It was suggested in another thread that people promoting contests be asked to disclose certain information, so that writers can make informed decisions about which ones to enter. Sometimes this info is in the contest FAQs or you can get it if you email; sometimes you can't find it at all.
MovieBytes includes both basic info and consumer reviews, e.g.:
http://www.moviebytes.com/ContestDet...testNumber=388
Done Deal also has basic info, e.g.:
http://www.donedealpro.com/members/d...ontent_type=10
Is anyone aware of any other consumer-oriented contest sites?
Some additional things one might want to know are:
1. How many entrants did you get last year?
2. How many people are selected in the quarterfinal round? Semi-finals? Finals?
2.1 How many times is each script read in the first round? In the SF round? In the final round? Overall?
3. How are your readers selected?
3.1 Do you use the same or different readers in each round?
3.2 Are readers paid? If so, how much per script?
3.3 If any of your readers are industry professionals, please list their names and/or the companies they work for.
4. How are your readers trained?
5. Is there a grading form? (Please attach it.) What are the grading criteria?
5.1. Will you provide a copy of the grading form for my script, on my request?
6. In the past 5 years, how many people have found representation based on their participation in your contest?
7. In the past 5 years, how many people have sold a script or obtained writing assignments based on their participation in your contest?
8. Have there any been any complaints that you failed/delayed to deliver any promised prizes?
What else would people want to add?
MovieBytes includes both basic info and consumer reviews, e.g.:
http://www.moviebytes.com/ContestDet...testNumber=388
Done Deal also has basic info, e.g.:
http://www.donedealpro.com/members/d...ontent_type=10
Is anyone aware of any other consumer-oriented contest sites?
Some additional things one might want to know are:
1. How many entrants did you get last year?
2. How many people are selected in the quarterfinal round? Semi-finals? Finals?
2.1 How many times is each script read in the first round? In the SF round? In the final round? Overall?
3. How are your readers selected?
3.1 Do you use the same or different readers in each round?
3.2 Are readers paid? If so, how much per script?
3.3 If any of your readers are industry professionals, please list their names and/or the companies they work for.
4. How are your readers trained?
5. Is there a grading form? (Please attach it.) What are the grading criteria?
5.1. Will you provide a copy of the grading form for my script, on my request?
6. In the past 5 years, how many people have found representation based on their participation in your contest?
7. In the past 5 years, how many people have sold a script or obtained writing assignments based on their participation in your contest?
8. Have there any been any complaints that you failed/delayed to deliver any promised prizes?
What else would people want to add?
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