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Optioned and Lead Actor Attached.

By: Joey Day Hargrove
Joey Day Hargroves screenplay HIGHWAY TO HECK was optioned by Current Flow Entertainment after it made the top 50 for the Nicholl. An A-level actor is now attached to produce and star in the film.

General Meeting with Miramax due to ISA's Diversity Initiative Selection.

By: pp Hsiung
The ISA Development Team set up an awesome general meeting through their Diversity Initiative for Development Slate screenwriter pp Hsiung with Miramax. The ISA Development Team works to promote and create opportunities for the talented writers on the slate, and pp's hard work is paying off.

ISA Development Slate Invitation

By: pp Hsiung
Pp recently submitted JADED for the ISA Diversity Initiative. As the only Asian American girl growing up in her suburban town, there are stories she feels the need to tell. She’s thrilled to be selected as one of the writers and will work and write hard to prove she’s worthy of the honor. After meeting with the ISA Development Team, and discussing JADED, she has been invited on to the ISA's Development Slate of top tier writers.
Tags: Jaded, ISA Diversity Initiative(Winner), International Screenwriters' Association

Fast Track Fellow - Optioned

By: Ariane Hahusseau
Fast Track Fellow Ariane Hahusseau's screenplay THE UNFINISHED SONATA was optioned by one of the mentors she connected with during her fellowship week. Winning the Fast Track Fellowship meant that she was invited onto the ISA's Development Slate, as well as meeting the 8 mentors, one of whom is now shopping her feature screenplay.

Brian Schwab Named Head Writer and Creator!

By: Brian Schwab
Brian Schwab was named Head Writer and Creator for Dapper Bird Entertainment, a small, but ambitious, up-and-coming production company out of Burbank, CA. The production company has already optioned two of his scripts and Brian hopes to find representation who can help sell any one of his multiple award-winning screenplays to fund these upcoming projects.

THE REAL THING - Best Script Awards (2022)

By: Matthew Papadopoulos
THE REAL THING was a Winner: Best Australian Screenplay, Best Script Awards (2022) London, GBR.
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THE REAL THING - Scriptation Showcase (2021)
By: Matthew Papadopoulos
THE REAL THING was a Semi-Finalist, Scriptation Showcase (2021) Los Angeles, California USA.
Tags: The Real Thing, Scriptation Showcase - Features + Shorts(Semi Finalist)

THE REAL THING - The Monkey Bread Tree Film Awards (2021)
By: Matthew Papadopoulos
THE REAL THING was an Award Nominee: Best Genre Script, The Monkey Bread Tree Film Awards (2021) London, GBR. Their review of TRT: “Hilarious, solid concept for an easy sale. With the right director this could be a seriously fun experience to watch.” Matthew couldn't agree more... and looks forward to not referring to himself in the third person on that happy day.
Tags: The Real Thing, Monkey Bread Tree Film Awards(Award Nominee)

THE REAL THING - Venice Film Awards - Monthly Competition (2020)
By: Matthew Papadopoulos
THE REAL THING was a Winner: Best Feature Script, Venice Film Awards - Monthly Competition (2020) Venice, ITA.
Tags: The Real Thing, Venice Film Awards(Best Script)

THE REAL THING - Vegas Movie Awards (2020)
By: Matthew Papadopoulos
THE REAL THING was a Winner: Award of Excellence - Best 1st Time Screenwriter, Vegas Movie Awards (2020) Las Vegas, Nevada USA.
Tags: The Real Thing, Vegas Movie Awards(Honorable Mention)

Chris Courtney Martin signs SHOPPING AGREEMENT for PRODIGAL

By: Chris Courtney Martin
This summer, Chris Courtney Martin's "cerebro-scandalous" Dramatic Thriller feature script PRODIGAL has come under a shopping agreement with Creative Screenwriter Productions. The script was previously a Finalist in the Diverse Voices Contest from WeScreenplay. LOGLINE: A repressed graduate student's life implodes when her troubled stepbrother's return from rehab disrupts the stability of her political family.
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Chris Courtney Martin Published
By: Chris Courtney Martin
Chris Courtney Martin will be releasing a short collection of 30 poems and 2 personal essays, titled "THE BOOK OF I.P. (Idle Poems)" with independent publisher Alien Buddha Press. The collection is described as "ironic in concept, sincere in content"-- with each individual work representing a screen story Martin hopes to see produced. The book will be available for purchase on Amazon on June 16th, 2022.

