T.W. WHARTON SCREENWRITING AWARDS Honoring a Cinema Pioneer Screenplays of feature-length films are now being accepted for the first annual T.W. Wharton Screenwriting Awards. The contest is open to writers who have not had a screenplay purchased by a major film studio or production company. Up to five awards will be given on or before June 15, 1994: $2,000 first; $1,000 second; $500 third; $300 fourth; $200 fifth. The entry deadline is February 15, 1994 (postmarked). Early entries are strongly recommended for optimal reading by judges. The deadline for an early entry discount is Dec. 15, 1993. The finalist judge will be Susan Granger, a nationally recognized film critic for more than 25 years. She will also provide each winner with an individual written critique and marketing evaluation. Currently Susan Granger's reviews are syndicated nationally by CRN Radio Network and she is part of American Movie Classics cable TV. From 1913-1920, Theodore Wharton and his brother Leopold produced over 100 silent films in Ithaca, New York at Wharton Studios on the shores of Cayuga Lake. Theodore Wharton wrote and directed many of these feature films. Notable actors such as, Irene Castle, Pearl White, Warner Oland and Lionel Barrymore starred in their productions. Today, Ithaca continues its ties to the film industry through the writers, actors and filmmakers who have lived, studied, and worked there. Including: Mary McDonnell (Oscar nominee for Passion Fish); John Lithgow (Cliffhanger); Robert Fried (producer, Rudy); and Sally Robinson (co-writer, Medicine Man). The T.W. Wharton Screenwriting Awards were established to support emerging screenwriting talent. Writers living in all regions of the United States and in other countries are encouraged to apply. Screenplay entries will be evaluated in several stages by judges using the following criteria: Story concept originality Formatting and presentation Writing quality Marketability Characterization and story structure Processing Fee: $25 (or $18 if submitted by December 15, 1993) Sponsored by Odyssey Media, publisher of AWARDS FOR WRITERS. Print the application below or send an SASE for an entry form to: Screenwriting Awards, Odyssey Media, Box 4437, Ithaca, NY 14852 (copy and paste at the dotted lines to create a one page form) ================================================================ T.W. WHARTON SCREENWRITING AWARDS APPLICATION FORM NAME:_______________________________ PHONE:(_____)____________ ADDRESS:_______________________________________________ CITY:_______________________ STATE:_____ ZIP:__________ TITLE OF SCREENPLAY:____________________________________________ NUMBER OF PAGES:_________ GENRE:________________________________ HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT THE COMPETITION?________________________ Submission Rules: 1. The competition is open to writers who have not had a screenplay purchased by a major studio or production company. 2. Screenplays written by two or more authors are allowed, but must be entered under one name only. The division of any award will be arranged by the authors. 3. The screenplay must be the original work of the author(s). 4. Screenplays must be submitted in standard industry format: 90-130 pages in length, copied on three hole punched paper (single sided), and bound with two brads in card stock covers. Name, address, and phone number must appear on the title page. 5. The applicant must enclose a one page synopsis of the screenplay. 6. The applicant must enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope. 7. Any applicant may submit more than one screenplay, but each screenplay must be sent with a complete application and fee. 8. Screenplays will not be returned. 9. Awards will be announced to all applicants by June 15, 1994. The contest sponsor reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of awards at its sole discretion. 10. All entries must be postmarked by February 15, 1994. Early discount deadline is December 15, 1993. 11. The non-refundable processing fee for each screenplay entered is $25 or $18 if postmarked by December 15, 1993. US funds only. Make check or money order payable to Odyssey Media. 12. Due to the number of applicants, all communications will be handled through US mail or electronic mail only. I hereby agree to all of the competition rules and conditions. SIGNATURE:_____________________________________ DATE:____________ =================================================================== Application check list: [] Screenplay in standard format [] Signed and dated application form [] One page synopsis [] Processing fee payment [] SASE Deadlines: December 15,1993 for early entry, or February 15, 1994. Send applications to: Screenwriting Awards Odyssey Media Box 4437 Ithaca, NY 14852