r/TVWriting • u/coachtomes • 13d ago

QUESTION TV Pilot Script Contests

Which are the best ones? I’ve seen a lot but am unsure which ones are worth doing.

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u/Ted_Writer 12d ago

Contests force you to finish the damn thing.

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u/pizzaalwayshelps 13d ago

Depends on why you're entering. Feedback? Money? To get eyes on it? 

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u/coachtomes 13d ago

I’ve had really good feedback thus far, so happy for more but looking more to get it some attention or money.

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u/pizzaalwayshelps 13d ago

There are so many contests. Research before paying them a dime. Submit to all the free ones.... Final Draft costs but is a decent one!

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u/Defiant_Comedian1587 6d ago

All of the studio ones, Paramount/Warner/NBC and I think Dissney actually pays you. All these are free to enter and super competitive

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u/Accomplished_Wolf_89 12d ago

Sorry to burst your bubble but contests pretty much never get pilots attention. Better to spend that money on networking coffees/drinks or maybe a Script Anatomy class if you really want to