Bulldog Productions, Yale’s independent film production company, is seeking short scripts to produce in all genres for its Bi-Annual Short Screenplay Competition.
Founded in 2003, Bulldog Productions already has three professionally shot films under its belt, including two shot on Super 16mm (for more information and viewing of trailers visit our website). Additionally, Bulldog Productions has recently expanded into 35mm film with Midnight Sun, produced in December 2005.
MISSION & OBJECTIVE
Each semester, BP calls for scripts from writers looking to have their screenplays produced at Yale on a professional level. The screenwriting contest is designed to give undiscovered scriptwriters exposure and a chance to have their work produced on a professional level. Towards this goal, the 1st place script will be produced by Bulldog Productions the semester following the Fall and Spring deadlines. The Finalists’ scripts will be workshopped and receive Staged Readings at Bulldog Productions’ Close-Up Film Conference, the daylong filmmaking and screenwriting workshop to be held January 2007.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Screenplays for Bulldog Productions Bi-Annual Short Screenplay competition are accepted twice a year during the Spring and Fall academic terms.
SPRING TERM DEADLINES:
Regular Deadline: February 1st, 2006
Regular Deadline Entry Fee: $25
Late Deadline: February 15th, 2006
Late Deadline Entry Fee: $35
Three to five finalists will be posted on our website in May 2006.
The winner will be produced on film in the Fall of 2006.
FALL TERM DEADLINES:
Regular Deadline: September 1st, 2006
Regular Deadline Entry Fee: $25
Late Deadline: September 15th, 2006
Late Deadline Entry Fee: $35
Three to five finalists will be posted on our website in December 2006.
The winner will be produced on film in the Spring of 2007.
Scripts will be judged by a jury of distinguished panel of industry professionals, educators, and film enthusiasts. Screenplays are evaluated based on the following criteria: story, dialogue, character, and structure.
For the rules and a copy of the entry form please visit our website at
www.yale.edu/bulldogproductions.
For more information please email Angela Trevino, Competition Coordinator, at
bpscreenplaycompetition@yahoo.com.
