BECOME A MEMBER
Join the Stone Knight Productions community and unlock exclusive member benefits, including access to our Members Writing Competition. Choose the membership option that works best for you and become part of a creative community built for writers and storytellers.
MEMBERS COMPETITION DETAILS
FEATURE-LENGTH COMPETITION
Screenplay Length: 90–120 pages
Benefits:
Unlimited Entry
Cash Reward
Free Feedback
Interview with the Author
One-on-One with the Producer
Story of the Year recognition
More Benefits to come soon
Competition Dates
Open: September 22, 2026
Deadline: March 23, 2027
Prize Awards
Total Prize Value: $8,000
1st Place — $4,500
2nd Place — $2,000
3rd Place — $1,500
SHORTS COMPETITION
Screenplay Length: 10–50 pages
Benefits
Unlimited Entry
Cash Reward
Free Feedback
Interview with the Author
One-on-One with the Producer
Story of the Year Recognition
More Benefits to come soon
Competition Dates
Open: April 19, 2027
Deadline: August 30, 2027
Prize Awards
Total Prize Value: $5,000
1st Place — $3,000
2nd Place — $1,500
3rd Place — $500
OFFICIAL COMPETITION RULES
Members who choose to enter an SKP writing competition should review the official competition rules below before submitting an entry. By entering a competition, you agree to comply with these rules and the requirements of the competition you select.
SKP Membership Benefits
Become an active Stone Knight Productions member and enjoy free entry to SKP writing competitions throughout your membership. No additional competition entry fees are required for active members.
Non-members are welcome to enter SKP writing competitions by paying the applicable entry fee for each submission.
Agreement and eligibility
- By submitting an entry form, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to follow these rules.
- All entrants must be at least 18 years old at the time of entry.
- The competition is open to writers worldwide. It is void where prohibited by law.
- Employees of Stone Knight Productions, competition judges, and their immediate family or household members are not eligible to enter. Anyone directly involved in administering or judging the competition is also ineligible to enter.
UNLIMITED COMPETITION ENTRIES FOR SKP MEMBERS
Active Stone Knight Productions members receive unlimited screenplay submissions to all SKP writing competitions at no additional entry cost throughout their active membership period.
Non-members are welcome to participate in SKP writing competitions but must pay the applicable entry fee for each screenplay submitted.
All submissions must meet the competition’s eligibility requirements, submission guidelines, and deadlines.
Entry options
You can enter an SKP writing competition as an active SKP member.
SKP Membership: Choose a Monthly, 3-Month, 6-Month, or Yearly membership option. Active members may enter SKP writing competitions and receive the membership benefits associated with their plan.
- Each screenplay or story submitted to a competition is considered a separate entry and requires its own competition entry.
- Members may submit multiple eligible entries before the competition deadline.
Submission requirements
Each entry must include all of the following and must be received by the competition deadline:
• A completed entry form.
• Your screenplay as a PDF in standard screenplay format: 90–120 pages for Feature-Length or 10–50 pages for Shorts.
• A synopsis of no more than one page that includes your name and screenplay title. You may also include an optional video pitch of up to two minutes.
1. Your screenplay must be your original work and written in English. Adaptations are permitted only if you own or have written authorization to use the underlying source material.
2. At the time of entry, your screenplay must not have been published, produced, sold, or optioned and must not be under negotiation for any of these.
3. Co-written screenplays are permitted. All writers must be identified on the entry form and must have authorized the submission.
4. Entries must be submitted during the official competition entry period and received by the stated deadline. Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted.
5. Keep a copy of all materials you submit. Stone Knight Productions does not return submitted materials.
Judging and winner notification
1. Entries are judged on the merit and quality of the writing, including story, characters, structure, and dialogue. The number of winners and results will depend on the eligible entries received and the judges’ evaluations.
2. Judges’ identities are kept confidential, and all judging decisions are final.
3. Winners will be notified by email and announced on the Stone Knight Productions website on the official winner announcement date.
4. To claim a prize, a winner must provide all required verification and tax information within 15 days of notification, including:
• A valid government-issued photo ID to confirm age and identity.
• Any tax documentation required by applicable law.
• A recent headshot (no hat or sunglasses) for the winner announcement.
5. A winner who does not provide the required information within 15 days of notification forfeits the prize, and Stone Knight Productions may select an alternate winner.
Prizes and taxes
1. Cash prizes are awarded according to the prize amounts listed for the competition entered. Winning does not require you to sign a contract with Stone Knight Productions or sell, transfer, or give up ownership of your screenplay.
2. If a co-written screenplay wins, the prize will be divided equally among the writers listed on the entry form unless Stone Knight Productions receives written instructions from all listed writers stating otherwise.
3. Prize payments will be issued after Stone Knight Productions has verified the winner’s identity and received all required prize-claim and tax information.
4. Winners are responsible for any federal, state, local, or other taxes that may apply to their prize. Stone Knight Productions will provide or file tax documentation when required by applicable law.
5. Winners must complete the prize-claim requirements within 15 days of notification. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the prize and selection of an alternate winner.
