Screenwriting Software
Final Draft is the best screenwriting software available. It is a bit pricey, but it’s something every screenwriter should consider buying at some point.
Celtx is the best free software on the market. If you are new to screenwriting, this is a good introductory software to begin with.
Protecting Your Work
U.S. Copyright Office offers the best protection to writers. You can register your work both online and through mail, however, it can take up to several months before your work is processed.
Writer’s Guild of America West Registry offers protection as well. The protection is considered weaker than the U.S. Copyright Office’s protection, but it is cheaper and much quicker.
Literary Agents and Scams
Absolute Write is a wonderful resource for writers. Their forums has a section dedicated to literary agents. Forum members post their personal experiences working with those agents.
Screenplay Contests
Nicholl Fellowship is widely considered to be the most prestigious contest for screenwriters.
Screenplaycontests.com has a comprehensive listing of contests.
Production Companies that Accept Submissions
Bruns Family Productions is a professional, established production company based out of Vancouver, BC Canada. BFP strives to push the envelope in all genres of film with exciting projects that force both the audience and the industry into captivating and unexplored territories. BFP is now accepting scripts and pitches for feature films, shorts, documentaries, and stage/theatre. If you have a script that you want to produce, send it over and we can give you guidance while you maintain full creative control. Submit your script, you never know it might be the next big hit!
Online Screenplay Databases
Movie Websites
The International Movie Database
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