RULES, TERMS & CONDITIONS For SCREENPLAY CONTEST

HOW IT WORKS: WRITERS

• There are 6 genres* In OUR SCREENPLAY CONTEST and WRITING CONTEST
• There are 5 (FIVE) Categories
• One winner will be chosen in each CATEGORY.
• Winners receive a table reading of the winning entries, by professional actors.
• The table readings will be recorded, the writer will receive this recording to be used to promote their work to agents, producers, managers, etc.

1. All writers of submitted material must be 18 years or older, including co-authored material.  

2. All materials submitted, must be WATERMARKED with WRITER'S name.  

3. Screenplays and any source material must be the original work of the author, unless such source material is in the public domain.  

4. Submissions of new drafts or corrected pages will not be accepted.  

5. A writer may enter more than one title; however, a separate entry form and fee are required for each title submitted.  

6. Contestants retain full ownership of their material. 

7. Radio Flyerz shall not provide any feedback or coverage of submitted scripts. 

• This contest is open to anyone except all employees, judges, directors, associates, and immediate families of the RADIO FLYERZ Contest.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or disability. It is our intention that all qualified submissions be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on script-related factors alone.
• The script , play or pilot, and any related materials must not be in a current option agreement, and/or may not have been previously sold or produced for profit.
• The writer understands that it is their sole responsibility to register material with the U.S. Copyright Office and/or with the Writers Guild of America West or the appropriate agency in his/her country.
• The writer must retain at least one copy of the submitted material and understands that any material we receive cannot and will not be returned under any circumstances.
• All entries must be received by Final Deadlines. 
• The writer may submit their screenplay, play or pilot to any other person, contest, producer, agent, publisher, and/or organization.
• The writer retains all rights to their screenplay, subject to the terms and agreements contained herein. WORKS MUST BE WATERMARKED or they will be REJECTED.
• The writer understands that their logline and/or screenplay will be reviewed by RADIO FLYERZ, employees and/or our panel of Industry Judges for evaluation. The writer also understands that any one of these employees or judges may have been or may be exploring ideas similar to those contained in scripts they read, and hereby waives any claim that RADIO FLYERZ, its employees or judges may have misappropriated any ideas or portions of their submission logline or script.
• Confirmation of entry will be received once a script is submitted with an entry form and completed with an entry fee through our payment vendor. (go to GET READING?ENTER CONTEST PAGE) The writer must provide a valid e-mail address with entry; if an email address should change after submission, it is the writer’s responsibility to let us know.
• The writer understands that RADIO FLYERZ will be free to use their name and likeness for advertising or promotional purposes without additional consideration.
• All winners agree to give permission to the RADIO FLYERZ for audio and video recordings of the Table Read and other events to be used on websites and social media platforms.
• There are no refunds for submissions at any time for any reason.
• Additional rules may be amended at the sole discretion of RADIO FLYERZ.
• By submitting to this contest, your email address will be added to the RADIO FLYERZ contest database. You may unsubscribe at any time. 
• By selecting ‘I have Read and Understand the Contest Rules’ on the entry page and submitting, the writer agrees to all of these rules

FAQ’S

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Q: How do I enter?

A: Submit ALL ENTRIES  by clicking the "ENTER HERE" BUTTON BELOW.

Q: What happens after I enter? You will received and EMAIL where to send your script. We do not want you to upload your email 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 ON the "GET READING/ENTER CONTEST" PAGE)

Q: Do you accept check 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: What if I don't WATERMARK my work?

A: YOUR WORK WILL BE REJECTED

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 affect judging.

Q: Who will be reading my screenplay/judging the contest?

A: The final panel of judges will be composed of screenwriting and other industry professionals, including but not limited to producers, managers and established 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 screenplay?

A: Yes, you retain all the rights to your screenplay. If we select your script for recognition, you agree to grant us the right to hold a live Table Read and promote your success, but the script itself is still yours.

Q: Does my screenplay have to be registered with the Writers’ Guild or another organization?

A: YES, RADIO FLYERZ REQUIRES registering your work with the WGA West, 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.

Q: Is an adaptation of a published novel or other work written by someone else eligible?

A: No

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: YES, you will have ONE (1) chance to change your Logline or Genre, within 24 hours of your entry.

Q: What stops you from taking my idea and developing it yourself?

A: Radio Flyerz’s judges are composed of working professionals. It is not their intention to steal your hard work. Radio Flyerz respects and supports writers, we 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 are listed on the "GET A READING/ENTER CONTEST PAGE

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 screenplay in multiple genres?

A: Yes, you can; however, you will have to pay an entry fee each time. Each Genre equals one entry.