PALE HORSE to be directed by Gabourey Sidibe

By: Chris Courtney Martin
ISA Development Slate writer Chris Courtney Martin's award-winning script was optioned by Gamechanger Films and is set to film in Fall 2021, with Oscar-nominated multi-hyphenate Gabourey Sidibe directing at the helm. Writing duo Asabi Lee and Paul Hart-Wilden are also working on the screenplay.
Tags: Pale Horse,

CHARCUTERIE Announced with Reagan Gomez set to Direct
By: Chris Courtney Martin
Chris Courtney Martin's Horror screenplay CHARCUTERIE was announced with a Spring 2021 shoot date. Colorlines released an exclusive story.
Tags: CHARCUTERIE,

CHARCUTERIE Selected to Participate in TFI Network Virtual Pitch Festival
By: Chris Courtney Martin
Martin recently announced that her Horror feature CHARCUTERIE has been selected to participate in Tribeca Film Institute's 2020 TFI Network program. Due to COVID-19 lockdowns, the TFI Network is hosting its first virtual version of the program this year. Martin (writer/producer) will be pitching the much-anticipated project alongside director Reagan Gomez and producers Sandra Leviton and Rachel Liu.
Tags: CHARCUTERIE,

WHISPER Wins Action On Film International Film Festival & Writer's MegaFest

By: Sean Mick
Sean Mick's latest screenplay, the Horror-Thriller WHISPER just took the "Best Drama" category at the 2022 Action On Film International Film Festival and Writer's MegaFest. When asked about the change of genre (the script was originally entered in the "Horror" category), Festival coordinator Theresa Weston explained: "...although you entered it in that genre, our readers/judges felt the dramatic element/overall was award worthy. The Award is correct and deserved." A Semi-Finalist in the 15th Annual StoryPro Awards, "Whisper" is also currently a Quarter-Finalist in the Page International Screenwriting Awards... and still in contention! Kudos!
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RESURRECTION RUN Wins Again
By: Sean Mick
In addition to previous wins in the Page International Screenwriting Awards and the FilmCrash Screenplay Competition, RESURRECTION RUN by Sean Mick just took first place in the 14th Annual StoryPro Awards for Action/Adventure. Sean is a sold and produced writer and the accolades just keep on coming!
Tags: Resurrection Run, FilmCrash Screenplay Competition(Genre Winner)

"Finally!" Sean Mick has first movie sold and produced.
By: Sean Mick
Sean Mick sold his Page International Screenwriting Award-winning action-thriller to Status Media & Entertainment. The film was produced and released by Cinedigm in 2018. Sean attended the premiere with his lovely wife, Gina, where he thanked everyone for (finally!) getting his name up on the screen.
Tags: Silencer, PAGE International Screenwriting Awards(3rd Place), Cinedigm

TALL MAN, SHORT MAN receives Honorable Mention Award

By: Larry Coleman
Development Slate writer L.E. Coleman's new sci-fi horror short, TALL MAN, SHORT MAN official selection status upgraded to Honorable Mention in the Paris Film Awards.
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TALL MAN, SHORT MAN: A 13 Horror.com Film and Screenplay Finalist
By: Larry Coleman
Development Slate writer L.E. Coleman's new sci-fi horror short, TALL MAN, SHORT MAN, places as a finalist in the 13 Horror.com Film and Screenplay Contest.
Tags: Tall Man Short Man,

