1. What is your screenplay about? My screenplay is about discrimination between four groups and how any war will inevitably spark another one due to revenge, jealousy, or hatred. An alien lands on the planet with other worldly power that, if used by either side, could turn the tide of any war. The alien will… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter John Roger (STARLIGHT: LONG WAY HOME)
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Interview with Winning Screenwriter J. Jermaine Jones (THE KANDAHAR MAN)
1. What is your screenplay about? After the massacre of her patrol unit by a legendary wild man, a critically wounded battlefield medic must find a way to radio for help before she bleeds out — or gets discovered by the wild man — in the deserts of Afghanistan. 2. What genres does your screenplay… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter J. Jermaine Jones (THE KANDAHAR MAN)
Interview with Winning Screenwriter Stephanie Annis (SANCTUARY CITY)
1. What is your screenplay about? Sanctuary City, an animation story, is set inside a butterfly sanctuary. A young overseer, his sanctuary charges, and the painter/janitor come together to raise money for sanctuary repairs. When the administrator chastises, challenges, and sabotages the overseer the true higher power assists. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter Stephanie Annis (SANCTUARY CITY)
Interview with Winning Screenwriter Margaret Dane (A SHORT DROP AND A SUDDEN STOP)
1. What is your screenplay about? Peter is having a typical, banal mid-life crisis, and cannot see a way out of the mess he has made of his life. He can only see one way out, and has decided to go for the rope and hang himself. Enter Carmine, an angel of dubious origins, probably… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter Margaret Dane (A SHORT DROP AND A SUDDEN STOP)
Interview with Winning Screenwriter Kaitlyn Kowalski (THE SEEKER)
1. What is your screenplay about? The Seeker is a story about a young girl who struggles to find the balance between helping her family and actually doing the right thing. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? I would consider The Seeker to be a drama. 3. Why should this screenplay be made… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter Kaitlyn Kowalski (THE SEEKER)
Interview with Winning Screenwriter Mark Renshaw (THE BROKEN KINGDOM)
1. What is your screenplay about? Influence by Brexit and V for Vendetta, ‘The Broken Kingdom’ is set in an alternate timeline in which Guy Fawkes was successful in blowing up the houses of parliament and overthrowing the English monarchy in 1605. However, the script is set in 2018 and the story follows a French-American… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter Mark Renshaw (THE BROKEN KINGDOM)
Interview with Winning Screenwriter R. Harris Smith (MIRRORS)
1. What is your screenplay about? ‘Mirrors’ is about the fear of your reflection watching you as you sleep – almost an extension of fear of the dark, I suppose. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Horror. 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? As a short film, it is… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter R. Harris Smith (MIRRORS)
Interview with Winning Screenwriter Kelly Lamphaer Dash (BURSTING FOR A BREAK)
1. What is your screenplay about? A really frustrated employee. 2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Comedy. 3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? It’s a very visual story. 4. How would you describe this script in two words? Spontaneous combustion. 5. What movie have you seen the most times… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter Kelly Lamphaer Dash (BURSTING FOR A BREAK)
Interview with Winning Screenwriter Carla Miles (WAVERLY RIDING)
1. What is your screenplay about? ‘Waverly Riding’ is about a woman who has tried hard to always do the right thing but she reaches her breaking point when she gets an eviction notice and her ex-husband says he’s going to try to get custody of their three kids. Waverly needs money now and devises… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter Carla Miles (WAVERLY RIDING)
Interview with Winning Screenwriter Stephanie Barnes (THE PAPER PRINCESS)
1. What is your screenplay about? The Paper Princess is about a courageous, young princess called Paige who goes on a journey to save her home, after a cruel sorcerer transforms her into paper. Accompanied by her two friends, a grouchy hermit and a brave sprout, Paige learns that her paper doesn’t have to be… Continue reading Interview with Winning Screenwriter Stephanie Barnes (THE PAPER PRINCESS)
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