Welcome to the Impersonable Studios 6th annual Television Writing Competition sponsored by TV Guide Magazine

Impersonable Studios Writing Competition is to help open doors for the aspiring television writers. There are four categories you can submit to, which include 1 hour existing spec scripts, 1/2 hour existing sitcom spec scripts, original pilots, and reality programs. This competition is designed with the TV writer and crossover screenwriter in mind.

The participants we have chosen to select the winning scripts are top Impersonable Studios Executives, Trainees from our Executive Program and TV Guide Magazine. Whether you are already an aspiring television writer or a writer interested in exploring other avenues, Impersonable Studios and TV Guide Magazine is here to promote careers in television and provide exposure for the undiscovered writer.

ENTRY FEE

$25.00

Start date to submit your film: November 1st

Deadline to submit your film: March 1st 2010

RULES
1. Any spec script from any existing television show, or any original television pilot will be considered. Reality shows are accepted also.
2. Entered scripts may not have previously sold.
3. Multiple entries are accepted, provided a signed entry form and appropriate entry fee is attached to each submission.
4. Multiple authorship is acceptable.
5. Scripts must be the original work of aurthor(s), 18 or older.
6. Impersonable Studios recommends registering your scripts with WGA and/or copyrighting your material with the Library of Congress.
7. No substitutions of new drafts or corrected pages for script entries will be accepted under any circumstances.
8. Entry must be accompained by the following:
a. Completed official entry form. (photocopies are acceptable)
b. The appropriate entry fee.
c. Completed original script.
9. Payment is only accepted through Google Checkout.
10. After payment is accepted through Google Checkout, scripts should be mailed to Maurice Brown, Incorporated. Mailing address:
Maurice Brown
P.O. BOX 115406
Atlanta, Ga. 30310
U S A

SCRIPT GUILDELINES
Submit scripts in English only.
Do not send originals. Scripts will not be returned under any circumstances.
Please submit your entry with all your info on the cover page: the title, authur’s name, address, phone number and email address.
Body pages must be numbered.
Scripts must be in television standard formate and bound with two brads.
Scripts must be on plain white paper.

 

PILOT SUBMISSION GUILDELINES
1/2 hour sitcom and 1 hour program
- completed application with entry fee
- your script

 
EXISTING TV SHOW SUBMISSION GUILDELINES
1/2 hour sitcom and 1 hour program
- completed application with entry fee
- title page
- your script

 
REALITY SHOW GUILDELINES
Reality Show Concept
- completed application with entry fee
- title page
- your concept summary (1-5 pages)

 

AWARDS

13 writers will be chosen for cash prizes of $50,000 and a studio deal.