Platinum Award Winner

By: Larry Coleman
ISA Development Slate writer Larry Coleman's sci-fi action adventure feature, ASSEMBLE THE CREATORS, wins H.G. Wells Platinum Award in the LA Sci-fi & Horror Film Festival.
Tags: Assemble the Creators, L.A. Sci-Fi Film Festival(Official Selection)

ASSEMBLE THE CREATORS included in the LA Sci-fi & Horror Festival
By: Larry Coleman
ISA Development Slate writer Larry Coleman's sci-fi action adventure feature, ASSEMBLE THE CREATORS has been selected to be included in the LA Sci-fi & Horror Film Festival.
Tags: Assemble the Creators, L.A. Sci-Fi Film Festival(Official Selection)

Pembrook: A Script Summit Official Selection
By: Larry Coleman
A throwback to the days of the X Files and FRINGE, Larry E. Coleman's sci-fi tv pilot, PEMBROOK, joins the Official Selection list in this year's Script Summit Screenplay Competition.
Tags: PEMBROOK, Script Summit(Finalist)

AMERICAN DAYDREAM - Finalist | Catalina Film Festival (2022)

By: Jim Grieco
Jim Grieco is honored to have his feature length Rom Com, AMERICAN DAYDREAM, selected as a Finalist at the Catalina Film Festival (2022).
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AMERICAN DAYDREAM - Best Story, Best Comedy & Best Romance | NYIFA (2022)
By: Jim Grieco
Jim Grieco is honored to have his feature length dramedy, AMERICAN DAYDREAM, win Best Original Story, Best Comedy Script & Best Romance Script at the New York International Film Awards (February, 2022).
Tags: American Daydream, New York International Film Awards (NYIFA)(Best Thriller Screenplay)

FIVE THOUSAND YEARS - Best Thriller | Los Angeles Film Awards (2022)

By: Jim Grieco
Jim Grieco is honored to have his feature length thriller, FIVE THOUSAND YEARS, win Best Thriller Screenplay at the Los Angeles Film Awards | February, 2022.
Tags: Five Thousand Years, Los Angeles Film Awards(Best Drama Screenplay)

STILL TIME TO CHANGE - Best Drama Script | Vegas Movie Awards (2022)
By: Jim Grieco
Jim Grieco is honored to have his feature length drama, STILL TIME TO CHANGE, win the Award of Prestige - Best Drama/Thriller Script at the Vegas Movie Awards | February, 2022.
Tags: Still Time to Change, Vegas Movie Awards(Best Horror Screenplay)

FIVE THOUSAND YEARS - Best Original Screenplay | LIFA (2021)
By: Jim Grieco
Jim Grieco is honored to have his feature length thriller, FIVE THOUSAND YEARS, win Best Original Screenplay at the London Independent Film Awards | December, 2021.
Tags: Five Thousand Years,

Just For Laughs ComedyPRO Stand Up & Pitch Finalist

By: Molly Brady
ACTION MAN was selected as a finalist for ComedyPRO's Stand Up & Pitch Contest at Just For Laughs in Montreal. As a finalist, Molly Brady, was invited to attend Just For Laughs and pitch to ComedyPro's esteemed panel of judges including the Vice President Content Development at Hulu, Senior Vice President Animation at FOX Entertainment, and the Vice President Original Programming at HBO. Along with the opportunity to pitch and receive feedback from the panel, she took a series of meetings with industry power brokers, and enjoyed everything the 40th edition of Just For Laughs had to offer with my industry pass. Molly said "Thank you to ISA for reaching out and recommending me for this amazing opportunity!"

