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Tomas Jegeus, Co-Pres. 20th Century Fox INT
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Welcome! CWA VOTED TOP 3 "MOST SIGNIFICANT CONTESTS TO ENTER" The Fifth Annual CWA Season is now open for entries. CWA accepts feature screenplays, short film scripts, and teleplays of all genres. With several projects in development from past entrants, and many writers who have secured representation and in the process of doing meetings, our sole objective at CWA is to help writers obtain the skills and opportunities necessary to propel their projects forward while finding great material for our partners. We look forward to a great year, and the opportunity of working with each of you this season! Very best, Heather & Marlene |
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THE CWA VISION
CWA is an international screenwriting contest known for having the writer's interest at heart when it comes to development and industry promotion. We have built relationships with some of the industry's most recognized companies, all of which are aggressively looking for fresh, new material. At CWA, we have made it our goal to expose talented new writers to many of these A-list companies. By doing so, our vision is to help writers garner the exposure and recognition they need to propel their personal projects and careers forward. Now going into our fourth year, with several options signed for past entrants, we have firmly established ourselves worldwide as a leading source for discovering emerging talent in the entertainment industry. INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION
CWA winning screenplays are circulated to top agencies, film studios, managers, producers, and international financers looking for their next project and writer. But that’s not all; CWA has secured an unprecedented amount of commitments from prominent companies to take first looks at our top winners. These companies include:
SCRIPT NOTES
Even the most successful and seasoned screenwriters need outside opinions. At CWA, our seasoned analysts offer in-depth insights that help you hone and refine your premise, flesh out and define your characters, enrich your conflicts and examine your plot choices. We go through all areas of the craft, helping you to improve your draft ensure it is pitch ready before you send it out. THE PRIZES
For the 2012 season, CWA judges will give out 15 Awards in 9 categories within the screenwriting, short film, and teleplay competition. This is all in addition to the prominent film industry commitments, publicity and promotion that CWA does on behalf of the winners. Over $25,000 in cash and prizes: Grand Prize $5,000 cash, + prize package 4 Category Winners $500 cash, + prize package 4 Category 1st Runners Up $250 cash, + prize package 4 Television Categories $250 cash, + prize package 1 Short Film Script Category $250 cash, + prize package Special 2011 Creative Concept Award ABOUT CO-FOUNDERS
Creative World Awards LLC Directors, Heather Waters & Marlene Neubauer Marlene Neubauer has worked in international film distribution for over 17 years at such prominent companies such as Capella Films (AUSTIN POWERS, CARLITO'S WAY); Pathe UK Distribution; Mobius Pictures; GreeneStreet Films, Hyde Park International among others. Currently she works as an independent consultant, producer and writer. Heather Waters has worked in many facets of the entertainment industry for the past fifteen years including as an actress, singer-performer, television writer and producer. Waters studied screenwriting and cinematography at the graduate film school of Georgia State University (GSU). She also holds B.S. and M.A. degrees in International Politics. SPONSORS
We would like to extend a special thanks to our 2012 sponsors: Writers Boot Camp, Final Draft, well known author, story consultant & lecturer, Michael Hauge, InkTip, TVFilmRights, Sony Creative Software, Script Delivery, SellAScript, and Dr. Jack Boozer. For more information on each please click here. 
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Deadline Calendar
Regular Deadline (Jan 1-Feb 10)
Features: $49 entry only (or $69 w/judge's scorecard & brief notes)
Short Films & TV: $39 entry only (or $59 w/judge's scorecard & brief notes) *Enter by 1/31 & brief notes delivered by 2/28. *If ordering entry only, check the entry only box during checkout.
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The CWA Blog
We are thrilled to announce an exciting, new collaboration this year with well known story consultant & lecturer MICHAEL HAUGE. Michael will be our guest blogger this year, addressing many relevant angles of the screenwriting process. This is a wonderful opportunity for writers to engage with one of the industry’s leading story consultants on a bi-monthly process, so be sure to check back for his insightful tips on the industry and the craft of screenwriting.
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