The Black Screenplays Matter Screenwriting Competition is an initiative focused on bridging the gap between emerging Black screenwriters and producers who aim to create films reflecting the Black experience. The competition seeks to highlight stories that represent the culture and historical perspectives shaping the lives of the Black population globally. Winners have received prizes such as script distribution to industry executives at production companies and talent agencies in New York and Los Angeles. The competition was actively accepting submissions in 2018 for various formats including short scripts, feature-length scripts, and pilots.