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REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan Takes 2nd Place at 2021 Cinestory

By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 Writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-fi 1 Hr TV Pilot script REVELATIONS takes 2nd place in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy category of 2021 Cinestory TV competition. As a result of the placement, Johnny will be joining the 2021 Cinestory TV Retreat at the end of March.
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REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan wins 2020 DUMBO New York Film Festival Comp
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 Writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-fi 1 Hr TV Pilot script REVELATIONS wins the 2020 DUMBO New York Film Festival Competition. The win comes with a cash prize of $500, a writers retreat invitation and professional script consultations with the judges.
Tags: Revelations,

WOKE makes Top 5 at the 2020 Final Draft Big Break Competition
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 in 2021 writer Johnny Gilligan's 1 Hr Sci-Fi Pilot WOKE makes the TOP 5 in the 2020 Final Draft Big Break Competition in the 1-Hr Pilot category. Top 3 will be announced soon.
Tags: Woke, Final Draft Big Break Screenwriting Contest(Quarter Finalist)

REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan CINESTORY TOP 3 plus 2021 RETREAT INVITE
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-Fi 1 hr pilot script REVELATIONS makes the Top 3 in the Sci-Fi category of the Cinestory 2021 TV Pilot screenplay competition. This includes an invite to the highly acclaimed Cinestory TV writing retreat in March.
Tags: Revelations, CineStory T V / Digital Retreat & Fellowship(2nd Place)

REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan WINS Filmmatics Pitch Now Season 3
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 Writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-fi 1 Hr TV Pilot script REVELATIONS is the overall winner in season 3 of Fimmatic's Pitch Now screenplay competition. The win comes with a cash prize of $1000, industry exposure and a Virtual Pitch Festival package.
Tags: Revelations,

REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan wins 2020 DUMBO New York Film Festival Comp

By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 Writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-fi 1 Hr TV Pilot script REVELATIONS wins the 2020 DUMBO New York Film Festival Competition. The win comes with a cash prize of $500, a writers retreat invitation and professional script consultations with the judges.
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REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan Takes 2nd Place at 2021 Cinestory
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 Writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-fi 1 Hr TV Pilot script REVELATIONS takes 2nd place in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy category of 2021 Cinestory TV competition. As a result of the placement, Johnny will be joining the 2021 Cinestory TV Retreat at the end of March.
Tags: Revelations, CineStory T V / Digital Retreat & Fellowship(2nd Place)

WOKE makes Top 5 at the 2020 Final Draft Big Break Competition
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 in 2021 writer Johnny Gilligan's 1 Hr Sci-Fi Pilot WOKE makes the TOP 5 in the 2020 Final Draft Big Break Competition in the 1-Hr Pilot category. Top 3 will be announced soon.
Tags: Woke, Final Draft Big Break Screenwriting Contest(Quarter Finalist)

REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan CINESTORY TOP 3 plus 2021 RETREAT INVITE
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-Fi 1 hr pilot script REVELATIONS makes the Top 3 in the Sci-Fi category of the Cinestory 2021 TV Pilot screenplay competition. This includes an invite to the highly acclaimed Cinestory TV writing retreat in March.
Tags: Revelations, CineStory T V / Digital Retreat & Fellowship(2nd Place)

REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan WINS Filmmatics Pitch Now Season 3
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 Writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-fi 1 Hr TV Pilot script REVELATIONS is the overall winner in season 3 of Fimmatic's Pitch Now screenplay competition. The win comes with a cash prize of $1000, industry exposure and a Virtual Pitch Festival package.
Tags: Revelations,

OUR BETTER ANGELS moves up to semi-finalist honors

By: Steven Michael
The story of two disparate people thrust together has garnered another award in the Screencraft Family Drama Screenplay Contest for 2021. The screenplay moved on from quarter-finalist to semi-finalist.
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Steven Michael's EMPATH Honored Again
By: Steven Michael
The 2021 Southern California Screenplay Contest has honored Steve's newest screenplay, EMPATH, with quarter-finalist and semi-finalist awards.
Tags: EMPATH, Southern California Screenplay Competition(Quarter Finalist)

