2022 Screenplay Award Finalists

Jared studied Creative Writing at the University of Florida with the intention of entering medical school. He instead went on to Chapman University, where he received his MFA in Screenwriting, studying under Ron Friedman, who hired Jared to assist in the writing of his memoir: I KILLED OPTIMUS PRIME

Punk Rocker since 1982, published author in 2002, screenwriter since 2015. Specializing in historical scripts, he is an Academy Nicholl Quarter-Finalist, 14X Screenplay Finalist and 6X best screenplay winner in contests from France, Japan, Venezuela and the United States.

Born and bred in Walsall in the West Midlands, I moved to London in my early 20s with very little to my name. Spending over a decade in the city, in a dramatically different socio-economic environment, had a lasting effect on my writing. Much of my work has a 'fish out of water feel' to it. The

After authoring three novels and several illustrated children’s books, Anjula continues to write at full tilt! She is passionate about her writing, which she does on a daily basis. Always aspiring to improve her craft, she soaks up new information like a sponge, and feels inspired when learning new

After authoring three novels and several illustrated children’s books, Anjula continues to write at full tilt! She is passionate about her writing, which she does on a daily basis. Always aspiring to improve her craft, she soaks up new information like a sponge, and feels inspired when learning new

I am a 63-year-old recovering lawyer living with my wife in Chicago, IL. During the pandemic, I wrote 2 screenplays - "The Third Impeachment Trial of Donald J. Trump” (a comedy) and "Chicken Tenderized" (a drama) and 2 novels - "Miss Minnie's Boarding House" (an historical family saga) and "Angel's

Charlene should have known she was destined to write horrors & thrillers. In Grade 2, she wrote about a disappearance/murder that got a big red WOW!; her mother was called in for a subsequent ‘meeting’. Now, teaching teenagers for the last 20+ years, she is engaged in horror of a much different kind

As a kid, Ella used to watch scary and bloody true crime shows with her mom. During the shows, they’d take turns screaming their theories about who the murderer could be and how they’d done it. She has always loved to be a puzzle solver. At 17, she moved from her home country of Brazil to the United

Kit Modica is a screenwriter who began her career in theater, both on and off stage. After earning her degree in Mechanical Engineering, she later founded Aeon Life Theater in Tampa, Florida, where she served as producer, director, and production designer. While continuing to consult on theatrical

Alex Sobol is an award-winning screenwriter who grew up in Los Angeles. After a fruitful career in Advertising as Creative Director and TV Commercial Director/Producer, Alex decided to shape his future by writing twisted, dark, funny, unexpected stories, packed with characters so full of life that

Jamie is a writer living in LA. She is a New Jersey native and proud Rutgers alum. Jamie is interested in exploring the complexity of human nature, and using that to create unusual characters. She currently works in the industry as a tv/video editor.

Matthew Breault and Alex George Pickering are an LA-based screenwriting team repped by Citizen Skull Management. Originally from Colorado Springs and Boston, MA respectively, Matt graduated from Stanford and Alex from Georgetown before meeting at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where they earned

Sophia Louisa Lee is a Latina writer working in Los Angeles, California. She is currently in preproduction for a contemporary "film noir" pilot she wrote, which she will also be directing. Sophia is the host of a video podcast on YouTube -- www.youtube.com/c/sophialouisassozoomin, and she does

Andrew Nadeau is a Chicago comedian known for his one-liners and dry sense of humor. A writer for both The Dad and Netflix Family Social Media, he was named Funniest Person on Twitter by the Chicago Tribune and was runner up in the 2021 March Comedy Madness competition. His work has been featured in

David's a commercial director in New York who's done a wide range of ads and brand films for Democrats and progressive causes, including in the last four Presidential campaigns, as well as major financial and retail brands. His quirky sci-fi short, Silo, is a Vimeo Staff Pick and you would like it

Co-written with Robert Goldberg & James Goldberg and based on the book by Bill Foege, House on Fire is the true story of a young doctor battling to save millions from a terrifying virus. An Emmy® award winner, Donald Mitchell directed and co-wrote the feature documentary film, HILLEMAN – A Perilous

Growing up on a hazardous waste site that’s home to the Mothman legend was a lot for Michael to take in. Stories of outsiders caught between real and imagined horrors are now his sweet spot. He has earned accolades from Academy Award qualifying festivals such as Cinequest, HollyShorts, Austin Film

Charlie Anderson teaches film production and screenwriting at Valparaiso University. His films have screened at festivals throughout the United States and he has various credits as an actor, photographer, makeup effects artist, and sound mixer. Charlie also enjoys volunteering at Hoosier Burn Camp.

