Is it worth spending time and money to enter script contests? Here's what Christopher Lockhart, story editor at the William Morris Agency, told The Writer recently:
"Ninety-nine percent of all screenwriting contests have little connection with the industry, and a win means absolutely nothing in the professional arena. Contests love to suggest that a win will help open doors, but it's highly unlikely, since most contests are unknown to Hollywood and the proliferation of them is almost satirical. The Nicholl Fellowships are one of the few exceptions. Contests that award big cash prizes are worthwhile, because a win boosts the bank account--even if it doesn't open Hollywood's doors."
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