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Meghan Godwin
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Meghan
Godwin
Godwin

The Launchpad Competition gave me some much-needed momentum. In any creative process, you can get stuck. I was at a point with my manuscript wondering what the next step was. Entering the contest, getting feedback, and placing in the top 10 was just what I needed. That year there was a parallel contest with Inkshares offering a publishing award. As a result of placing in the LaunchPad Competition and the Inkshares competition, I was able to get my book published. I know this wouldn't have happened without the Launch Pad's writing competition.

Hannah McCarthy
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Hannah
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McCarthy

Without a doubt my placement with Launch Pad was the biggest catalyst for my signing... After I placed in the Top 50 of the Launch Pad Feature Competition, my now manager read my script and Launch Pad connected us when he requested an introduction. 

Taylor Hopkins
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Taylor
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Hopkins

I’ve had my fair share of successes with multiple competitions, but none quite like the Launch Pad. The speed in which my work was noticed by important players was really remarkable. Within days of my initial placements in the competition, I was speaking with representation. I couldn’t be happier with my Launch Pad experience.

Peter Haig
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Haig

Being selected for Launch Pad's mentorship program changed the trajectory of my career. I was paired with an amazing mentor -- now a close friend and creative collaborator -- and because of his support I was able to get my work in the right hands and ultimately signed with an amazing team at Entertainment 360.

Alexandra Amadio
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Alexandra
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Amadio

My now manager was one of the judges of the Launch Pad Pilot competition that I was fortunate enough to place as the overall winner in. Launch Pad connected us after he requested an introduction, we had a couple of great calls, and both felt that it was a good fit. After everything, it was really as simple as that!

Andrea Shawcross
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Andrea
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Shawcross

As Overall Winner of the 2021 Pilot Competition, I'm finally getting read like never before. After the win, I sent the Launch Pad Team my list of dream managers, and as a result, they connected me with Zero Gravity. They became quick champions of my work and a week later, I was signed.

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Meghan Godwin

Meghan Godwin

The Launchpad Competition gave me some much-needed momentum. In any creative process, you can get stuck. I was at a point with my manuscript wondering what the next step was. Entering the contest, getting feedback, and placing in the top 10 was just what I needed. That year there was a parallel contest with Inkshares offering a publishing award. As a result of placing in the LaunchPad Competition and the Inkshares competition, I was able to get my book published. I know this wouldn't have happened without the Launch Pad's writing competition.

Hannah McCarthy

Hannah McCarthy

Without a doubt my placement with Launch Pad was the biggest catalyst for my signing... After I placed in the Top 50 of the Launch Pad Feature Competition, my now manager read my script and Launch Pad connected us when he requested an introduction. 

Taylor Hopkins

Taylor Hopkins

I’ve had my fair share of successes with multiple competitions, but none quite like the Launch Pad. The speed in which my work was noticed by important players was really remarkable. Within days of my initial placements in the competition, I was speaking with representation. I couldn’t be happier with my Launch Pad experience.

Peter Haig

Peter Haig

Being selected for Launch Pad's mentorship program changed the trajectory of my career. I was paired with an amazing mentor -- now a close friend and creative collaborator -- and because of his support I was able to get my work in the right hands and ultimately signed with an amazing team at Entertainment 360.

Alexandra Amadio

Alexandra Amadio

My now manager was one of the judges of the Launch Pad Pilot competition that I was fortunate enough to place as the overall winner in. Launch Pad connected us after he requested an introduction, we had a couple of great calls, and both felt that it was a good fit. After everything, it was really as simple as that!

Andrea Shawcross

Andrea Shawcross

As Overall Winner of the 2021 Pilot Competition, I'm finally getting read like never before. After the win, I sent the Launch Pad Team my list of dream managers, and as a result, they connected me with Zero Gravity. They became quick champions of my work and a week later, I was signed.

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Launch Pad Writers are Thriving

Take a look at some recent exciting successes!

Kayla Hardy

Kayla Hardy

Guaranteed Signing Prize, Launch Pad Prose Competition

Signed with agent at Verve

Rob Campoy

Rob Campoy

Guaranteed Signing Prize, Launch Pad Pilot Competition

Signed with literary manager Eric C. Jones at Tobias Literary Agency

Garrett Rowe & Joe Varkle

Garrett Rowe & Joe Varkle

Guaranteed Signing Prize, Launch Pad Pilot Competition

Signed with literary manager at Tobias Literary Agency

K.T. Jayne

K.T. Jayne

Top 50, Launch Pad Prose Competition

Signed Shopping Agreement with Assemble Media

Fiona Graham

Fiona Graham

Top 50, Launch Pad Prose Competition

Her book The Chancer was published in May of 2023

Jeff Topolski

Jeff Topolski

Comedy Winner, Launch Pad Pilot Competition

Signed with manager at Rain Management

Andy Erikson

Andy Erikson

Finalist, Launch Pad Feature Competition

Signed with literary manager Nelson Cole

Peter Haig

Peter Haig

Launch Pad Feature Competition, Mentorship Winner

Signed with literary managers at Entertainment 360

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Recommended by Industry Professionals

Writers are an integral part of my team and without them I would not be able to do my job, so to be able to work with Launch Pad and provide a new and innovative way for them to get their work out in the world is truly exciting.

