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Whether you have a romantic comedy or an action-comedy blockbuster, we want to read your script. Big or small, our jury is looking for smart feature film screenplays with strong command of the craft, lots of heart and unique comedic voices. All entries are eligible for optional feedback from a studio-trained professional reader. The final deadline is coming up soon on May 17th.
This year's jury includes:
- Cara Masline, literary manager at 3 Arts Entertainment, the production and management company behind such comedy greats as Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, Louis CK, Maya Rudolph, Kevin Hart, Mindy Kaling, George Lopez, Matt LeBlanc, BJ Novak, James Franco, Charlie Day and more!
- Joseph Garner, film producer of HANGOVER PART II & III, DUE DATE, WAR DOGS and XOXO, development executive for Bradley Cooper and Todd Philip’s company Joint Effort with a 3-year production deal at Warner Bros.
- Maggie Haskins, literary manager at Principato Young, the company behind many of Hollywood’s top comedy talent including Jordan Peele, Kate McKinnon, Will Arnett, John Travolta, Judy Greer, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Ed Helms and many more.
- Joe Farrell, development executive at Funny or Die Films, the company founded by Adam McKay, Will Ferrell and Chris Henchy. Funny or Die is responsible for some of the funniest online videos (and now feature films) with access to top Hollywood writing and acting talent.
- Jeannette Francis, development executive at STX Entertainment, the Hollywood studio behind blockbuster comedy BAD MOMS and the upcoming BAD DADS.
If you are writing a comedy feature film screenplay, this opportunity is unmatched. The above jury represents many of Hollywood's top comedy producers - and they are looking forward to discovering our 2017 winner.