40 per cent discount for new film and screenplay contest
firstwriter.com – Tuesday September 12, 2017

The Zodiac International film competition is a brand new online film and screenplay contest using film freeway as the submission platform:
"We want to see your visions, hear your voices and be moved, thrilled, scared and engaged by your storytelling."
The contest is open to short and feature film scripts of all genres. Short film script submissions can be a maximum of 30 pages and Feature film script submissions between 1-150 pages.
Zodiac has setup an exclusive discount code for firstwriter.com readers. Just enter the code FW40 on film freeway and you'll receive a 40% discount from the entry fee.
"We actively encourage entrants from all over the world with all levels of experience. Our competition features both a competitive and non-competitive aspect. Every entry will be in the running to find our overall ‘Grand jury prize’ winner. Entries will also be judged individually and given a bronze, silver or gold rating. Judges are all award winning filmmakers. Ranked laurels for all entries. Trophy for the grand jury prize winner with trophies and medals also available for bronze, silver and gold awards."
For more information, click here


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