Fade In Awards | Top Hollywood Screenwriting Competition

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The Fade In Awards is always one of the top screenwriting contests in the country and the world.

“Since placing as a finalist, I’ve received significant industry interest, opening doors that had previously felt out of reach. It’s clear that the Fade In Awards are not just about accolades. They genuinely champion and elevate new voices. I felt that each step of the …

Thank you so much for everything… and for the prize money to pay for my trip to your pitchfest in Hollywood… it was a first class event, and I was very impressed how you guys managed it with such a tight timeline… your staff was …

I was offered and I accepted representation thanks to the Hollywood Pitch Festival! I really appreciate that participating in your First 10 Pages contest gave me the opportunity to get my foot in the door as a screenwriter. Thanks again for all your help and …

A few years ago, you awarded my script first prize in your Fade In Awards. That award has done more than anything to open doors for me. We are shooting the script in Kentucky in May (2019), and we’re going to make a great film. …

I’ve read over Fade In’s analysis of my script and found it absolutely fantastic. It is the most detailed, comprehensive and thorough dissection of my script. It is thoughtful and nuanced and shows that you considered the script and story in its entirety. I’ve received …

Savvy, prestigious, professional. Fade In has been well-established for decades and the industry appreciates it.

The Blaze Brothers franchise has almost limitless potential, but until Fade In recognized, awarded and provided invaluable contacts and feedback on the script, it was just words on a page. After winning first place for Best Action script in the 11th Annual Fade In Awards, …

The Fade In Awards are one of the top, and most helpful, contests in the industry. I had won in 2006, and you have been helping me to further my career ever since! How could anyone put a price on that? I will forever appreciate …

Winning the Fade In Awards was a huge turning point in my career. Not only did it lead to a manager signing me, but it also opened the door to a meeting with a production company. I am now actively developing several of my feature …

I had a very good experience with your contest and also with your California pitchfest last month, at which my son Roy represented me – he said it was very well run.

Thank you for the absolutely amazing, crystal clear, highly professional set of in-depth notes on my screenplay. I estimate I heeded at least three quarters of the notes, usually doing precisely as suggested, and in other cases at least adding “grace notes” to address the …

As the co-writer of two Fade In First Place winners, and a multiple semi-finalist, I have always found Fade In‘s competition to be far ahead of the pack. Whenever we’ve had questions, Fade In has been both helpful and accessible. I hope that writers realize …

My horror script, Clackers, was the second place winner in the 11th Annual Fade In Awards. I chose Fade In for a couple of reasons. The genres were broken down into different categories and the winners were recognized in their magazine and a trade publication. …

My experience in this competition has been incredible! I can’t thank Fade In enough for all of the opportunities given throughout this process! I absolutely loved attending Hollywood Pitch Festival last month. It was an honor to be there to pitch my projects! I had …

After winning [the Fade In Awards], we optioned [our award-winning] script to a prominent producer who had made one of the Speed films. The award gave us motivation and encouragement, which has huge value when starting out. It helps to believe that you are at …

Our experience with the contest was fantastic. Great feedback on the script as well as the connection to the Pitch Festival. We really honed our pitch and script so we can market it properly. We also made a lot of connections. We have competed in …

The Fade In Awards have an amazing track record of securing industry access for their winners. That’s why I entered. But at the time I really had no idea what kind of impact winning could have on my career. Since being announced last year’s Grand …

As a result of the competition, Fade In worked with me on developing both my award-winning script and a new script that they got to Stan Winston – Hollywood’s foremost creature-maker in the history of the film industry (he has created creatures for Steven Spielberg, …

I received everything that was promised to me. The notes I got from staff were some of the best notes I have ever received. I have been a finalist or winner in a number of contests and none of them have done more for me …

All screenwriting contests make promises. The Fade In Awards deliver!

The Fade In Awards is one of the contests to which I really pay attention. I read the winners each year, and this past year signed one of the contest winners. It’s been beneficial for both my new clients and myself. It is truly a …

My experience winning the Grand Prize of the TV pilot competition has exceeded any of my expectations. First I revised and revised again the script following [Fade In’s] written notes until it was ready for producers. Then we worked on the Bible, and finally the …

When I kissed the envelope for luck and sent in my script to Fade In’s contest, I was just another wannabe screenwriter. I needed an agent, but damned if I knew how to land one. Top agents don’t troll for scripts in the mail room …

“Fade In is unique among the contests in providing opportunities.”

“Thank you again for your feedback. It’s really helped to elevate the script! I’m excited for the next steps in the process of getting it out there.”

My experience with Fade In Awards has been very compelling. There’s a reason why a festival grows stronger year after year. The Fade In Awards demonstrates passion and professionalism in equal amounts. As an independent filmmaker and writer it means the world to win the …

I always read about the festivals before entering. The Fade in Awards in on my list of festivals that I have huge respect for. I was thrilled to be a semi finalist here. It’s well run and when you have prizes that look out for …

As a result of winning the Grand prize, I received a number of story notes (from Fade In) that were intended to shape the script into a more marketable, viable and professional piece of work. These notes were very detailed and extensive and showed the …

I had such a fantastic experience participating in the Fade In SciFi Award contest. Everyone was super helpful and supportive and my 1st prize win has opened several doors for me. I highly recommend submitting to the Fade In Awards!

This festival was very organized and I was happy to be a part of it. I got semi finalist for my Comedy series. I will definitely submit again and I totally recommend for others to submit.

Brigitte and I would like to thank you for the spectacular notes. They helped us get the script to where it’s placed in both Page and Austin!

Working with you was a dream come true. I’m very proud to have been your [Grand Prize] winner; the award has already opened many doors for me.

My experience with the competition has been great so far. Communication has been great, and the prizes are top notch. Many competitions out there aren’t really worth the entrance fee, but the Fade In Awards offers the kind of prizes that can make a real …

I crossed my fingers and hoped and hoped and won First Place! Dude! After a table dance and jog around the room, I began to tell others, and the win itself is starting to open doors. Thanks guys, I appreciate it beyond words!

I won the “Best Thriller Award” in the 1st annual Fade In Awards. It was the first and only screenplay competition I have ever entered or won, and it was the first step in building the career I have today. After winning, I received story …

“I’ve had some really great returns with competitions and festivals, but Fade In has been hands down the best experience I have had with any organization that supports writers. I’ve gotten more out of my three mentorship meetings than I have from any of my …

My experience in the Fade In SciFi Award competition was awesome. Everyone I dealt with was super helpful, and winning 1st Prize got me a great deal of interest about my SciFi pilot from producers! I’m very grateful for this competition and the doors it …

A few years ago, I won the Grand prize in the Fade In Awards…and I absolutely cannot say enough about Fade In magazine. Not only did they deliver on every promise of this competition, but the initial heat and ongoing support that I have received, …

We received invaluable notes from [Fade In]. They went through our script line by line to get it ‘market ready.’ We have now landed a producer [Amy Baer at Gidden Media] and look forward to taking the next step.

Fade In was such an amazing experience. Their attention and communication were truly stellar! Thank you team Fade In for everything!

This has been an enjoyable and great experience! People light up when I tell them I’m a Fade In Winner!