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Exciting ISAConnect Member Success Stories

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FROM THE DARKEST SKIES Optioned

By: Sam Peters
Anand Tucker of S7ories has optioned Sam Peters trilogy of SF novels that started with From Darkest Skies for development as a TV series.
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The Moonsteel Crown
By: Sam Peters
THE MOONSTEEL CROWN is the eleventh fantasy novel to be published under the name Stephen Deas and will be released in the US and the UK on February 9th 2021 by Angry Robot. It has already received much praise, including a five-star review in the UK's number one genre magazine SFX

I Know What I Saw
By: Sam Peters
Sam Peter's 21st novel, I Know What I Saw was published by Century/Arrow in the last quarter of 2020 under the pen name SK Sharp. I Know What I Saw is both a drama and a thriller, the story of a woman with a perfect memory forced to revisit her past when the remains of a man who disappeared thirty years earlier is discovered.

Love in Quarantine

By: gustavo calenzani
Gustavo Calenzani was hired to write a feature screenplay in November to shoot in January, and now, it's in post-production. He was fortunate enough to attend on the set as a production and art department assistant, using his advertisement years experience, both as director and writer.

Short Script Makes the Top Ten

By: Kim Hornsby
Kim Hornsby's short script CHAT has made the Top Ten list in Emerging Screenwriters SHOOT YOUR SHORT Contest. This is Kim's first and only short script but possibly not her last. Also an Austin Film Festival 2nd Rounder, CHAT is available for industry pro reads on Coverfly's Red List for Thriller Shorts. Kim is a sold, optioned screenwriter in Features.
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CHAT - On RED LIST
By: Kim Hornsby
Kim Hornsby's short screenplay, CHAT, ended the year in the top ten in Short Thrillers on Coverfly's Red List for 2020 after making it to the 2nd Round of Austin Film Festival. This was the second time Hornsby has had a script on the Red List and in AFF. A 20-page script of a woman's revenge on a serial killer, CHAT is unproduced but available.
Tags: CHAT - SHORT, Austin Film Festival Script Competition(Second Round), The Red List(Second Round)

Contest Success for Seattle Screenwriter
By: Kim Hornsby
THREE projects by screenwriter, KIM HORNSBY, were recognized in Table Read my Screenplay. Her TV Pilot, MOODY & THE GHOST, reached the top 100 in Table Read my Screenplay, as did her Features, NECESSARY DETOUR, and THE DREAM JUMPER'S PROMISE, the former moving up to the Top Ten in Mystery/Suspense and the latter making the quarterfinals in Page Turner Screenplays. All scripts are adapted from her Bestselling books. MOODY & THE GHOST also made 2ND ROUND at Austin Film Fest as did her Short script, CHAT. Moody was in the top 20 of The Adapted Screenplay Contest, recently won a table read at the Seattle Film Summit and is under consideration at CBS. Kim is represented by JD DeWitt of 5x5 Literary Management
Tags: Moody & The Ghost, Table Read My Screenplay Genre Competition (Action, Horror, Mystery)(Top 100)

Screenplay Optioned
By: Kim Hornsby
Kim Hornsby's feature screenplay, CHRISTMAS IN CRYSTAL CREEK, was optioned by 5x5 Productions and with the lead actress attached, is planning to film this year. 5x5 Productions and Emerald Bay Entertainment will produce. This option replaces the previous option on her novel of the same name.
Tags: Christmas in Crystal Creek - IN DEVELOPMENT,

THE DREAM JUMPER'S PROMISE Wins Big
By: Kim Hornsby
After winning the Hollywood Fellowship and Grand Prize Award at the Seattle Film Summit's BIGFOOT SCRIPT CHALLENGE, Kim Hornsby's supernatural Suspense Feature, THE DREAM JUMPER'S PROMISE has entered into a shopping agreement with Indy Entertainment who recently produced Justin Long and Cobie Smulders film "Literally, Right Before Aaron." JD DeWitt of 5x5 Productions negotiated the deal that was brought to Ms. Hornsby by the Bigfoot team.
Tags: The Dream Jumper's Promise, Bigfoot Script Challenge(Grand Prize)

HURRICANE TARA storms Big Break, Visionfest and Zedfest

By: Kyle Curry
Kyle Curry's feature spec HURRICANE TARA swept through several competitions. The female-led adventure won 1st place at the Visionfest, 2nd place at Zed Fest, and is among the Top 5 Action/Adventure Finalists in the Final Draft Big Break competition.