Your rights and ownership
You keep full ownership and copyright of your screenplay. Entering this competition does not transfer ownership of your screenplay or any production, adaptation, or other intellectual-property rights to Stone Knight Productions (SKP).
1. By entering, you confirm that the screenplay is your original work or that you have the legal right to submit it, and that your submission does not knowingly infringe the rights of another person or entity.
2. If you win, you give SKP permission to use your name, city and state, screenplay title, logline, synopsis, and limited excerpts from your screenplay solely to announce and promote the competition and its winners. SKP will not publish your complete screenplay without your separate written permission.
3. SKP will not produce, sell, option, license, adapt, or otherwise acquire rights to your screenplay unless you and SKP enter into a separate written agreement establishing those rights and any applicable compensation.
4. Submitted screenplays may be retained in SKP’s records for administrative, competition, and recordkeeping purposes. Retaining a copy does not give SKP ownership or production rights to the screenplay.
Feedback
Written feedback will be provided for eligible competition entries as described for the competition entered. Feedback is intended to provide constructive comments on the submitted screenplay and does not guarantee placement, advancement, or selection as a winner. Feedback does not constitute an offer by SKP to purchase, option, produce, or represent the screenplay.
Cancellation, refunds, and rule changes
1. Each competition requires a minimum of 100 eligible entries to proceed. If the minimum number of entries is not received, or if SKP cancels the competition, all applicable competition entry fees will be refunded in full.
2. Entries that violate these Official Competition Rules may be disqualified and will not be eligible for a prize.
3. SKP reserves the right to update these rules when necessary. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Rule changes will not retroactively affect entries submitted before the change unless required by law.
Privacy and contact
SKP uses personal information collected from entrants for purposes related to administering the competition, processing entries and payments, communicating with entrants, verifying eligibility, awarding prizes, and meeting applicable legal and tax requirements. Personal information and any identity or tax documents collected by SKP will be handled securely and will not be sold. Information may be shared with service providers when necessary to administer the competition or when required by law. Please see our Privacy Policy for additional information.
Questions about these rules or the competition may be directed to Stone Knight Productions at stoneknightproductions@gmail.com.
Thank you for sharing your stories with Stone Knight Productions. Best of luck!
BECOME A MEMBER
Choose the Stone Knight Productions membership plan that works best for you and join our creative community of writers and storytellers. Active paid members can enter SKP writing competitions without paying additional competition entry fees and receive complimentary screenplay feedback while their membership remains active. Nonmembers are welcome to enter our competitions by paying the regular entry fee for each submission.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Find answers to common questions about SKP membership, writing competitions, submission requirements, eligibility, prizes, and protecting your work.
How do I enter a Stone Knight Productions competition?
Choose the competition you want to enter and complete the submission process. An active SKP membership is required to participate in member competitions. Once your membership is active and all required submission materials have been received, your entry will be considered complete.
Who can enter?
Writers from anywhere in the world are welcome. An active SKP membership is required to enter member competitions, and all entries must be written in English.
How many stories can I submit?
Active SKP members may submit multiple eligible stories before the competition deadline. Each screenplay or story must be submitted separately using the Members Registration Form and must meet the requirements of the competition entered.
What are the page length requirements?
Category | Page length |
Feature-length | 90–120 pages |
Short | 10–50 pages |
What file format should I use?
Please submit your screenplay as a PDF in standard screenplay format.
Do I need to include a synopsis with my submission? Can I include a pitch video?
Each entry must include a synopsis of one page or less that lists your name and screenplay title. You may also include an optional pitch video of up to two minutes.
Can I submit an unfinished screenplay?
No. Competition entries must be completed screenplays that meet the submission requirements. If your screenplay is unfinished, you may submit it separately to Stone Knight Productions for feedback before entering the competition. Once your screenplay is complete, you may submit it as a competition entry.
When will winners be announced?
Winners will be notified by email and announced on our website on the announcement date.
What do winners receive?
Winners receive the cash prize associated with their placement, along with recognition on the Stone Knight Productions website. Prize amounts vary by competition category and placement and are listed in the competition details above.
How do I claim my prize?
Winners will receive instructions by email explaining how to claim their prize. Winners have 15 days from the date of notification to claim their prize and provide any information required to verify their eligibility. Prizes not claimed within the 15-day period may be forfeited.
Do I have to sell my screenplay if I win?
No. You keep full ownership of your work, and you always choose whether to sell it. Winners receive their prize and recognition whether or not they choose to sell.
Can I withdraw my entry?
Members can withdraw your entry before the competition deadline.
Should I protect my screenplay before entering?
We recommend protecting your screenplay before entering. You may register your work with the U.S. Copyright Office for copyright protection. You may also register your screenplay with the Writers Guild of America (East or West) to create a dated record of your work. Registration is not required to enter the SKP competition.
How is my personal information handled?
We take your privacy seriously. Personal information submitted through our website is used only for purposes related to your membership, competition entry, payment, and communication with Stone Knight Productions. Please see our Privacy Policy for additional details about how your information is handled.