QUESTION №1:
What’s the deadline for applications?
Answer: .
The deadline is May 1st for entries from Kazakhstan, and April 1st – for entries from other countries.
QUESTION №2:
What should be the language of application?
Answer:
The application should be in English. However, if you cannot send your application in English, we will translate it using our own resources.
ATTENTION: THIS SERVICE IS FREE AND PROVIDED ONLY FOR THE APPLICANTS FROM KAZAKHSTAN.
QUESTION №3:
What are the required documents to participate in the competition?
Answer:
According to the official rules of the competition, the application should include one file in Adobe PDF format with the name of the project. This file should contain the following:
a) Application and agreement filled in and signed by you.
b) Film draft on one page (font size no smaller than 10) with a short description of the project, a two-paragraph plot and key elements (tone, style, form, attachments, etc.) that the screenwriter(-s)/author(-s) consider relevant to the project.
c) The screenwriter(-s)/author(-s) biography on one page (font size no smaller than 10).
ATTENTION: FULL SCRIPT IS NOT TO BE SUBMITTED AT THIS STAGE!
QUESTION №4:
Do I need to have a special education to take part in the competition?
Answer:
No, if you are a participant from Kazakhstan. Yes, if you are a participant from another country.
QUESTION №5:
Can screenplays of genres other than action participate in the competition?
Answer:
Yes.
QUESTION №6:
Can I send several applications with different screenplays?
Answer:
Certainly! We welcome active participants!
QUESTION №7:
Can I send only a part of required documents, and send the rest in a few days/weeks/a month?
Answer:
No. You need to send the full completed file in Adobe PDF format.
QUESTION №8:
Will my application be published on the website?
Answer:
No. The applications contain information that we cannot disclose to the website visitors.
QUESTION №9:
Is it necessary to send the files in Adobe PDF format or can I just send a letter with text.
Answer:
According to the competition rules, you should send the file in Adobe PDF format.
QUESTION №10
Where can I find detailed information on the competition and on how I can participate?
Answer:
On our website, under the Screenplay Competition heading.