Overview
The HCF Screenplay Competition was specifically designed to bridge the gap between the large number of quality scripts that are produced annually,  and the small number of scripts that get green-lit for production.  By providing a wide array of cash prizes and critical production resources such as equipment and shooting locations to filmmakers, our competition stands apart from traditional competitions who don't provide logistical resources to help bring your script to screen. 

It's important for us to make this competition free to eliminate any and all barriers for up and coming screenwriters to participate.  For this reason, we have eliminated the entry fee.  Since our mission at Hollywood Casting and Film is to bring together actors and filmmakers through our website, HollywoodCastingandFilm.com, what we'll ask in return is for you to become part of our film community by posting your project/breakdown on our website so that you can become part of our exciting film community.  (After submission, we'll send you a link to create your breakdown in a matter of minutes).  

At Hollywood Casting and Film,  our goal is to bring artists together to advance their craft.  On both sides of the camera. 
 
Award winners will receive cash prizes as well as a variety of equipment/logistical support that will help films move closer to production.   If the film is completed before July 31rst 2019, it will be presented to local audiences and industry professionals during a screening event in Hollywood.   The TV Pilot competitions will include similar opportunities as the other categories, with prizes specifically dedicated to supporting the production of a promo real or proof of concept.
 
All screenplay entries will be given brief feedback, with options to consider more detailed services, as out lined below.
 
 Requirements

• All semi-finalists will be notified and will be required to post their project on HCF (note: that projects are welcome to post on other casting sites as well.  This is a non-exclusive opportunity).
• LA Applicants are required to cast their projects at Hollywood Casting and Film's casting studio, (located at 6900 Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles)  but not required to cast all final roles with HCF talent members. 
• Non-LA semi-finalists will be required to invite actors to send either live/remote audition requests to actors.
• For Shorts & Feature semi-finalists, you will be asked to submit support materials related to their project status.  Your projects will have an opportunity to be included in the Summit Catalog, which will be submitted to industry professionals.