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TRUE STORY SHOWCASE (Submissions Open December 2, 2024)


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The True Story Showcase recognizes scripts, books, short stories & stage plays in any genre that feature a story based on, or inspired by, true events.

Year: 2025 | Season: 11 | Award: $3,500

SUBMISSIONS OPEN: December 2, 2024
Quick Deadline ($45): December 12, 2024
Early Deadline ($55): January 27, 2025
Regular Deadline ($65): February 24, 2025
Late Deadline ($75): March 24, 2025
Final Deadline ($85): April 21, 2025
All deadlines 11:59 pm Pacific Time

Winner & Official Selections announced by: July 15, 2025

AWARD:
* One (1) Winner will receive a $3,500 cash prize.
* Official Selections receive a laurel and a listing of the title and writer's name on the website.

Story Showcases are conducted exclusively online.

For more information on submission requirements, and answers to FAQs, see the dropdown tabs on this page.

Submissions are accepted via FilmFreeway.com

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TRUE STORY SHOWCASE (Submissions Open December 2, 2024) Sale price$45.00

Customer Reviews

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Damien Mulvany
A Great Experience

A great experience all around! I highly recommend this contest.

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Alan J. Field
Thank You for the Official Selection

Thank you for selecting my WWII biopic Ritchie Boy as an official selection in the 2023 contest!

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Kathleen Welton
Terrific Showcase

This is terrific showcase. I am quite honored that my screenplay was selected. Thank you!

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Denny Rodman
Thank You

Thank you for selecting A Dyin Breed to participate in the 2021 True Story Screenplay Competition.

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Christina Babinsack
Recommend

Very nice. Great competition. Recommend.