EBO, a Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards Short Semifinalist

By: Larry Coleman
The sci-fi dystopian short script, EBO, makes the semifinals in the Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards. The placements moves EBO back into the Coverfly Red List for sci-fi shorts for the month of February 2021.
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EBO Advances in the Emerging Screenwriters Shoot Your Short Competition
By: Larry Coleman
The dystopian sci-fi short, EBO, a story about a placEBO's healing effect upon a future society suffering from radiation poisoning, advances to the semifinal round in the 2021 Emerging Screenwriters Shoot Your Short Screenplay Competition.
Tags: EBO, Shoot Your Short(Top 100)

THE ABYSSINIAN makes the Short List in the Barnstorm Fest Competition
By: Larry Coleman
THE ABYSSINIAN, an African American World Word II fictional drama told through an Ethiopian soldier's eyes, receives Honorable Mention in the 2020 Barnstorm Fest Screenplay Competition.
Tags: The Abyssinian, Barnstorm Fest(Honorable Mention)

EBO Makes the COVERFLY RED LIST
By: Larry Coleman
EBO, a dystopian sci-fi script, makes the monthly RED LIST in the Sci-Fi short category.
Tags: EBO,

Swirl City advances in The StoryPros International Screenplay Competition
By: Larry Coleman
Larry E Coleman's screenplay SWIRL CITY, a dystopian sci-fi drama and social commentary about life after the race wars, advances to the semifinal round in The StoryPros International Screenplay Contest.
Tags: Swirl City, StoryPros International Screenplay Contest(Semi Finalist)

HARLEM HELL FIGHTERS by Jayson Crittenden Selected by The Red List

By: Jayson Crittenden
Jayson's historical pilot which tells the true story of the HARLEM HELL FIGHTERS was featured on The Red List's Top 20 for the month of February.
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KILLED TWICE IN TEXAS by Jayson Crittenden Scores Two More
By: Jayson Crittenden
KILLED TWICE IN TEXAS by Jayson Crittenden awarded honorable mention by Barnstorm Fest. This revisionist Western was also featured on The Red List during the entire month of January and into the first half of February.
Tags: Killed Twice in Texas, Barnstorm Fest(Honorable Mention)

HARLEM HELL FIGHTERS by Jayson Crittenden awarded by Emerging Screenwriters
By: Jayson Crittenden
After a record number of submissions, HARLEM HELL FIGHTERS by Jayson Crittenden was selected as a quarter-finalist in the Emerging Screenwriters Genre Screenplay Competition. Another humbling accomplishment for this remarkable true story.
Tags: Harlem Hell Fighters, Emerging Screenwriters Genre Screenplay Competition(Quarter Finalist)

KILLED TWICE IN TEXAS by Jayson Crittenden Thrives with Five
By: Jayson Crittenden
The Western, KILLED TWICE IN TEXAS, placed as finalist in both Drama and Action/Adventure categories in the Table Read My Screenplay Contest. This unique tale was also selected as a top 25 finalist in the Creative Screenwriting Unique Voices Screenplay Competition. Most recently, it was recognized as a top-ten finalist in Breaking Walls: The Ultimate Thriller Contest. In addition, this script was featured on Coverfly's The Red List.
Tags: Killed Twice in Texas, Breaking Walls Thriller Screenplay Contest, Creative Screenwriting, Table Read My Screenplay

FOLLOW THE BADGE by Jayson Crittenden Scores a Trifecta
By: Jayson Crittenden
The original story FOLLOW THE BADGE was selected as a top 25 Action/Adventure finalist in the Creative Screenwriting Unique Voices competition. The script was also chosen as a finalist in the Table Read My Screenplay Contest. Most recently, it was featured on Coverfly's The Red List.
Tags: Follow the Badge, Creative Screenwriting, Table Read My Screenplay

