Contests FAQs

I can't see the option to purchase notes on my 1-page pitch, how come?
When entering our contest there's a uniform script notes-length involved, and a uniform price to match. Those numbers are: 1000 words (minimum) of n...
Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 at 10:48 AM
Can I enter material inspired by another piece of IP, if I don't have the rights?
If you don't have the rights to "expand the universe" of a particular show or movie, so to speak, then your project is ineligible for the TITA...
Tue, 23 Mar, 2021 at 9:59 AM
Do residuals count towards the $50k earning limit?
Writers who have earned more than $50,000 from screenwriting services, as stated in our rules of entry, are not permitted to enter our contests: All wr...
Mon, 29 Mar, 2021 at 7:59 PM
I'm submitting a comedy/drama in the TV pilot format. But should category-wise should I tag it as TV Comedy or TV Drama?
This is a good question, and obviously there's a grey, indefinable factor in play which is: what is the percentage split in your script between comedy a...
Tue, 20 Apr, 2021 at 10:09 AM
What document or file format do your contests accept?
Our contests accept submissions in PDF form only. Also, as per our separate article on the subject and in line with most other screenwriting contests, w...
Tue, 20 Apr, 2021 at 11:01 AM
Who are your contest readers? Do they get paid? Can I have their names?
The TITAN Screenplay Contest is judged by working, professional script readers. Our early round script consultants take rigorous tests to become readers...
Tue, 11 May, 2021 at 3:52 PM
My script is an adaptation of a book, to which I have signed an option agreement that expires before the contest closes. Can I still enter?
Providing you own the option or the copyright at the time of submission the project is eligible for entry. Beyond that we cannot open or look at any con...
Tue, 25 May, 2021 at 2:33 PM
Can my series bible contain pictures or imagery? Do these count towards the page total?
We encourage entrants to include images, or graphic design, where appropriate, as they certainly add to a series bible.  Images included to do not count...
Tue, 25 May, 2021 at 2:41 PM
Within the category of "TV Drama", there are obviously a lot of sub-categories. Same for "TV Comedy", to an extent. If I have a "fantasy" TV script, though, which category would I submit it in?
This is a great question. Basically: Game of Thrones is clearly a fantasy TV series. One would also convincingly argue that it contains way less "c...
Fri, 4 Jun, 2021 at 1:14 PM
I'm still free to enter my script to different contests, aren't I? IS contests aren't exclusive are they?
IS Contests are absolutely not exclusive and you are more than welcome to enter your project in to different contests. Just tread carefully out there - ...
Tue, 8 Jun, 2021 at 8:44 AM