The ScreenCraft Short Screenplay Contest is an annual competition dedicated to celebrating and promoting excellence in short-form screenwriting. It aims to discover emerging screenwriters and help launch their careers by connecting them with industry professionals, including agents, managers, and producers. Prizes for winners typically include cash awards, mentorship opportunities with Academy Award-nominated filmmakers, and acceptance into ScreenCraft's Writer Development Program, which facilitates introductions to top Hollywood literary managers and executives. The contest focuses on honoring the craft of short-form narrative screenwriting, with submissions generally recommended to be between 2 to 30 pages.