News: Writers Boot Camp seeking horror scripts

Writers Boot Camp, a US company that trains screenwriters and television writers, has established monthly $5000 script development fellowships (one each for film and TV scripts), which are "monthly competitions designed to scout and support new writers." This month, Writers Boot Camp is accepting horror film and supernatural TV series projects.

Writers Boot Camp alumni have written or created 30 major movies and at least 100 television series, including Rounders, Blades of Glory, Freaky Friday, Wonderland, Mad Men, Entourage, The Office, Sex and the City, and Burn Notice.

Candidates need the following to apply for a fellowship:

• An original idea for a feature film or television series pilot.
• One scene (no more than three pages) conveying the entertaining potential of your idea.
• A short paragraph on your goals and completed online application with fee.
• A commitment of at least 10 hours per week for your creative and writing process through Online Professional Membership.

Fees to submit projects proposals are:

• US$54 Evaluation for Film or TV Project
• US$75 Evaluation for both Film and TV
• US$99 Evaluation for both Film and TV plus all three diversity/inspired categories.

The deadline is November 5 (tomorrow - US Western time zone), so if you have a horror script in development and wish to apply, visit www.writersbootcamp.com/Fellowship, or email Dana@writersbootcamp.com.

Source: Writers Boot Camp