Top 15 Finalists | Short Film Fund Fall Season

We are honored to announce the Top 15 Finalists of the Fall Season of the 2022 Short Film Fund!

Thank you so much to all the writers who submitted. The quality of work shared with us this season has been undeniably exceptional.

VIEW THE LIST https://www.shorescripts.com/2022_shortfilmfund2_winners/

The scripts are now on their way to our Judges who will decide our two Winners.

Each Winner will be awarded a Production Grant of $5000, plus a Cash Prize of $1000.

OUR WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON DECEMBER 14TH.

Winners & Top 5 Finalists | Short Film Fund Spring Season

We are thrilled to announce the Winners and Top 5 Finalists of the Spring Season of the 2022 Short Film Fund!

Grand Prize Winner
NEMT by Chelsea Isabella Clark-James.
A driver for a family transportation business has to find an open medical bed for a long-time alcoholic involuntarily committed for medical detox by the state, which turns out to be more difficult than it should be.

As the Grand Prize Winner, Chelsea will be awarded a $10,000 cash grant, mentorship with Oscar-nominated producer Maria Garcia Turgeon, the opportunity of a free ARRI Rental camera rental package, her script, and her completed film shared with our Judges, Directors, and relevant Industry Roster, and more!

Congratulations to the Winners & Finalists!

VIEW THE FULL LIST! https://www.shorescripts.com/2022_shortfilmfund1_winners/
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The Fall Season of the Short Film Fund opens on July 15th!

Top 15 Finalists | Short Film Fund Spring Season

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FINALISTS!

We are ecstatic to announce the Top 15 Finalists of the Spring Season of the 2022 Short Film Fund!

Thank you so much to all the writers who submitted. The quality of work shared with us this season has been undeniably exceptional.

VIEW THE LIST: https://www.shorescripts.com/2022_shortfilmfund1_winners/

The scripts are now on their way to our Judges who will decide our two Winners.

Each Winner will be awarded a Production Grant of $5000, plus a Cash Prize of $1000.

OUR WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON JUNE 14TH.

Short Film Fund | Final Deadline | Midnight MAY 2ND PT

Want to get your script into production? Winners of the Short Film Fund receive a full prize package including cash production grants, and free camera equipment rental for the duration of the production from our sponsor and close partner, ARRI Rental.

“ARRI Rental has always been a huge supporter of emerging filmmakers. Being able to support them creatively and be instrumental in realizing their vision is what we do best. Shore Scripts’ mission is the same and this makes our partnership successful at all levels." - Dana Harrison, ARRI Rental

MORE BENEFITS OF THE SHORT FILM FUND

Project mentorship from two-time Oscar-nominated producer, Maria Gracia Turgeon, for the Winners.

Post-Production & PR Support - join our alumni of films that have screened at major festivals and won a BAFTA.

Industry Reach – the Top 15 Finalists' scripts are circulated to our 150+ roster of production companies, agents & managers.

Feedback on your story idea – All entrants are able to see their submission scores and placing means getting the thumbs up from this year's judges; including an array of award-winning writers, producers, directors, and festival programmers.

SUBMIT YOUR SCRIPT TO THE SHORT FILM FUND
https://www.shorescripts.com/shortfilmfund/

Short Film Fund | Spring 2022 | Regular Deadline

Our Short Film Fund offers a unique opportunity to add a produced script to your project portfolio. We provide funding & support for screenwriters & filmmakers seeking to make short films, or proof-of-concept projects for features, tv, and web series. We also accept submissions for finishing funds.

Still got questions? Here are some of our recent FAQs.

Can I direct my script if I win? To date, every winner has had their choice of director. However, should agreement not be reached, the winner can always walk away. We do not seek to obtain the rights to your script or the resulting film at any time, and we would never make the film without you.

Who decides the winning script? Shore Scripts has assembled an amazing panel of award-winning Judges who are responsible for choosing the winning scripts. The panel includes Producers, Writers, Directors, and Festival Programmers from around the world who will also view the winning films as they get made.

Our Directors Roster provides another link in the chain between your script and produced project. With your permission, our Directors receive the Finalists’ scripts from each season, with a view to attaching talent and project development.

The Short Film Fund (Spring Season) Regular Deadline ends at midnight on March 31st pacific time!

SUBMIT YOUR SCRIPT TO THE SHORT FILM FUND
https://www.shorescripts.com/shortfilmfund/

We are proud to announce the WINNERS of our 2021-22 FICTION PODCAST CONTEST!
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SPOOR | Thriller | Dylan Campbell
An army sergeant begins to spiral out of control as he works on a murder case that resembles that of his Taborri girlfriend who disappeared exactly one year ago.

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES | Comedy | Lesley Hennen, Helene Griffin & Max Rasmussen
When the high school seniors in Mr. Blick’s Media Studies class are assigned to make a podcast about their hometown of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico; they uncover a secret within the walls of the school that puts their lives at risk.
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Each Winner will be awarded a grant of $5000 to produce their pilot episode whilst Shore Scripts will leverage our industry roster and external contacts to assemble an immensely talented cast and crew for each project.

Once the pilot is produced, we will seek to commission a full series for the winners by pitching the pilots to our connections in production companies and podcast platforms like Audible, Realm, Luminary, Spotify, and Wondery.

NOTE: The writers retain full IP over their work and will have the final say on the production process and whether to accept or reject any potential deal which may be offered.

Check out the full list: https://www.shorescripts.com/2021_22_fiction_podcast_winners/

Keep an eye on our website & social media for all the updates!
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