SPY V SPIA Premieres at the Oscar/ BAFTA/ Canadian Film Awards Qualifying

By: CARLO AND ERIN CARERE
On July 27th, 2022, SPY V SPIA, a web pilot that inspired the half hour comedy pilot of the same name, premiered at the Oscar/ BAFTA/ Canadian Film Awards Qualifying Film Festival, the LA SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL at the Laemmle 7 in North Hollywood.
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NEAR DEATH Short Film Distributed on Plex TV and more
By: CARLO AND ERIN CARERE
NEAR DEATH, a short film / proof of concept for the larger series written by Carlo & Erin Carere, has received distribution through PLEX TV as well as Typhoon TV and Vimeo on Demand.
Tags: NEAR DEATH,

Short Film as Proof of Concept- OFFICIAL SELECTION at the CHAIN FILM FEST
By: CARLO AND ERIN CARERE
A short film version of Carlo Erin's pilot, NEAR DEATH, which they filmed as a proof of concept in Autumn 2018, is an OFFICIAL SELECTION of the CHAIN NYC FILM FESTIVAL, August, 2019 in New York City.
Tags: NEAR DEATH,

Praise from Kevin J Walsh

By: CARLO AND ERIN CARERE
During the Sun Valley Film Festival High Scribe Awards ceremony, for which Carlo Erin's DARK HORIZONS won the top prize, the judge was Scott Free Productions President and Academy Award Winning Producer Kevin J Walsh. He said: "My heart goes with DARK HORIZONS... This show should be made!"
Tags: REVERSE - TV SHOW (FKA Dark Horizons),

Pitched Series to Exec at Production Company

By: Michael Lipoma
Development Slate Writer Michael V Lipoma, pitched a TV series based on IP to an executive at a production company after which the exec obtained an option on the material from the original author. Currently working alongside the exec to develop a formal pitch to take to the industry.
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Script Requested by Major Production Company
By: Michael Lipoma
ISA Development Slate writer Michael Lipoma pitched F-You! I"M A TEACHER, his comedy pilot, to an executive at a major production company and she requested the script. After following up, she requested a meeting to discuss this and Michael's other projects.
Tags: F-YOU! I'm a Teacher, Stowe Story Labs(Finalist)

Recommended by A-List Actor's Prodco to Rewrite Action/Thriller
By: Michael Lipoma
A production company working with an A-List actor's production company hired Michael Lipoma to rewrite an action/thriller script to develop the lead character and their journey through an existing World, while maintaining the voice of the original writer.

Brought on to Re-Break, Outline, and Write Pilot for Producer
By: Michael Lipoma
Michael Lipoma was brought onto a project for a pilot to re-break the story that was struggling. Re-broke the story, co-wrote the outline, and the pilot script for the producer. Specific details for this project are confidential.

Hired to Write Script Based on Producer's Original Idea
By: Michael Lipoma
During a meeting, a producer pitched her idea for a story. She wanted two things: a female lead, and set against the fall of the Berlin Wall. Michael and his co-writer developed that concept into the script THE FALL, which then won Slamdance and is currently in development with a European Co-Producer.
Tags: The Fall, Slamdance Screenplay Competition(Grand Prize)

CITIZEN DETECTIVE - Category Winner at SIFF Bigfoot Script Challenege

By: Hillary Stringer
CITIZEN DETECTIVE, a one-hour true-crime pilot by Hillary Stringer and Matthew Davis, was selected as the PNW category winner at the 2022 SIFF Bigfoot Script Challenge.

TALL MAN, SHORT MAN: A 13 Horror.com Film and Screenplay Finalist

By: Larry Coleman
Development Slate writer L.E. Coleman's new sci-fi horror short, TALL MAN, SHORT MAN, places as a finalist in the 13 Horror.com Film and Screenplay Contest.
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TALL MAN, SHORT MAN receives Honorable Mention Award
By: Larry Coleman
Development Slate writer L.E. Coleman's new sci-fi horror short, TALL MAN, SHORT MAN official selection status upgraded to Honorable Mention in the Paris Film Awards.
Tags: Tall Man Short Man, Paris Film Awards(Official Selection)

