Discovering Writers Since 1998
Your Screenplay Deserves to Be Read. Every Word of It.
Since 1998, BlueCat has read over 25,000 screenplays cover to cover — and delivered written feedback on every single one. Submit your feature or short script and receive a thoughtful written analysis, guaranteed.
Where Our Writers Have Gone
The BlueCat Difference
What Makes Us Different
Written Feedback, Guaranteed
Every screenplay you submit receives a detailed written analysis at no extra cost. Our readers don't skim — they engage with your story, your characters, and your craft. This isn't a form letter. It's the kind of notes you'd get from a development executive who actually cares about your script.
Revise & Resubmit
Used your feedback to make your script better? Submit again. BlueCat is the only major competition that lets you revise your screenplay and reenter it for a fresh read. Because we believe the best writing comes from rewriting.
Real Industry Access
BlueCat winners and finalists are introduced to over 400 literary managers and agents. Our alumni have signed with UTA, CAA, and WME, sold scripts to Paramount and Disney, and won at Sundance, Berlin, and Tribeca.
"A lot of shady competitions out there where using AI would actually be a step up, where I'm convinced they don't read unless you buy the feedback. BlueCat has always been fair to me, with insightful feedback."
We Discover Gifted Writers
Success Stories
Amy Wang
Crazy Rich Asians 2
Amy wrote the upcoming CRAZY RICH ASIANS 2 and is attached to write and direct a horror film for Paramount Players. She is repped by Verve.
Ana Lily Amirpour
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
Ana wrote and directed the modern classic A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT and the cult favorite THE BAD BATCH.
Benjamin Cleary
Oscar Winner
Ben won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short for STUTTERER in 2016. He has since written and directed SWAN SONG for Apple TV+ starring Mahershala Ali.
Jane Barr
Amazon, Chernin, Lionsgate
Jane has developed projects at Amazon, Chernin, and Lionsgate. She is repped by UTA.
Aaron Guzikowski
Prisoners
Aaron wrote PRISONERS starring Jake Gyllenhaal and has THE DWELLING in development with Michael B. Jordan attached. He is repped by Verve.
Ashleigh Powell
The Nutcracker (Disney)
Ashleigh wrote THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS for Disney and has THE GRACE YEAR in development at Universal. She is repped by CAA.
Andy Stock & Rick Stempson
The Goods (Sony)
Andy and Rick's winning script GARY THE TENNIS COACH was produced by Sony, followed by THE GOODS: LIVE HARD, SELL HARD with Will Ferrell and Adam McKay.
Savion Einstein
Elizabeth Banks, Lionsgate
Savion has MISS CONCEPTION in development with producer Elizabeth Banks and THE KISS QUOTIENT in development at Lionsgate.
Lance Hammer
Sundance Winner
A Sundance winner with his film BALLAST, Lance's next picture is A QUEEN AT SEA starring Juliette Binoche.
Amy Wang
Crazy Rich Asians 2
Amy wrote the upcoming CRAZY RICH ASIANS 2 and is attached to write and direct a horror film for Paramount Players. She is repped by Verve.
Ana Lily Amirpour
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
Ana wrote and directed the modern classic A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT and the cult favorite THE BAD BATCH.
Benjamin Cleary
Oscar Winner
Ben won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short for STUTTERER in 2016. He has since written and directed SWAN SONG for Apple TV+ starring Mahershala Ali.
Jane Barr
Amazon, Chernin, Lionsgate
Jane has developed projects at Amazon, Chernin, and Lionsgate. She is repped by UTA.
Aaron Guzikowski
Prisoners
Aaron wrote PRISONERS starring Jake Gyllenhaal and has THE DWELLING in development with Michael B. Jordan attached. He is repped by Verve.
Ashleigh Powell
The Nutcracker (Disney)
Ashleigh wrote THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS for Disney and has THE GRACE YEAR in development at Universal. She is repped by CAA.
Andy Stock & Rick Stempson
The Goods (Sony)
Andy and Rick's winning script GARY THE TENNIS COACH was produced by Sony, followed by THE GOODS: LIVE HARD, SELL HARD with Will Ferrell and Adam McKay.
Savion Einstein
Elizabeth Banks, Lionsgate
Savion has MISS CONCEPTION in development with producer Elizabeth Banks and THE KISS QUOTIENT in development at Lionsgate.
