The spotlight’s shining bright on the fresh talents of screenwriting as we unveil the winners of the 2024 ScreenCraft Feature Competition! With nearly 1,500 submissions vying for recognition, this year’s contenders have truly raised the bar—so much so that it makes you wonder: what are the secrets behind a winning screenplay? Is it the compelling characters, the undeniable tension, or perhaps just a sprinkle of that elusive magic that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats? Whatever it is, the winners in this competition have it in spades, telling riveting tales that span everything from fierce friendships to heart-pounding journeys. So, without further ado, let’s celebrate these extraordinary storytellers! Click the link if you want to dive deeper and explore these remarkable scripts—who knows, you might just find your next favorite story! LEARN MORE.
Listed below are the Winners of the 2024 ScreenCraft Feature Competition. These exceptional screenplays were selected from almost 1,500 submissions. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all for submitting!
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Here are the Winners:
Grand Prize Winners
Counterpoint by Arden Earnest
In New York City, the friendship between two violinists at an elite high school conservatory turns vicious when a life-changing competition is announced.
Equinox by Mira Atwah
A young single mother reconnects with a drug lord to make financial ends meet, forcing her to embark on a dangerous road trip to deliver a large illegal shipment with her three-year-old daughter, ex-lover, and younger sister. Tensions boil and treacherous conflicts arise, with her fortitude as a mother tested to the breaking point.
Pride and Prudence by Fran Ervin
When her long time unrequited love Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy returns to London society with his new bride Lizzie Bennett, wealthy socialite Prudence Priestley decides it’s up to her to prove his new wife is not worthy of him. (This is set in Jane Austen universe).
The High Tide by John Saveland
In 1978, Vice President Walter Mondale battles political roadblocks and global indifference to save millions of refugees in Southeast Asia. Based on a true story.
Prince Baggett Development Prize Winner
Oeuvre by James Wolf
A guilt-ridden author’s writing retreat curdles into a divine nightmare when a student follows him to an isolated cabin, crying plagiarism — awakening the demons surrounding the troubled writer and his family.
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