{"id":2202,"date":"2019-03-06T17:28:35","date_gmt":"2019-03-06T15:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/contest-regulation\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T09:56:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T07:56:45","slug":"regulament-de-concurs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/en\/regulament-de-concurs\/","title":{"rendered":"RULES AND REGULATIONS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 gradient-container-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-alert alert custom alert-custom fusion-alert-center fusion-alert-capitalize alert-dismissable\" style=\"--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-accent-color:#324793;\" role=\"alert\"><div class=\"fusion-alert-content-wrapper\"><span class=\"fusion-alert-content\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>RULES AND REGULATIONS<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED IN ROMANIAN OR ENGLISH.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>PROJECT DEVELOPMENT WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ROMANIAN AND ENGLISH.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>TRANSLATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THOSE WHO NEED IT.<\/b><\/p><\/span><\/div><button style=\"color:#324793;border-color:#324793;\" type=\"button\" class=\"close toggle-alert\" data-dismiss=\"alert\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><strong>Asocia\u021bia Cinemascop<\/strong>, with the support of\u00a0<strong>PRO TV<\/strong>, organizes the\u00a0<strong>8th edition<\/strong>\u00a0of the screenplay competition\u00a0<strong>Write a Screenplay for\u2026<\/strong>, aiming to host\u00a0<strong>interactive training workshops<\/strong>\u00a0and develop one or more screenplays based on\u00a0<strong>injustice stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #d3373e;\"><strong>Submission Deadline<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Applications must be submitted by\u00a0<strong>April 1, 2026, 11:00 PM (Romanian time)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligible Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #d3373e;\"><strong>TV Mini-Series<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>(6 or 8 episodes, 48 minutes each)<\/p>\n<p>Applicants must submit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>logline<\/strong>\u00a0(maximum 3 sentences)<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>detailed synopsis<\/strong>\u00a0(maximum 3 pages) for the TV mini-series and\/or a\u00a0<strong>pitch deck<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>One\u00a0<strong>scene<\/strong>\u00a0(maximum 2 pages) with dialogue highlighting conflict or emotional intensity, written in\u00a0<strong>Final Draft<\/strong>\u00a0or any other screenwriting software<\/li>\n<li><strong>Statement of Purpose \/ Author\u2019s motivation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>professional CV<\/strong>\u00a0including contact details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #d3373e;\"><strong>Feature Film (Fiction)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Applicants must submit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>logline<\/strong>\u00a0(maximum 3 sentences)<\/li>\n<li>An\u00a0<strong>outline<\/strong>\u00a0(maximum 1 page) for the feature film and\/or a\u00a0<strong>pitch deck<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>One\u00a0<strong>scene<\/strong>\u00a0(maximum 2 pages) with dialogue highlighting conflict or emotional intensity, written in\u00a0<strong>Final Draft<\/strong>\u00a0or any other screenwriting software<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>professional CV<\/strong>\u00a0including contact details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>For the feature film section, projects not aligned with the \u201cinjustice\u201d theme may also be accepted.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Applicants must be at least\u00a0<strong>18 years old<\/strong>\u00a0at the time of submission.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Each participant may submit\u00a0<strong>one or more projects<\/strong>, whether for feature film or mini-series.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #d3373e;\"><strong>Submission Process<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All materials must be sent in\u00a0<strong>PDF or Word format<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0<strong>info@cinemascop.eu<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Deadline:<\/strong>\u00a0April 1, 2026, 11:00 PM (Romanian time)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SELECTION PROCESS<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #d3373e;\"><strong>Stage 1 \u2013 Preselection<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Submitted projects will be evaluated until\u00a0<strong>May 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Cinemascop Association and PRO TV will review all proposals and select a\u00a0<strong>shortlist<\/strong>\u00a0for the semifinal stage<\/li>\n<li>Results will be announced on\u00a0<strong>May 4, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Semifinalists will be contacted individually in early May for formalities and interviews to determine the next selection stage.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semi-finalists will be personally contacted in early <\/span><b>May<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for formalities and <\/span><b>interviews<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to determine the next selection phase.