Applying for the Award

Do you have "the write stuff"? UNLV FILM would like to recognize short scripts that are outstanding examples of the art of screenwriting.

Every spring, we accept entries of 10 pages or less in any genre or style; all scripts must have industry-standard formatting. (Note: The 10-page limit does NOT include a title page.)

This is an undergraduate award. All UNLV film majors and/or students from other majors who have taken at least two film courses at UNLV are eligible to participate. Up to two entries per student may be submitted. (If you make an error and wish to re-submit one of your scripts, start a new application. The most recent submission of each script will be considered in the competition.)

  • First place - $400
  • Second place - $300
  • Third place - $200

For all the details on submitting, please click the "Submit an Entry" button below. Scripts will be accepted until April 1st each year. Winners will be announced at the UNLV Film Honors Celebration in early May.

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