CAPE New Writers Awards

The 12th Annual CAPE New Writers Awards, sponsored by NBC Universal with the support of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the Hawaii International Film Festival, the Hawaii Film Office, the Oahu Film Office, and Final Draft, will officially begin accepting submissions on Monday, February 27, 2012 with a brand new category, Hawaii.

Submission categories include Feature Films, Television Writing, and Hawaii.

Writers interested in the Hawaii category must originally be from Hawaii, currently live in Hawaii, or set their original screenplay/teleplay in Hawaii.

Entries from both CAPE and non-CAPE members are allowed. Multiple submissions in one or more category is highly encouraged.

Three (3) winners will each receive a $4,000 cash prize, the latest Final Draft software, a staged reading of their winning script, exclusive meetings with entertainment industry agents, producers, and executives.

The submission deadline is Friday, May 25, 2012 11:59PM PST.

For over a decade, the CAPE New Writers Awards has been dedicated to discovering and nurturing Asian American and Pacific Islander voices and talents. This unique program has helped launch the careers of numerous writers. Success stories include Aaron Ho (COUGAR TOWN), Alice Wu (SAVING FACE), Christina Choe (2012 Slamdance winner), Ken Cheng (WILFRED), Leonard Chang (AWAKE), Thomas Wong (Fox Writer’s Intensive Finalist), and more. The 11th Annual CAPE New Writers Awards recognized Feature winner Robin Weckerly (ANGRY ANYMORE) and TV winner Frederick Kim (SLEEPERS) along with a staged reading of 2010 Winners Jaffar Mahmood (HOW TO THROW A PARTY IN PAKISTAN) and Randall Park (THE ERASISTS).

Each submission should include a paid entry fee, completed application form, general release form, short essay, and one signed rules and conditions form. Please submit materials electronically to CNWA@capeusa.org by Friday, May 25, 2012 11:59PM PST.

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