Armed with a PhD in English Literature from the University of Rochester, I specialize in female-driven historical dramas that blend my literary expertise and research skills with an ability to tell compelling stories about women who push the boundaries of knowledge, gender, sexuality, politics, and

Damian Santamaria is an international consultant on media, sustainability, and innovation for the green economy. He is a Visiting Fellow to the School of Business, Law and Communication in Southampton Solent University, Visiting Lecturer at the School of Media at London College of Communication UAL

I’ve been writing scripts for over 20 years, ever since I wrote my first screenplay for my BA Film, on a borrowed Olivetti electronic typewriter. Since then, I’ve been writing scripts in my spare time alongside a career as a journalist and copywriter, then a professional comms manager in Government

I’ve been writing scripts for over 20 years, ever since I wrote my first screenplay for my BA Film, on a borrowed Olivetti electronic typewriter. Since then, I’ve been writing scripts in my spare time alongside a career as a journalist and copywriter, then a professional comms manager in Government

Bruna is a Portuguese Writer/Director based in London, UK. She has a Master's Degree in Film Directing from MET Film School London and has directed a number of successful and award winning short films. As a screenwriter she has been a winner and finalist in a number of competitions, including the

Parker Sack is a writer from Atlanta, who is currently studying Film production at NYU. Beginning his career as an actor, it wasn’t long before Parker fell in love with screenwriting and all things production. He has been part of productions such as Dopesick, The Hate U Give, Coat of Many Colors

Allen is a Maine filmmaker who has been making shorts and features in his home state for over twenty years. He is the co-founder of Damnationland, a showcase of short dark genre films made by Maine filmmakers, now in its twelfth year. He produced Derek Kimball’s feature film debut Neptune which

I’m a writer in search of an audience. Looking for an agent, a publisher. Oh, and a film producer too. That’d be nice. My flash fiction story, BE WITH YOU AGAIN, was a finalist at the West Atlantic Writing Awards in summer 2021. My screenplay, WOODEN HEART, was a finalist at the London International

Atlanta-based screenwriter from New York who specializes in writing Fantasy and Drama based stories. I grew up in the Bronx, and I’ve always been passionate about storytelling and intrigued by the impression it leaves on people that somehow guides the decisions we make in life. I bring good

I am an aspiring screenwriter living in Tucson, AZ. I enjoy using real-life experiences to create compelling dramatic movies for a wide audience. I have worked in the medical field for thirty years and my (sometimes unbelievable) experiences tend to take on new life in my stories.

Julie Swift teaches full time and lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband, their dog, and five cats. Rara Avis is her first book, and she's currently working on her next two. Writing fictional stories within historical events and actual people from the past is a passion of hers.

SAPPHIRE RAIN, my memoir illustrates how to heal heartache and pain through seven primary phases like trusting intuition and speaking truth. In this inspirational narrative, I revisit my personal experiences of abuse, teenage pregnancy, divorce, and clairvoyance. My story lays the groundwork for

Born and raised an hour away from Toronto, Canada, I was creatively inspired by the life-changing experience that was the very first "Star Wars" movie in 1977. Since then, my mind has never stopped racing with ideas. I have written two full-length novels and I'm currently writing a third. My

On a website on the internet there lived a Joe. Not a hot, caffeinated Joe, splashed with cream and a roasty smell, nor yet a cotton-eyed Joe with over-played lyrics and a catchy beat: it was a writer Joe, and that means humor. Or something. Joe Heath writes, directs, films, produces, and acts in