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VET TECH TO SCREENWRITER

By: Aliya Jackson
Aliya Jackson thought she was going to be a veterinarian. She would have never thought God would change her dreams in a blink of an eye. After seeing Ophra Show for the second time on the subject of "Men On The Down Low," she felt people weren't comprehending their journey. It began with a 5-page "raw" story. After great reviews from people, she sent it to Bill Duke, and then it took off. The script called INVISIBLE at the time, took one month to write. In 8 months, it was produced by AIS and Duke Media. Aliya couldn't believe COVER was now in selected theaters and the Pan African Film Festival, which sold out. She loves to blend reality into her writing with a twist.

A.W. Scott comedy short REPRESENTATION MATTERS? honored by four festivals

By: A.W. Scott
A.W. Scott's satire film REPRESENTATION MATTERS? has been selected as an official short film selection by four film festivals: Best of Latin America Film Festival; the Pinewood Studios "Lift Off Sessions"; Film 4 Fun International Short Film Festival; and the Flickfair Film Festival.
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A.W. Scott's Broadvision Pictures leads theatrical release of feature

By: A.W. Scott
April, 2017: A.W. Scott and his partner Jean Su's production company Broadvision Pictures produced their first feature film in association with Beacon Pictures - GREY LADY starring Eric Dane, Natalie Zea, and Amy Madigan. Jean Su served as Executive Producer. A.W. and Jean led the marketing, distribution and release of GREY LADY in 25 theaters in 12 cities in the U.S., with Lionsgate handling distribution for home entertainment and international markets. A.W and Jean's marketing plan, which relied exclusive on social media and digital marketing, achieved great success in the targeted cities, and propelled the movie to a "Top 20" performer for Lionsgate the month of its Home Entertainment release.
Tags: Broadvision Pictures

A.W. Scott hired to write Singapore-China co-production action feature
By: A.W. Scott
2018: A.W. Scott and his Producing/Writing Partner Jean Qing Su were hired by a Singaporean Producer/Financier to write a police/terrorism action feature screenplay in English and Chinese that is planned to be filmed in Singapore and Chongqing, China in 2021 on a projected $10 million budget. Famed Cinematographer/Director Andrzej Bartkowiak (Director of "Romeo Must Die", "Exit Wounds", "Doom"; Cinematographer of "Speed", "Lethal Weapon 4", "Prizzi's Honor", "Terms of Endearment", "The Verdict" ) is slated to Direct, and A.W. Scott is slated to be a 2nd Unit/Splinter Unit Director.

A.W. Scott hired to write $30+ million budgeted historical action drama

By: A.W. Scott
2019: A.W. Scott and his writing/producing partner Jean Su were hired to write a feature about an incredible true story of survival during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during WWII, based on historical accounts, original research in the Phillippines, and the published memoir "Guerrilla Wife". This story is about the inspiring bravery and unshakeable faith demonstrated by a small group of American Doctors, Nurses, Miners, and Missionaries, and the local Filipinos who helped them hide from the Japanese military, all of whom risked torture and death if captured. World champion Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao has agreed to play the role of famous Guerrilla Leader Colonel Macario Peralta, Jr. Filming is expected in 2021.

Writer-Director A.W. Scott completes comedy short

By: A.W. Scott
In late 2019, Writer-Director A.W. Scott was hired to write and direct a short to showcase the comedic talents of actress Dale Waddington. The short was completed on-time and under budget in early 2020. Co-starring Melodie Casta, Chris M.K. Lee, and Melanie Herrara, this satirical comedy is now being submitted to film festivals.
Tags: Representation Matters?,

THE WHITE WITCH OF ROSE HALL - The Hot 100 List

By: Shaunia McKenzie
Shaunia McKenzie's feature script THE WHITE WITCH OF ROSE HALL has secured a place on The HOT 100 list in the Capital Fund Screenplay Competition. This well respected list is published and provided to film industry financiers around the world and includes the top 100 Scripts of the year. The scripts are showcased at investor meetings at the major film markets worldwide including AFM, Cannes, Berlin, Toronto and Shanghai film markets.

