Write LA Screenwriting Competition Open for Entries!
Key Dates
- Regular Deadline: February 1st, 2026
- Final Deadline: March 4th, 2026
- Quarter Finalists Announced: May 20th, 2026
- Semi Finalists Announced: June 1st, 2026
- Winners Announced: June 10th, 2026
How to Apply
Visit: https://www.write-la.com/writela
Details
Write LA is open for entries for its ninth competition season, and is looking for writers ready to start their screenwriting career. Three winning scripts are given to multiple Literary Managers, who consider them for representation. Semi Finalists also receive other prizes, including notebooks from Decomposition Notebooks, and online webinars courtesy of Script University.
Eligibility
All entries can get written feedback directly from competition Head Judge and Founder Tim Schildberger for a small additional fee. There is NO AI involved with Write LA’s reading, judging or feedback!
Categories
Write LA is open to Features and Pilots, all genres accepted.
About Write LA
Write LA is a competition that provides writers with the opportunity to have their work read by respected Literary Managers looking for new clients. Script Magazine Published Jan 21, 2026 11:30 AM PST
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Pay
No pay is provided for this competition.
Schedule
No schedule is provided for this competition.
Benefits
- Three winning scripts are given to multiple Literary Managers, who consider them for representation.
- Semi Finalists also receive other prizes, including notebooks from Decomposition Notebooks, and online webinars courtesy of Script University.
Skills
No specific skills are listed as required for this competition.
Qualifications
No specific qualifications are listed as required for this competition.
Requirements
No specific requirements are listed for this competition.
Benefits
- Semi Finalists also receive other prizes, including notebooks from Decomposition Notebooks, and online webinars courtesy of Script University.
Application Instructions
Visit: https://www.write-la.com/writela