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-clearfix\" style=\"float:left;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;max-width:25%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#e21b3a;border-color:#e21b3a;border-top-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><span style=\"color: #d3373e;\"><strong>Stage 2 \u2013 Interviews &amp; Pitch<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>May 4 \u2013 May 18, 2026:<\/strong>\u00a0Interviews and pitching sessions via\u00a0<strong>Zoom<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Finalists will be selected following this stage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finalists will be publicly announced during the\u00a0<strong>opening presentation of the 10th edition of the American Independent Film Festival<\/strong>\u00a0and on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.filmedefestival.ro\/\"><strong>www.filmedefestival.ro<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-clearfix\" style=\"float:left;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;max-width:50%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#e21b3a;border-color:#e21b3a;border-top-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><span style=\"color: #d3373e;\"><b>Phase 3 \u2013 Training &amp; Development<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Finalists will participate in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conferences, masterclasses, and screenplay development workshops (TV and film)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Four individual screenplay development sessions<\/strong>\u00a0via Zoom, through\u00a0<strong>August 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Optional additional feedback sessions (debriefing days)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Workshops involve active individual and group work with screenwriters and consultants, including a\u00a0<strong>genre writing workshop for TV<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>By\u00a0<strong>October 1, 2026<\/strong>, finalists must develop a\u00a0<strong>complete feature screenplay and\/or a TV pilot episode<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After this stage,\u00a0<strong>PRO TV<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Cinemascop Association<\/strong>\u00a0will select the\u00a0<strong>winning projects<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Winning projects will receive a\u00a0<strong>non-reimbursable development grant of \u20ac1,000<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-clearfix\" style=\"float:left;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;max-width:75%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#e21b3a;border-color:#e21b3a;border-top-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><span style=\"color: #d3373e;\"><strong>Stage 4 \u2013 Selection<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Projects will be considered for entry into the\u00a0<strong>production phase<\/strong>.<br \/>\nAccording to the regulations, starting\u00a0<strong>November 2026<\/strong>, PRO TV and Cinemascop Association will hold a\u00a0<strong>6-month option<\/strong>\u00a0to further develop the winning projects.<br \/>\nA\u00a0<strong>complete development package (project bible)<\/strong>\u00a0will be created during this stage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stage 5 \u2013 Consideration for Production<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Selected projects may advance toward production<\/li>\n<li>From\u00a0<strong>November 2026<\/strong>, PRO TV and Cinemascop Association will have a\u00a0<strong>6-month option<\/strong>\u00a0for further development<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>complete project bible<\/strong>\u00a0will be produced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-clearfix\" style=\"float:left;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#e21b3a;border-color:#e21b3a;border-top-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>Phase 4 \u2013 Production Consideration<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selected projects <\/span><b>may proceed to production<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From <\/span><b>October 15, 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>PRO TV and Cinemascop Association<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will have a <\/span><b>6-month option<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to further develop the <\/span><b>winning projects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>complete development package (project bible)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be created for these projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep fusion-clearfix\" style=\"float:left;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#e21b3a;border-color:#e21b3a;border-top-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><strong>Competition Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shortlisted projects will be\u00a0<strong>officially registered for copyright protection<\/strong>\u00a0with organizers\u2019 support<\/li>\n<li>Finalists receive\u00a0<strong>6 months of interactive training<\/strong>\u00a0with top industry professionals<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free access<\/strong>\u00a0to screenings at the American Independent Film Festival<\/li>\n<li>Projects developed from\u00a0<strong>concept to complete screenplay<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Finalists will pitch their projects in a\u00a0<strong>Pitch &amp; Match session<\/strong>\u00a0with Romanian producers<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>collaboration agreement<\/strong>\u00a0will be signed between organizers and finalists before final results are announced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-alert alert custom alert-custom fusion-alert-center fusion-alert-capitalize alert-dismissable\" style=\"--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-accent-color:#e21b3a;\" role=\"alert\"><div class=\"fusion-alert-content-wrapper\"><span class=\"fusion-alert-content\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By applying, participants <\/span><b>accept all the provisions of this regulation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants consent to the processing of their personal data exclusively for the purpose of organizing the competition, in compliance with the GDPR (EU Regulation 2016\/679).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This regulation will be published on the <\/span><b>Write a Screenplay For\u2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> webpage for all interested parties.<\/span><\/p><\/span><\/div><button style=\"color:#e21b3a;border-color:#e21b3a;\" type=\"button\" class=\"close toggle-alert\" data-dismiss=\"alert\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><\/div><div 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