Since 1998, the BlueCat Screenplay Competition has been dedicated to discovering and developing writers.
More than a competition
- Written Feedback on Every ScriptOur carefully selected readers will provide you with thoughtful written analysis. Every submission receives personalized notes — not a form letter.
- Industry IntroductionsWinners and finalists are introduced to over four hundred literary managers and agents, launching numerous successful careers in film and television.
- Prizes & RecognitionWinners receive cash prizes and industry exposure. Over two decades, BlueCat has consistently helped writers break into the industry.
Writers who started here
Ana Lily Amirpour
Director/Writer, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
Aaron Guzikowski
Created HBO Max series Raised by Wolves and The Red Road. Repped by Verve.
Benjamin Cleary
Academy Award Winner, Best Live Action Short Film (Stutterer)
Ashleigh Powell
Writer, Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. Repped by WME.
Kimi Howl Lee
Sold show $ugar to Hulu. Written for Locke & Key and The Morning Show. Repped by WME.
Wenonah Wilms
Wrote True Detective: Night Country. Developing projects. Repped by UTA.
What writers say
"I wanted to take a moment to tell you that these notes make me feel more 'seen' than I have ever felt before."
— Jasmine A.
"Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback. It definitely empowers me to keep working on this project."
— Amber S.
"BlueCat has always been fair to me, with insightful feedback."
— Luke W.