2008 Sir Peter Ustinov Television Screenwriting Award
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Peter Ustinov Television Screenwriting Award
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation awards the Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award each year.
Deadline 15 July
All non-American writers under the age of 30 are eligible
The competition is designed to motivate novice writers under the age of 30, and offer them the recognition and encouragement that might lead to a successful career in television scriptwriting.
Entrants are asked to create a completed half-hour to one-hour English-language television drama script for a family audience. The 2007 Award winner was Felicity Carpenter of Australia.
The Winner receives $2,500 and an invitation to the International Emmy Awards Gala in November. The Winner will be presented with the Award at the International Emmy World Television Festival in New York City.
