Page Turner Awards is delighted to announce our 2022 Screenplay Award Finalists, shown in random order!
The finalists' listed below are for all screenplay categories, which include, Film Script, Documentary, TV Series, Short Film, except the Book Adaptation Needed category, which is shown here.
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Moises Amsel for "Other Man's Land"
I grew up in crime-ridden Venezuela, where I survived a kidnapping at just 19 years old. After this traumatic event, I became obsessed with figuring out why it happened, which at the time ignited a fire that led me to become an attorney and seek justice. While pursuing a law degree, I kept active in
Michael for "Poser"
Michael Ronca is a writer, actor and director who recently graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Michael has had staged readings for a number of his plays at Playwrights Horizons Downtown, was selected as a Nine Muses Lab fellow and has directed/written/acted in a number of independent
Aaron Garcia for "Salva"
A South American writer and author from the suburbs of Washington D.C.. His writing credits include the TNT show Leverage and various festival films, including a collaboration with an Academy Award Winner. A graduate of Second City and former stand up comedian, he has also authored multiple books
Carlo & Erin for "TIME ZERO"
The Careres are an award-winning, husband/wife writing team. Carlo was born in Naples, Italy and served as a Captain of the Carabinieri (the Italian equivalent of the FBI) for twelve years before switching to screenwriting full-time. An award-winning, published novelist in Italy and series regular
Jordan Miles for "Dreams of My Mother"
Jordan Miles explores how a character might define “home”. For Jordan, home is within her semi-dysfunctional family. Inspired by them, she writes coming-of-age stories about black female protagonists and their family dynamics, especially between mother and daughter. She currently attends NYU Tisch
Sean Slater for "Adler"
Sean Slater is an actor-writer-producer born in the UK and raised in California. His work includes the features “Empire Gypsy”, “Target: St. Louis” and “Target: Philadelphia” (available on Amazon and Tubi) as well as the forthcoming competitive eating documentary “ScarfFace”. He holds an MA in
Zachary Phillips for "Fake News: A Comedy of Errors"
A business journalist with a creative writing minor, Zachary Phillips graduated from the University of Maryland in the Spring of 2019. In addition to several years as a professional writer and editor, he worked on the inaugural "Maryland Night Live" show at College Park, serving as the now-annual
Paul Gordon for "One Fair Wind"
Paul is a semi-retired attorney and mediator in Denver. He began writing screenplays in 2017 as a hobby and has won several competitions. His practice consists primarily of legal malpractice cases on behalf of plaintiffs.
Bernhard Riedhammer for "Love to Go"
Bernhard is a writer, marketeer and carpenter with several years of experience as a screenplay editor, holding a BA in Screenwriting from Staffordshire University and an M.Litt. in Film Studies from the University of St. Andrews. Most recently, his award-winning short drama Tree o' mine was optioned
Sean Slater for "The Devil and Dick Gregory"
Sean Slater is an actor-writer-producer born in the UK and raised in California. His work includes the features “Empire Gypsy”, “Target: St. Louis” and “Target: Philadelphia” (available on Amazon and Tubi) as well as the forthcoming competitive eating documentary “ScarfFace”. He holds an MA in
Adam Seidel for "California"
Oconomowoc, Wi-based writer with an affinity for writing darkly comedic Neo noir contemporary westerns.
Robin Hawke for "The Knowing"
Kamila Stopyra for "Mandy's Gone"
I am a feature film and TV Screenwriter with an MA degree from London Film School and a successful track record at film festivals and contests worldwide, including the prestigious Creative World Awards, The Finish Line Script Competition and The Golden Script Competition. While most of my
Cumberlain Rattlesnake for "GAT FINGER"
C.J. Walworth is aka Cumberlain Rattlesnake [the name of his production company.] His spec screenplay works include: - GAT FINGER, which is a superhero western-revisionist neo-noir, where a young man, son of a rancher, is grievously mutilated by a band of bandits in the 1880’s Nevada. He is saved by
Cumberlain Rattlesnake for "ORTEGA HIGHWAY"
C.J. Walworth is aka Cumberlain Rattlesnake [the name of his production company.] His spec screenplay works include: - GAT FINGER, which is a superhero western-revisionist neo-noir, where a young man, son of a rancher, is grievously mutilated by a band of bandits in the 1880’s Nevada. He is saved by
Cumberlain Rattlesnake for "GAT FINGER (TV)"
C.J. Walworth is aka Cumberlain Rattlesnake [the name of his production company.] His spec screenplay works include: - GAT FINGER, which is a superhero western-revisionist neo-noir, where a young man, son of a rancher, is grievously mutilated by a band of bandits in the 1880’s Nevada. He is saved by
megnocero Nocero for "Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief"
Meg Nocero, is a former federal immigration prosecutor, TEDx, and inspirational speaker, a certified happiness trainer, and the award-winning author of The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss, Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and
Claire Merchant for "A Lady Born, A Pirate Bred"
Claire Merchant is an Australian author and storyteller. She is best known for her collection of fantasy, contemporary, and romance novels set in fictional South Coast. In 2019, Claire won ‘Top Female Author’ in the Fantasy and Romance categories as voted by The Authors Show.
