Friday, May 27, 2011

SCREENPLAY COMPETITION UPDATE


Special Consultations for Screenplay Winners!

As an added bonus, we are excited to announce that Pen Densham, award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director will provide special consultations for the winners of the Screenplay Competition (Drama, Comedy, Dark Hero Studios Award, and Latitude Productions Award categories). Pen is responsible for writing and producing some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters, such as ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES, along with some of its longest-running television series including “The Outer Limits” He has also written the book, Riding the Alligator which explores specific screenwriting techniques and reveals his emotional philosophies and professional secrets. Visit his website for more information on him and his book at www.ridingthealligator.com.


New judges!

We are also proud to announce the following new additions to our panel of industry judges:
Edward Fee | Director of Development, di Bonaventura Pictures
Peter Murrieta | Showrunner, “Wizards of Waverly Place”, “Hope and Faith”
Channing Dungey | Senior VP of Drama Development, ABC Studios

Click here for a complete list of this year’s judges.


Also, don’t forget, you have until 11:59PM (PST) Wednesday, June 1st to submit your screenplay or teleplay. This is the final deadline so don’t wait!


For questions, contact Matt Dy, Screenplay & Teleplay Competition Director at 1-800-310-3378 or matt@austinfilmfestival.com.

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