EMPATH Earns Award
By: Steven Michael
Steven's newest script EMPATH earned semi-finalist honors in the 2020 StoryPros International Screenplay Competition.
Tags: EMPATH, StoryPros International Screenplay Contest(Semi Finalist)

OUR BETTER ANGELS Garners Another Award
By: Steven Michael
Steven Michael's screenplay, OUR BETTER ANGELS, was named a quarter-finalist in the 2020 Screencraft Drama competition. This is the fourth major placement for this touching story.
Tags: Our Better Angels, Capital Fund Screenplay Competition(Semi Finalist), Screencraft Drama Screenplay Contest(Semi Finalist), SHOOT YOUR SIZZLE(Semi Finalist), StoryPros Awards Contest(Semi Finalist)

LADY REPORTER - Semifinalist in WeScreenplay Diverse Voices

By: Michael Lucid
Michale Lucid's feature courtroom dramedy LADY REPORTER which he co-wrote with Michael Lannan, creator of HBO's "Looking," has been named a Semifinalist in the Spring 2021 WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Competition. LADY REPORTER is based on his real experience as a juror on an intense police brutality trial in LA. Michael and his co-writer are currently working with acclaimed TV actor Michael Urie (ABC's "Ugly Betty" and CBS' "Partners") to tailor the lead role for him to play. The script has also placed highly in a number of other competitions, including: Semifinalist in the 2020 ScreenCraft Drama Competition, Quarterfinalist in the 2020 StoryPros Screenplay Competition, and Second Rounder in the 2020 Launch Pad Feature Comp.

LA CULT wins Best Comedy Pilot
By: Michael Lucid
Michael Lucid's comedy-thriller half-hour pilot LA CULT won "Best Comedy Pilot" in the Oct. 2020 Hollywood Just4Shorts competition. The pilot is his darkly loving take on his experiences with the improv comedy theater-school world in LA - it's "Barry" meets "Search Party." The pilot has also been placing highly in a number of other competitions, including: Semifinalist in the 2020 Filmmatic TV Pilot Awards, Semifinalist in the 2020 Pitch Now Screenplay Competition, Quarterfinalist in the 2021 Fresh Voices Competition, and Quarterfinalist in the 2020 WeScreenplay TV Contest.
Tags: LA Cult, Hollywood Just4Shorts Film and Screenplay Competition(Best Comedy Pilot)

LA CULT wins Best Comedy Pilot

By: Michael Lucid
Michael Lucid's comedy-thriller half-hour pilot LA CULT won "Best Comedy Pilot" in the Oct. 2020 Hollywood Just4Shorts competition. The pilot is his darkly loving take on his experiences with the improv comedy theater-school world in LA - it's "Barry" meets "Search Party." The pilot has also been placing highly in a number of other competitions, including: Semifinalist in the 2020 Filmmatic TV Pilot Awards, Semifinalist in the 2020 Pitch Now Screenplay Competition, Quarterfinalist in the 2021 Fresh Voices Competition, and Quarterfinalist in the 2020 WeScreenplay TV Contest.

LADY REPORTER - Semifinalist in WeScreenplay Diverse Voices
By: Michael Lucid
Michale Lucid's feature courtroom dramedy LADY REPORTER which he co-wrote with Michael Lannan, creator of HBO's "Looking," has been named a Semifinalist in the Spring 2021 WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Competition. LADY REPORTER is based on his real experience as a juror on an intense police brutality trial in LA. Michael and his co-writer are currently working with acclaimed TV actor Michael Urie (ABC's "Ugly Betty" and CBS' "Partners") to tailor the lead role for him to play. The script has also placed highly in a number of other competitions, including: Semifinalist in the 2020 ScreenCraft Drama Competition, Quarterfinalist in the 2020 StoryPros Screenplay Competition, and Second Rounder in the 2020 Launch Pad Feature Comp.
Tags: Lady Reporter, Diverse Voices presented by WeScreenplay(Semi Finalist), WeScreenplay

