Friday, June 23 - 1-page synopsis/pitch due
Week of September 25 - Announcement of up to twelve Quarter-Finalists
September 25 – December 8 - Quarter-Finalists write 3-5 page treatments
Friday, December 8 - Quarter-Finalists submit treatments
Week of January 15 - Committee announces up to six Semi-Finalists and holds development meetings with Semi-Finalists
January 15 – March 11 - Semi-Finalists consult with science advisors and write revised 5 to 7-page treatment / production plan, and a budget top sheet
Monday, February 11 - Semi-Finalists submit treatments and budgets
April 15 - Up to three Finalists announced; each receive $5,000 to write their scripts
April - June - Finalists write feature script and continue to meet with advisors
June - Finalists submit script and revised budget
July/August - Committee selects winner
Winner must go into production within eighteen months of announcement. Please note that the schedule is subject to change.