<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">FYI, via Leonid--thanks, and spread the news. These are good contests.<div><br></div><div>R</div><div><br><div><br><div>Begin forwarded message:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);"><b>From: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium;">Leonid Leonov <<a href="mailto:leonidleonov@gmail.com">leonidleonov@gmail.com</a>><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);"><b>Date: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium;">February 26, 2010 11:13:08 AM PST<br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);"><b>To: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium;">Robin Russin <<a href="mailto:robin.russin@ucr.edu">robin.russin@ucr.edu</a>><br></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1);"><b>Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family:'Helvetica'; font-size:medium;"><b>Fwd: Screenwriters: Big deadlines & exciting opps!</b><br></span></div><br>Got this from Without a Box, others might want to check it out in the Theater program.<br><div class="gmail_quote"><div>
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Opportunities abound for the talented screenwriter! Below, discover plenty of exciting competitions and festivals that are dedicated to promoting the work and careers of promising screenwriters. In the mix are some of the industry's biggest names, rapidly growing competitions, and film festivals that honor the writer's contribution to filmmaking. Explore these possibilities, and submit today before these BIG deadlines pass you by! </b><br>
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<b>AMONG THEM, DON'T MISS:</b><br>
- The Final Draft, Inc. Big Break Screenplay Contest <br>
- Visionfest Feature Screenwriting Competition<br>
- Creative World Awards Screenplay Contest<br>
- Waterfront Film Festival Screenplay Competition <br>
- Nantucket Film Festival & Screenplay Competition <br>
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<b>CHECK OUT THESE DEDICATED EVENTS AND CONTESTS: </b><br>
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<b>Creative World Awards Screenplay Contest</b>, Los Angeles, CA <br>
FEBRUARY 28, 2010 - Earlybird Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=7238" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Writemovies .com International Writing Contest No. 24</b>, Los Angeles, CA <br>
FEBRUARY 28, 2010 - Late Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=5968" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards</b>, Cleveland, OH <br>
MARCH 01, 2010 - Earlybird Deadline <br>
MARCH 15, 2010 - Regular Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=5401" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Script Pimp Screenwriting Competition</b>, Santa Monica, CA <br>
MARCH 01, 2010 - Earlybird Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=6672" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>The Final Draft, Inc. Big Break Screenplay Contest</b>, Los Angeles, CA <br>
MARCH 01, 2010 - Earlybird Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=4109" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Visionfest Feature Screenwriting Competition</b>, Brooklyn, NY <br>
MARCH 01, 2010 - Regular Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=4613" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Waterfront Film Festival Screenplay Competition</b>, Saugatuck, MI <br>
MARCH 01, 2010 - Earlybird Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=1413" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Table Read My Screenplay - Screenplay Contest</b>, Los Angeles, CA <br>
MARCH 05, 2010 - WAB Extended Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=8511" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Gimme Credit International Screenplay Competition</b>, Los Angeles, CA <br>
MARCH 09, 2010 - Earlybird Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=4783" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Big Bear Lake Screenwriting Competition</b>, Big Bear Lake, CA <br>
MARCH 15, 2010 - Regular Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=4426" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Movie Script Short Contest: The Golden Brad Awards</b>, Burbank, CA <br>
MARCH 15, 2010 - Regular Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=7504" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>AND REMEMBER TO DIG DEEPER...</b><br>
Many of our partner festivals also offer screenplay competitions, and are looking to discover the industry's next big screenwriting talents. Submit today for your chance at prizes, recognition, and an exciting experience on the festival circuit!<br>
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<b>CATCH THESE UPCOMING DEADLINES:</b><br>
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<b>Boston International Film Festival</b>, Boston, MA <br>
FEBRUARY 26, 2010 - Late Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=3804" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Redemptive Film Festival</b>, Virginia Beach, VA <br>
FEBRUARY 26, 2010 - Earlybird Deadline <br>
MARCH 12, 2010 - Regular Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=5386" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Twin Rivers Media Festival</b>, Asheville, NC <br>
FEBRUARY 26, 2010 - Earlybird Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=2108" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>All Sports Los Angeles Film Festival</b>, Los Angeles, CA <br>
FEBRUARY 27, 2010 - Earlybird Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=7592" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Cannes Independent Film Festival</b>, Cannes, FRANCE <br>
FEBRUARY 27, 2010 - Late Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=8215" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>NEVADA FILM FESTIVAL</b>, Las Vegas, NV <br>
FEBRUARY 27, 2010 - Earlybird Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=7757" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>NYC PictureStart Film Festival</b>, New York, NY <br>
FEBRUARY 27, 2010 - Earlybird Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=3999" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Astoria/LIC International Film Festival</b>, Long Island City, NY <br>
MARCH 01, 2010 - Earlybird Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=8934" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>British Horror Film Festival</b>, Poole, UNITED KINGDOM<br>
MARCH 01, 2010 - Earlybird Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=7865" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Hollywood Cinema Film Festival</b>, Hollywood, CA <br>
MARCH 01, 2010 - Late Deadline <br>
MARCH 08, 2010 - WAB Extended Deadline <br>
MARCH 15, 2010 - Extended Extended Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=8850" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Nantucket Film Festival & Screenplay Competition</b>, Nantucket, MA <br>
MARCH 01, 2010 - Earlybird Deadline <br>
MARCH 05, 2010 - Regular Deadline <br>
MARCH 12, 2010 - Regular Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=1254" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Newport International Film Festival - Wales</b>, Broadstone, UNITED KINGDOM <br>
MARCH 01, 2010 - Earlybird Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=6540" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Swansea Bay Film Festival</b>, Swansea, UNITED KINGDOM <br>
MARCH 01, 2010 - Late Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=5288" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Ventura Film Festival</b>, Ventura, CA <br>
MARCH 01, 2010 - Earlybird Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=7761" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Woods Hole Film Festival</b>, Woods Hole, MA <br>
MARCH 01, 2010 - Earlybird Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=1230" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Appalachian Film Festival</b>, Huntington, WV <br>
MARCH 03, 2010 - Regular Deadline <br>
MARCH 08, 2010 - Late Deadline <br>
MARCH 15, 2010 - WAB Extended Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=4604" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Long Island International Film Expo</b>, Bellmore, NY <br>
MARCH 03, 2010 - Regular Deadline <br>
MARCH 16, 2010 - Late Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=4162" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Los Angeles Comedy Festival</b>, Los Angeles, CA <br>
MARCH 05, 2010 - Late Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=7756" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>London Independent Film Festival</b>, London, UNITED KINGDOM <br>
MARCH 06, 2010 - Late Deadline <br>
MARCH 13, 2010 - WAB Extended Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=6545" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>The Los Angeles Reel Film Festival</b>, Los Angeles, CA <br>
MARCH 08, 2010 - Earlybird Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=8490" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Amsterdam Film Festival</b>, Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS <br>
MARCH 14, 2010 - WAB Extended Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=8018" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>San Francisco Black Film Festival</b>, San Francisco, CA <br>
MARCH 15, 2010 - Regular Deadline <br>
<a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festival_id=1202" target="_blank"><img src="x-msg://58/" alt="View Listing" border="0" width="83" height="21"></a><br>
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<b>Take advantage of the exciting opps presented here, and submit your work today.</b> Don't forget: you can also always find current opps in the "Call for Scripts" dropdown menu on your Withoutabox Account Home, or by running a search of our fests for screenplay categories. Explore all of the exciting possibilities that await you!
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<br><b>Happywriting,
<br>Withoutabox.</b></font></p>
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