MESCALERO - Capital Fund Hot 100 and Sidewalk Film Festival Finalist

By: Anderson Boyd
Anderson Boyd's screenplay MESCALERO, a Western saga, placed 22nd in the Capital Fund's Hot 100 list and is a current Top 16 Finalist with Sidewalk Film Festival's - Sidewrite Competition.
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MESCALERO - HUMANITAS New Voices Semi Finalist!
By: Anderson Boyd
Boyd's Western Adventure/Drama MESCALERO is a current Semi Finalist within the tenth HUMANITAS New Voices Program!
Tags: Mescalero, Humanitas New Voices(Semi Finalist)

MESCALERO - 2020 Stowe Story Labs; THE LEASE OF NATURE - Inroads, BlueCat..
By: Anderson Boyd
Boyd's Western Drama MESCALERO received an invitation to the 2020 Stowe Story Lab programs, his second affiliation with the Labs. Elsewhere, his crime saga THE LEASE OF NATURE placed as a Finalist with the Inroads Fellowship, advanced and finished as a Semifinalist in the BlueCat Screenplay Competition, and as a Semifinalist with New York International Screenplay Awards.
Tags: Mescalero, Stowe Story Labs(Official Selection)

THE LEASE OF NATURE - BlueCat, Fresh Voices, Atlanta, New Media...
By: Anderson Boyd
Crime saga THE LEASE OF NATURE placed as a Semifinalist in both the Atlanta Film Festival and Atlanta International Screenplay Awards, finished as a Quarterfinalist in Fresh Voices, and is currently a Quarterfinalist with BlueCat. THE LEASE OF NATURE is also an official selection of the New Media Film Festival, still slated to occur this June. Stay safe, all.
Tags: The Lease of Nature, Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition(Quarter Finalist), Atlanta International Screenplay Awards (Quarter Finalist), BlueCat Screenplay Competition(Quarter Finalist), Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition(Quarter Finalist), New Media Film Festival Scripts Competition(Quarter Finalist)

MESCALERO - Stowe Story Labs, Fresh Voices, Atlanta International, Richmond
By: Anderson Boyd
Western screenplay MESCALERO was invited to the Stowe Story Labs April Writer's Retreat prior to postponement, finished as a Quarterfinalist in Fresh Voices, a Quarterfinalist in Richmond International Film Festival, and placed as a Semifinalist in the Atlanta International Screenplay Awards. Wishing all great health and safety during this time.
Tags: Mescalero, Atlanta International Screenplay Awards (Grand Prize), Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition(Grand Prize), Richmond International Film Festival(Grand Prize), Stowe Story Labs(Grand Prize)

THE LITTLEST VOICE short script

By: Tammy Olsen
Tammy Olsen's short script THE LITTLEST VOICE reached the Top 100 for the Emerging Screenwriters Shoot Your Short Competition. 
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Tammy Olsen reached semi-finals in Fresh Voices Contest
By: Tammy Olsen
Sci-fi / Action feature 'Shadow Warrior' reached the semi finals of the Fresh Voices Screenplay Contest.
Tags: Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition

Tammy Olsen - Finalist in Happy Writer 2013 Feature Contest
By: Tammy Olsen
Action/Drama 'Fail Safe' placed in the top 20 of the Happy Writer's 2013 contest.

MESCALERO - HUMANITAS New Voices Semi Finalist!

