Do you have a heartwarming tale that brings families together?
Do you have an innovative animation that pushes the boundaries of creativity?
We're looking for original stories with new voices.
Calling all television stories tailored for Preschool, 6-11, or Teen audiences!
THINK: BLUEY, CRAIG OF THE CREEK, WEDNESDAY
(Preschool)
(6-11)
(Teen)
How It Works:
After you sign up, your confirmation email will contain a link to submit your script.
Grand Prize Winner(1):
- General meeting with Meg LeFauve (INSIDE OUT & INSIDE OUT 2) and Lorien McKenna (TAB TIME)!
- One 1-Hour Consultation with an Exec!
- Personalized Marketing Outreach for your project to execs and reps for consideration, once a month for 6 months.
Finalists:
- One Open Pitch or a 10-Minute!
- One First 15 Consultation with an Exec!
- Personalized Marketing Outreach for your project to Execs and Reps for consideration, once a month for 3 months.
Semifinalists:
- Webinar on how to pitch with confidence.
- One Virtual Pitch Roundtable (You will have 5 minutes to pitch to an Exec, Showrunner, or Manager)
Quarterfinalists:
- Featured on Roadmap Writers' website
Deadlines:
Open for Submissions | September 10th, 2024
Early | October 15th, 2024 | $45
Regular | November 12th, 2024 | $55
Late | December 10th, 2024 | $65
*Submissions must be submitted online by 11:59 PM PST on the deadline date to be eligible for the corresponding deadline*
Add Feedback Notes | +$55
Receive a one-page written analysis of your script.
Feedback is returned within 7-10 business days from the Quarterfinalist announcement.
Winner Announcements:
Quarterfinalists | January 21st, 2025
Semifinalists | February 18th, 2025
Finalists | March 18th, 2025
Grand Prize Winners I April 2nd, 2025
*dates are subject to change*
About
ROADMAP WRITERS
Founded by Joey Tuccio and Dorian Connelley in 2016, Roadmap is an L.A.-based screenwriting education and training platform that is dedicated to writers seeking a guided path to professional success in film and TV. Led by working executives, managers, agents, producers, writers, and other industry professionals, their classes take place exclusively online and are designed to empower writers to elevate their craft while expanding their network. Roadmap has helped over 400 writers sign with representation to date, while guiding some directly toward work in the industry. Writers signed through the program to the likes of Kaplan/Perrone, Echo Lake, Good Fear, Anonymous Content, 3 Arts, Artists First, Industry Entertainment, Fourth Wall Management, and CAA, with some going on to staff on shows like Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies (Paramount+), Reacher (Amazon), Fubar (Netflix), The Flash (CW), We Were Liars (Amazon), and The Resident (Fox).
Judges:
- Wonder Worldwide | Jill Sanford, Producer | BIO
- Fourth Wall Management | Allison Mann, Manager | BIO
- "HAZBIN HOTEL" I Paula Haifley, Animation Film Producer | BIO
- Big Grin Productions | Toby Cochran, Executive Producer | BIO
- "BIGS BUNNY BUILDERS"| Katie Matilla, Writer | BIO
- "MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN"| Cynthia Furey, Writer | BIO
"FAIRY'S HOUSE"| Jim Picariello, Head Writer | BIO
Rules:
Scoring
Submissions will be judged by independent industry experts based on the following criteria. The below explanations of each criterion is by no means an exhaustive list, but just an example of some of the questions readers and judges consider in each category. Some criteria may not pertain to all genres/sub-genres.
Premise/Concept
Is it unique/original? Is it a new spin on a familiar story? Does it include a unique perspective from its protagonist? Do the actions and obstacles advance the story?
Characters
Are the characters well developed? Is their purpose or struggle clearly identifiable? Do they have a clear and complete arc? Are they multi-layered? Are the characters relatable or accessible to the reader?
Story
Is the story compelling? Does it serve to drive the characters and events forward in a meaningful way? Does it emphasize a deeper theme? Does the story explore new ideas? Is the story timely? Does it touch on things that are part of the zeitgeist?
Structure
Does the story have a clear beginning, middle, and end? Is it clear where the main plot turns are?
Voice/Style
Does the writer use interesting word choice and sentence structure? Do they have a unique way to view and relay what’s happening in the story? Does the writer present/have a unique perspective?
Marketability
Is this a project which meets today's market demands?