THE HOLLYWOOD INTERNTIONAL CINEVERSE SCREENPLAY AWARDS is a bi-yearly competition based in East Hollywood accepting pilots, features, and short scripts from anywhere and anyone.
Working with both emerging and seasoned writers, we hope to find stories that can take Hollywood by storm - especially yours! Join us for writer / director mixers and grab your award at our live screenings with LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL CINEVERSE FILM FESTIVAL.
We accept screenplays both emerging and seasoned writers, we hope to find screenplays that shock, awe, and inspire. Our new season is open for submissions - Enter now to gain your awards and prizes.
HOLLYWOOD CALLS
What’s your story? THE HOLLYWOOD CINEVERSE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION would like to know! We’re a small-scale, indie screenplay competition that meets for annual gatherings in the heart of Hollywood, Los Angeles. Submit your best drafts to our judges for a chance to stand out as one of the freshest voices in indie cinema today!
Selected works have the opportunity to win a variety of awards, accolades, distribution opportunities, and prizes. Our awards are IMDb certified!
Enter the Cineverse, submit your script, and get your work seen!
AWARD LEVELS
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Diamond Screenplay Award
Awarded to the writer(s) of our competition’s first placed short screenplay.
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Gold Screenplay Award
Awarded to the writer(s) of our competition’s second placed short screenplay.
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Silver Screenplay Awards
Awarded to the writer(s) of our competition’s honorable mentions.
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Genre Screenplay Awards
Awarded to the writer(s) of various genre/topic categories.
WINNERS & PRIZES
Winning / Nominations at CINEVERSE comes with rewards that are designed to help you and your stories shine. Learn more about our Gold Sponsor SCREENCRAFTS mentorship and guidance programs here.
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From Final Draft to Screencrafts to a host of other incredible sponsors we often are able to provide incredible prizes to our winners.
Note: All prizes are dependant on the final award recieved. Prizes are also dependant on Judge / Director / Showrunner availability. The above list of potential accolades is not guaranteed for each and every winner as per our guidelines. All prizes are subject to the full CINEVERSE terms and conditions.
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Our festival’s official laurel, as well as a judge’s one-liner and star rating showcased on our website.
Note: All prizes are dependant on the final award recieved. Prizes are also dependant on Judge / Director / Showrunner availability. The above list of potential accolades is not guaranteed for each and every winner as per our guidelines. All prizes are subject to the full CINEVERSE terms and conditions. -
A live feedback session with one of our judges, as part of CineCine’s Screencrafts Mentor Program.
Note: All prizes are dependant on the final award recieved. Prizes are also dependant on Judge / Director / Showrunner availability. The above list of potential accolades is not guaranteed for each and every winner as per our guidelines. All prizes are subject to the full CINEVERSE terms and conditions.
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Partial to Full script coverage, catered to elevate your story by our mass award winning Industry Judges and Showrunners.
Note: All prizes are dependant on the final award recieved. Prizes are also dependant on Judge / Director / Showrunner availability. The above list of potential accolades is not guaranteed for each and every winner as per our guidelines. All prizes are subject to the full CINEVERSE terms and conditions.
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A choice to send out QR codes of a sample of your script at our next live event. Opportunities to network with producers and directors at upcoming CINEVERSE mixers and festivals.
Note: All prizes are dependant on the final award recieved. Prizes are also dependant on Judge / Director / Showrunner availability. The above list of potential accolades is not guaranteed for each and every winner as per our guidelines. All prizes are subject to the full CINEVERSE terms and conditions.
GENRE CATEGORIES
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Drama / Romance
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Comedy / Dark Comedy
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Horror / Thriller
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Sci-Fi / Fantasy
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Historical / Period
Meeting & Mixing Soon
Did you think you could get away with not meeting and talking about your screenplay? Dive into freindly and welcoming Filmmaker / Writer meet up sessions in a CINEVERSE near you.
LA Awards Ceremony and Writer Mixer: September 14th, 2024
Official selections of our festival are showcased each year at the Eastwood Performing Arts Center, a gorgeous cinema in LA. Writers and filmmakers are encouraged to join us at these events for Q&As, for an awards presentation, and an opportunity to mingle with an enthusiastic audience.
Come, grab a drink with friends, and check out the latest stories from Hollywood and across the globe. Join us in EAST HOLLYWOOD, check out the site right here.
Eastwood Permforming Arts Center is located at 1089 N OXFORD AVE LA, CA 9002.
CINEVERSE WINNERS
To see our latest Selections, Winners as well as previous Season’s Winners click below.
LAUREL CENTER
Show the world your Official Selection, Nomination or Award with a Custom Cineverse Laurel here.
