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Hammond House International ScriptwritingPrize 2026

Days leftClosedSeptember 30, 2026

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The Hammond House International Scriptwriting Prize is part of the 2026 Hammond House International Literary Prize, an international writing competition open to writers worldwide. The scriptwriting category accepts one original script of up to 10 pages in theatre, radio, short film, television or comedy sketch formats.

Requirements checklist

  1. 01

    Open to writers worldwide.

  2. 02

    Submit one original script per entry.

  3. 03

    Script must be no more than 10 pages.

  4. 04

    Eligible formats include:

    • Theatre • Radio

  5. 05

    Short Film

    • Television • Comedy Sketch. • Submit the script as a PDF. • Use the correct industry script format.

  6. 06

    The writer's name must not appear anywhere on the manuscript, as judging is anonymous.

  7. 07

    Pay the applicable entry fee.

  8. 08

    The work should be original and suitable for the selected scriptwriting category.