Platinum Award Winner

By: Larry Coleman
ISA Development Slate writer Larry Coleman's sci-fi action adventure feature, ASSEMBLE THE CREATORS, wins H.G. Wells Platinum Award in the LA Sci-fi & Horror Film Festival.
Tags: Assemble the Creators, L.A. Sci-Fi Film Festival(Official Selection)

ASSEMBLE THE CREATORS included in the LA Sci-fi & Horror Festival
By: Larry Coleman
ISA Development Slate writer Larry Coleman's sci-fi action adventure feature, ASSEMBLE THE CREATORS has been selected to be included in the LA Sci-fi & Horror Film Festival.
Tags: Assemble the Creators, L.A. Sci-Fi Film Festival(Official Selection)

Pembrook: A Script Summit Official Selection
By: Larry Coleman
A throwback to the days of the X Files and FRINGE, Larry E. Coleman's sci-fi tv pilot, PEMBROOK, joins the Official Selection list in this year's Script Summit Screenplay Competition.
Tags: PEMBROOK, Script Summit(Finalist)

RICHARD WILLETT CONSULTS WITH ISA'S FELICITY WREN AND JORDAN TRIPPEER

By: Richard Willett
As part of his Grand Prize award in the Emerging Screenwriters Drama Screenplay Competition for his script THE FLID SHOW, Richard Willett had a very productive meeting with ISA's Felicity Wren and Jordan Tripper, in which they discussed the script and its future.
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RICHARD WILLETT Hired To Write Short Film
By: Richard Willett
Producer Alex Azmi has hired Richard Willett to write a short screenplay with him from the producer's story.

RICHARD WILLETT HIRED TO WRITE ANIMATED FEATURE
By: Richard Willett
Richard Willett has been hired by SP Immersive Entertainment to write an animated feature based on the producers' concept and inspired by their work creating immersive underwater exhibits.

Richard Willet's Comedy - Table Read My Screenplay - Park City Semifinalist
By: Richard Willett
Richard Willett's comedy about two ill-fated gay dads, THE NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME FAMILY, is a semifinalist in the 2017 Table Read My Screenplay (at the Sundance Festival) Competition.
Tags: The Not Ready for Prime Time Family,

Richard Willet's Comedy is a 2017 Bluecat Quarterfinalist

By: Richard Willett
Richard Willett's comedy about two ill-fated gay dads, THE NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME FAMILY, is a quarterfinalist in the 2017 BlueCat Screenplay Competition.
Tags: The Not Ready for Prime Time Family,

REHAB CABIN Streams August 2 via Gravitas Ventures

By: Kate Beacom
Writing team Kate Beacom & Lacey Jeka (ISA's 25 Screenwriters to Watch 2022, Development Slate) first collaborated on the indie buddy comedy REHAB CABIN written and co-directed by Kate and starring Lacey. The movie explores the darker side of celebrity worship, when two slacker BFFs decide they can "fix" their fave childhood-actor-turned-trainwreck and help her get her career back on track. REHAB CABIN will be released on August 2, 2022, distributed by Gravitas Ventures. It will be available on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes/Apple TV, Redbox On Demand, and more. Preorders are available now on iTunes/Apple TV.
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REHAB CABIN wins Outstanding Screenplay at Tallgrass Film Festival
By: Kate Beacom
ISA Development Slate writer Kate Beacom was awarded Outstanding Screenplay for her script REHAB CABIN at the Tallgrass Film Festival.
Tags: Rehab Cabin,

REHAB CABIN at Revelation Perth Film Festival
By: Kate Beacom
Kate Beacom's feature REHAB CABIN will make it's Australian premiere in July 2021 at Revelation Perth Film Festival.
Tags: Rehab Cabin,

REHAB CABIN at Kansas City FilmFest
By: Kate Beacom
Kate Beacom's feature REHAB CABIN was an Official Selection at Kansas City FilmFest International in April 2021.
Tags: Rehab Cabin,

