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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New York International Screenplay Awards
Learn the secrets to creating an award-winning screenplay in this workshop led by Emine Dursun, an experienced festival director, jury member, and screenwriter. Discover the crucial elements of storytelling and master the technical aspects of formatting. Gain insider knowledge on the criteria used by top competitions like Nicholls Fellowship, Blue Cat, and NYISA.
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Saturday, Mar 30th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
Unlock the secrets to creating captivating characters at the New York International Screenplay Awards' Advanced Screenwriting Development Programs. Dive deep into the principles of characterization, engagement with plots, consistency, connections with others and the audience, and the effects of dialogue. Don't miss out on this immersive workshop for aspiring screenwriters.
Next start date:
Saturday, Mar 30th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
Learn to create powerful dialogue in this advanced screenwriting workshop at the prestigious New York International Screenplay Awards. Discover the principles of effective dialogue, character development, consistency, subtext, and content transformation in this compact and informative course. Unlock your screenwriting potential and receive a certificate and free feedback for your screenplays.
Next start date:
Saturday, Mar 30th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
Master the art of screenwriting with New York International Screenplay Awards' Advanced Screenwriting Development Programs. Learn the principles and steps to create a strong structure for your screenplay in this compact workshop. Get expert guidance and valuable feedback on your work.
Next start date:
Saturday, Mar 30th, 8am–8pm Eastern Time
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.”
Reviews of New York International Screenplay Awards
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How to Write an Award-Winning Screenplay (Private 2-Hour Session)
Reviewed by damien l. on 2/7/2023
Emine Durson is magic. She is so on point and detail oriented and talented. I am extremely grateful for the 2 hours she made her gifts available to me.
How to Write an Award-Winning Screenplay (Private 2-Hour Session)
Reviewed by Abbey B. on 3/11/2019
Fabulous
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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.
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