KILLED TWICE IN TEXAS by Jayson Crittenden Scores Two More

By: Jayson Crittenden
KILLED TWICE IN TEXAS by Jayson Crittenden awarded honorable mention by Barnstorm Fest. This revisionist Western was also featured on The Red List during the entire month of January and into the first half of February.
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HARLEM HELL FIGHTERS by Jayson Crittenden Selected by The Red List
By: Jayson Crittenden
Jayson's historical pilot which tells the true story of the HARLEM HELL FIGHTERS was featured on The Red List's Top 20 for the month of February.
Tags: Harlem Hell Fighters,

HARLEM HELL FIGHTERS by Jayson Crittenden awarded by Emerging Screenwriters
By: Jayson Crittenden
After a record number of submissions, HARLEM HELL FIGHTERS by Jayson Crittenden was selected as a quarter-finalist in the Emerging Screenwriters Genre Screenplay Competition. Another humbling accomplishment for this remarkable true story.
Tags: Harlem Hell Fighters, Emerging Screenwriters Genre Screenplay Competition(Quarter Finalist)

KILLED TWICE IN TEXAS by Jayson Crittenden Thrives with Five
By: Jayson Crittenden
The Western, KILLED TWICE IN TEXAS, placed as finalist in both Drama and Action/Adventure categories in the Table Read My Screenplay Contest. This unique tale was also selected as a top 25 finalist in the Creative Screenwriting Unique Voices Screenplay Competition. Most recently, it was recognized as a top-ten finalist in Breaking Walls: The Ultimate Thriller Contest. In addition, this script was featured on Coverfly's The Red List.
Tags: Killed Twice in Texas, Breaking Walls Thriller Screenplay Contest, Creative Screenwriting, Table Read My Screenplay

FOLLOW THE BADGE by Jayson Crittenden Scores a Trifecta
By: Jayson Crittenden
The original story FOLLOW THE BADGE was selected as a top 25 Action/Adventure finalist in the Creative Screenwriting Unique Voices competition. The script was also chosen as a finalist in the Table Read My Screenplay Contest. Most recently, it was featured on Coverfly's The Red List.
Tags: Follow the Badge, Creative Screenwriting, Table Read My Screenplay

Award Winners

By: Alainna MacPherson
Additional awards acquired that are not listed with the Across the Veil script listing. Austin Revolution Film Festival is still an ongoing festival, finaly results announced Summer 2021.

SIGNED WITH CAA

By: PERES OWINO
ISA Development Slate writer, and Top 25 Screenwriter to watch was recently signed by Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
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NYWIFT Writing Lab Winner
By: PERES OWINO
Peres Owino has been honored by the NY Women In Film Writing Lab sponsored by Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey and Nicole Kidman.
Tags: THE BASKET WEAVER,

GLIMPSE to screen in the UK
By: PERES OWINO
Peres Owino's short film GLIMPSE was inspired by true events, and premiered at the LiftOff Film Festival in Sydney, Australia on Thanksgiving weekend and is next to screen in London, UK in December.

BOUND: Africans vs African Americans
By: PERES OWINO
Peres Owino's hard-hitting documentary, BOUND: Africans vs African American, that looks into the little-known tension between Africans and African Americans won the WIF Lena Sharpe Award Winner - Seattle International Film Festival, the Best Documentary - Audience Award - Pan African Film Festival and the Best Film Directed by a Woman of Color African Diaspora Film Festival.

SEASONS OF LOVE success
By: PERES OWINO
Produced by Taraji P Henson, starring Gladys Knight and Method Man, distributed by Lifetime Networks, SEASONS OF LOVE garnered Peres and co-writer Sharon Brathwaite, an NAACP Nomination for Best Writing in a TV movie.

WILD DATURA Makes The Red List.

