Queensland Writers Centre –
Scriptable 2025 Applications

Queensland Writers Centre’s annual national Scriptable program is an opportunity for emerging screenwriters to develop their scripts and careers.

Applications of unproduced scripts are accepted across a broad range of genres and formats, including feature screenplays, television and web series, short films and short film collections.

Successful (shortlisted) applicants to the program receive consultation with QWC staff, reader feedback, and one-on-one mentorship with a matched industry professional, with the aim of sparking ongoing creative and professional connections in the local screen industry.

Applications open: Monday 25 August – Tuesday 7 October 2025

By making an application, applicants acknowledge to have read and understood the Application Guidelines.

For assistance with your application, please contact us at able@qldwriters.org.au or call the Centre on (07) 3842 9922.

Applicants will be added to Queensland Writers Centre's Pen & Pixel email newsletter (from which you can unsubscribe at any time) for ongoing program and application updates.

Writer information

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* Writer details

First name *

Last name *

Full name, formatted for promotion (i.e. pen name)

Address *

Suburb *

State *

Postcode *

Email *

Phone *

Please note max. word count limits in this Application Form are enforced. Words exceeding the word count will be disregarded, or may render your application ineligible. This form cannot be saved so please ensure you're ready to submit when beginning your application.

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* Writer profile –
A 40-word bio.

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* Previous writing experience –
Include details of previous production and/or publication history, writing experience and/or awards. Please note that it's okay not to have credits yet – this program is for emerging screenwriters. Max. 200 words.

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* Are you a current member of a state writers' centre in the National Writers' Centre Network?
This includes Queensland Writers Centre, NT Writers' Centre, TasWriters, Writing NSW, Writers SA, Writers Victoria, and Writing WA.

Yes, Queensland Writers Centre

Yes, other Centre

Script information

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* Title

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* One-sentence logline –
The hook of your story.

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* Synopsis –
Max. 400 words.

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* Script format –
Eligible submissions are outlined in the Application Guidelines.

Feature film

TV series

Web series

Short film/s

Other (please specify – max two words)

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* Genre –
Max. two choices.

Action / adventure

Comedy

Crime / thriller

Drama

Fantasy

Historical

Horror

Romance

Sci-fi / speculative

Other (please specify – max two words)

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* Market segment –
Which market segment is your work most likely to resonate with?

Children

Young adults

Adults

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* Accessibility requirements

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* Why should this work be produced?
Address:

What is the work's point of difference?

What brought you to this story?

Max. 50 words.

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* Content –
Is there content our readers should be aware of, or that could be triggering? If so, please outline below. This is a protection for readers only and won't otherwise affect your application. Optional; max. 20 words.

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* Upload your submission –

Submit up to 50 pages of script/s formatted as per the Application Guidelines.

Submissions accepted in unrestricted Word (.docx) or PDF format. Include the title of the manuscript in the file name. Do not include the author’s name or identifying details on any portion of the manuscript.

PDF, DOC, DOCX file types only.

Choose File

Demographic information
Optional. Responses may be used for reporting to funding bodies (deidentified).

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* Do you identify as being of Culturally and/or Linguistically Diverse background (CaLD)?

Yes

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* Do you identify as Aboriginal, First Nations, Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, Tiwi Islander or South Sea Islander?

Yes

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* Gender

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* Age range

<18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* Disability

Mobility / physical impairments

Sensory disability (hearing/vision)

Cognitive or learning disabilities

Neurological/psychological disabilities

Other

Finalise application

Choose your application fee and/or add-ons.

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* Program application fees + add-ons

Member application fee - $55 AUD

Non-member application fee - $65 AUD

Application fee + One Year Membership with Queensland Writers Centre - $124 AUD

Application fee + Feedback Session - $109 AUD

Application fee + Feedback Session + One Year Membership with Queensland Writers Centre - $173 AUD

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Queensland Writers Centre – Scriptable 2025 Applications

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* Writer details

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* Writer profile –A 40-word bio.

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* Previous writing experience –Include details of previous production and/or publication history, writing experience and/or awards. Please note that it's okay not to have credits yet – this program is for emerging screenwriters. Max. 200 words.

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* Are you a current member of a state writers' centre in the National Writers' Centre Network? This includes Queensland Writers Centre, NT Writers' Centre, TasWriters, Writing NSW, Writers SA, Writers Victoria, and Writing WA.

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* Title

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* One-sentence logline –The hook of your story.

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* Synopsis –Max. 400 words.

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* Script format –Eligible submissions are outlined in the Application Guidelines.

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* Genre –Max. two choices.

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* Market segment – Which market segment is your work most likely to resonate with?

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* Accessibility requirements

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* Why should this work be produced?Address: What is the work's point of difference? What brought you to this story? Max. 50 words.

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* Content – Is there content our readers should be aware of, or that could be triggering? If so, please outline below. This is a protection for readers only and won't otherwise affect your application. Optional; max. 20 words.

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* Do you identify as being of Culturally and/or Linguistically Diverse background (CaLD)?

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* Do you identify as Aboriginal, First Nations, Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, Tiwi Islander or South Sea Islander?

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* Gender

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* Age range

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* Disability

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* Program application fees + add-ons

Queensland Writers Centre –
Scriptable 2025 Applications

* Writer profile –
A 40-word bio.

* Previous writing experience –
Include details of previous production and/or publication history, writing experience and/or awards. Please note that it's okay not to have credits yet – this program is for emerging screenwriters. Max. 200 words.

* Are you a current member of a state writers' centre in the National Writers' Centre Network?
This includes Queensland Writers Centre, NT Writers' Centre, TasWriters, Writing NSW, Writers SA, Writers Victoria, and Writing WA.

* One-sentence logline –
The hook of your story.

* Synopsis –
Max. 400 words.

* Script format –
Eligible submissions are outlined in the Application Guidelines.

* Genre –
Max. two choices.

* Market segment –
Which market segment is your work most likely to resonate with?

* Why should this work be produced?
Address:

What is the work's point of difference?

What brought you to this story?

Max. 50 words.

* Content –
Is there content our readers should be aware of, or that could be triggering? If so, please outline below. This is a protection for readers only and won't otherwise affect your application. Optional; max. 20 words.