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'Short 'n Sweet' Script Contest - 2025

Love is in the air and Tennessee Screenwriting Association members are invited to submit a short script themed around Valentine's Day for TSA’s Short ‘N Sweet script contest.

TSA's panel of judges will select a Contest Winner who will receive a prize package that includes having their script circulated to local directors for consideration to be produced. In TSA's Short 'N Scary 2024 contest, the winner was able to get a greenlight to produce the script and it is now in pre-production.

Short 'N Sweet contest details, the rules, and our panel of judges are below.

Open for Submissions!

Theme

TSA’s Short ‘N Sweet contest theme is centered around Valentine’s Day. We are accepting submissions of short drama, comedy, rom-com, or fantasy scripts that emphasize romance or romantic relationships. Please no erotica and keep it PG-13.

Deadline

Early entries are welcomed and encouraged, but all scripts must be received by midnight on February 14, 2025.

Format

Maximum of 14 pages in standard screenplay format (Courier, 12 pt).

The word “Valentine” must be used in a line of dialogue at least once in the script.

Prizes (Contest Winner)

One all-access pass to the Script-Com Screenwriting Conference
One pass for a friend or loved one to the TSA dinner at Script-Com
A $25 Regal Cinemas gift card
Free one-year renewal of TSA Membership
Award & Trophy to be presented at TSA’s Spring Social and announcements on TSA’s website and other media
Winning script out to our network of local directors and producers for consideration

Eligibility

There is no entry fee, but the contest is only open to dues-paying TSA Members. Non-members may join TSA at the regular membership rate of $25/year and then enter their script. You do not have to live in Tennessee to enter the contest or to be a TSA Member.

Submission Guidelines

Script files must be in .pdf format – no MS Word or Final Draft document files, please.
TSA reserves the right to reject entries that do not observe basic screenplay format or length and genre guidelines.
Submissions shall include the Writer’s name, phone number, and a logline of 30 words or less in the email body.

Short 'N Sweet 2025 - Contest Rules

The Writer’s name or contact information shall not be on the title page or in the script.
No more than two script submissions per Writer. The material must be the Writer’s original work, except for material in the public domain or published material which the author holds the copyright for.
The material must be the Writer’s original work, except for material in the public domain or published material which the author holds the copyright for.
Scripts are to be written in the narrative form. No documentaries, industrials, poems, short stories, pitch decks, treatments, stage plays, music videos etc.
Script must be a complete story with a beginning, middle, and end.
Bonus scoring points are awarded for scripts that can be filmed on a micro- or low-budget.
Only material written by a single Writer is eligible. No writing teams.
Sorry, no prize substitutions.
Script files must be in .pdf format – no MS Word or Final Draft documents, please. TSA reserves the right to reject entries that do not observe basic screenplay format or the length and genre guidelines.
TSA does not claim copyright on any submitted material and the original writers retain all intellectual property rights.
By submitting an entry, the Writer agrees to release their material for promotional and educational purposes by the TSA.
TSA’s designees have the final say on eligibility, prizes, and contest rules and reserve the right to change them at any time.