By: Bernadett Belinda York
Coverfly adds WILD DATURA script to The Red List's top 20 for Western Features in 2021
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Swirl Films requests Female-Driven Western WILD DATURA
By: Bernadett Belinda York
ISA verified producer/director, Star Victoria, requests Bernadett Belinda York's WILD DATURA script. The emerging writer submitted to the industry pro's call for High-Concept, Female-Driven features and is considering after reading the film's logline and synopsis. The Drama, Western, Thriller is a unique narrative centered around a female couple's survival of the male-dominated Gold Rush era. Swirl Films is a leading independent film & TV production company focusing on diversity inclusion with projects distributed by Netflix, BET, Lifetime, etc.

PARANNOYANCE Pilot perseveres despite the pandemic
By: Bernadett Belinda York
Paranormal Dark Comedy series, PARANNOYANCE, starring co-writing and producing team Bernadett Belinda York and Kim Lupe-Smith, began production on their pilot episode in Los Angeles on November 2, 2019. A couple of months into post, the Industry shut-down due to COVID-19, and the independent project was no exception. After losing their entire post-production team, the first-time filmmakers were determined to move forward with everyone's safety in mind. No longer able to have a hands-on approach, they outsourced every key department head, and despite the challenges and circumstantial delays, they successfully finished the pilot remotely. The product is currently pitching to major network and streaming platforms.

Emerging talent pitches diverse portfolio to Village Roadshow.
By: Bernadett Belinda York
Bernadett Belinda York pitched her high-concept, female-driven loglines to execs at Village Roadshow Entertainment Group. Bill Benson and Senior VP Shannon Hawes Perry showed elevated interest in Dark Comedy Series "Hollywood CULTure" about two frenemies who uncover a dark Hollywood secret while reluctantly searching for a mutual acquaintance.

IN VIEW with Larry King.

By: Mark Hughes
Mark Hughes scripted several episodes of the "In View with Larry King" series.

COURT OF THE DEAD animated series
By: Mark Hughes
Mark Hughes is part of the writing team developing the animated fantasy-horror series COURT OF THE DEAD. He has also been hired on several other live-action and animated projects currently in various stages of studio development.

Emerging talent pitches diverse portfolio to Village Roadshow.

By: Bernadett Belinda York
Bernadett Belinda York pitched her high-concept, female-driven loglines to execs at Village Roadshow Entertainment Group. Bill Benson and Senior VP Shannon Hawes Perry showed elevated interest in Dark Comedy Series "Hollywood CULTure" about two frenemies who uncover a dark Hollywood secret while reluctantly searching for a mutual acquaintance.
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WILD DATURA Makes The Red List.
By: Bernadett Belinda York
Coverfly adds WILD DATURA script to The Red List's top 20 for Western Features in 2021
Tags: Wild Datura,

Swirl Films requests Female-Driven Western WILD DATURA
By: Bernadett Belinda York
ISA verified producer/director, Star Victoria, requests Bernadett Belinda York's WILD DATURA script. The emerging writer submitted to the industry pro's call for High-Concept, Female-Driven features and is considering after reading the film's logline and synopsis. The Drama, Western, Thriller is a unique narrative centered around a female couple's survival of the male-dominated Gold Rush era. Swirl Films is a leading independent film & TV production company focusing on diversity inclusion with projects distributed by Netflix, BET, Lifetime, etc.

PARANNOYANCE Pilot perseveres despite the pandemic
By: Bernadett Belinda York
Paranormal Dark Comedy series, PARANNOYANCE, starring co-writing and producing team Bernadett Belinda York and Kim Lupe-Smith, began production on their pilot episode in Los Angeles on November 2, 2019. A couple of months into post, the Industry shut-down due to COVID-19, and the independent project was no exception. After losing their entire post-production team, the first-time filmmakers were determined to move forward with everyone's safety in mind. No longer able to have a hands-on approach, they outsourced every key department head, and despite the challenges and circumstantial delays, they successfully finished the pilot remotely. The product is currently pitching to major network and streaming platforms.