By: Anderson Boyd
Boyd's Western Adventure/Drama MESCALERO is a current Semi Finalist within the tenth HUMANITAS New Voices Program!
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MESCALERO - Capital Fund Hot 100 and Sidewalk Film Festival Finalist
By: Anderson Boyd
Anderson Boyd's screenplay MESCALERO, a Western saga, placed 22nd in the Capital Fund's Hot 100 list and is a current Top 16 Finalist with Sidewalk Film Festival's - Sidewrite Competition.
Tags: Mescalero, Capital Fund Screenplay Competition(Top 100)

MESCALERO - 2020 Stowe Story Labs; THE LEASE OF NATURE - Inroads, BlueCat..
By: Anderson Boyd
Boyd's Western Drama MESCALERO received an invitation to the 2020 Stowe Story Lab programs, his second affiliation with the Labs. Elsewhere, his crime saga THE LEASE OF NATURE placed as a Finalist with the Inroads Fellowship, advanced and finished as a Semifinalist in the BlueCat Screenplay Competition, and as a Semifinalist with New York International Screenplay Awards.
Tags: Mescalero, Stowe Story Labs(Official Selection)

THE LEASE OF NATURE - BlueCat, Fresh Voices, Atlanta, New Media...
By: Anderson Boyd
Crime saga THE LEASE OF NATURE placed as a Semifinalist in both the Atlanta Film Festival and Atlanta International Screenplay Awards, finished as a Quarterfinalist in Fresh Voices, and is currently a Quarterfinalist with BlueCat. THE LEASE OF NATURE is also an official selection of the New Media Film Festival, still slated to occur this June. Stay safe, all.
Tags: The Lease of Nature, Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition(Quarter Finalist), Atlanta International Screenplay Awards (Quarter Finalist), BlueCat Screenplay Competition(Quarter Finalist), Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition(Quarter Finalist), New Media Film Festival Scripts Competition(Quarter Finalist)

MESCALERO - Stowe Story Labs, Fresh Voices, Atlanta International, Richmond
By: Anderson Boyd
Western screenplay MESCALERO was invited to the Stowe Story Labs April Writer's Retreat prior to postponement, finished as a Quarterfinalist in Fresh Voices, a Quarterfinalist in Richmond International Film Festival, and placed as a Semifinalist in the Atlanta International Screenplay Awards. Wishing all great health and safety during this time.
Tags: Mescalero, Atlanta International Screenplay Awards (Grand Prize), Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition(Grand Prize), Richmond International Film Festival(Grand Prize), Stowe Story Labs(Grand Prize)

BROKEN THREAD produced

By: HW Freedman
BROKEN THREAD is a Feature film produced by Deepak Nayar and directed by Mahesh Mathai. Shot in India and the UK. Logline: A half-Indian, half-English businessman is haunted by a mysterious woman from his past who threatens to wreck his marriage and comfortable family situation. The BROKEN THREAD screenplay was based on the original story and full length play entitled "The Sacred Thread" by Harris W Freedman.

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.
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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!

DAZZLELAND - 1 of 7 pilots chosen - TV Pitchbox
By: Amy Amani
Amy Amani's TV Pilot DAZZLELAND has been selected for TV Pitchbox in London, as one of only seven selected.
Tags: Dazzleland,

Multiple awards for Writer-Director A.W. Scott's short film "Together"

By: A.W. Scott
The short film TOGETHER was completed in early 2019, and over the last twelve months has won multiple awards at significant film festivals including: Best Narrative Film; Most Inspiring Film; Best Drama; Best Producer; Best Screenplay; Best Actor; and Best Actress. The short, which was A.W. Scott's first film, was produced as a proof-of-concept for an already written feature, and has led to a commitment for equity financing for 50% of the budget of the feature film. The feature is expected to be cast in late spring 2020, and filmed in fall/winter 2020 with A.W. Scott directing.
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A.W. Scott comedy short REPRESENTATION MATTERS? honored by four festivals
By: A.W. Scott
A.W. Scott's satire film REPRESENTATION MATTERS? has been selected as an official short film selection by four film festivals: Best of Latin America Film Festival; the Pinewood Studios "Lift Off Sessions"; Film 4 Fun International Short Film Festival; and the Flickfair Film Festival.
Tags: Representation Matters?,

