The 14th Annual Austin Film Festival announces our 2007 Call for Entries for the Screenplay and Teleplay Competitions. The Screenplay Competition has two primary categories: Adult/Family Category (Historical, Western, Drama, Family, Romance, Horror, Thriller, etc.) and/or Comedy Category (Dark, Satirical, Slapstick, and more). Teleplay Competition includes both Drama and Sitcom categories. This year, you have the opportunity to have your script considered for the Latitude Productions Award (www.latitudeproductions.com) and Sci-Fi Award. Latitude Productions is looking for adult character driven narrative features with a possible production budget less than 10 million dollars. Sci-Fi includes fantasy, horror, science fiction, surrealism, myth/legend and fantastical storytelling. To be considered for either Latitude Productions or Sci-Fi awards you must have your screenplay entered in either the Adult/Family or Comedy Category. Awards range from $2500-$5000. For more info check out www.austinfilmfestival.com.
2007 SCREENPLAY COMPETITION DEADLINE :
Screenplay Early Postmarked Deadline: May 15, 2007($40 entry fee)
Screenplay Late Postmarked Deadline: June 1, 2007 ($50 entry fee)
Teleplay Postmarked Deadline: June 1, 2007 ($30 entry fee)
14th ANNUAL AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL TO BE HELD OCTOBER 11-18, 2007