Pitch to Page Screenwriting Contests
For over 20 years, StarPitchers has been one of the leading script listing services in the film industry, connecting producers and screenwriters. The StarPitchers Pitch to Page contest provides writers with newfound exposure and accolades, while highlighting the best portfolios on StarPitchers.
Only the strongest pitches receive script reads in the film industry. Therefore, Pitch to Page focuses on a holistic approach by identifying the best scripts from "pitch to page." Since the logline is a writer's first key in opening the door to a read, all first round submissions are judged on their loglines. The next round of judging is based on the first ten pages of the script. Those submissions that have the strongest pitch and opening pages will finally be judged on their full scripts.
Theme: All Genres (Features and TV scripts)
(We are open to all genres for both feature and TV scripts. Please note our page minimum and maximum requirements in our rules and the type of TV scripts we will accept.)
- The next contest opens August 25, 2025.
- The final deadline to submit is September 19, 2025.
Cost to enter: $35.00
StarPitchers Pro Members: FREE
Contestants must create an StarPitchers writer account and submit through our site.
StarPitchers Pro members will be able to submit a script listing to the Pitch to Page Contest for free. The option will appear on the writer's Main page. Writers can submit one script listing per contest. The script listing must be housed in the Library for the duration of the contest (it does not need to be visible to producers).
Prizes are subject to change.
Grand Prize Winner receives:
- Script Reader Pro Rewrite Proposal Service: Includes a personalized Rewrite Proposal with the pro screenwriter of your choice, 30-minute consultation call, and option to let pro rewrite script based on feedback.
- Causality writing app
- Stage 32 prize package – A Career Development package from Stage 32 that includes getting your script read and written notes from an executive that Stage 32's Writer Liaison will help you choose, plus a one-on-one career development call with a producer or manager and three pitch sessions.
- StarPitchers Pro membership
- Winning logline featured in StarPitcher's exclusive industry newsletter
- Script coverage
Runner Up receives:
- Script Reader Pro Rewrite Proposal Service: Includes a personalized Rewrite Proposal with the pro screenwriter of your choice, 30-minute consultation call, and option to let pro rewrite script based on feedback.
- Causality writing app
- Stage 32 prize package – script read and a 30 minute call to get feedback on it and where it fits in the marketplace from an executive that Stage 32's Writer Liaison will help you pick based on your script. Also, a pitch session with an executive from Stage 32's roster.
- StarPitchers Pro Membership
- Winning logline featured in StarPitcher's exclusive industry newsletter
- Script coverage
Finalists receive:
- Script Hackr course
- Stage 32 prize package – script read and a 30 minute call to get feedback on it and where it fits in the marketplace from an executive that Stage 32's Writer Liaison will help you pick based on your script. Also, a pitch session with an executive from Stage 32's roster.
- StarPitchers Pro membership
- Winning logline featured in StarPitcher's exclusive industry newsletter
- Script coverage
- We accept original feature scripts and TV pilots (unless otherwise specified). Please do not send TV spec scripts based on existing material.
- We do not accept short scripts, stage plays, novels, or unfinished screenplays.
- All submissions must be original and the sole property of the applicant(s). Adaptations with secured rights or in public domain are also welcomed.
- Feature screenplays must be min 80 pages / max 130 pages. PDF files only.
- One-hour pilot scripts must be between 45-65 pages. Half-hour pilot scripts must be between 25-40 pages. PDF files only.
- Loglines should be around 60 words or less. Do not submit a tag line for a logline.
- Only one submission per writer per contest.
- Scripts that have won or placed as a finalist or Runner-Up in a previous Pitch to Page Contest are not eligible for another Pitch to Page Contest.
- Writers must be 18 years or older.
- International writers and scripts are welcome; however, all scripts, synopses, and loglines must be written in English.
- Judges, sponsors, independent contractors who work with the Pitch to Page Contest, and StarPitchers employees or their spouses are not eligible to enter.
- Submissions must be entered by 11:59pm (PST) on the day of the final deadline.
- Judges' decisions are final and cannot be disputed.
- There is no additional cost to enter Pitch to Page for StarPitchers Pro members. It is part of the monthly StarPitchers Pro membership, which also gives writers a script listing visible in our database for producers to find and our weekly Preferred Newsletter with 6+ pitch requests a week. For writers who are not StarPitchers Pro members, they may enter the cost for $35 or sign up for StarPitchers Pro.
It is important that screenwriters know how to pitch their scripts as well as write compelling screenplays. On StarPitchers, strong loglines matter to grab a producer's attention. Your first ten pages will draw them into your style and story. And your script is what seals the deal. But every element is important. Therefore, all entries will be evaluated first on their loglines. Submissions that move higher into the contest will be evaluated on their first ten pages, and finally the full scripts.
- October 22 – Quarterfinalists announced
- December 3 – Semifinalists announced
- January 21 – Finalists and Grand Prize Winner announced
