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Chris Courtney Martin sells Third Short Film Script --

By: Chris Courtney Martin
ISA's Development Slate writer Chris Courtney Martin has sold the third short film script of their career, a supernatural thriller called GRANDMA'S HANDS, to a producer based in New York. The short film is slated for a Fall production. Martin's previous short script sales include comedy ROCK BOTTOM and supernatural horror EDIE to LA-based Milepost 42 Films. All three scripts received glowing reviews via Script Revolution's SHOOTIN' THE SHORTS review series.
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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.
Tags: Prodigal, WeScreenplay Diverse Voices(Finalist), Creative Screenwriter Productions, LLC

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,

SWIRL CITY: A New York Script Awards Winner

By: Larry Coleman
Development Slate writer L.E. Coleman's sci-fi drama, SWIRL CITY was selected as the Best Sci-fi Screenplay for the 2022/2023 Summer Edition of the New York Script Awards.
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A RAUNCHY CHILDREN'S STORY Makes the Official Selection list
By: Larry Coleman
Development Slate writer L.E. Coleman's comedy short, A RAUNCHY CHILDREN'S STORY was selected for inclusion in The Austin Comedy Film Festival.
Tags: A Raunchy Children's Story, Austin Comedy Film Festival(Official Selection)

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,

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)

Gallo & Harris join ISA's Development Slate!

By: Gallo Harris
Gallo & Harris are honored to share they've been invited to join the ISA's Development Slate of top tier writers. They were contacted by the ISA Development Department after a run of success for their female-driven, teen comedy CHEATERS and since meeting with the incredible ISA team, Gallo & Harris are thrilled to have been selected to join the slate among so many talented writers. They eagerly look forward to this new venture with ISA!
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THE GIRL WITH THE RED HAIR - Inspired by the Nazi Killing Teen Girls of WW2
By: Gallo Harris
Inspired by true acts of resistance by teen girls in Nazi occupied Netherlands, this script has placed as a finalist in the 2021 Emerging Screenwriters Genre Screenplay Competition, semi-finalist/Top 50 in the ISA Fast Track Fellowship 2021, quarter finalist in the CineStory Feature Fellowship 2021 and the Top 100 of Table Read My Screenplay 2021.
Tags: The Girl With The Red Hair, Emerging Screenwriters Genre Screenplay Competition(Semi Finalist), CineStory Feature Retreat & Fellowship(Semi Finalist), ISA Fast Track Fellowship(Semi Finalist), Table Read My Screenplay Genre Competition(Semi Finalist), International Screenwriters' Association, Table Read My Screenplay

CHEATERS - Action Comedy Inspired by the 2019 Varsity Blues College Scandal
By: Gallo Harris
A teen action comedy inspired by the 2019 Varsity Blues college admissions bribery scandal has recently won the 2021 Script Pipeline First Look competition for comedy and placed in the finals for Table Read My Screenplay (Austin 2021), top 50 for the 2021 Launch Pad Feature Competition, semi finals for the 2021 WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Lab, quarter finals for the 2021 ScreenCraft Screenplay Fellowship, the 2021 PAGE International Screenwriting awards, the 2021 Emerging Screenwriters Genre Screenplay Competition and the 2021 ScreenCraft Comedy Competition.
Tags: CHEATERS, Emerging Screenwriters Genre Screenplay Competition(Quarter Finalist), ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest(Quarter Finalist), Table Read My Screenplay - Austin(Quarter Finalist), Script Pipeline: First Look Project(Quarter Finalist), PAGE International Screenwriting Awards(Quarter Finalist), WeScreenplay Diverse Voices(Quarter Finalist), Launch Pad Feature Competition(Quarter Finalist), ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship(Quarter Finalist), ScreenCraft, WeScreenplay, Table Read My Screenplay, International Screenwriters' Association, Script Pipeline

GLORIOUS Released on Shudder!

By: Jason Goldberg
Following a fantastic world premiere at Fantasia in Montreal, GLORIOUS is now officially available to stream on Shudder. The film stars J.K. Simmon and Ryan Kwanten. Rebekah McKendry directed the script penned by Josh Hull, Todd RIgney and David Ian McKendry.
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Writer/Producer Jason Goldberg Fantasia-Bound with GLORIOUS
By: Jason Goldberg
Rebekah McKendry's cosmic horror film, GLORIOUS will have its world premiere this summer at Montreal's genre-bending Fantasia Festival. The film stars Academy Award-winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash) and Ryan Kwanten (True Blood, Creepshow). Goldberg (Stay Out of the Attic) produced alongside AMP International, Christian Armogida and Fallback Plan Productions. The film will be released exclusively on Shudder on August 18th.

