Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldPhotography and Filmmaking
Deadline2026-05-07
Opportunity description
The BlueCat TV Writing Competition 2026 is an exceptional opportunity for writers to showcase their talent and win valuable cash prizes. Established in 1998 by renowned WGA writer Gordy Hoffman, the competition focuses on discovering and nurturing talented writers. BlueCat winners and finalists have successfully signed with major agencies like ICM, CAA, and WME, and have sold their work to industry giants such as Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., and Universal.
Program Details
- The competition is open to original television scripts that have not won or participated in any previous awards, contests, or events.
- There will be two winners: one for the Hour Pilot category and another for the Half-Hour Pilot category. Each winner will receive a cash prize of $2,000.
- Winners will be introduced to over 400 literary managers and agents to enhance their career opportunities.
- Participants will receive written feedback on their scripts.
Benefits
- Each winner receives a cash prize of $2,000 USD.
- Winners are introduced to over 400 literary agents and TV executives, providing significant career opportunities.
- All participants receive written feedback on their work to help develop their writing skills.
- The competition enhances the visibility and professional opportunities for independent writers.
- An opportunity to participate in a global TV writing competition with a wide audience and international impact.
Eligibility criteria
- Scripts must be original and not copied.
- All ages and nationalities are eligible to participate.
- Scripts must be written in English.
- Accepted script types:
Hour Pilot: 45–100 pages
Half-Hour Pilot: 1–45 pages
- More than one script may be submitted, but the same script cannot be submitted multiple times.
- Scripts that have previously won similar competitions or were part of development programs are not eligible.
- Scripts must be uploaded in PDF format.
- Submission is entirely online with no in-person attendance required.