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Q: Who is Kaos Films?

A: Kaos Films was set up to manage the British Short Screenplay Competition. Subsequently we were encouraged to go into feature film production. This of course is good news for the entrants of the competition as we are able to offer more opportunities for writers.

Q: Will the winning writer get any monetary benefit?

The winning writer will be required to sign an assignment (writers agreement) which will offer the writer a purchase price (rights fee) of not less than 1% of the budget with a floor of 15,000 US Dollars and a ceiling of 40,000 US Dollars less any sums paid - payable on the first day of principal photography of the film. This fee will be pro-rated downwards if a credit were to be shared with any other writer.

In the case of the work originating from multiple writers the writers agreement will treat the multiple writers as one entity.

The writer shall also be entitled to sums equal to one percent (1.0%) of Kaos Films’ share of profits of The Film produced.

In the event that Kaos Films has to commission other writer or writers such that he/she receives a shared credit with the original writer/s this percentage shall be reduced to one-half percent (0.5%).

Q: What is the top prize?

A: The winning screenplay will go into production with a budget of up to US$ 2 million.

Q: Is the competition genre specific?

A: No. The competition is open to all genres.

Q: Who can enter the competition?

A: Anyone from any where in the world of any nationality may enter the competition.

Q: Is there a cash alternative?

A: No, there is no cash alternative to any prize.

Q: Who will produce the film?

A: Kaos Films and Ghost Films.

Q: Who will direct the film?

A: We will announce the director in due course.

Q: Will the winning writer get any monitory benefits?

A: The winning writer will receive rights fees as well as backend percentage.

Q: How many pages should a screenplay be?

A: This is a feature screenplay competition so we will accept 80 – 110 pages. If you have a screenplay shorter or longer please contact us before entering.

Q: Will the film be shot in UK?

A: Not necessarily.

Q: I have screenplay it’s set in Australia can I enter it?

A: Yes.

Q: Are there any runner-up prizes?

A: Yes, we will announce these in due course.

Good luck with your submission.