The competition is meant to give underrepresented LGBTQ+ writers a platform within the entertainment industry. The Black List, which is an organisation that survey’s unproduced screenplays, is set to provide the scripts.
GLAAD will then evaluate the originality, quality and LGBTQ+ representation of the screenplay. For this year’s competition, six studios will lend their expertise to the selected GLAAD list honorees.
Ryan Murphy Productions, MGM/Orion Pictures, Berlanti Productions, Hello Sunshine and Village Roadshow Entertainment Group have confirmed involvement.
Representatives from the six companies will also read the shortlisted scripts, provide feedback and meet one-on-one with the finalists.