Winner will receive industry relevant coverage of their script
1st Place Winner *may* receive a full rehearsed, Cast-to-Type LIVE Script Read with working Actors and Actresses, as well as a Q & A in front of a Live Festival Audience.

2nd Place Short Screenplay Winner

Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Script
2nd Place Winner will receive a *personalized* Award

3rd Place Feature Screenplay Winner

Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Script
3rd Place Winner will receive a *personalized* Award

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1st Place TV Pilot Winner - *Best of Winner*
1st Place Winner *may* receive $50 Monetary Prize
1st Place Winner *may* receive a Prize from InkTip (Membership)
1st Place Winner *may* receive a Prize from iPitchTV or other Sponsor
1st Place Winner will receive a *personalized* award
1st Place Winner will not have to pay for their award or postage like other competitions
1st Place Winner will receive industry relevant coverage of their script
1st Place Winner *may* receive a full rehearsed, Cast-to-Type LIVE Script Read with working Actors and Actresses, as well as a Q & A in front of a Live Festival Audience.

2nd Place TV Pilot Winner

Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Script
2nd Place Winner will receive a *personalized* Award

3rd Place TV Pilot Winner
Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Script
3rd Place Winner will receive a *personalized* Award
3rd Place Winner *may* receive a full rehearsed, Cast-to-Type LIVE Script Read with
working Actors and Actresses, as well as a Q & A in front of a Live Festival Audience.

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1st Place Web Series Winner
1st Place Winner *may* receive a *personalized* award
1st Place Winner will *not* have to pay for their award or postage like other competitions
1st Place Winner will receive industry relevant coverage of their script
1st Place Winner *may* receive a full rehearsed, Cast-to-Type LIVE Script Read with working Actors and Actresses, as well as a Q & A in front of a Live Festival Audience.

2nd Place Web Series Winner

Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Script

3rd Place Web Series Winner

Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Script

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1st Place Story Bible Winner - *Best Of Winner*
1st Place Winner *may* receive a *personalized* award
1st Place Winner will *not* have to pay for their award or postage like other competitions
1st Place Winner will receive industry relevant coverage of their Story Bible

2nd Place Story Bible Winner
Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Story Bible

3rd Place Story Bible Winner
Receives A Website Mention + Award Status At FilmFreeway
Receives industry relevant coverage of their Story Bible

ENTRY RULES, TERMS & GUIDELINES

*ALL SCREENPLAYS + TV PILOTS* *MUST BE A PREMIERE*

Any Screenplay or TV Pilot that has been Selected, Been Given Feedback, Talked About Online By a Festival or Screenplay Competition, and/or in a Live Event, Live Script Read, Table Read, Nominated, Awarded and/or Given a Live Script Read and/or a portion of it has been Filmed anywhere in and around the Province of Ontario or Quebec and/or has received any sort of Placement (i.e. Quarter finalist, Semi Finalist, Finalist, Official Selection) and/or has Won any sort of an Award BEFORE JULY 2024 will be Disqualified.

No refunds will be offered. No Exceptions.

Feature Screenplays = 120 Pages Maximum
Please refer to formatting guides for screenplays at this link
http://www.filmschoolonline.com/sample_lessons/sample_lesson_format.htm

Short Screenplays = 30 Pages Maximum
Please refer to formatting guides for screenplays at this link
http://www.filmschoolonline.com/sample_lessons/sample_lesson_format.htm

TV Pilots = 60 Pages Maximum
Please refer to formatting guides for TV Pilots at this link
https://screencraft.org/2016/01/05/the-screenwriters-guide-to-formatting-television-scripts/

Web Series = 60 Pages Maximum

Story Bibles = 10-50 Pages (Maximum)

Pitch Decks = 10-50 Pages (Maximum)

Screenwriters - Please Read:
>If your Screenplay is an Official Selection - You will NOT receive your Coverage until Festival Week is Over. While you may have beaten out many other screenplays to get into the Top 3, your script will not be perfect and it will have notes about Formatting and Other issues that will be suggested to you for a re-write.