A.W. Scott's Broadvision Pictures leads theatrical release of feature

By: A.W. Scott
April, 2017: A.W. Scott and his partner Jean Su's production company Broadvision Pictures produced their first feature film in association with Beacon Pictures - GREY LADY starring Eric Dane, Natalie Zea, and Amy Madigan. Jean Su served as Executive Producer. A.W. and Jean led the marketing, distribution and release of GREY LADY in 25 theaters in 12 cities in the U.S., with Lionsgate handling distribution for home entertainment and international markets. A.W and Jean's marketing plan, which relied exclusive on social media and digital marketing, achieved great success in the targeted cities, and propelled the movie to a "Top 20" performer for Lionsgate the month of its Home Entertainment release.
Tags: Broadvision Pictures

A.W. Scott hired to write Singapore-China co-production action feature
By: A.W. Scott
2018: A.W. Scott and his Producing/Writing Partner Jean Qing Su were hired by a Singaporean Producer/Financier to write a police/terrorism action feature screenplay in English and Chinese that is planned to be filmed in Singapore and Chongqing, China in 2021 on a projected $10 million budget. Famed Cinematographer/Director Andrzej Bartkowiak (Director of "Romeo Must Die", "Exit Wounds", "Doom"; Cinematographer of "Speed", "Lethal Weapon 4", "Prizzi's Honor", "Terms of Endearment", "The Verdict" ) is slated to Direct, and A.W. Scott is slated to be a 2nd Unit/Splinter Unit Director.

A.W. Scott hired to write $30+ million budgeted historical action drama

By: A.W. Scott
2019: A.W. Scott and his writing/producing partner Jean Su were hired to write a feature about an incredible true story of survival during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during WWII, based on historical accounts, original research in the Phillippines, and the published memoir "Guerrilla Wife". This story is about the inspiring bravery and unshakeable faith demonstrated by a small group of American Doctors, Nurses, Miners, and Missionaries, and the local Filipinos who helped them hide from the Japanese military, all of whom risked torture and death if captured. World champion Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao has agreed to play the role of famous Guerrilla Leader Colonel Macario Peralta, Jr. Filming is expected in 2021.

Writer-Director A.W. Scott completes comedy short

By: A.W. Scott
In late 2019, Writer-Director A.W. Scott was hired to write and direct a short to showcase the comedic talents of actress Dale Waddington. The short was completed on-time and under budget in early 2020. Co-starring Melodie Casta, Chris M.K. Lee, and Melanie Herrara, this satirical comedy is now being submitted to film festivals.
Tags: Representation Matters?,

Final Draft Fellow for Stowe Story Labs 2020

By: Lisa Jay
Lisa Jay's screenply THE DOMOVOI was chosen as the Final Draft Fellowship winner for Stowe StoryLabs Fall 2020.

Cassian Elwes Sundance Fellowship Finalist -&- WIF Blacklist Labs Finalist

By: Lisa Jay
Lisa Jay's Horror Feature THE DOMOVOI was a finalist for both of these fellowships.
Tags: The Domovoi,

Script Optioned through ISA writing gigs

By: Terence Brody
Terence Brody's screenplay RENOVATE MY HEART has been optioned by Oren Kamara, with Fade To Black Films. He found the script through ISA "Writing Gigs." Kamara intends to go into production in September. Thanks ISA!

Terence Brody - Two Produced Features in 2014
By: Terence Brody

I have two produced features. "Mom and Dad UnderGrads" aired on PixL Network (and on Hallmark Channel under the title "A Lesson in Romance.") The second, titled "Rescuing Madison" is based on my book of the same name. It aired on Pixl Network in 2014.

