National Scriptwriting Contest
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) is holding a National Scriptwriting Contest this year with the theme "Historical Non-fiction" Your story may revolve around events that took place in this country that only few know about. The contest aims to "uplift aesthetic, cultural and social values for a better understanding and appreciation of the Filipino identity" Winners will get to take home a huge CASH prizes of P350k, P250k, and 150k respectively.Contest Requirements:
- Open to Filipino and of-Filipino descent writers, historians, film enthusiasts, overseas Filipino workers and Filipino expats
- Entrants may be based in the Philippines or abroad
- Theme: "Historical Non-fiction" -orthodox and unorthodox approaches in narrating Philippine history
- Entry Guidelines
- Submit ONLY one (1) entry reproduced into seven (7) copies, each copy to be accompanied by a synopsis
- Typewritten on regular bond paper (8.5x11) in standard format
- Name of the writer and title of the script must be typed out on a separate information sheet
- No identifying marks of the writer should appear on the pages of the script
- Written in Filipino, English or in any local Filipino dialect
- Script written in a local dialect should have a Tagalog or English translation
- One-page bio data with place of birth, civil status, names of parents, educational attainment, current community tax certification number, tax identification number and two (2) passport size colored photos
- Send entries to
- FILM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF THE PHILS
20TH FLOOR, THE CENTERPOINT BUILDING, JULIA VARGAS AVE., COR GARNET RD. PASIG CITY - View complete contest mechanics
Contest Prize:
- Grand prize - P350,000
- 2nd prize - P250,000
- 3rd prize - P150,000
Upside:
- No entry fee
- Huge CASH prize
- Too many requirements
- "Winning scripts become the property of FDCP in perpetuity"