Swirl Films requests Female-Driven Western WILD DATURA

By: Bernadett Belinda York
ISA verified producer/director, Star Victoria, requests Bernadett Belinda York's WILD DATURA script. The emerging writer submitted to the industry pro's call for High-Concept, Female-Driven features and is considering after reading the film's logline and synopsis. The Drama, Western, Thriller is a unique narrative centered around a female couple's survival of the male-dominated Gold Rush era. Swirl Films is a leading independent film & TV production company focusing on diversity inclusion with projects distributed by Netflix, BET, Lifetime, etc.
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WILD DATURA Makes The Red List.
By: Bernadett Belinda York
Coverfly adds WILD DATURA script to The Red List's top 20 for Western Features in 2021
Tags: Wild Datura,

PARANNOYANCE Pilot perseveres despite the pandemic
By: Bernadett Belinda York
Paranormal Dark Comedy series, PARANNOYANCE, starring co-writing and producing team Bernadett Belinda York and Kim Lupe-Smith, began production on their pilot episode in Los Angeles on November 2, 2019. A couple of months into post, the Industry shut-down due to COVID-19, and the independent project was no exception. After losing their entire post-production team, the first-time filmmakers were determined to move forward with everyone's safety in mind. No longer able to have a hands-on approach, they outsourced every key department head, and despite the challenges and circumstantial delays, they successfully finished the pilot remotely. The product is currently pitching to major network and streaming platforms.

Emerging talent pitches diverse portfolio to Village Roadshow.
By: Bernadett Belinda York
Bernadett Belinda York pitched her high-concept, female-driven loglines to execs at Village Roadshow Entertainment Group. Bill Benson and Senior VP Shannon Hawes Perry showed elevated interest in Dark Comedy Series "Hollywood CULTure" about two frenemies who uncover a dark Hollywood secret while reluctantly searching for a mutual acquaintance.

Solipsist Films Taps Up-and-Comer Sean Wathen to Adapt Graphic Novel

By: Sean Wathen
Solipsist Films Taps Up-and-Comer Sean Wathen to Adapt Graphic Novel INSTINCT.
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Status Media Options Time Travel Thriller From 2014 Young & Hungry Writer

By: Sean Wathen
2014 Young & Hungry List screenwriter Sean Wathen has continued his recent hot streak with the option of his time travel thriller SECOND SHOT. The rights to the script have been picked up by producers Lauren De Normandie and Timothy Woodward Jr. of Status Media & Entertainment. The story centers around a covert agent who is sent five years into the past to prevent the assassination of a high ranking government official, but as his mission unfolds he discovers those behind the attack were simply pawns in a larger conspiracy.

LUKE CAGE Star Theo Rossi & GOTHAM Actor Shane West Join Jordan Claire

By: Sean Wathen
Theo Rossi and Shane West are joining Umbrella Academy actress Jordan Claire Robbins in the cast of feature thriller Escape The Field, which is currently in production in Toronto. Luke Cage and Sons Of Anarchy star Rossi recently wrapped shooting Zack Snyder’s big-budget Netflix feature Army Of The Dead. Nikita and Salem star West was most recently seen as Bane on the final season of Fox’s Gotham. Escape The Field is the story of six strangers who wake up disoriented and trapped in an endless cornfield only to discover that something mysterious is hunting them.

Status Media Options Time Travel Thriller From 2014 Young & Hungry Writer

By: Sean Wathen
2014 Young & Hungry List screenwriter Sean Wathen has continued his recent hot streak with the option of his time travel thriller SECOND SHOT. The rights to the script have been picked up by producers Lauren De Normandie and Timothy Woodward Jr. of Status Media & Entertainment. The story centers around a covert agent who is sent five years into the past to prevent the assassination of a high ranking government official, but as his mission unfolds he discovers those behind the attack were simply pawns in a larger conspiracy.
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Solipsist Films Taps Up-and-Comer Sean Wathen to Adapt Graphic Novel

By: Sean Wathen
Solipsist Films Taps Up-and-Comer Sean Wathen to Adapt Graphic Novel INSTINCT.

LUKE CAGE Star Theo Rossi & GOTHAM Actor Shane West Join Jordan Claire

By: Sean Wathen
Theo Rossi and Shane West are joining Umbrella Academy actress Jordan Claire Robbins in the cast of feature thriller Escape The Field, which is currently in production in Toronto. Luke Cage and Sons Of Anarchy star Rossi recently wrapped shooting Zack Snyder’s big-budget Netflix feature Army Of The Dead. Nikita and Salem star West was most recently seen as Bane on the final season of Fox’s Gotham. Escape The Field is the story of six strangers who wake up disoriented and trapped in an endless cornfield only to discover that something mysterious is hunting them.

