The High School
48-Hour Script Writing
Competition
October 25 - 27
Calling all writers and storytellers!
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The 3rd Annual HS48 Script Writing Competition has returned.
You will have one weekend to write a script for a short film.
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On Friday night, October you will receive your assignment:
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a genre
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a character (name and occupation)
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a prop
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a line of dialogue
The challenge? Work them all into a script.
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Open to solo writers and teams.
Registration Fee: $39
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We provide you with scriptwriting tips and tutorials to help you write your script. On the Friday night of the competition weekend, you will receive your assignment: a genre, a character, a prop and a line of dialogue that you must work into your story. Then you have 48 hours to write your script.
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Top 5 scripts receive written critique.
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First Prize receives:
Film Breakdown: Path to Production
Meeting with an award winning producer (via Zoom) to discuss your script
A $250 dollar prize
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Limited to 100 entries!
Registration closes October 24.
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Important documents to help you through the process!
What we provide
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"How to Write a Killer 48 Hour Film Screenplay" ebook
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Script formatting guidelines
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3 video tutorials on story development and Three Act Structures