Think, write, win, shoot: Scenarios USA launches the What's the Real Deal? 2006 Story and Scriptwriting Contest.

We want to hear from you!

What?

Write a story or script on this year's theme, which is What's the Real Deal on Romance and Relationships? Your story can be fact or fiction, funny or sad - or somewhere in between.

Who?

The What's the Real Deal? contest is open to people between the ages of 12 and 22 who live in New York City, the Rio Grande Valley in Texas, or Miami-Dade County in Florida. You can write by yourself or in a group.

Why?

Because YOU have something to say! We want to help you share your ideas, opinions and experiences with your peers and communities.

What if I win?

If your story or script wins, a Hollywood director will come to your town and help you make your story into a short film. One story from each region will win.

How do I enter?

Download the contest brochure. Write a story or script, 10 pages maximum. Fill out the Entry Form and Release Form on the contest brochure and send them with your story to:
Scenarios USA
80 Hanson Place, Suite 305
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Or call Scenarios USA toll free at 866.414.1044 and we'll mail you the brochure.

How do I get my class or community group involved?

Talk to your teacher or community group leader about developing a project or assignment around the What's the Real Deal? contest. Have your teacher or group leader contact Scenarios USA to obtain a free Contest Kit. Your teacher or group leader can then send your script or story to Scenarios USA along with your peers' submissions.

What's the deadline?

Your submission must be postmarked by April 1, 2006. We will announce the winning scripts by June 30th, 2006.

For teachers and community leaders:

Please visit our Educators' Center to order a free Contest Kit.

Scenarios USA is a non-profit organization that uses writing and filmmaking to foster youth leadership, advocacy and self-expression in teens. The winning writers are partnered with some of Hollywood's finest filmmakers to transform their stories into award-winning short films. 15 million people a year watch the Scenarios USA films at film festivals, on TV and the Internet, and in high schools nationwide.

Scenarios USA believes that by listening to your ideas, opinions and experiences we can all have an impact on promoting healthy relationships and lowering the rate of HIV, STIs and teen pregnancy.

Good luck with the writing and we look forward to reading your submissions!