2021 Chicago Screenplay Awards Semi-finalist

By: Ryan Becker
Ryan Becker's TV pilot SAVAGE NATURE placed in top 10 percent of 1300 scripts. https://chicagoscreenplayawards.com/best-screenplay-contests-past-winners/#2021

ELEVATOR GAME, to be directed by Michael Goi

By: Travis Seppala
Long time ISA member Travis Seppala has placed his script THE ELEVATOR GAME with new production company Fearworks, which is headed by producers Ed Elbert (Anna And The King, Martian Child) and Stefan Brunner (Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengance). Buffalo Gal Pictures will be co-producing, and London-based AMP International has signed on as the sales agent. It will be directed by Michael Goi (Megan Is Missing, Mary, American Horror Story). Jamie Norrie of AMP International said, "THE ELEVATOR GAME is hands down the scariest script I've ever read, and the 5th Floor Woman is such a terrifying creation she will forever haunt my dreams. Coupled with the game actually being real and you have a film that is literally the stuff of nightmares."
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ELEVATOR TO ANOTHER WORLD under option
By: Travis Seppala
Fearworks optioned Travis Seppala's screenplay ELEVATOR TO ANOTHER WORLD and plan to go into production in the spring.
Tags: Elevator to Another World,

CAPTIVE went into production
By: Travis Seppala
Pollen Path Entertainment began filming Travis Seppala's CAPTIVE in October. The film will star Scout Taylor-Compton (from Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN).
Tags: CAPTIVE,

Optioned - CAPTIVE
By: Travis Seppala
Travis Seppala's contained vampire script CAPTIVE has been optioned to Pollen Path Entertainment.
Tags: CAPTIVE,

Shopping Agreement renewed - ELEVATOR TO ANOTHER WORLD
By: Travis Seppala
Late last year, a producer with extensive credits wanted a six month shopping agreement on Travis Seppala's script ELEVATOR TO ANOTHER WORLD after he pitched it to him. That shopping agreement has just renewed until January 2020.
Tags: Elevator to Another World,

Feature screenplay optioned by Marginal Mediaworks

By: Greg Fortier
REARRANGED, which won the Austin Film Festival (2019) award for "best comedy feature script" has been optioned by Marginal Mediaworks.

Feature screenplay optioned by Manhattan Productions
By: Greg Fortier
Comedy screenplay, TANDEM has been optioned by Manhattan Productions, run by producer Bradley Ross (Oscar winner for ESCAPE FIRE) and director Brendan Walsh (Nurse Jackie). Manhattan Productions is best known for their work on Sundance winner THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHER.
Tags: Tandem,

Gregory Houghton goes 4 for 4 in 2021 Chicago Screenplay Awards!

By: Gregory Houghton
Out of thousands of submissions, Gregory Houghton has taken home FOUR placements in the 2021 Chicago Screenplay Awards for the four scripts he submitted. His thriller pilot TRACE took quarterfinalist. His two dramedy features The Epiphany of Faye and Pontiac Diary were both semifinalists. While his dramedy pilot TRAILER PARK ALLI took TOP TEN FINALIST!
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THE KEEPER optioned
By: Gregory Houghton
Greg Houghton's script THE KEEPER has been optioned via Brittany House Pictures and Quixotic Road.

