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Welcome!

The 2010 Creative World Awards International Screenwriting Competition is now open for entries! We invite you to browse the site and take a moment to interact in the various CWA rooms, all of which have been designed with the screenwriter in mind.

Make sure you check out the full details of what’s new at CWA this year – the first of which is the newly added categories. The four main feature screenplay genre categories remain, but we now have six new additions to compete in as well; five in television and one for short film. Finally, we are thrilled to announce an exciting, new collaboration with Michael Hauge as this season's special guest blogger.

Now in its third year, CWA has become a driving force in the industry. CWA is one of the few contests that promotes beyond winning scripts - sending out loglines of the top ten scripts as well. So far, four scripts from the 2008 contest have been optioned and several more are in the works from 2009.

Join the next wave of sought after writers and... Submit Your Script Today! We look forward to working with you to make 2010 the best year yet.

Heather & Marlene

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 third 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:     
Dark Hero Inferno Entertainment
Morgan Creek Relativity Media
Lionsgate/Mandate Intrepid Pictures
Gaumont Icon Entertainment
Voltage Pictures Odd Lot
Bandito Brothers  VN Entertainment
GreeneStreet Films The Radmin Company
Rainmaker Films/Acuna Ent Filmbox
Abstract Entertainment

SCRIPT NOTES

Even the most successful and seasoned writers 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.

You will receive a 6-8 page analysis report, which is designed not only to help you improve critical technical elements, but also target the overall marketability of your script. We go through all areas of the craft, helping you to improve your draft ensure it is pitch ready before you send it out. 

Remember in Hollywood, you only have one chance to make a lasting impression…so make it your best!

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THE PRIZES

For the 2010 season, CWA judges will give out 16 Awards in 10 categories. This is all in addition to the prominent film industry commitments, publicity and promotion that CWA does on behalf of the winners. Over $15,000 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

5 Television Categories $250 cash, + prize package

1 Short Film Script Category $250 cash, + prize package

Special 2010 Creative Concept Award

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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 2010 sponsors:

TVFilmRights.com, InkTip, Sony Creative Software, SellAScript, Script Delivery, well known author, story consultant & lecturer, Michael Hauge, Dr. Jack Boozer, Syd Field, and Final Draft.

For more information on each please click here.
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$50 (Enter by 4/15)
Regular (March 1st-April 15th)

$60 (Enter by 5/31)
Late (April 16th-May 31st)

$65 (Enter by 6/30)
Final (June 1st-June 30th)
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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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