REHAB CABIN Premieres at PIFF 2021
By: Kate Beacom
New ISA Development Slate writer Kate Beacom's feature REHAB CABIN premiered at Portland International Film Festival as part of their 2021 festival. It received wonderful reviews from local papers like The Portland Mercury and Willamette Week.
Tags: Rehab Cabin,

Platinum Award Winner

By: Larry Coleman
ISA Development Slate writer Larry Coleman's sci-fi action adventure feature, ASSEMBLE THE CREATORS, wins H.G. Wells Platinum Award in the LA Sci-fi & Horror Film Festival.
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TALL MAN, SHORT MAN receives Honorable Mention Award
By: Larry Coleman
Development Slate writer L.E. Coleman's new sci-fi horror short, TALL MAN, SHORT MAN official selection status upgraded to Honorable Mention in the Paris Film Awards.
Tags: Tall Man Short Man, Paris Film Awards(Official Selection)

TALL MAN, SHORT MAN: A 13 Horror.com Film and Screenplay Finalist
By: Larry Coleman
Development Slate writer L.E. Coleman's new sci-fi horror short, TALL MAN, SHORT MAN, places as a finalist in the 13 Horror.com Film and Screenplay Contest.
Tags: Tall Man Short Man,

ASSEMBLE THE CREATORS included in the LA Sci-fi & Horror Festival
By: Larry Coleman
ISA Development Slate writer Larry Coleman's sci-fi action adventure feature, ASSEMBLE THE CREATORS has been selected to be included in the LA Sci-fi & Horror Film Festival.
Tags: Assemble the Creators, L.A. Sci-Fi Film Festival(Official Selection)

Pembrook: A Script Summit Official Selection
By: Larry Coleman
A throwback to the days of the X Files and FRINGE, Larry E. Coleman's sci-fi tv pilot, PEMBROOK, joins the Official Selection list in this year's Script Summit Screenplay Competition.
Tags: PEMBROOK, Script Summit(Finalist)

DELIVERANCE wins a Golden Nib at LET'S MAKE IT! Contest

By: Olga Holtz
DELIVERANCE, a tongue-in-cheek short Sci-Fi thriller, became a Category Winner (Golden Nib) at LET'S MAKE IT! Screenwriting Contest. It is presently ranked #4 among all Sci-Fi shorts on Coverfly and is Top 1% in its genre/format.
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DARK MATTER a WeScreenplay TV Contest runner up and a StoryPros finalist
By: Olga Holtz
DARK MATTER, a thriller TV pilot by Olga Holtz, has received an Honorable Mention (a runner-up placement) among the finalists of the 2022 WeScreenplay TV Contest and a finalist placement at the 15th StoryPros International Screenplay Awards. DARK MATTER is presently on four Red Lists, including Coverfly's top 20 TV thriller pilots of all time.
Tags: Dark Matter, StoryPros International Screenplay Contest(Finalist), WeScreenplay Television Pilot Competition(Finalist)

A LABOUR OF LOVE makes the Top 50 Fast Track Fellowship
By: Olga Holtz
A LABOUR OF LOVE, a feature by Olga Holtz based on a true story, was named to the Top 50 of the 2021 ISA Fast Track Fellowship XIV.
Tags: A Labour of Love, ISA Fast Track Fellowship(Second Round)

DARK MATTER selected to participate in 2021 Stowe Story Labs
By: Olga Holtz
Olga Holtz has been selected to participate in the August 2021 Sidewalk Narrative Lab, a program of Stowe Story Labs, with her psychological thriller pilot DARK MATTER.
Tags: Dark Matter, Stowe Story Labs(Semi Finalist)

Red-listed DARK MATTER pitched to a major studio
By: Olga Holtz
A treatment for DARK MATTER, a TV pilot for a thriller limited series by Olga Holtz, was requested by a major studio for its open writing assignment through Coverfly. DARK MATTER is on the Red List after multiple recent contest placements, including the semi-finals of the Stowe Story Lab ISA fellowship, the finals of the Mad Wife Production screenplay contest, and the semi-finals of the Table Read My Screenplay Genre competition.
Tags: Dark Matter, Stowe Story Labs(Semi Finalist), Table Read My Screenplay Genre Competition(Semi Finalist)

