"Hollywood" and Screenwriting Competitions
1.
Have your feelings about the Entertainment Industry changed since 2020?
Yes
No
If Yes, why?
2.
Has your desire to become a paid screenwriter (including TV) changed since 2020?
Yes
No
If Yes, why?
3.
How would you describe the current relationship between screenwriters and the Entertainment Industry?
Better than it was
Worse than it was
No change - we never got any respect
No change - they need and love us
Haven't thought about it and don't want too.
Other (please specify)
4.
Have your feelings about the value of Screenwriting Competitions changed since 2020?
Yes
No
If Yes, why?
5.
Which Screenplay Competition Prizes matter most to you? (select as many as you like)
Cash
Being considered for representation by Literary Managers
Being considered for representation by Agents
Meeting with Producers
Feedback from Industry Professionals
A cool trophy
A live "table reading" of your script by Professional Actors
Books/Online Educational resources
Free Merch (notebooks, t-shirts, a nice coffee mug etc)
Other (please specify)
6.
How likely are you to enter a Screenplay Competition in 2025/2026?
Very likely
Likely
Somewhat likely
Neither likely nor unlikely
Somewhat unlikely
Unlikely
Very unlikely
7.
Why do you enter Screenplay Competitions? (select as many as you like)
To help launch my writing career
To get my passion project some attention
To set myself a deadline
The Prizes
For the fun of it
Other (don't hold back - remember this is anonymous)
8.
What is your gender?
Female
Male
Other
9.
What is your age range?
0-29
30-49
50+
10.
Where are you located?
USA
Another Country
Which US State or Country?