DEAD 9 optioned
By: Gregory Houghton
Greg Houghton's TV pilot DEAD 9 was optioned via Buffalo 8 and Invar Studios.
Tags: Dead 9, Inktip

EXIT has been optioned
By: Gregory Houghton
Greg Houghton's single location, action thriller EXIT, has been optioned for production via Ant Fallon with Bird on Fire.
Tags: Exit , Inktip

LOVE IN THE TIME OF KAIJU Optioned

By: Christopher DeWan
Christopher DeWan's serialized drama LOVE IN THE TIME OF KAIJU has been optioned to an undisclosed media company [NDA] for development. The series follows the growing tensions in a Rust Belt community that's been forced to hide in their homes, communicating only via social media—because outside, their town is overrun by battling kaiju monsters.
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ISA Fast Track Fellowship Effect
By: Christopher DeWan
Testimonial: During my ISA Fast Track Fellowship, I spent one glorious whirlwind week meeting industry insiders—and the relationships that began that week are still an important part of my professional life all these years later. The people I met that week continue to champion my work, and I now have friends and advocates at some of the best production companies and studios in Hollywood.
Tags: Live From Mars, ISA Fast Track Fellowship(1st Place)

WUNDERLAND optioned by Omnifilm Entertainment
By: Christopher DeWan
WUNDERLAND, Chris DeWan's TV series set inside a VR world, has been optioned by Vancouver-based Omnifilm Entertainment
Tags: Wunderland,

AVALON optioned by Awesomeness TV
By: Christopher DeWan
Chris DeWan's screenplay AVALON, a "gay, teen Shape of Water," has been optioned by Awesomeness/Viacom
Tags: Avalon,

Christopher DeWan - Shows in Production + Writing Residencies
By: Christopher DeWan
Since being selected as one of ISA's Top 25, Chris has developed a TV show with Electric Entertainment, partnered with a showrunner, and now has two new shows in development with two other studios. He's been awarded a pair of writing residencies, guest-lectured a few workshops on screenwriting, and, on the side, wound up writing a book of nonfiction journalism for Harper-Collins to be released in spring of 2020. ----- "In an industry where we often feel alone, the ISA gives us a team of steadfast allies who not only know the industry, but who also understand writers." - Christopher DeWan

GENUINE FAKES shooting Spring 2021

By: Patrick Holden
Pat Holden is directing UK independent feature GENUINE FAKES this Spring 2021. It stars Oscar-nominated PETER FIRTH, COLIN MORGAN and TARA FITSGERALD. Budget 3 million USD. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4887164/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1
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BELL MEDIA TV PROGRAM 2021
By: Patrick Holden
Pat Holden made the shortlist for this illustrious program. This is an incredible achievement as they only pick 6 people a year for this accolade.

THE BEEKEEPER'S DAUGHTER accepted for the HGF 'polish & packaging' stage
By: Patrick Holden
Patrick Holden's screenplay THE BEEKEEPER'S DAUGHTER has made it through to the final stage of the HAROLD GREENBERG FUND'S development pipeline: 'Polish & Packaging'. As well as a script polish, the script will also go out to cast, distributors, and financing partners. IHolden is also attached to direct. Vancouver film company: REALITY DISTORTION FIELD is producing.
Tags: THE BEEKEEPER'S DAUGHTER,

BELL MEDIA TV PROGRAM 2021

By: Patrick Holden
Pat Holden made the shortlist for this illustrious program. This is an incredible achievement as they only pick 6 people a year for this accolade.
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GENUINE FAKES shooting Spring 2021
By: Patrick Holden
Pat Holden is directing UK independent feature GENUINE FAKES this Spring 2021. It stars Oscar-nominated PETER FIRTH, COLIN MORGAN and TARA FITSGERALD. Budget 3 million USD. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4887164/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ql_1

THE BEEKEEPER'S DAUGHTER accepted for the HGF 'polish & packaging' stage
By: Patrick Holden
Patrick Holden's screenplay THE BEEKEEPER'S DAUGHTER has made it through to the final stage of the HAROLD GREENBERG FUND'S development pipeline: 'Polish & Packaging'. As well as a script polish, the script will also go out to cast, distributors, and financing partners. IHolden is also attached to direct. Vancouver film company: REALITY DISTORTION FIELD is producing.
Tags: THE BEEKEEPER'S DAUGHTER,

MELTING ICE: A TALE OF CRUCI-FICTION | Semi-Finalist

By: Jordan Allen
Jordan Ray Allen advanced to semi-finalist status after entering the one page synopsis for his feature script MELTING ICE: A TALE OF CRUCI-FICTION into a competition hosted by legendary writer-director Robert Rodriguez, who was in search of filmmakers for his docu-series 'Rebel Without A Crew'.

