2009

will have their screenplays

submitted to Development

Executives

at TWO major production

companies

and one

TV NETWORK!

OUR MISSION

During our 20 years in Los Angeles, OBS has formed alliances in the motion

picture and network television industry in order to open doors for our members. For

the 2009 contest season The CW, Our Stories Films, and Overbrook Entertainment

are interested in reading our winning scripts.

The CW is the new network consolidated from The WB and UPN. UPN provided

jobs for the majority of experienced African-American show runners and series

producers working in Hollywood today. OBS is grateful that Traci Blackwell, The

CW’s Director of Current Programming, recognizes the quality and talent of writers

within the ranks of OBS. Traci is back for the third year, and will again read the

TOP TWO original TV scripts.

Our Stories Films, a joint venture between Bob Johnson and The Weinstein

Company, previously of Disney/Miramax fame, is dedicated to developing family

friendly urban comedies that cover a broad spectrum of the African-American

experience. Our Stories will receive our top feature film submission.

Overbrook Entertainment has produced many international blockbusters.

As producers of both episodic television and feature films, we are happy that

Overbrook is aware of the talent within OBS. As a result, Holly Brown, Film

Development Coordinator, Overbrook Entertainment, will read the TOP TWO

winning feature length entries, as well as the TOP TWO TV entries!

THE PRIZES

FEATURES

1st PLACE WINNER will submit their screenplay to TWO creative executives:

Holly Bown, Film Department Coordinator, Overbrook Entertainment

Glendon Palmer, Director of Development at Our Stories Films. Both executives

will read the winning scripts and take a general phone or in-person meeting with

the screenwriter(s).

2nd PLACE WINNER will be read by Holly Bown, Film Department Coordinator,

Overbrook Entertainment

3rd PLACE WINNER will receive a One-On-One Script Review Lunch with

Academy Award Nominated Writer/producer, Laurence Andries.

ORIGINAL TV PILOT WINNERS

1st PLACE WINNER will have the distinction of being the best writer in category.

They will submit their script to The CW Network. Traci Blackwell will read the top

script and hold a general meeting with the writer(s).

2nd PLACE WINNER will submit their script to The CW Network. Traci

Blackwell will read the top script and hold a general meeting with the writer(s).

3rd PLACE WINNER will receive a One-On-One Script Review Lunch with a

participating WGA Writer.

(In-person meeting for local writers only)

** NOTE: An unsolicited (unrepresented) script submission to film and TV

producers is the grand prize here. As a general rule, unsolicited script submissions are NOT read.

Your association with OBS and the access to entertainment industry executives we’ve facilitated

is the grand prize in this contest. This is a great opportunity for unrepresented screenwriters.

* NOTE: Submitting original screenplays and original ideas is a part of creating opportunity for

oneself as a professional. The companies mentioned above will ask that a submission agreement

be signed by the writer before any script is read. If for any reason a writer is disinclined to

submit their original WGA registered or Copyrighted work to this contest, they should refrain

from doing so.

* NOTE: Creative executives work for production companies and movie studios on a contract

basis. It is possible but unprecedented, that a participating executive may change employment

during a contest period. In such a case OBS cannot guarantee the participation of any executive or

company listed in these contest documents.

FGA’s (Frequently Given Answers)

1.) FED EX submissions are discouraged. Certified US mail is preferable if you

require a proof of receipt.

2.) Scripts will not be returned. They will be recycled at contests end. Winners are

advised to produce an unaltered fresh copy for submission to production companies

as the entered copy will likely be marked up and show handling.

3.) In the amazing event that the participating executive is interested in offering

an option or sale of your script, writer should seek representation of an agent or

entertainment lawyer. OBS can help with recommending an Entertainment Lawyer.

4.) We did not include “Reality TV” concepts in this contest because rights to such

concepts are harder to defend and create greater liability for all parties.

5.) Writers want access to creative executives because “getting read” is crucial and

necessary in gaining any other professional opportunity as a screenwriter.

6.) Winners who are not local to the Los Angeles area should expect a phone

meeting from the participating creative executive.

7.) No winners or participants in this contest are guaranteed employment or script

sales from this opportunity. The benefit here is the access all writers crave and

pursue. This is especially precious if one is currently unrepresented.

8.) The staged reading will not exceed 45 pages (TV), or 35 pages (features).