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Stephanie Neroes' Work Shines in Romance and Historical Drama img

Stephanie made the Capital Fund Screenplay Competition's Hot 100 list with two standout scripts: SYNCHRONICITY, a soulful short on manifesting love, and PENTHESILEA: RISE OF AN AMAZON, a bold feature about the rise of the legendary warrior queen. Stephanie continues to prove her versatility across genres—whether exploring quiet moments of human connection or bold, mythic battles for identity and power.
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First Feature Film Horror Screenplay in Development img

EsaBella Strickland's multi-award-winning feature film screenplay, DEATH NOISE, is in pre-production with Film Volt Canada, and Casting has started with llona Smyth.
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Mugs Cahill has been selected to participate in the Stowe Story Labs 2025 screenwriter development workshop offered in partnership with the Galway Film Fleadh, Film Fair and Marketplace in Galway Ireland. Mugs is on the ISA's Development Slate.

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REJECT ME is a top official award nominee in RIFF (Richmond Film Festival)! img

Jen Butler’s dark rom-com REJECT ME has been named a Top Official Selection and award nominee at the Richmond International Film Festival. What began as a bold experiment in chasing rejection has become one of her most celebrated scripts to date. Jen credits ISA for the support, connection, and occasional delusion required to keep going.
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IN TRANSIT: World Premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival img

Alex’s debut feature IN TRANSIT, which she wrote and stars in alongside Jennifer Ehle and François Arnaud, will have its World Premiere in competition at the 78th Edinburgh International Film Festival in August. The film is directed by Jaclyn Bethany. Alex Sarrigeorgiou is on the ISA's Development Slate. More information is available here: https://www.edfilmfest.org/film/in-transit/
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Carlos Clavijo Cobos made it on the Capital Fund Screenplay Competition Hot 100 with his Adventure Comedy .44 MAGNUM.
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Top 100 Hot list for the Capital Fund Screenplay Competition img

Ritchie Stonian Johnston is really excited to have made it on the Top 100 Hot list for the Capital Fund Screenplay Competition with his Comedy Horror NO ONE MAKES IT OUT ALIVE.
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GUARDRAILS Named to 2025 Capital Fund Screenplay Competition Hot 100 List img

GUARDRAILS has been named to the Capital Fund Screenplay Competition’s HOT 100 List for 2025!A high-stakes sci-fi thriller written by Eric Lotter, Guardrails explores the evolution of AI, ethical boundaries, and the chilling consequences of unchecked intelligence. Honored among this year’s standout scripts — the future of tech-driven thrillers is here. #Hot100 #GuardrailsScript #SciFi

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One of four selected to the Film Volt Creative Program img

EsaBella Strickland is one of four young directors, producers, and writers under 20 from the U.K. and Canada to be chosen to collaborate with Film Volt Group Canada as part of their Film Volt Creative Program, which will help her produce her first feature film.
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General meeting leads to book adaptation pitch img

Rachel had an amazing general meeting with an executive who loved her feature screenplay, NINE LIVES. They thought she would be a good fit for adapting a book they own the rights to and are looking to attach a writer. She'll be pitching her take after researching and reading the material. A reminder that generals aren't just about your script, but about YOU, your interests, personal story, and connection with the person you're meeting with.
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REJECT ME is a semi-finalist in RIFF (Richmond International Film Festival) img

Jen Butler’s PG-13 rom-com REJECT ME advanced to the semifinals at Richmond International Film Festival! Inspired by Jen's real-life “Rejection Journey,” this heartfelt comedy follows a panic-prone smut author who sets out to get 30 rejections in 30 days to win back her best friend... and discovers rejection wasn’t the real fear after all. Living was. Finalist announcements coming soon!
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Selected for Writers Guild Foundation’s Veterans Writing Project img

Thada Catalon has been selected for the Writers Guild Foundation’s Veterans Writing Project, a prestigious yearlong fellowship that pairs military veterans with professional film and television writers. The program provides intensive workshops, mentorship, and industry access to help participants sharpen their craft and break into the entertainment industry.
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