SACRED HELL Lands in Final Draft's Big Break Top 3 Horror/Thriller!
By: Jason Goldberg
Jason Goldberg's conversion therapy camp slasher SACRED HELL stabs its way into Top 3. He recently commented, 'I Couldn't be more proud of this script and its message of tolerance.'
Tags: Sacred Hell, Final Draft Big Break Screenwriting Contest(Quarter Finalist)

SACRED HELL slashes its way into TOP 5 Final Draft's Big Break

By: Jason Goldberg
Jason Goldberg's conversion therapy camp slasher made it to the next round in Final Draft's Big Break contest.
Tags: Sacred Hell,

J.K. Simmons and Ryan Kwanten Board GLORIOUS
By: Jason Goldberg
Jason Goldberg is delighted to learn the film he was a producer on in Mississippi has announced on Deadline. Goldberg felt there was something extraordinary about the screenplay when he read it, and is thrilled to be part of its journey. https://deadline.com/2022/02/ryan-kwanten-true-blood-jk-simmons-horror-movie-glorious-efm-1234933677/

Writing Gig Submission Selected for Development Slate

By: Joey Day Hargrove
Joey Day Hargrove recently submitted her rom-com feature ROMEO & JENNA to an ISA Writing Gig and was discovered by the ISA Development Department. After meeting with the ISA Team, and discussing her work, aspirations and future projects she has now been invited on to the ISA's Development Slate of top tier writers. She is so excited to have been selected to join the slate and eager to see where this amazing opportunity may take her.

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.
Tags: Highway to Heck, Nicholl Fellowship(Official Selection), Writers Lab NYC(Official Selection), RoadMap Writers Top Tier Competition(Official Selection)

A RAUNCHY CHILDREN'S STORY Makes the Official Selection list

By: Larry Coleman
Development Slate writer L.E. Coleman's comedy short, A RAUNCHY CHILDREN'S STORY was selected for inclusion in The Austin Comedy Film Festival.
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SWIRL CITY: A New York Script Awards Winner
By: Larry Coleman
Development Slate writer L.E. Coleman's sci-fi drama, SWIRL CITY was selected as the Best Sci-fi Screenplay for the 2022/2023 Summer Edition of the New York Script Awards.
Tags: Swirl City, New York Script Awards(Winner)

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,

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)

Brian Schwab Wins at Richmond International Film Festival!

By: Brian Schwab
Brian Schwab’s horror-comedy, OUT OF THE WOODS wins ‘Best Original Comedy Script’ at the Richmond International Film Festival! OUT OF THE WOODS has now won awards in two different genres after being named ‘Best Horror Script’ at the Creative World Awards just months prior.

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.

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.

Writing Gig Submission Selected for Development Slate
By: Joey Day Hargrove
Joey Day Hargrove recently submitted her rom-com feature ROMEO & JENNA to an ISA Writing Gig and was discovered by the ISA Development Department. After meeting with the ISA Team, and discussing her work, aspirations and future projects she has now been invited on to the ISA's Development Slate of top tier writers. She is so excited to have been selected to join the slate and eager to see where this amazing opportunity may take her.
Tags: Romeo & Jenna,

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.

Brian Schwab Wins at Richmond International Film Festival!
By: Brian Schwab
Brian Schwab’s horror-comedy, OUT OF THE WOODS wins ‘Best Original Comedy Script’ at the Richmond International Film Festival! OUT OF THE WOODS has now won awards in two different genres after being named ‘Best Horror Script’ at the Creative World Awards just months prior.
Tags: Out of the Woods, Richmond International Film Festival(Best Comedy Screenplay)

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 sells Third Short Film Script --

By: Chris Courtney Martin
ISA's Development Slate writer Chris Courtney Martin has sold the third short film script of their career, a supernatural thriller called GRANDMA'S HANDS, to a producer based in New York. The short film is slated for a Fall production. Martin's previous short script sales include comedy ROCK BOTTOM and supernatural horror EDIE to LA-based Milepost 42 Films. All three scripts received glowing reviews via Script Revolution's SHOOTIN' THE SHORTS review series.
Tags: Grandma's Hands,

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,

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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SWIRL CITY: A New York Script Awards Winner
By: Larry Coleman
Development Slate writer L.E. Coleman's sci-fi drama, SWIRL CITY was selected as the Best Sci-fi Screenplay for the 2022/2023 Summer Edition of the New York Script Awards.
Tags: Swirl City, New York Script Awards(Winner)

A RAUNCHY CHILDREN'S STORY Makes the Official Selection list
By: Larry Coleman
Development Slate writer L.E. Coleman's comedy short, A RAUNCHY CHILDREN'S STORY was selected for inclusion in The Austin Comedy Film Festival.
Tags: A Raunchy Children's Story, Austin Comedy Film Festival(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,

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)

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.
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