The 2010 Big Break Contest in now closed for entries. The semi-finalists for this year will be announced in late August, the finalists in September, and the winners in October at the Final Draft, Inc. Annual Event.

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For more information about our judges for this year click here. To learn about our exciting success stories over the past decade, click here.

Thank you for your support of the Big Break Contest! We look forward to adding 2010's winners to our growing list of success stories.

Contest Objectives
Our objective is to discover talented screenwriters and help them find success in today’s screenwriting industry.

Contest Notables
Visit our Success Stories, our 2009 Winners and Finalists, and this year's prizes!

Going Green
The Big Break entry system has been streamlined for your convenience and by popular demand. In the spirit of modern technology and saving the planet's resources, please note that we NO longer accept paper submissions.