>If your Screenplay is NOT an Official Selection - You WILL receive your Coverage BEFORE Festival Week. This happens usually around the end of April (at the latest) for about 1 month via email.

Overall Rating

Quality

Value

Communication

Hospitality

Networking

T. B. Johnson

Thank you for the pretty laurel!

July 2023

Helpful
michael cutler

So thrilled that ReelHeART could see in My TV Pilot for "Molly's War" all the possibilities for a great Canadian TV show about Montreal in the World War 2 years.

July 2023

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Tammy Salzl

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for selecting ‘SPOTS’ as the winner for best short film! This is an incredible festival, devoted and hard working for its filmmakers. They go above and beyond, offering valuable workshops, insightful Q & A’s, with top notch communicaton and hospitality. Fantastic social media coverage too! I highly recommend ReelHeART!!!

July 2022

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Kurt Choate

Thank you so much for selecting "Monster" as the winner of the short script competition. The table read of the script was fantastic and I highly recommend submitting to this competition. The ratings do not go high enough to describe the hospitality and encouragement from the festival coordinators. Thank you to everyone involved!!!

July 2021

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Shockadelic -

Thank you for selecting my frantic witty absurd surreal comedy script/screenplay Loonatoona for Semi-Finalist
https://filmfreeway.com/projects/813691

July 2021

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Dates & Deadlines

May 21, 2023
Opening Date
August 31, 2023
Earlybird Deadline
November 1, 2023
Regular Deadline
February 1, 2024
Late Deadline
March 1, 2024
Extended Deadline
May 17, 2024
FilmFreeWay Exclusive Deadline
June 1, 2024
Notification Date
July 8 – 13, 2024
Event Date

