Festival script award Asbury Park, United States
New Jersey's festival runs a script contest beside its film program, with feature, short and teleplay categories. The winner is heard rather than paid: actors perform a trimmed reading of the script during the March festival in Cranford and Asbury Park. Entries close November 1, 2026.
Final deadline Nov 1, 2026 (closes in 12 days)
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| Deadline | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Final | Nov 1, 2026 | not stated on the official site |
The festival runs Mar 18 to 21, 2027 in Asbury Park.
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