• American Cinema Foundation – Annual Screenwriting Competition

• Buck Henry Screenwriting Scholarship

• Checkerboard Foundation Inc.

• HBO Short Film Competition

• Heart of Film Screenplay Competition

• Independent Television Service

• Latino Entertainment Media Institute

• Roy W. Dean Video Grant

AMERICAN CINEMA FOUNDATION – ANNUAL SCREENWRITING COMPETITION - Submissions of full-length scripts are being considered for theatrical or TV production. Contact: American Cinema Foundation, 9911 W. Pico Blvd. #510, LA, CA 90035 310-286-9420.

BUCK HENRY SCREENWRITING SCHOLARSHIP - The American Film institute offers two $500 scholarships to support work of students enrolled in Screenwriting Course of Study. Sold or optioned scripts ineligible. Contact: (213) 856-7690.

CHECKERBOARD FOUNDATION INC. - $5,000-$10,000 may be awarded to New York State residents for video projects if they have previously completed video work. Contact: Applications PO Box 222 Ansonia Station, NYC 10023.

HBO SHORT FILM COMPETITION - Films are screened and the winner chosen during the Acapulco Black Film Festival (June 5-10). Films directed by person of African descent that are 30 minutes in length or shorter are eligible for this competition. For full eligibility requirements and submission information visit http://www.abff.com.  

HEART OF FILM SCREENPLAY COMPETITION - Call for entries. Two categories: feature length adult/mature themes & feature length children/family themes. Awards: $4,000 in cash; participation in Heart of Film Mentorship Program; air fare (up to $500) & accommodations to attend Heart of Film Screenwriters Conference Oct. 1-4; & Heart of Film Bronzed Award. Entry fee: $35. Deadline: May 15. For info call: 1-800-310-FEST; or e-mail austinfilm@aol.com.

INDEPENDENT TELEVISION SERVICE (ITVS) – ITVS considers proposals for new, innovative programs & limited series for public TV on an ongoing basis. No finished works. Contact: ITVS, 51 Federal St., Suite 401, San Francisco, CA 94107; (415) 356-8383; http://www.itvs.org. 

LATINO ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA INSTITUTE (LEMI) – LEMI is dedicated to providing opportunities for Latino and increasing Latino presence in the U.S. entertainment industry and international marketplace. LEMI is seeking original works-in-progress or screenplays to compete in a LEMI contest for $7500 grant plus $25,000 in-kind filmmaking services. Entry fee: $15. For application and more info, contact: LEMI, 818.846-1384; fax: (818) 846-1489.

ROY W. DEAN VIDEO GRANT - Sponsored by Studio Film & Tape, Mazell Tape & Hollywood Film Institute awards $40,000 in goods & services to doc. filmmaker for project that is "unique and makes a contribution to society." Contact: Roy W. Dean Video Grant, Studio Film & Tape, 1215 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038; (213) 760-0900 ext. 864; fax: 463-2121; http://www.sftweb.com.