BIG BREAK CONTEST PROFESSIONAL

In recent years, over 50 Big Break semi-finalists, finalists, and winners have been signed to professional representation. The industry event includes a red carpet, some of the biggest writers in town, and a great place to network and celebrate screenwriters! Winners are invited to the Paramount Studios lot to celebrate great writing and be recognized for their incredible scripts. Once the workshop has been completed, each fellow will be given a New York Film Academy Mentor to meet with once a month for the remainder of the calendar year for further guidance in script and career development. Writers will receive individualized instruction and mentoring in their chosen medium, and visiting industry VIPs will provide first-hand, practical insights into the entertainment industry (Out of town winners will be able to participate via virtual classroom).

The Final Draft / New York Film Academy Fellowship In Writing For Film & TelevisionĬo-sponsored by The New York Film Academy, the fellowship begins with a 12-week master class-one for film writers and one for television writers-held on the Burbank campus of the New York Film Academy and taught by top New York Film Academy instructors.

Over 50 past winners have sold scripts, received representation, or gone on to professional writing careers Grand Prize Winners receive NYFA Fellowship Winners Are Introduced To Producers and Executives 11 Winners Share Up To $100,000 in cash and prizesĢ Grand Prize Winners Are Flown to Los Angeles

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