Screenplay Competition
Watch a script read live. Choose a winner. See the final film next year!
Saturday, October 16 @ 7:00pm
The Theatre @ Mount Vernon United Methodist Church
900 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Tickets will go on sale September 9.
We are very proud to present our fourth DC Shorts Screenplay Competition. Watch six scripts read live by actors and the screenwriter! At the end of the show, vote for your favorite script. The winner will receive $1000 on the spot, plus another $1,000 when the film is completed. Plus, you can see the final movie at DC Shorts 2011! This is a unique competition — no one presents scripts in this way.
Catching Up
Mary Ratliff, Writer
Reston, VA
A prison guard must make a decision that will affect the future of a criminal, and put his own daughter at risk.
Interview Date
Grant Lyon, Writer
Oakland, CA
In a case of mistake identity, a couple on their first date accidentally cross signals with a job interview.
The Dressing Room
Jackie Boor, Writer
Sacramento, CA
A department store dressing room is an unexpected crossroad for a tired housewife and a young woman.
Mancrush
Matt Wheeler, Writer
Santa Monica, CA
Two guys argue about which of them is “best mates” with their mutual friend, Dave.
Surreal Estate
Lori Romero, Writer
Santa Fe, NM
Mr. Smith’s trials and tribulations while renting a home are not normal procedure.
Break Up, Break In, Break Out
Kelli Herod, Writer
Arlington, VA
With a little help from her friends, a woman works through the end of a relationship.
WISH TO BE CAST IN THE LIVE READINGS? Click here!
The DC Shorts Screenwriting Competition is part of the larger ScriptDC event — a multi-day series of classes, competitions, roundtables and networking opportunities for screenwriters of every skill level. Presented by the region’s most respected film and video organizations, this unique weekend combines the best of each group’s programming skills, ensuring that all participants gain the skills and knowledge to take their writing to the next level. Information and registration for on the ScriptDC Event October 15–17, can be found by clicking here.