The New York International Screenplay Awards is a global screenplay competition that provides aspiring screenwriters with connections to the US film industry, access to screenwriting software and courses, as well as the opportunity to pitch to production companies. Founded by Emine Dursun, a Sundance-Alumna and New York-based screenwriter, NYISA also offers workshops on award-winning screenplay writing and advanced screenwriting development programs.
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April 20th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
April 20th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
April 20th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
April 20th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
April 21st, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
April 21st, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
April 21st, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
April 21st, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
April 27th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
April 27th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
April 27th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
April 27th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
April 28th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
April 28th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
April 28th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
April 28th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
May 4th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
May 4th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
May 4th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
May 4th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
New York International Screenplay Awards @ 358 West 44th Street, New York, NY
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The New York International Screenplay Awards is a global screenplay competition for screenwriters who aspire to connect with influencers in the American entertainment industry.
NYISA winners are connects to the US film industry members via InkTip Magazine and Script Mailer, get access to free screenwriting software by Final Draft and have the opportunity to be registered for free at CreatersVault. Free screenwriting courses from Script Reader Pro, page-by-page in-depth screenplay analysis, and an e-book, “Common Screenwriting Mistakes.” via UpLift Script, free pitches to the production companies they choose, by the VPF – Virtual Pitch Fest… And much more!
The prizes not only for the winners! Finalists and Semi-Finalists will have, too!
Also, Everyone Who Enters, will have the opportunity to get a free feedback for their loglines, via the Uplift Script!
The Call for Entries for the 2023 New York International Screenplay Awards is currently open and accepting submissions via Filmfreeway!
NYISA’s valued jury members are not just the readers! They are industry professionals such as Producers, Script Doctors, Directors, Actors, and Screenwriters.
Winners, Official Finalists and the Semi-Finalists, Quarter-Finalists of the 2023 New York International Screenplay Awards will be announced officially on April 27th, 2023. All in once!
The award ceremony will be at the DROM Venue, on May 10th, 2023 (The date might change, TBA)!
NYISA has been founded by Emine Dursun in 2015. Emine Dursun is a Sundance-Alumna and New York-based Screenwriter, Script Doctor, and Creative Writing Teacher. She is a jury member of lots of Film Festivals and Screenplay competitions such as The Writers Lab which is supported by Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, and Nicole Kidman and is produced by New York Women in Film & Television.
She is leading workshops named “ How To Write An Award Winning Screenplay”, “Character Creation”, “Building A Strong Structure”, “Efficient Moving Dialogue Writing”, and “Creative Writing”.
NYISA offers the workshops “How to write An Award-winning Screenplay” and “Advanced Screenwriting Development Programs.”
Students at the New York International Screenplay Awards have praised the classes taught by Emine Durson, describing her as magic, detail-oriented, and talented. They are grateful for the opportunity to learn from her and appreciate the time she dedicates to sharing her skills. The classes have helped students develop their abilities in screenwriting and provided them with valuable knowledge and insight in this field. Through these classes, students have gained a deeper understanding of the craft and have walked away with new skills to apply to their own writing. Direct Quotes: - "Emine Durson is magic. She is so on point, detail-oriented, and talented..." - "Fabulous."
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