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Screenwriter Denis Crampton (NO 3 Hollythorne Cottage)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: When a remote cottage is invaded by three young women and their psychopathic hostage takers, it’s malevolent spirit is unwittingly awakened with tragic consequences. Landing Page CAST LIST: Narrator: Julie Sheppard John: Steve Rizzo Sally: Val Cole Get to know the writer: 1. What is your screenplay about? No 3 Hollythorne… Continue reading Screenwriter Denis Crampton (NO 3 Hollythorne Cottage)

Filmmaker Yesenia De Casas (Los Courage Camps: Creando Olas)

Los Courage Camps: Creando Olas, 9min., USADirected by Yesenia De CasasOne wave can change it all. A small courage revolution has been rising in unexpected areas of LA. Meet some of the familias who have embarked on the journey to reconnect with the ocean through Los Courage Camps – a homegrown organization that teaches free… Continue reading Filmmaker Yesenia De Casas (Los Courage Camps: Creando Olas)

Filmmaker László Illés (HAUNTING TROPHIES)

HAUNTING TROPHIES, 2hr 26min., HungaryDirected by László IllésA young man hiking deep in the woods finds a female corpse manipulated in a bizarre manner. Shocked by the discovery, the man realizes that he is not alone on the scene. The murderer starts hunting him in order to protect his identity. https://www.facebook.com/hauntingtrophieshttps://www.instagram.com/hauntingtrophies Get to know the… Continue reading Filmmaker László Illés (HAUNTING TROPHIES)

Writer/Producer Felix Bechtolsheimer (PAINFUL FLAVOURS)

PAINFUL FLAVOURS, 22min., UKDirected by Julian HandThere was no plan. I found some pages I had written over twenty years ago. I read the words whilst Oli and Joe slipped deep into an improvised, ambient jam – a cognisant, responsive soundscape conjured up to bring the prose to life. It was all recorded live in… Continue reading Writer/Producer Felix Bechtolsheimer (PAINFUL FLAVOURS)

Poet Nikki Rawnsley (THE LION)

Watch the Poetry Reading: Performed by Val Cole Get to know the poet: 1) What is the theme of your poem? THE LION is one of my favorite poems in my anthology. It is featured in Part Two, Wild Beasts, Inspired Tales, and other stories from my book Black Heart Words & Poems.I identify as… Continue reading Poet Nikki Rawnsley (THE LION)

Screenwriter Dedra L. Stevenson (KILL THE MILLENNIAL)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: CAST LIST: Narrator: Shawn DevlinMr. Blaynard/Shandel/Harley: Sean BallantyneRyan/Ryan’s Inner Voice: Geoff MaysMandi/Mandi’s Inner Voice: Hannah EhmanLunch Lady/Cashier/Emily: Julie Sheppard Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about?My screenplay is a Dark Comedy parody of the terrible condition of the entire Millennial generation. They are the first generation in human… Continue reading Screenwriter Dedra L. Stevenson (KILL THE MILLENNIAL)

Screenwriter Pat O’Brien (WHO ARE YOU)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: CAST LIST: Narrator: Val ColePaul Sr.: Geoff MaysSarah: Elizabeth Rose MorrissCardinal Fraser: Steve Rizzo Get to know the writer: 1. What is your screenplay about A young billionaire teams up with a trans woman to uncover money laundering through the Catholic Church. It all ends in a climax of Biblical proportions.… Continue reading Screenwriter Pat O’Brien (WHO ARE YOU)

Screenwriter Patrick Cottington (WHAT WOULD LOMBARDI SAY)

A college football star is forced to deal with CTE as he prepares for a professional football career. CAST LIST: Narrator: Julie SheppardHarry: Steve RizzoLarry: Geoff Mays Get to know the writer 1. What is your screenplay about? This story actually focuses on CTE and its universal effect on players and those around them. The inspiration… Continue reading Screenwriter Patrick Cottington (WHAT WOULD LOMBARDI SAY)

Screenwriter Patricia Fuller (BURDS)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: CAST LIST: Narrator: Steve RizzoKatie: Val ColeJane: Elizabeth Rose Morriss Get to know the writer: 1. What is your screenplay about?“Burds” is based on a true story about a group of teenage girls growing up in a town on the West coast of Scotland during the 1980’s . It’s about those… Continue reading Screenwriter Patricia Fuller (BURDS)

Screenwriter Jacqueline Escolme (THE BIRTHDAY LIST)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: Inspired by a young adventurer, a frustrated midlife wife escapes her marriage and flies to America with a birthday bucket list that helps her find truth, freedom and the future she’s waited twenty years for. CAST LIST: Narrator: Shawn DevlinJenny: Hannah EhmanRichard: Sean Ballantyne Get to know the writer: 1. What… Continue reading Screenwriter Jacqueline Escolme (THE BIRTHDAY LIST)