CONTEST F.A.Q.'s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How do I enter?
A: You can submit your work by clicking the "ENTER HERE" BUTTON BELOW.
Q: What happens after I enter?
A: After you have entered, by filling out the entry form and paying for you items (s), you will received and EMAIL where to submit your work. We do not want you to upload your work on the website, this is for YOUR SECURITY.
Q: What forms of payment do you accept?
A: We accept all payments through SQUARE on this website. “Pay by Credit/Debit Card.”
Q: Do you accept check , cash or money order by mail?
A: No; all payments must be made through SQUARE on our website.
Q: I would like to mail you a hardcopy of my script. How can I do that?
A: Radio Flyerz does NOT ACCEPT HARD COPIES.
Q: Should I include my contact information on my title page?
A: YES, PLEASE include your contact information on the title page, but it does not influence judging.
Q: Who will be reading my screenplay/judging the contest?
A: Our panel of judges is composed of screenwriting and other industry professionals, including but not limited to producers, managers and professional writers.
Q: Will my winning entry be read by professional actors?
A: Yes, all winning entries will be read by seasoned professional actors.
Q: Do I maintain the rights to my work?
A: Yes, you retain all the rights to your work. If we select your work for recognition, you agree to grant us the right to advertise using excerpts of your winning Table Reading and promote your success, but the work itself is still yours.
Q: Does my work have to be registered with the Writers’ Guild or another organization?
A: YES, RADIO FLYERZ REQUIRES registering your work with EITHER the WGA West, WGA East, the Library of Congress Copyright office or other similar organization in your country. This is to protect your own work and is not an option, it is a REQUIREMENT to enter. Proof of registration IS REQUIRED at time of entry. Links to all of the above resources are on every entry page.
Q: Is an adaptation of a published novel or other work written by someone else eligible?
A: NO, ALL work must be your own.
Q: Can I send you a revised copy of my script?
A: No, please be prepared to submit your final script.
Q: Can I make changes to my genre or logline?
A: NO, please make sure the logline is your FINAL LOGLINE. When you enter you should enter with your BEST WORK, COMPLETED and FINALIZED, thank you.
Q: What stops you from taking my idea?
A: That will NEVER be an issue. THE WRITER SPEAK’s judges are composed of working professionals. It is not their intention to steal your hard work. Radio Flyerz respects and supports writers, many of us ARE writers ourselves. We are offering you an opportunity to hear your work read by professionals.
Q: What’s the minimum/maximum required page length?
A: Guidelines for suggested page lengths:
- Short Films: 10 to 40 Pages
- Feature Films: 41 to 80 Pages
- Feature Films: 81-120 Pages
- TV Pilots: up to 60 Pages
- TV Pilots: 61-80
- One Act Plays 5-20 Pages
- FULL-LENGTH Stage Plays 21-100 Pages
Q: Can I enter two scripts in one document?
A: No. However, you can enter as many scripts as you desire, however, entries consist of ONE (1) script only.
Q: Can I submit my work in multiple genres?
A: Yes, you can; however, you will have to pay an entry fee each time. Each Genre equals one entry.