The Big Break is an annual, global screenwriting contest designed to launch the careers of aspiring writers. The Big Break Contest rewards screenwriters with cash, prizes, and A-list executive meetings. Winners and finalists alike have had their screenplays optioned and produced and have secured high-profile representation as well as lucrative writing deals.

Since its inception in 1999, the Big Break Contest has awarded screenwriters with over $200,000 in cash and prizes and invaluable industry exposure. A panel of notable industry professionals conducts the final judging.

• First Place Prizes
  $15,000 total cash plus finalist prizes, airfare to Los Angeles, and 3-night hotel stay (unless winner resides in or around Los Angeles), lunch with producer Marvin V. Acuna and other executives, extended ScriptXpert coverage, plus finalist prizes.

• Second Place Prizes
  $4,000 total cash plus finalist prizes, airfare to Los Angeles, and 3-night hotel stay (unless winner resides in or around Los Angeles), lunch with producer Marvin Acuna and other executives, extended ScriptXpert coverage, plus finalist prizes.

• Third Place Prizes
  $2,000 total cash plus finalist prizes, airfare to Los Angeles, and 3-night hotel stay (unless winner resides in or around Los Angeles), lunch with producer Marvin Acuna and other executives, extended ScriptXpert coverage, plus finalist prizes.

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