WHY ENTER CONTESTS THAT PROMISE TO CONNECT YOU TO THE INDUSTRY WHEN YOU CAN ENTER ONE THAT IS THE INDUSTRY?

“In the last few years I was a finalist in some of the bigger screenwriting contests and I was kind of jaded about what happens after the announcement. Then I won the TrackingB contest. That experience was very different. First came the e-mail from The Insider saying my script was already being read by many of the top places in town. Then things got really exciting. I’ve signed with management company Abstract Entertainment and I’m thrilled by the way things are going. I absolutely recommend the TrackingB contest. It can really change the course of your career.” Ehud Lavski – Winner

“I’ve placed in several big screenwriting contests before, but none of them delivered anything close to the results of my Honorable Mention in the Trackingb.com contest. I received over a dozen requests from top representatives and production companies, one of which became my first option.” Gabriel Snyder – Honorable Mention

“The entire experience with TrackingB was phenomenal, from the submission process through the finalist notification, but that was just the beginning. I received over 30 requests from top tier agencies, managers and production companies. The Insider was a tremendous host throughout the whole process and helped me navigate the requests and phone calls as they poured in. I highly recommend this contest for anyone looking for an edge into the screenwriting industry and a possible life and career changing experience.” Alveraz Ricardez – Finalist

“My script was one of the finalists in the first trackingb contest and I wound up getting approached by a who’s who of agents, managers, and production companies asking to read it.  I ended up signing with a respected agent and currently have two scripts in play with major producers.” Phil Berger – Finalist

“After placing in the trackingb contest, I was offered representation from a few great places, and ended up signing with a top manager.”  Elana Frink – Honorable Mention

THE TRACKINGB.COM SCREENPLAY CONTEST:

We don’t offer any of the usual screenplay contest smoke and mirrors… No coverage from someone being paid $10 per script (please ask Mom). No cash (please ask Grandma) or writing clinics from gurus who have never sold a screenplay (Dad?).  What our winners do receive is: INDUSTRY ACCESS AND INDUSTRY READS.

THE PRIZE:

Three finalists will be promoted on trackingb.com to our community of entertainment industry insiders AND will also be read by each member of our esteemed judging panel who will pick an overall winner.  Five honorable mentions will also be selected to receive exposure on trackingb.com.

THE INDUSTRY PANEL:

Adam Marshall – Head of Management – Energy Entertainment
Anna Culp – Vice-President, Motion Pictures – Imagine
Janet Jeffries – Development Executive – Lawrence Bender Productions
David Karp – Agent – WME
Dave Rosenthal – Producer/Former literary manager at Principato-Young
Lucas Carter – Director of Development – The Weinstein Company
Russ Cundiff – Partner/Producer – DiVide Pictures
Ken Freimann – Manager/Producer – Circle of Confusion
Jennifer Hilton – Director of Development – Liddell Entertainment
Caren Bohrman – Agent/Owner – The Bohrman Agency
Norm Todd – Creative Executive – Infinitum Nihil
Chris Sablan – Agent – Original Artists
Jessica L. Jordan – Manager – Wirehouse Entertainment
Charisse Nesbitt – Director of Development – Lionsgate Films
Anil Kurian – VP of Development – Intrepid Pictures

AND ONCE AGAIN, WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER… THE ABSTRACT PRIZE:

For an extra $25, you can have your script be considered for The Abstract Prize—Guaranteed representation for one chosen WRITER (not one particular script) from hot new management company Abstract Entertainment.

TIMELINE & PROCESS:

All entered scripts will be read by trackingb staff who will select their top choices. Then, The Insider will consult with the industry panel to get their thoughts (based on concept/summary alone) on the top selections, and take their opinions into account in the final decisions. In January, five honorable mentions and three finalists will be announced (note: honorable mentions cannot be finalists), and soon after an Overall Winner will be chosen by our judging panel from the three finalist scripts. The Abstract Prize Winner will also be announced in January.

HOW TO ENTER:

Early Entry deadline is: Sept. 1st, 2009.  Late Entry deadline is: Nov. 15th, 2009. And the Really Late Deadline is: Dec. 1st, 2009.  Please make payment for each entry using the appropriate paypal link below and then send the script, logline, and transaction i.d. # to: theinsider@trackingb.com

Early Entry ($50)

Early Entry With Abstract Prize ($75)

Late Entry ($65)

Late Entry With Abstract Prize ($90)

Really Late Entry ($75)

Really Late Entry With Abstract Prize ($100)

TRACKINGB.COM – GET THE INSIDE TRACK… FOR YOUR SCRIPT TODAY!