Lance Hammer
Sundance Winner
A Sundance winner with his film BALLAST, Lance's next picture is A QUEEN AT SEA starring Juliette Binoche.
Amy Wang
Crazy Rich Asians 2
Amy wrote the upcoming CRAZY RICH ASIANS 2 and is attached to write and direct a horror film for Paramount Players. She is repped by Verve.
Ana Lily Amirpour
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
Ana wrote and directed the modern classic A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT and the cult favorite THE BAD BATCH.
Benjamin Cleary
Oscar Winner
Ben won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short for STUTTERER in 2016. He has since written and directed SWAN SONG for Apple TV+ starring Mahershala Ali.
Jane Barr
Amazon, Chernin, Lionsgate
Jane has developed projects at Amazon, Chernin, and Lionsgate. She is repped by UTA.
Aaron Guzikowski
Prisoners
Aaron wrote PRISONERS starring Jake Gyllenhaal and has THE DWELLING in development with Michael B. Jordan attached. He is repped by Verve.
Ashleigh Powell
The Nutcracker (Disney)
Ashleigh wrote THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS for Disney and has THE GRACE YEAR in development at Universal. She is repped by CAA.
Andy Stock & Rick Stempson
The Goods (Sony)
Andy and Rick's winning script GARY THE TENNIS COACH was produced by Sony, followed by THE GOODS: LIVE HARD, SELL HARD with Will Ferrell and Adam McKay.
Savion Einstein
Elizabeth Banks, Lionsgate
Savion has MISS CONCEPTION in development with producer Elizabeth Banks and THE KISS QUOTIENT in development at Lionsgate.
Lance Hammer
Sundance Winner
A Sundance winner with his film BALLAST, Lance's next picture is A QUEEN AT SEA starring Juliette Binoche.
Amy Wang
Crazy Rich Asians 2
Amy wrote the upcoming CRAZY RICH ASIANS 2 and is attached to write and direct a horror film for Paramount Players. She is repped by Verve.
Ana Lily Amirpour
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
Ana wrote and directed the modern classic A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT and the cult favorite THE BAD BATCH.
Benjamin Cleary
Oscar Winner
Ben won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short for STUTTERER in 2016. He has since written and directed SWAN SONG for Apple TV+ starring Mahershala Ali.
Jane Barr
Amazon, Chernin, Lionsgate
Jane has developed projects at Amazon, Chernin, and Lionsgate. She is repped by UTA.
Aaron Guzikowski
Prisoners
Aaron wrote PRISONERS starring Jake Gyllenhaal and has THE DWELLING in development with Michael B. Jordan attached. He is repped by Verve.
Ashleigh Powell
The Nutcracker (Disney)
Ashleigh wrote THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS for Disney and has THE GRACE YEAR in development at Universal. She is repped by CAA.
Andy Stock & Rick Stempson
The Goods (Sony)
Andy and Rick's winning script GARY THE TENNIS COACH was produced by Sony, followed by THE GOODS: LIVE HARD, SELL HARD with Will Ferrell and Adam McKay.
Savion Einstein
Elizabeth Banks, Lionsgate
Savion has MISS CONCEPTION in development with producer Elizabeth Banks and THE KISS QUOTIENT in development at Lionsgate.
Lance Hammer
Sundance Winner
A Sundance winner with his film BALLAST, Lance's next picture is A QUEEN AT SEA starring Juliette Binoche.
The Process
How It Works
Submit Your Script
Upload your feature screenplay (65–125 pages) or short script (1–29 pages) in PDF format. Choose your deadline and pay the entry fee.
Receive Your Analysis
Every script is read by a carefully selected reader approved by BlueCat founder Gordy Hoffman. You'll receive a written analysis plus scores across six categories.
Revise & Resubmit
Take your feedback, strengthen your screenplay, and submit again for a fresh read and another shot at advancing.
Competition Results
Quarterfinalists, Semifinalists, Finalists, and Winners are announced on a published schedule. Winners receive cash prizes and introductions to the industry.
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Cash Prizes
$8,000 in Awards
Plus: Every entrant receives written feedback and scores. Winners and finalists are introduced to 400+ literary managers and agents.
Our Founder & Judge
About Gordy Hoffman
BlueCat was founded in 1998 by Gordy Hoffman, whose screenplay Love Liza — starring his brother Philip Seymour Hoffman — won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Gordy has taught screenwriting at USC and UCLA and remains BlueCat's sole judge. He personally approves every reader and oversees the feedback process.
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