Queensland Writers Centre
Scriptable 2023 - Application Form

Whether just out of university/film school, still completing a degree, or looking to enter the industry – Queensland Writers Centre’s annual, national Scriptable program is an opportunity for emerging screenwriters to develop their scripts and careers.

Applications of unproduced scripts are accepted across a broad range of genres and formats, including feature screenplays, television and web series, short films and short film collections. A Youth Category for writers aged 16-25 is offered.

Successful (shortlisted) applicants to the program will receive consultation with Queensland Writers Centre (QWC) staff and 5 hours of one-on-one mentorship with a matched industry professional, with the aim of sparking ongoing creative and professional connections for writers in the local screen industry.

One-on-one Feedback Sessions with QWC staff to receive reader feedback on the submitted script and discuss next steps (regardless of the application outcome), are available as an add-on for all applicants.

To ensure all writers receive value from their application, QWC has committed to providing a relevant development workshop to applicants free of charge during the Program, tailored to address commonalities found by reviewers across the cohort of applications.

By making your application you acknowledge you have read and understood the Application Guidelines. For assistance with your application, please contact us at able@qldwriters.org.au or call the Centre on (07) 3842 9922.

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* 1. Your details

Please note that maximum word count limits in this Application Form are enforced. Words exceeding the maximum word count cutoff will be disregarded, or may render your application ineligible.

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* 2. Writer profile (a 40-word bio)

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* 3. Previous writing/production experience
Include details of any previous production history, writing experience and/or awards, etc (max. 400 words).  

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* 4. Are you a member of a state writers' centre in the National Writers' Centre Network?
This includes Queensland Writers Centre, NT Writers' Centre, TasWriters, Writing NSW, Writers SA, Writers Victoria, and Writing WA.

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* 5. Application category
(young writers may enter both)

Manuscript information

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* 6. Title

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* 7. One-sentence logline - hook us into your story

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* 8. Synopsis (max. 400 words, enforced)

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* 9. Script format

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* 10. Genre (max. 2 choices)

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* 11. Market segment - which market segment is your work most likely to resonate with?

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* 12. Why should your work be produced? (max. 50 words)

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* 13. Content - is there content/references in this piece our reader/reviewers should be aware of, or that could be potentially triggering? If so, please outline below. This is a protection for readers only and will not affect your application. (Optional, max. 20 words.)

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* 14. Upload your script
Please upload a copy of your work formatted to the specifications outlined in the Application Guidelines.

PDF file types only.
Choose File
Demographic information

Optional. Responses to the following questions are de-identified and may be used for reporting to funding bodies.

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* 15. Do you identify as being of culturally or linguistically diverse background (CaLD)?

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* 16. Do you identify as Aboriginal, First Nations, Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, Tiwi Islander or South Sea Islander?

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* 17. Gender

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* 18. Age range

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* 19. Disability or access requirements

Finalise application

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* 20. Program application fees & add-ons -
For detailed information please read the Application Guidelines

You’ll enter payment info after the survey.

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