WHEN IN ROME receives some love

By: Amy Amani
Amy's YA fantasy sitcom receives some love this month in the form of Quarter Finalist and Top20 in the ScreenCraft Family Screenplay Competition and Get It Made, respectively. Neither competition has closed yet, so fingers crossed that there is more love coming for WIR.
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Signs with agent Anouk van Ghemen
By: Amy Amani
This week Amy signed with Anouk van Ghemen of One Four-Films. Amy and Anouk met when Amy approached One Four-Films with a question about international co-producing. Anouk, intrigued by Amy's concept, asked to read the script and pitch deck. From there it was a short path to Anouk signing Amy on as one of her clients in this boutique agency and film financing consulting company based out of Germany.
Tags: When in Rome,

Incredible feedback from The Black List
By: Amy Amani
First and foremost, any analysis of this pilot script must account for its incredibly imaginative premise. This might just be the textbook definition of an original idea. An abandoned, crumbling amusement park as a ghostly location becomes a more than fitting arena for a supernatural series. Such a rich setting inherently comes with great genre appeal in its vivid imagery alone, something this pilot captures quite intimately. On a more narrative level, this pilot gives the audience a worthy way into this Dazzleland world - through the recently departed Neal Tray. As the new member of its park, Neal takes on the outsider role - allowing this pilot to teach both... To read the rest go to: https://www.facebook.com/DazzlelandTV/?ref=bookmarks
Tags: Dazzleland, The Black List

In talks with a Manager
By: Amy Amani
Amy Amani received an incredibly helpful round of notes from a manager from a successful management company about her script, WHEN IN ROME. The manager talked about where she could envision sending the script and asked Amy to send it directly to her, and they will be in contact in the new year. Happy Holidays to everyone.
Tags: When in Rome,

Student Becomes the Teacher
By: Amy Amani
Amy Amani recently wrapped up one of the most challenging and rewarding writing-type assignments - she taught a Writing for Stage and Screen class at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire. She came away with new insights, renewed inspiration and a tiny bit of a stroked ego. Her students learned so much and after 10 weeks left with some awesome scripts. She cannot wait to see them succeed!

HEADSHOTS- Winner Best Film Action On Film Megafest Las Vegas

By: CHRIS ONEILL
Won special prize at Las Vegas AOF MegaFest

ABSOLUTE DEBAUCHERY premieres @ Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival
By: CHRIS ONEILL
Chris O'Neill's crime comedy ABSOLUTE DEBAUCHERY premiered at Laemmle Music Hall in Beverly Hills for the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival in 2017.
Tags: ABSOLUTE DEBAUCHERY,

BERLINALE TALENTS 2021 SELECTION

By: Xavier Burgin
Chosen for 2021's Berlinale Talents at the 71st International Berlin Film Festival https://www.berlinale-talents.de/bt/page/c/pr-january-2021
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HBO Short Film Competition
By: Xavier Burgin
Xavier Burgin was chosen as a finalist for the HBO Short Film Competition.

Ryan Murphy Half Fest Initiative

By: Xavier Burgin
Xavier Burgin shadowed the directors on Season 6 of American Horror Story through Ryan Murphy's Half Fest Director's Program.

Sundance New Voices Lab
By: Xavier Burgin
Xavier Burgin, Thomas Wright, and Trey Moe were accepted into the inaugural Sundance New Voices Lab.

Film Pipeline Short Film Competition - finalist
By: Xavier Burgin
Olde E, a script directed by Xavier Burgin was chosen as a 2020 finalist for Film Pipeline's Short Film Competition. 

