First “Chinese Writers Association in the U.S. Cup” Global Micro-Series Script writing Competition
Overview
With the rapid development of the internet and short videos, along with the widespread availability of portable HD devices, micro-series have emerged as a new phenomenon, gradually forming a distinct cultural and creative industry. To promote innovation in micro-series and provide a platform for writers to showcase their talents, the Chinese Writers Association in the U.S. organizes the first “Chinese Writers Association in the U.S. Cup” Global Micro-Series Scriptwriting Competition, hosted by Dreamood Pictures and co-organized by the World Chinese Microfiction Research Association.
This competition aims to discover and showcase outstanding micro-series scripts, with winning works compiled and published in the anthology “Winning Works of the First ‘Chinese Writers Association in the U.S. Cup’ Global Micro-Series Scriptwriting Competition”. It also hopes to facilitate the production of selected scripts into actual micro-series.
Competition Details
1. Name:
First “Chinese Writers Association in the U.S. Cup” Global Micro-Series Scriptwriting Competition
2. Themes (choose one):
Triumphant Comeback: Stories of setbacks and adversity, rebirth and triumph. The protagonist fights fate, rising like a phoenix even in the darkest moments.
Personal Growth: Journeys from ordinary to extraordinary, achieving value and recognition through personal transformation.
Romantic Love: Exploring the complexities of love through passionate first encounters, lasting relationships, tacit understanding, and steadfast commitment.
Feminism: Protagonists break free from constraints, pursue equality and freedom, and showcase female empowerment.
Cultural Clash: Depicting interactions between people from different cultural backgrounds, exploring conflict and reconciliation, and highlighting the beauty of multiculturalism.
3. Scope:
Open to submissions worldwide. Entries in Chinese or English are accepted.
4. Organizer:
Chinese Writers Association in the U.S.
5. Host:
Dreamood Pictures (U.S.)
6. Co-Organizers:
World Micro-Series Research Association
World Chinese Microfiction Research Association
7. Chief Advisors:
Ye Xin: Renowned writer, former Vice Chairman of the China Writers Association, screenwriter for TV dramas Debts of Sin and Time Wasted.
Lisa Yang (Yang Huasha): Member of the Hollywood Women’s Film Association International Executive Committee, screenwriter, producer, Executive Producer of Hollywood Oscar Team’s gold production team.
8. Advisors:
Cao Wenxuan: Professor at Peking University, doctoral advisor, film screenwriter, International Hans Christian Andersen Award winner.
Ling Dingnian: President of the World Chinese Microfiction Research Association, guest professor at the Asian Microfilm Academy, Deputy Editor of Writers Network.
Zheng Zi: Executive Vice President of the Asian Microfilm Academy, Executive Director of the Chinese Arts and Film Center, Vice Chair of Short Film & Micro Video Committee, China Film Editing Society.
Chen Ruilin: Overseas Chinese critic, President of the European & American Film & TV Association.
Zheng Nanchuan: President of the World Sinology Association, Canada.
Wei Haijun: Founding Partner of Daguan Capital, former GM of Cheetah Mobile Investment, Head of Investment at Shanda Innovation Institute, TMT Investment Director at Tongchuang Weiye.
Zhang Zefan: Producer of TV series Origin, Producer of Sunset.
Liu Siran: Acclaimed screenwriter, notable works include The Qingming Shanghe Map Code, Mi Xiaoqian Goes to School, You Are My Sweetest Secret.
9. Competition Committee:
Chairman: Li Xian – President of the Chinese Writers Association in the U.S.
Vice Chairs:
Eno Q – President of Dreamood Pictures (U.S.)
Wen Hao – Vice President of the Chinese Writers Association in the U.S.
10. Submission Period:
May 15, 2024 – September 30, 2024
11. Submission Requirements:
Must be original; any plagiarism is prohibited. Authors are solely responsible for any legal disputes.
Each episode should run 1–2 minutes, with 60–80 episodes in total; overall duration must not exceed 90 minutes.
Submit a story synopsis (under 2,000 words) and scripts for 20 episodes.
Submission form must be completed via the QR code for the competition, and documents sent to: support@chinesewritersusa.org