Jeffrey Howe's sci-fi script takes top honors

By: Jeffrey Howe
Jeffrey Howe's script PERSONA was named the Best Narrative Fiction Screenplay by the 2020 New Hope Film festival, and included in the festival's annual promotion in Variety magazine. The sci-fi thriller was also a finalist in the 2020 Story Pros Awards.
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Jeffrey Howe's drama FLAT RATE FRANK in feature top 10 at Cinequest
By: Jeffrey Howe
Jeffrey Howe's historical coming-of-age script, FLAT RATE FRANK was announced as one of the top ten finalists in the feature screenplay competition at this year's Cinequest screenwriting competition. He will be attending the event in San Jose, CA in March.
Tags: Flat-rate Frank, Cinequest Screenwriting Competition(Top 10)

Jeffrey Howe's PERSONA one of 13Horror.com's top 13
By: Jeffrey Howe
PERSONA Jeffrey Howe's sci-fi thriller, was named an "additional winner" from among the feature screenplay finalists in 13Horror.com's Film and Screenplay Contest. This marks the third year in a row one of his scripts has received winner's laurels from the contest.
Tags: Persona, 13horror.com Film & Screenplay Contest(Finalist)

Jeffrey Howe's short film PAST PARTUM recognized in Toronto, Tokyo
By: Jeffrey Howe
PAST PARTUM, a dark thriller written by Jeffrey Howe, won "Best Horror Short" at the Toronto Independent Film Festival when it played there in September. It's currently nominated for "Best Drama Short" at the Genre Celebration Fesitval, coming up in December in Tokyo, Japan.
Tags: Past Partum,

Jeffrey Howe's THE COLDEST HORIZON takes top honors in two contests
By: Jeffrey Howe
Both the 2019 Huntington Beach Film Festival (aka SoCal Film Festival) and the 2019 Imaginarium Convention Screenplay Contest gave their Best Feature Screenplay awards to THE COLDEST HORIZON, Jeffrey Howe's South Pole ghost story script.
Tags: The Coldest Horizon, SoCal Film Festival(1st Place), Imaginarium Convention Screenplay Awards(1st Place)

Promoted to Story Editor on Dynasty for the CW

By: Elaine Loh
After finishing the room for the first season of the new Gossip Girl on HBO Max, Elaine was hired on another sexy, scandalous Fake Empire show - Dynasty!
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Elaine Loh - Signed with Paradigm and Staffed by HBO Max
By: Elaine Loh
After being named a Top 25 Writer by the ISA, Elaine was accepted into the HBO Access Writers Program. She also won the Silver Prize for the PAGE Awards and is currently in the Top 50 for Launch Pad by the Tracking Board. Shortly after starting the HBO program, Elaine signed with Paradigm. The digital series that she wrote and directed, DOXXED at www.doxxed-series.com, won Best Achievement at Raindance and Best Short Comedy at Catalyst (formerly itvFest). Elaine recently joined the writing staff of Gossip Girl for HBO Max!

Staffed on Gossip Girl for HBO Max streamer.
By: Elaine Loh
Elaine Loh has landed her first staff writer gig and is so grateful to be involved in re-launching such a treasured (and juicy!) show. HBO Max will launch some time in 2020 so please subscribe and watch Gossip Girl!

Best Achievement Award for DOXXED at Raindance
By: Elaine Loh
DOXXED written by and starring Elaine Loh, participated in the 2019 Raindance webfest and won the Best Achievement award. Raindance is the UK's largest independent film festival.
Tags: Doxxed,

ANGELS OF WAR - Now a FINALIST in The Golden Script Competition, 2020

By: Natalie Bergman
Natalie Bergman's screenplay, ANGELS OF WAR grabs a place in the finls of The Golden Script Competition. The untold true story of a group of American nurses trapped behind enemy lines for over three brutal years in the Philippines during World War II. The screenplay follows their heroism, relationships, endurance and survival.