Two New Scripts Receive Warm Reception

By: Todd Sorrell
Todd Sorrell's LGBTQ script I PROMISE YOU THIS earned 1st Place LGBTQ Screenplay and 3rd Place Best Script in the main category at the 2020 Global Independent Film Awards. It also was a finalist at the 2020 Las Vegas International Film & Screenwriting Festival as well as at the 2020 Big Apple Film Festival & Screenplay Competition, and 2nd Place at LGBTQ Unbordered International Film Festival. His first TV pilot, DISTANT CALL made the semifinal round at the 2021 Filmmatic TV Pilot Awards.
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Numerous Wins for New Gay Love Story
By: Todd Sorrell
I PROMISE YOU THIS has been recognized in a handful of film festivals in the past few months. Winning 1st Place -LGBTQ Screenplay at the Global Independent Film Awards 2020, it also won 3rd Place overall in the main draw for Best Feature Script. After being named Finalist at the 2020 Big Apple Film Festival and also Las Vegas International Film & Screenwriting Festival, the script went on to win 2nd Place (Gold Status) at the 2020 LGBTQ Unbordered International Film Festival.
Tags: I Promise You This,

Three 2nd Place Finishes
By: Todd Sorrell
A string of runner-up finishes for Todd Sorrell's supernatural-thriller PAROUSIA occurred over the past year. Secondary honors were at 2019 San Francisco International Screenplay Competition, 2019 Cannes Mediterranean Film Festival and Seattle International Screenwriting Honors 2020.
Tags: Parousia,

Three More Wins for fantasy thriller PAROUSIA
By: Todd Sorrell
Todd Sorrell's fantasy thriller PAROUSIA won Best Original Action Screenplay at the 2018 Richmond International Film Festival last month. It also was co-winner at the 2018 Depth of Field International Film Festival and 2018 NYLA International Film Festival for Best Script.
Tags: Parousia,

Four 1st Place Wins in 2017 For PAROUSIA
By: Todd Sorrell
Todd Sorrell's supernatural thriller script PAROUSIA maintained a consistent hot streak throughout 2017, winning top honors in 4 different film festivals. The 1st Place finish at the Atlanta Film Festival kicked it off, followed by the first place wins at Cinema New York City Film Festival, Toronto International Independent Film Festival, and the London Film Awards.
Tags: Parousia,

WOKE makes Top 5 at the 2020 Final Draft Big Break Competition

By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 in 2021 writer Johnny Gilligan's 1 Hr Sci-Fi Pilot WOKE makes the TOP 5 in the 2020 Final Draft Big Break Competition in the 1-Hr Pilot category. Top 3 will be announced soon.
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REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan Takes 2nd Place at 2021 Cinestory
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 Writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-fi 1 Hr TV Pilot script REVELATIONS takes 2nd place in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy category of 2021 Cinestory TV competition. As a result of the placement, Johnny will be joining the 2021 Cinestory TV Retreat at the end of March.
Tags: Revelations, CineStory T V / Digital Retreat & Fellowship(2nd Place)

REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan wins 2020 DUMBO New York Film Festival Comp
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 Writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-fi 1 Hr TV Pilot script REVELATIONS wins the 2020 DUMBO New York Film Festival Competition. The win comes with a cash prize of $500, a writers retreat invitation and professional script consultations with the judges.
Tags: Revelations,

REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan CINESTORY TOP 3 plus 2021 RETREAT INVITE
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-Fi 1 hr pilot script REVELATIONS makes the Top 3 in the Sci-Fi category of the Cinestory 2021 TV Pilot screenplay competition. This includes an invite to the highly acclaimed Cinestory TV writing retreat in March.
Tags: Revelations, CineStory T V / Digital Retreat & Fellowship(2nd Place)

REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan WINS Filmmatics Pitch Now Season 3
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 Writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-fi 1 Hr TV Pilot script REVELATIONS is the overall winner in season 3 of Fimmatic's Pitch Now screenplay competition. The win comes with a cash prize of $1000, industry exposure and a Virtual Pitch Festival package.
Tags: Revelations,

REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan CINESTORY TOP 3 plus 2021 RETREAT INVITE

By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-Fi 1 hr pilot script REVELATIONS makes the Top 3 in the Sci-Fi category of the Cinestory 2021 TV Pilot screenplay competition. This includes an invite to the highly acclaimed Cinestory TV writing retreat in March.
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REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan Takes 2nd Place at 2021 Cinestory
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 Writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-fi 1 Hr TV Pilot script REVELATIONS takes 2nd place in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy category of 2021 Cinestory TV competition. As a result of the placement, Johnny will be joining the 2021 Cinestory TV Retreat at the end of March.
Tags: Revelations, CineStory T V / Digital Retreat & Fellowship(2nd Place)

REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan wins 2020 DUMBO New York Film Festival Comp
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 Writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-fi 1 Hr TV Pilot script REVELATIONS wins the 2020 DUMBO New York Film Festival Competition. The win comes with a cash prize of $500, a writers retreat invitation and professional script consultations with the judges.
Tags: Revelations,

WOKE makes Top 5 at the 2020 Final Draft Big Break Competition
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 in 2021 writer Johnny Gilligan's 1 Hr Sci-Fi Pilot WOKE makes the TOP 5 in the 2020 Final Draft Big Break Competition in the 1-Hr Pilot category. Top 3 will be announced soon.
Tags: Woke, Final Draft Big Break Screenwriting Contest(Quarter Finalist)

REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan WINS Filmmatics Pitch Now Season 3
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 Writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-fi 1 Hr TV Pilot script REVELATIONS is the overall winner in season 3 of Fimmatic's Pitch Now screenplay competition. The win comes with a cash prize of $1000, industry exposure and a Virtual Pitch Festival package.
Tags: Revelations,

REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan WINS Filmmatics Pitch Now Season 3

By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 Writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-fi 1 Hr TV Pilot script REVELATIONS is the overall winner in season 3 of Fimmatic's Pitch Now screenplay competition. The win comes with a cash prize of $1000, industry exposure and a Virtual Pitch Festival package.
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REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan Takes 2nd Place at 2021 Cinestory
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 Writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-fi 1 Hr TV Pilot script REVELATIONS takes 2nd place in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy category of 2021 Cinestory TV competition. As a result of the placement, Johnny will be joining the 2021 Cinestory TV Retreat at the end of March.
Tags: Revelations, CineStory T V / Digital Retreat & Fellowship(2nd Place)

REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan wins 2020 DUMBO New York Film Festival Comp
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 Writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-fi 1 Hr TV Pilot script REVELATIONS wins the 2020 DUMBO New York Film Festival Competition. The win comes with a cash prize of $500, a writers retreat invitation and professional script consultations with the judges.
Tags: Revelations,

WOKE makes Top 5 at the 2020 Final Draft Big Break Competition
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 in 2021 writer Johnny Gilligan's 1 Hr Sci-Fi Pilot WOKE makes the TOP 5 in the 2020 Final Draft Big Break Competition in the 1-Hr Pilot category. Top 3 will be announced soon.
Tags: Woke, Final Draft Big Break Screenwriting Contest(Quarter Finalist)

REVELATIONS by Johnny Gilligan CINESTORY TOP 3 plus 2021 RETREAT INVITE
By: Johnny Gilligan
ISA Top 25 2021 writer Johnny Gilligan's Sci-Fi 1 hr pilot script REVELATIONS makes the Top 3 in the Sci-Fi category of the Cinestory 2021 TV Pilot screenplay competition. This includes an invite to the highly acclaimed Cinestory TV writing retreat in March.
Tags: Revelations, CineStory T V / Digital Retreat & Fellowship(2nd Place)
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