Being a Michigan-based competition, there are some restrictions:

• Full-length scripts for original feature films
• The original work of the author and not previously purchased or produced
• At least 80 and no more than 130 pages in length, typed and submitted in English
• Able to be filmed for less than $5 million
• Able to be filmed in Michigan

So, if you have a work that fits the criteria, or could be molded into the criteria, you have until April 16, 2007 to submit your screenplay for consideration. There is an entry fee of $40 per submission. For complete guidelines and an entry form, visit the festival's official website. The festival will run from June 7-10.

It gets even better. If you are the lucky winner, you will receive accommodations and an all-access badge for the 2007 Waterfront Film Festival. WFF will also arrange for a reception by the WGA, a meeting with a literary manager or agent, and a script consultation with a professional screenwriter, among other gifts and recognition, not to mention the opportunity to work with the Waterfront Film Collective, which is the production arm of the film festival, to develop and have his or her film produced. If the film is chosen for production, WFF guarantees a world premiere at an upcoming festival.

What are you waiting for? Fire up your number two pencils, pen, word processor, typewriter, or your favorite writing implement and get going, time is running out. Also, if you do make a submission, let me know — I'd love to hear about it and your experience.