LUKE CAGE Star Theo Rossi & GOTHAM Actor Shane West Join Jordan Claire

By: Sean Wathen
Theo Rossi and Shane West are joining Umbrella Academy actress Jordan Claire Robbins in the cast of feature thriller Escape The Field, which is currently in production in Toronto. Luke Cage and Sons Of Anarchy star Rossi recently wrapped shooting Zack Snyder’s big-budget Netflix feature Army Of The Dead. Nikita and Salem star West was most recently seen as Bane on the final season of Fox’s Gotham. Escape The Field is the story of six strangers who wake up disoriented and trapped in an endless cornfield only to discover that something mysterious is hunting them.
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Solipsist Films Taps Up-and-Comer Sean Wathen to Adapt Graphic Novel

By: Sean Wathen
Solipsist Films Taps Up-and-Comer Sean Wathen to Adapt Graphic Novel INSTINCT.

Status Media Options Time Travel Thriller From 2014 Young & Hungry Writer

By: Sean Wathen
2014 Young & Hungry List screenwriter Sean Wathen has continued his recent hot streak with the option of his time travel thriller SECOND SHOT. The rights to the script have been picked up by producers Lauren De Normandie and Timothy Woodward Jr. of Status Media & Entertainment. The story centers around a covert agent who is sent five years into the past to prevent the assassination of a high ranking government official, but as his mission unfolds he discovers those behind the attack were simply pawns in a larger conspiracy.

PARANNOYANCE Pilot perseveres despite the pandemic

By: Bernadett Belinda York
Paranormal Dark Comedy series, PARANNOYANCE, starring co-writing and producing team Bernadett Belinda York and Kim Lupe-Smith, began production on their pilot episode in Los Angeles on November 2, 2019. A couple of months into post, the Industry shut-down due to COVID-19, and the independent project was no exception. After losing their entire post-production team, the first-time filmmakers were determined to move forward with everyone's safety in mind. No longer able to have a hands-on approach, they outsourced every key department head, and despite the challenges and circumstantial delays, they successfully finished the pilot remotely. The product is currently pitching to major network and streaming platforms.
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WILD DATURA Makes The Red List.
By: Bernadett Belinda York
Coverfly adds WILD DATURA script to The Red List's top 20 for Western Features in 2021
Tags: Wild Datura,

Swirl Films requests Female-Driven Western WILD DATURA
By: Bernadett Belinda York
ISA verified producer/director, Star Victoria, requests Bernadett Belinda York's WILD DATURA script. The emerging writer submitted to the industry pro's call for High-Concept, Female-Driven features and is considering after reading the film's logline and synopsis. The Drama, Western, Thriller is a unique narrative centered around a female couple's survival of the male-dominated Gold Rush era. Swirl Films is a leading independent film & TV production company focusing on diversity inclusion with projects distributed by Netflix, BET, Lifetime, etc.

Emerging talent pitches diverse portfolio to Village Roadshow.
By: Bernadett Belinda York
Bernadett Belinda York pitched her high-concept, female-driven loglines to execs at Village Roadshow Entertainment Group. Bill Benson and Senior VP Shannon Hawes Perry showed elevated interest in Dark Comedy Series "Hollywood CULTure" about two frenemies who uncover a dark Hollywood secret while reluctantly searching for a mutual acquaintance.

Film Co-Written by James Doc Mason Released to Digital and On Demand

By: James Mason
The feature thriller CAGED is now available on all major digital platforms and On Demand. CAGED tells the story of Dr. Harlow Reid who after being convicted of killing his wife, finds himself in solitary confinement where he is tormented by a ruthless guard. The cast is led by an amazing performance by Edi Gathegi as Dr. Reid, a terrifyingly understated turn by Melora Hardin as Officer Sacks, and Tony Amendola as the Warden. CAGED was directed by Aaron Fjellman who co-wrote the script with James Doc Mason, a familiar figure at the ISA Third Thursdays.

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,
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