Categories & Fees

Screenwriting Fellowship - 2 Month - One-On-One Mentorship
To Be Eligible for a Fellowship, You will have to show that you are Serious About Screenwriting. We request to see your Work. We require Up to 3 Screenplays or TV Pilots in at least their 1st Draft must be submitted to Qualify for Shortlisting. a. Feature Screenplay - 125 Pages Max b. TV Pilots - 85 Pages Max c. Submit Up To 3 Screenplays or Mix'N'Match Screenplays + TV Pilots d. Submit Your 1st Screenplay and Receive a Code to Enter up to 2 More for FREE After Adjudication, You 'May' be Shortlisted for a Screenwriting Fellowship for 3 Months One-On-One with our Screenwriting Mentor. a. The Sessions are Mondays between the Hours of 6AM(EST)-11PM(EST) b. The Sessions are between 90 Minutes - 2.00 Hours each Session c. The Sessions are conducted via Zoom If you do not get into our Fellowship Program, rest assured All of your Entered Scripts will receive Comprehensive Coverage and Story Editing Notes that are CURRENT Industry Standard for FREE! Thank you and Good Luck!
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $129.99
- Gold Members: $116.99
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $199.99
- Gold Members: $179.99
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $259.99
- Gold Members: $233.99
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $329.99
- Gold Members: $296.99
- FilmFreeWay Exclusive Deadline
- Standard: $399.99
- Gold Members: $359.99
Submit Now
Short Screenplay Category - Competition
Open to Writers of all Levels and Scripts of ALL Genres. Your script must be a “Short Film” script. Your script length MUST be 30 Pages MAX or Less. A shorter script is more commercially viable. Unlike most other Script Competitions – ReelHeART Feedback is FREE* ReelHeART provides *Industry Relevant* Feedback on ALL scripts, not just the Winners. Your feedback will be emailed to you sometime after the competition closes.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $43
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $49
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Student: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $85
- Student: $85
- Gold Members: $76.50
- FilmFreeWay Exclusive Deadline
- Standard: $105
- Student: $105
- Gold Members: $94.50
Submit Now
Longform Screenplay - Competition
Open to Writers of all Levels and Scripts of ALL Genres. Your script must be a “Longform Film” script. (NOT a TV Pilot). Your script length MUST fall between 36-65 Pages MAX. A shorter script is more commercially viable. Unlike most other Script Competitions – ReelHeART Feedback is FREE* ReelHeART provides *Industry Relevant* Feedback on ALL scripts, not just the Winners. Your feedback will be emailed to you sometime after the competition closes.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $43
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $49
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Student: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $85
- Student: $85
- Gold Members: $76.50
- FilmFreeWay Exclusive Deadline
- Standard: $105
- Student: $105
- Gold Members: $94.50
Submit Now
Feature Screenplay Category - Competition
Open to Writers of all Levels and Scripts of ALL Genres. Your script must be a “Feature Film” script. Your script length MUST be 125 Pages MAX or Less. A shorter script is more commercially viable. Unlike most other Feature Script Competitions – ReelHeART Feedback is FREE* ReelHeART provides *Industry Relevant* Feedback on ALL scripts, not just the Winners. Your feedback will be emailed to you sometime after the competition closes.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $43
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $49
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Student: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $85
- Student: $85
- Gold Members: $76.50
- FilmFreeWay Exclusive Deadline
- Standard: $105
- Student: $105
- Gold Members: $94.50
Submit Now
TV Pilot Category - Competition
Open to Writers of all Levels and Scripts of ALL Genres. Your script must be a “TV Pilot” script. Your script length MUST be 60 Pages MAX or Less. Rule of Thumb: Comedy/Dramedy TV Pilot = 22-45 Pages Drama/Crime/Medical etc. TV Pilot = 40-55 Pages Unlike most other Script Competitions – ReelHeART Feedback is FREE* ReelHeART provides *Industry Relevant* Feedback on ALL scripts, not just the Winners. Your feedback will be emailed to you sometime after the competition closes
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $43
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $49
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Student: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $85
- Student: $85
- Gold Members: $76.50
- FilmFreeWay Exclusive Deadline
- Standard: $105
- Student: $105
- Gold Members: $94.50
Submit Now
TV Pilot Story Bible - Competition
So. You've written that TV Pilot and now you want to flesh out the 1st Season. Or maybe the 1st 5. There's a lot of talk in Hollywood about the Story Bible (aka series bible or show bible). This is the WRITERS TOOL! Everything’ you want to bring Alive for your series should be in your Story Bible. The Story Bible is YOUR Bible. You do NOT take this into pitch meetings or show other people. Often Producers find a better story in the Story Bible and ask you to write that! Let's see if we can help you crystallize your story through your Story Bible. According to screenwriter Jacob Krueger - " Producers are never really asking for a bunch of boring information about your TV series. What they really want is proof that you know what you’re doing, and that your series pilot not only has a fabulous premise and collection of castable characters we’d want to spend our time binge-watching, but also has the kind of engine required to run for at least five years.” We can help you get there!
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $43
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $49
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Student: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $85
- Student: $85
- Gold Members: $76.50
- FilmFreeWay Exclusive Deadline
- Standard: $105
