CONTESTS
Movie Bytes
The one stop shop for information on all script contests,
this website allows users to rate contests and provide user
feedback.
There are a bazillion contests out there, and most of them
aren't worthwhile, so ask writers, producers and execs
which contests are highly regarded.
NaNoWriMo
National Novel Writing Month
Alright, this isn't really a contest, but it had to be
mentioned somewhere. This is a crazy program where you
write a 50,000 word novel in one month. (November)
There's no cost to join, it's just a balls-out way to force
yourself to write -- there's no time to look back, just
keep writing & submit when you're done.
The website doesn't publish your novels or have any claim
to the rights of your story -- in fact, they don't even
read it. it's just an organization and program that
promotes novel writing.
ScriptFrenzy
Like NaNoWriMo, but for screenplays.
Disney ABC Talent Development
Programs in writing, directing, producing & acting.
Warner Brothers Writing Program
Programs in TV comedy & drama writing.