FAQ


Q. Contest Guidelines

  • Entrants must be 18+

  • Must be in college or graduated within 2 years of submission

  • Must not have representation or guild affiliation

  • Must agree to accept terms of contest before submission


Q. Submission Process

  • Submit the script

    • Logline (50-100 word limit)

      • Describe your story in one to two sentences.

    • Summary (500 word limit)

      • Give a more in depth description of your story. Focus on the main points that are important for understanding the plot of your script.

    • Drop down bar for genre

      • Choose the genre that best fits your script.

    • Script PDF document

      • Please submit in PDF format with a cover page so that we can easily review your submission.

    • Personal Info

      • Name, age, school & student ID

    • Contest Winnings

      • Selected entrants will receive an initial payment of $1000 in exchange for an option agreement. If the option is exercised, the winner will receive a percentage of the initial sale.


  • Terms and Conditions

    • What is an option?

      • This is an agreement that allows Media Not Found Productions to attempt to develop and sell your script to Hollywood studios.

    • Do I still own my script?

      • Yes! However, during the option period, Media Not Found Productions has exclusive rights to sell/market the script. If Media Not Found Productions is unsuccessful selling your script, all rights will revert back to you to do whatever you like!

    • How much will I make if a studio buys your script?

      • You get a percentage of the initial sale of the script! The payment will depend on how much Media Not Found Productions can sell it for.