Submit to Genre Summit’s
Inaugural Screenplay Competition
Winners receive 1 on 1 consultations with past Genre Summit speakers.
FEATURED PRIZES
Three finalists will get an in person consultation with past and current Genre Summit Speakers (priceless).
Each consult will give you one hour of their time and insight into your script, as well as a chance for you to ask them anything about the business and your best career path.
Three runner ups will get Genre Summit 1,2,3 and 4 and Mike Hurst’s Masterclass Streaming and Downloadable MP3’s ($750 value)
Finalists also will receive lifetime access to Genre Summit 1-4 and Mike’s 4+ hour MasterClass.
Featured Prize Package with past Genre Summit Speakers
3 exclusive winners will receive consultations with our past speakers who have created cult classics such as the Friday the 13th franchise, films for studios such as 20th Century Fox and Paramount Pictures and represent some of the best writers and directors in the industry.
We decided to do away with cash prizes, and instead we kept the prices down, and our winners will receive personal guidance from some of the most successful industry members.
We have access to some of the best production companies, studios, agents, managers & producers in the Industry. We will circulate the best scripts in our immediate network.
Literary Manager and Producer Allard Cantor
Allard is producing Letters of Rosemary starring Emma Stone and has a variety of clients working on high profile TV and Feature Productions, and our represented by some of the best agents in town such as William Morris, Gersh and APA.
Victor Miller
The writer of the Original Friday the 13th film. Victor Miller has never done consultations like this before and it’s truly an honor to have him share his advice and feedback with the winners. You will only find an opportunity like this here.
Mike Hurst
Whose written and directed a wide range of Genre Films for a variety of Production Companies and Studios. Mike is a seasoned veteran with over 20+ years of experience and has directed and worked with actors such as Chloë Grace Moretz, Christine Taylor, Zoë Bell, Carrie-Anne Moss, Shawn Wayans, Val Kilmer & Cuba Gooding Jr.
Ashley Scott Meyers
Writer/Director & Founder at Selling Your Screenplay. Ashley has devised a systematic approach to get your material in the hands of decision makers. Ashley has sold and optioned dozens of projects without any representation!
What kind of screenplays can enter & When is the Deadline?
Anything you think Blumhouse Productions would produce. We are looking for genre screenplays (Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller & Fantasy). You can have hybrids of action, comedy meshed with horror, sci-fi, thriller etc.
All budget levels are welcome, from contained ultra-low-budget to summer blockbuster. We are looking for fresh stories and a strong writing sample.
When is the Deadline to Enter & What is the Cost?
• Early Deadline: Enter Between 10/31 to 11/7 – Fee: $55
• Regular Deadline: Enter Between 11/8 to 11/15 – Fee: $65
• Late Deadline: Enter Between 11/16 to 11/27 – Fee: $75
Terms of Competition
Screenplay eligibility is subjective and determined by our judges.
Screenplays submitted must be in standard screenplay format and uploaded as a PDF.
Screenplays must be written in the English language.
Writer(s) must own 100% of the material written.
Screenplays must be between 80 to 140 pages in length.
There is no limit to the number of screenplays an Entrant can enter. The same screenplay cannot be submitted multiple times under different names, or all such submissions will be disqualified and entrance fees will not be refunded.
Winners announced February 1st, 2018. Meetings/consultations will take place in February/March 2018.
Travel and Lodging for in-person meetings are not included in the greater Los Angeles area, and are the sole responsibility of the winner(s). Video Skype Sessions can be substituted if necessary (except for the Victor Miller consultation which will only be conducted through Skype).
Entries understand the terms and policies as they are written on Genresummit.com
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT GENRE SUMMIT
“The Best Workshop of my life”
“Loved Mike’s session…got a ton of insider info that will be invaluable when I actually launch into filming a project on a small budget. Thanks Mike Hurst & Genre Summit team.”
“Ashley Scott Meyers honestly makes me feel like I can actually succeed. LOL, I have emailed him and he is so insightful, he almost knows exactly what people are afraid to ask because they are amateurs, he just blasts the idea and answer out. I wish I had cash and start going through his program (and yours, but I just moved to LA from NY). I see the ads and I have so many ideas that are what the clients are looking for, it hurts. Thanks for hooking up with him. So awesome!”
“Good stuff. These sessions are real and raw, not “Hollywood” and overly cautious/polished. It feels like we’re sitting with these guys over a beer and jut talking shop.”
“I didn’t know much about the Horror Genre, and Victor Miller’s screenwriting process. But the way he opened his heart today, and shared his invaluable knowledge really touched me. My. Miller, you have all my gratitude and my respect.”