- Student: $105
- Gold Members: $94.50
Submit Now
TV Pilot Pitch Deck - Competition
So. You've written that TV Pilot and now you want to Sell It. This is Your SELLING TOOL! This and your Screenplay for your TV Pilot is what Producer’s want to see. Everything’ you VISUALIZE in Your TV Series should be in your Pitch Deck. The Protagonist, The Antagonist, Their World, The Supporting Cast, The Genre, The Tone, The Cast and Key Creatives. This is a Marketing Tool. It should be HIGHLY VISUAL. No More than 20 Pages Bring to Life and Crystallize your story through your Pitch Deck According to screenwriter Jacob Krueger - " Producers are never really asking for a bunch of boring information about your TV series. What they really want is proof that you know what you’re doing, and that your series pilot not only has a fabulous premise and collection of castable characters we’d want to spend our time binge-watching, but also has the kind of engine required to run for at least five years.” We can help you get there!
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $43
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $49
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Student: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $85
- Student: $85
- Gold Members: $76.50
- FilmFreeWay Exclusive Deadline
- Standard: $105
- Student: $105
- Gold Members: $94.50
Submit Now
Video Game Script - Competition
Writing a video game script is very different to writing a Film Screenplay or TV Pilot. But if you're freelancng as a game Script writer and you want to see that script come to life before you sell it. Send it Here! AWARDS and PRIZES Best Video Game Script Winner 1st Place Winner *may* receive $100 Monetary Prize 1st Place Winner will receive a Prize from InkTip (Membership) 1st Place Winner *may* receive a Prize another Sponsor 1st Place Winner will receive a *personalized* award. 1st Place Winner will not have to pay for their award or postage like other competitions 1st Place Winner will receive feedback of their script from Gamers 1st Place Winner *may* receive a full rehearsed, Cast-to-Type LIVE Script Read with working Actors and Actresses, as well as a Q & A in front of a Live Festival Audience.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $43
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $49
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Student: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $85
- Student: $85
- Gold Members: $76.50
- FilmFreeWay Exclusive Deadline
- Standard: $105
- Student: $105
- Gold Members: $94.50
Submit Now
Web Series Category - Competition
Open to Writers of all Levels and Scripts of ALL Genres. Your script must be a “Short Film” script. Your script length MUST be 60 Pages MAX or Less. Unlike most other Script Competitions – ReelHeART Feedback is FREE* ReelHeART provides *Industry Relevant* Feedback on ALL scripts, not just the Winners. Your feedback will be emailed to you sometime after the competition closes.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $43
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $49
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Student: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $85
- Student: $85
- Gold Members: $76.50
- FilmFreeWay Exclusive Deadline
- Standard: $105
- Student: $105
- Gold Members: $94.50
Submit Now
Documentary Outline - Competition
Open to Documentary Writers of all Levels and Scripts of ALL Genres. Your script must be a “Short Film” script. Your Script / Documentary Outline MUST be UNDER 125 Pages. Unlike most other Script Competitions – ReelHeART Feedback is FREE* ReelHeART provides *Industry Relevant* Feedback on ALL scripts, not just the Winners. Your feedback will be emailed to you sometime before >or< after the competition closes.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $43
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $49
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Student: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $85
- Student: $85
- Gold Members: $76.50
- FilmFreeWay Exclusive Deadline
- Standard: $105
- Student: $105
- Gold Members: $94.50
Submit Now
Sizzle Reel/ Rip Reel - Competition
A Sizzle Reel or a Rip Reel is a short, dramatic promotional video, made for a television series or film that you want to get into Production. This is something you'd show to Potential Producers during a Pitch Session along with your Pitch Deck. It's an important Marketing Tool! It should be SHORT, Snappy, FULL of Tone, Drama and a great Representation of what you plan to Shoot! Show us YOUR VISION! We'll provide feedback to help you improve your overall Pitch package.
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $43
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $49
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Student: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $85
- Student: $85
- Gold Members: $76.50
- FilmFreeWay Exclusive Deadline
- Standard: $105
- Student: $105
- Gold Members: $94.50
Submit Now
One Act Play - Competition
Open to Writers of all Levels and Scripts of ALL Genres. Your script must be a “One Act Play” script. Length MUST be 60 Pages MAX or Less. The One-Act Play should have a beginning, a middle and an end. It may be divided into four stages: The Exposition. The Conflict, The Climax and The Denouement. All these stages may be distinctly marked as in the larger play, but more often than not they tend to over-lap in a One-Act Play. If you have these 4 Parts together and have formatted your Script as a Stage Play (and not a Screenplay or TV Pilot), then you should Enter! You'll get FREE Exclusive Feedback that should help get you to your Best Play ever and get ready to Mount It!
- Earlybird Deadline
- Standard: $50
- Student: $50
- Gold Members: $43
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $55
- Student: $55
- Gold Members: $49
- Late Deadline
- Standard: $65
- Student: $65
- Gold Members: $58.50
- Extended Deadline
- Standard: $85
- Student: $85
- Gold Members: $76.50
- FilmFreeWay Exclusive Deadline
- Standard: $105
- Student: $105
- Gold Members: $94.50
Submit Now

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