ANGELS OF WAR - Semifinalist in The Golden Script Competition, 2020
By: Natalie Bergman
Natalie Bergman's screenplay ANGELS OF WAR, made it to Quarterfinals, and now to Semifinals in The Golden Script Competition 2020.
Tags: "Angels of War",

Ted Campbell repped at Zero Gravity

By: Ted Campbell
Ted Campbell has secured representation with Cameron Cubbison at Zero Gravity Management. Prior to becoming a literary manager, Cubbison worked as a freelance reader and story analyst for ten years, writing agency and production company coverage, and is the co-founder of ScreenCraft. Ted Campbell recently won the Grand Prize in Your Script Produced's screenplay contest. And is slated to direct the heist thriller UNDERGROUND (co-written with legendary filmmaker John Boorman) later this year.
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BLUE MOTEL YSP Season 1 Grand Prize Winner wins Platinum Remi Award
By: Ted Campbell
Ted Campbell, Your Script Produced Season 1 Ultimate Grand Prize Winner BLUE MOTEL, won the prestigious top category Platinum REMI AWARD for his script at the 53rd Worldfest Houston International Film Festival. "We have started developing the script into a great feature film, the team is proud to see Ted Campbell recognized by another established festival! We will come back to Houston next year with the finished film and look forward to adding our names on the great list which Worldfest founder prides himself for discovering : the likes of Spielberg, Lucas, Ang Lee..." -- YSP's Doval Bacall, executive producer BLUE MOTEL
Tags: Blue Motel, Worldfest Houston International Film Festival(Category Winner)

Ted Campbell's thriller ALMOST GONE Search for New Blood Finalist
By: Ted Campbell
Ted Campbell's supernatural thriller ALMOST GONE is a Finalist in Stage32's 6th Annual Search for New Blood screenwriting competition.
Tags: Almost Gone, Stage 32 Search For New Blood Screenwriting Contest(Finalist)

UNDERGROUND to be Produced by Kieran Corrigan
By: Ted Campbell
Ted Campbells heist thriller UNDERGROUND has been optioned by Film Bridge International and will be produced by Kieran Corrigan of Merlin Films. His contained, crime thriller BLUE MOTEL won the Grand Prize in Your Script Produced contest, and his suspense thriller HARM'S WAY was a Second Rounder at the Austin Film Festival and the Runner-Up in Roadmap Writers JumpStart Contest.
Tags: Underground,

Ted Campbell's supernatural thriller ALMOST GONE Search for New Blood
By: Ted Campbell
Ted Campbell's supernatural thriller ALMOST GONE has placed as a Semi-Finalist in Stage32's Search for New Blood screenwriting contest.
Tags: Almost Gone, Stage 32 Search For New Blood Screenwriting Contest(Finalist)

2020 Page Turner Feature Semi Finalist

By: David Duty
David Timothy Duty has just been notified that his feature length screenplay, WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND, has been selected as a semi finalist in the 2020 Page Turner Feature & TV Drama Contest! Out of the hundreds of entries received, his script placed in the Top 15. This is the final judging status.

2020 Big Apple Film Festival Semi Finalist
By: David Duty
David Timothy Duty has just been notified that his feature length screenplay, WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND, has been selected as a semi finalist in the 2020 Big Apple Film Festival (summer edition)! The Big Apple Film Festival is scheduled to take place August 18-20 at the Cinepolis Theater, New York City. This is the final judging status. A complete list of winners, finalists and semi-finalists can be found at bigapplefilmfestival.com/screenplay-competition
Tags: What We Leave Behind, Big Apple Film Festival Screenplay Competition(Semi Finalist), Big Apple Film Festival, Capital Fund Screenplay Competition, Inktip, International Screenwriters' Association, Selling Your Screenplay

IN GOD WE RUST Optioned

By: Christian Lybrook
Producer Noah Lang ("The Climb") has optioned Christian Lybrook's thriller script IN GOD WE RUST. The story centers around a missing $7 million gold coin. 20 years after the robbery, the architect of the heist races to find the missing coin before his murderous accomplice, freshly released from prison, exacts revenge on everyone involved.
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Screenwriter Christian Lybrook to Write Sci-Fi Feature
By: Christian Lybrook
Screenwriter Christian Lybrook has been brought aboard to write the dystopian sci-fi thriller THE MACHINE STOPS based on a story by Rod Blackhurst, Noah Lang, and Bryce McGuire. Blackhurst will direct.