Ridley ScottDirector & Producer / Scott Free Productions

The Launch Pad competition is one of, if not the, premier industry screenplay competitions. It is a gold mine of well-executed, commercial specs and it is run by execs who are savvy, have great taste and are well connected. With the amount of talent that is signed and the amount of scripts that are sold out of Launch Pad, this is the competition that every writer, rep and exec should know and be excited about.

Jake WagnerManager & Producer / Good Fear Content

From original concepts to skillful writing, I’m consistently impressed by the material Launch Pad showcases. I always look forward to scouting new talent and stories each year and can see why so many careers have started here!

Nicole PoritzkyMandeville Films

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Prose

Prose Competition

The Launch Pad Prose Competition has led to more than a dozen books published, projects set up at AppleTV, Showtime, and with companies that include Scott Free, Michael De Luca Productions, Platform One Media, and Laura Dern’s Jaywalker Pictures.

Next Deadline:

March 20th, 2024

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Feature

Feature Competition

Launch Pad’s tradition of writer success has led to more careers than any other screenwriting competition. With an exclusive mentorship prize uniquely tailored for each writer, featuring the screenwriters of THE CONJURING, and SWEET HOME ALABAMA!

Opening again next season

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Pilot

Pilot Competition

Featuring a jury of industry professionals from top companies. The Launch Pad Pilot competition has led to dozens of writers staffed on hit shows for Netflix, CBS, NBC and more.

Opening again next season

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Launch Pad Recommends

Be discovered through Coverage

The Launch Pad Recommends Program is a year-round initiative that works in tandem with our coverage service to identify, highlight and showcase new writers to our list of thousands of industry professionals. Every script submitted for Studio Coverage that receives a coveted “Recommend” score will be eligible for the program, which has seen fantastic success in helping writers to sign with representation and set up their scripts. While less than 1% of scripts qualify for this program, you will get constructive feedback on your writing either way.

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Our Writers Are Excelling

It’s time to add your name to the list.

Robert Park

Robert Park

Top 50, Launch Pad Feature Competition

Signed with a literary manager at Lee Stobby Entertainment

Sanyee Yuan

Sanyee Yuan

Top 10 Finalist, Launch Pad Prose Competition

Signed with a literary manager at Romark Entertainment

Meghan Godwin

Meghan Godwin

Top 10 and Guaranteed Publishing Winner, Launch Pad Prose Competition

Her novel Eudaimonia will be published by Inkshares November 2022

Ivy Johnson

Ivy Johnson

Winner, Launch Pad Pilot Competition

Signed with a manager & developing original pilot with MGM Television

Josh Chesler

Josh Chesler

Top 100, Launch Pad Pilot Competition

Signed with manager David Chien at Art/Work Entertainment

Natalie Bergman

Natalie Bergman

Top Drama, Launch Pad Pilot Competition

Signed a shopping agreement with LBI Entertainment & signed with a literary manager

Allison Minick

Allison Minick

Top 50, Guaranteed Signing, Launch Pad Pilot Competition

Signed with manager David Binns at Schemers Entertainment

Andrea Berting

Andrea Berting

Top 50, Launch Pad Feature Competition

Signed with manager at Tobias Management

Alex Ovadal

Alex Ovadal

Top 50, Launch Pad Feature Competition

Signed with manager Joshua Deitell at Zero Gravity

Joe Cooke

Joe Cooke

Guaranteed Signing, 2022 Prose Competition

Signed with a literary manager at Gravity Squared Entertainment

Andrea Shawcross

Andrea Shawcross

Winner, Launch Pad Pilot Competition

Signed with literary managers at Zero Gravity

Taylor Hopkins

Taylor Hopkins

Top 10, Launch Pad Feature Competition

Script in development with Kevin Hart's Hartbeat Productions, Signed with Verve

Amadou Diallo

Amadou Diallo

Top 50, Launch Pad Pilot Competition

Signed with Gersh and Fwrd Management

Rex Cheung

Rex Cheung

Top 10, Launch Pad Feature Competition

Signed with Agile Entertainment

Ray Gettman Bush

Ray Gettman Bush

Guaranteed Signing, 2021 Pilot Competition

Traction Attached to Produce LP Script, Signed with Recon Literary

Carolyn Kras

Carolyn Kras

Top 100, 2021 Launch Pad Feature Competition

Signed with Romark Entertainment

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