2025 Young Author, Writer, Screenwriter Shortlist

Ravi Bodalia is a resident doctor and writing content-creator with over three million views across YouTube and TikTok. He has previously been a finalist in the Page Turner Awards for the Book Adaptation Needed category, and he has been longlisted in the Jericho Writers 500 Words Competition. His

I'm an eighteen year old, Irish screenwriter who's passionate about the amazing world of film and writing. Many of my works include an Irish setting, are full of Irish slang and are rooted in it's beautiful culture. Everyday I discover more about writing and film-making as both an art and a craft

Hallie Stephenson began her writing journey at age 7 with a Star Trek script chronicling Kirk and Spock's extraplanetary shenanigans. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Screenwriting from Purchase College, where her love for gritty period dramas and thrilling sci-fi worlds grew exponentially

I am Divsargun Kaur from Amritsar, Punjab. I imagine what a utopian world would look like. My idol is Sikh's Tenth Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, and I believe a lot in his teachings.

My name is Caitlin Hulsey and I am a parkour coach and stunt performer. My days consist of firespinning, sword fighting, and jumping off of buildings. I absolutely love being an athlete and performer, but the only thing I've ever truly wanted to be is an author. I write fantasy novels, which is one

An aspiring author/poet dedicated to bridging the gap between generations in immigrant households and bringing light to trauma and abuse often swept under the rug as a taboo topic. My goal is to share my own story focusing on heartfelt and raw reflections to explore the challenges and beauty of

I am 19 years old and am currently at university of Bournemouth studying film. My goal is to become an author/script writer. I am passionate about telling stories and also enjoy manga. I have just completed my first year at university and have had one book already published that I self funded. I

Lavender Hemlock has a bachelor’s in English from Virginia Commonwealth University and has works published in Crow & Cross Keys, Dark Poets Club, Chimes Anthology, and Dear Blank Zine. Besides playing the harp in her free time, she writes macabre poetry and experimental fiction. She is currently

My name is Caitlin Hulsey and I am a parkour coach and stunt performer. My days consist of firespinning, sword fighting, and jumping off of buildings. I absolutely love being an athlete and performer, but the only thing I've ever truly wanted to be is an author. I write fantasy novels, which is one