BRANDED TV Series Optioned by the Hexagon Initiative
By: Christian Lybrook
Screenwriter Christian Lybrook's contemporary western crime drama series BRANDED (aka "Scarred Land") has been optioned by the Hexagon Initiative and is in development with Canadian production company Eagle Vision. The series follows the murder investigation of a prominent ranching family when their cattle are found skinned alive. The investigation uncovers ties to a secretive, militarized religious sect that shuns the police, banks and hospitals to protect their way of life—and punish those who turn against them.
Tags: Branded, CineStory T V / Digital Retreat & Fellowship(Semi Finalist), NYTVF Scripts(Semi Finalist), ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship(Semi Finalist)

DEAD DON'T SPEAK Optioned by Witchcraft Motion Picture Company
By: Christian Lybrook
Christian Lybrook's 1950s period thriller feature script DEAD DON'T SPEAK has been optioned by producer Noah Lang with the Witchcraft Motion Picture Company. Canadian director Justin Oakley ("Fire in a Cold Season") is on board to direct. Production is expected to begin in the fall of 2020.
Tags: Dead Don't Speak, Austin Film Festival Script Competition(Second Rounders), Emerging Screenwriters Genre Screenplay Competition(Second Rounders), Nicholl Fellowship(Second Rounders)

Very First Pilot: THE WEASEL: QUARTERFINALIST - Screencraft Comedy Comp

By: Brianna Cohen
THE WEASEL by Brianna Cohen recently placed as a quarterfinalist in the Screencraft Comedy Script Competition. THE WEASEL is a raunchy coming-of-middle-age story of a woman who swears off sex for a year on the eve of her 30th birthday. Brianna is looking forward to completing her other projects and participating in more competitions.

LUCKY 13 Selected by Stowe Story Labs for a Fall Development Grant

By: Denise Meyers
The Stowe Story Lab has selected LUCKY 13 for a $1000 development grant for the 2020 Fall Lab in Stowe, VT. LUCKY 13 is the inaugural recipient of a Sloan Foundation development grant. The script won the Atlanta Film Festival Screenwriting Competition in 2017 and has also been a finalist for The Writers Lab, the Nashville Film Festival and placed in the Next 100 for the Nicholl Fellowship in 2019.
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LUCKY 13 Is a Finalist for the 2020 Screencraft Fellowship
By: Denise Meyers
LUCKY 13 has been selected from out of nearly 3000 submissions as a Finalist for the 2020 Screencraft Fellowship. The selection represents 1.5 percent of submissions, and adds to the growing list of accolades for this powerfully written screenplay about female pilots in World War Two. LUCKY 13 is the inaugural recipient of a Sloan Foundation Development Grant, awarded a development grant by the Stowe Story Labs for their 2020 fall season, won the Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition and was a Finalist for The Writers Lab and the Nashville Film Festival.
Tags: LUCKY 13, ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship(Finalist)

EVERYTHING AND NOTHING advances to Finalist
By: Denise Meyers
The Stowe Story Labs, in partnership with Final Draft, have advanced EVERYTHING AND NOTHING, based on a true story about rhino poaching in the Eastern Cape, to finalist for a fellowship grant. Everything and Nothing was a second place selection for Table Read My Screenplay Park City in 2020.
Tags: Everything and Nothing, Stowe Story Labs(Finalist), Stowe Story Labs

EVERYTHING AND NOTHING WINS 2ND PLACE -TABLE READ MY SCREENPLAY - PARK CITY
By: Denise Meyers
EVERYTHING AND NOTHING, based on a true story about the desperate fight to protect endangered black rhino from poachers in the Eastern Cape, won second place for the 2020 Table Read My Screenplay - Park City competition. Meyers, who is the inaugural winner of the Sloan Foundation grant for screenwriting in partnership with the Athena Film Festival, is developing a sizzle reel to support the screenplay and the book it is based on.
Tags: Everything and Nothing,

