The Prizes
Grand, first and second place prizes are generously sponsored by:
GRAND PRIZE: The CineStory Fellowship. Up to three fellowships are awarded each year with over $7000 in cash and prizes.
- $2000 cash award
- Free tuition and board at Retreat ($3500 value)
- Year-long fellowship program with two industry mentors hand-picked for each specific writer, this program includes script notes and career advice, follow up emails, phone calls and meetings ($2000 value)
- Free listing on InkTip site ($60 value)
- Free inclusion in InkTip magazine ($40 value)
- Free Script P.I.M.P. Writers Database membership for 1 year ($99 value)
FIRST PLACE: Over $700 in prizes
- 20% discounted tuition at Retreat ($500 value)
- Free listing on InkTip site ($60 value)
- Free inclusion in InkTip magazine ($40 value)
- Free Script P.I.M.P. Writers Database membership for 1 year ($99 value)
SECOND PLACE: Over $500 in prizes
- 15% discounted tuition at Retreat ($300 value)
- Free listing on InkTip site ($60 value)
- Free inclusion in InkTip magazine ($40 value)
- Free Script P.I.M.P. Writers Database membership for 1 year ($99 value)
FIVE ADDITIONAL FINALISTS RECEIVE:
- 15% discounted tuition at Retreat ($300 value)
EIGHT ADDITIONAL SEMIFINALISTS RECEIVE: An invitation to the CineStory Retreat which is a $4500 value for $1500, including:
- Four 90-minute one-on-one script and career advice meetings with respected industry professionals ($2400 value)
- Open access to informal rooms, including pitch sessions ($1200 value)
- Free film screenings and other events ($200 value)
- All meals and accommodation ($700 value)