THE PASSAGE OF SUN Advances to the Finals Round of the Nashville Film Fest

By: Aaron Braxton
THE PASSAGE OF SUN, a historic screenplay about three brothers fighting the Convict Leasing System of railroading African American men into prison, post Civil War, has advanced to the finals round of the Nashville Film Festival. "This is quite an honor to reach the finals of such a prestigious festival. My other screenplay, The Longest Goodbye, about an elderly mother's battle with dementia, made it to the semi-finals, so I'm just over the moon. This reaffirms I'm meant to be in this landscape and that no matter what the obstacles, I'm not quitting till I win!" Founded in 1969, the Nashville Film Festival is one of the first film festivals in the United States and one of the largest in the South.
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2 Scripts Advance to the Semi Finals of the Nashville FF Screenwriting Comp
By: Aaron Braxton
THE PASSAGE OF SUN, about the Southern Convict Leasing System of railroading African American men into prison post Civil War, and THE LONGEST GOODBYE, about a son dealing with his elderly mother's early onset of dementia have advanced to the Semi Finals of the the Nashville Film Festival Screenwriting Competition. "It's already exciting to have one screenplay move through the rounds, but two?! I'm so elated."

BROKEN Receives a Staged Reading at N Hollywood's Road Theatre
By: Aaron Braxton
Aaron Braxton's award winning play, BROKEN, a witty, Two-Act dramatic play about mental illness in an African American family revolving around a woman’s compulsive guilt, addiction, and multifaceted visual and auditory hallucinations regarding the accidental death of her 17-year-old son has been selected to be part of the Road Theatre's Playwriting Festival. Directed by Gregg Daniel and featuring some of the hottest actors in LA, the staged reading takes place July 13, 2022 @8PM at The Road Theatre 10747 Magnolia Blvd., N Hollywood, CA 91601 Donate to RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/summer-playwrights-festival-13-675779
Tags: BROKEN,

THE PASSAGE OF SUN wins the Honorable Mention Award
By: Aaron Braxton
Aaron Braxton's historical screenplay, THE PASSAGE OF SUN, about 3 brothers fighting the Convict Leasing System of railroading African American men into prison post Civil War, has won the "Honorable Mention Award," at the 2022 Orlando International Film Festival! The screenplay is also a "Best of Fest," feature screenplay nominee at this year's San Diego Movie Awards. Aaron said "I really feel the industry's sleeping on my talents, but that will not deter me from planting seeds. Even when the soil is hard and rocky, I'm cultivating and watching them sprout."
Tags: The Passage of Sun,

THE PASSAGE OF THE SUN Places Second at 100 Screenplays!
By: Aaron Braxton
THE PASSAGE OF THE SUN, Aaron Braxton's historical drama about 3 brothers fighting the Convict Leasing System of railroading African American men into the the Alabama Prison System in order to continue slave labor post-Civil War, has placed SECOND in the 100 Screenplays Screenwriting Competition. "This screenplay is bigger than me. It warms my heart that it is doing so well!" said Braxton on his placement.
Tags: The Passage of Sun, 100 SCREENPLAYS(2nd Place)

Hired to adapt COURTING DANGER for Maven Pictures & actress Olivia Cooke

By: Derek Weissbein
ISA Development Slate writer Derek Weissbein was hired to adapt the non-fiction novel, COURTING DANGER into a feature screenplay for production company Maven Pictures and actress/producer Olivia Cooke who will star as pro-tennis player turned WW2 spy, Alice Marble.

Spec ALMA added to NetworkISA's Development Slate
By: Derek Weissbein
Derek Weissbein signed a shopping agreement with CSP (NetworkISA) to add his spec screenplay, ALMA, to their development slate in May 2022.
Tags: Alma, Creative Screenwriter Productions, LLC
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