LUCKY 13 TABLE READ AT THE ATHENA FILM FESTIVAL
By: Denise Meyers
The Athena Film Festival in partnership with the Sloan Foundation present a table read of the inaugural winner of the Sloan Foundation grant for screenwriting at the ten year anniversary of the Athena Film Festival. Tickets are free. RSVP with the following link. https://athenafilmfestival.com/film/lucky-13-reading/
Tags: LUCKY 13,

Julia Skikavich wins Magee TV emerging screenwriter mentorship award

By: Julia Skikavich
Julia Skikavich has received the 2020 Magee TV Diverse Screenwriters Mentorship Award. She is incredibly honoured to join this amazing group of emerging Canadian talents. Five winners are selected annually for the mentorship program created to support emerging screenwriters from diverse backgrounds through mentorship, networking with Canadian television professionals, and exposure to leaders in the field of screen-based writing. Julia will be mentored by Canadian screenwriter Duana Taha during the 3-month program, where she'll further develop her award-winning serialized drama SURVIVORS: B.S.. Julia is grateful to the Toronto Screenwriting Conference and Magee TV for supporting this opportunity to grow her career.
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Julia Skikavich named a 2020 ISA Fast Track Fellow
By: Julia Skikavich
Julia Skikavich has been named a 2020 ISA Fast Track Fellow. Julia's pilot scripts -- MISSING PIECES and SURVIVORS: B.S. -- were the basis of her selection. Fellowship judges said Julia's "writing is personal yet entertaining, gripping and compelling, wildly specific and yet also relatable." Julia is an award-winning screenwriter, online producer, and journalist. Both scripts have previously won and placed in several contests and have been hailed for their women-centric approach in tackling intractable social issues, centred on wholly relevant discussions. Julia holds degrees in screenwriting, journalism and political science. She has worked on a variety of news programs, factual entertainment and reality series.
Tags: Survivors: B.S., ISA Fast Track Fellowship(Top 50), International Screenwriters' Association, ISA

Julia Skikavich a TOP 50 finalist for ISA's Fast Track Fellowship
By: Julia Skikavich
Julia Skikavich has been named a TOP 50 finalists under consideration for the ISA Fast Fellowship. Two of Julia's pilot scripts -- MISSING PIECES and SURVIVORS: B.S. -- landed her a double-slot on the finalist list, and chance at being one of the two fellows selected for 2020. Julia is an award-winning screenwriter, online producer, and journalist. Both MISSING PIECES and SURVIVORS: B.S. have won and placed in several contests and have been hailed for their women-centric approach in tackling intractable social issues, centred on wholly relevant discussions. Julia holds degrees in screenwriting, journalism and political science. She has worked on a variety of news programs, factual entertainment and reality series.
Tags: Survivors: B.S., ISA Fast Track Fellowship(Top 50), International Screenwriters' Association, ISA

SURVIVORS: B.S. a TOP 50 script in ISA's Fast Track Fellowship
By: Julia Skikavich
Julia Skikavich's darkly funny, one-hour drama, SURVIVORS: B.S., is under consideration as a TOP 50 finalist in ISA's Fast Track Fellowship. The pilot script has been hailed for its women-centric approach in tackling intractable social issues, centered around wholly relevant discussions tied to sexism, rape culture, the #MeToo movement, and the harsh realities of dealing with a serious medical issue and disability as a struggling young professional.
Tags: Survivors: B.S., ISA Fast Track Fellowship(Top 50), International Screenwriters' Association, ISA

MISSING PIECES a TOP 50 script in ISA's Fast Track Fellowship
By: Julia Skikavich
Julia Skikavich's female-centric serialized crime drama, MISSING PIECES, has placed as a TOP 50 finalist under consideration for the 2020 ISA Fast Track Fellowship. The gritty pilot has been hailed as a "kick butt script" that's "thoughtful" and "thrilling", "high stakes story that will keep the audience invested."
Tags: Missing Pieces, ISA Fast Track Fellowship(Top 50), International Screenwriters' Association, ISA

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