Michael Elliott for "Nobody's Heroes"
My adult daughter said, "You know, Dad. seems like you've had 50 careers." The list includes HS English teacher, studio musician, stand-up comic. Was represented by Brenda Feigen at William Morris from 84-87. Swore I'd never return to screenwriting until I did in 2019. Won many awards, top 2% on
Kent Perlmutter for "Yellow Cabin"
Kent Perlmutter, born in Boston, MA, recently graduated cum laude from Yale University as a film & media studies major. Kent is looking forward to a career in writing and has written several scripts and short stories. In his free time, Kent loves playing Ultimate Frisbee and has been playing for
Stewart CARRY for "Falling Out"
A retired teacher of English Language and Literature, I spent most of my life in Africa and the Far East, an experience that has left me with an unlimited resource of colourful material from which to draw inspiration. Since 2017, I have completed ten features that include period, comedy
Georges le Macon for "SILVERMANE"
Some of my biggest inspirations creatively are Stephen King, Thomas Harris, William Peter Blatty, William Goldman and Kenneth Lonergan. I aspire to one day make these novelists and screenwriters my competition and hope that people will compare me to them favourably. I’m confident I’ll achieve this
Lynwood Shiva Sawyer for "Hear Me Roar"
I was born a vagabond spirit and have yet to learn the meaning of “comfort zone.” My life has been and continues to be sui generis. All that follows is a standard literary CV for an extremely non-standard career. ***** In high school, I was an editor of the underground paper, The Charlotte
Robert Rhyne for "Reboot"
Hailing from the woods of North Carolina by way of the byzantine streets of New Orleans, Robert is a multi-award winning screenwriter specializing in mystery and suspense. His work has been optioned twice and has reached the finals of the Austin Film Festival, Slamdance, Bluecat and Page
Dru Bhattacharya for "The Grey Eminence"
Dru Bhattacharya is an author, poet, screenwriter, and aspiring novelist. His pilot feature, The Grey Eminence, has received numerous accolades, including placement in the L.A. International Screenplay Awards; The Film Empire Diversity Mentorship; Table Read My Screenplay Genre Screenplay
Olga Holtz for "A Labour of Love"
Stowe Story Labs alumna. Writer/director of an award-winning short THE ZAHIR. Trilingual multi-ethnic multinational. Mathematician whose journey led from humble beginnings in the Urals to professorships in Berkeley and Berlin. Olga's writing explores follies of genius, elusiveness of belonging, and
Olga Holtz for "The Untamed"
Stowe Story Labs alumna. Writer/director of an award-winning short THE ZAHIR. Trilingual multi-ethnic multinational. Mathematician whose journey led from humble beginnings in the Urals to professorships in Berkeley and Berlin. Olga's writing explores follies of genius, elusiveness of belonging, and
Olga Holtz for "The Ghost of Pembroke Lodge"
Stowe Story Labs alumna. Writer/director of an award-winning short THE ZAHIR. Trilingual multi-ethnic multinational. Mathematician whose journey led from humble beginnings in the Urals to professorships in Berkeley and Berlin. Olga's writing explores follies of genius, elusiveness of belonging, and
Olga Holtz for "Dark Matter"
Stowe Story Labs alumna. Writer/director of an award-winning short THE ZAHIR. Trilingual multi-ethnic multinational. Mathematician whose journey led from humble beginnings in the Urals to professorships in Berkeley and Berlin. Olga's writing explores follies of genius, elusiveness of belonging, and
Jonny King for "Oligarchs"
I'm a musician by day, writer by night, originally from High Wycombe - which genuinely has a chair museum - but now living a seagull poop-spattered existence in Plymouth, Devon. I began pursuing screen/comedy writing in 2015, starting off writing jokes and sketches for radio, before moving on to
Nick Marciano for "Fish Net Stockings"
Wrote and directed following films, Sheppard Boys, Lees Offering, David's Child and The Good Family. Wrote countless scripts and directed countless short films in a 30 year career.
Adir Golan for "The Distillery - Raising the Bar"
Adir is from South Africa. After moving to the United States he graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a degree in English and Creative Writing. Now he if focusing on his MFA in Screenwriting. He spends his free time writing, reading and all the rest.
Moises Amsel for "Other Man's Land"
I grew up in crime-ridden Venezuela, where I survived a kidnapping at just 19 years old. After this traumatic event, I became obsessed with figuring out why it happened, which at the time ignited a fire that led me to become an attorney and seek justice. While pursuing a law degree, I kept active in
Michael for "Poser"
Michael Ronca is a writer, actor and director who recently graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Michael has had staged readings for a number of his plays at Playwrights Horizons Downtown, was selected as a Nine Muses Lab fellow and has directed/written/acted in a number of independent
Aaron Garcia for "Salva"
A South American writer and author from the suburbs of Washington D.C.. His writing credits include the TNT show Leverage and various festival films, including a collaboration with an Academy Award Winner. A graduate of Second City and former stand up comedian, he has also authored multiple books
Carlo & Erin for "TIME ZERO"
The Careres are an award-winning, husband/wife writing team. Carlo was born in Naples, Italy and served as a Captain of the Carabinieri (the Italian equivalent of the FBI) for twelve years before switching to screenwriting full-time. An award-winning, published novelist in Italy and series regular
Jordan Miles for "Dreams of My Mother"
Jordan Miles explores how a character might define “home”. For Jordan, home is within her semi-dysfunctional family. Inspired by them, she writes coming-of-age stories about black female protagonists and their family dynamics, especially between mother and daughter. She currently attends NYU Tisch
Sean Slater for "Adler"
Sean Slater is an actor-writer-producer born in the UK and raised in California. His work includes the features “Empire Gypsy”, “Target: St. Louis” and “Target: Philadelphia” (available on Amazon and Tubi) as well as the forthcoming competitive eating documentary “ScarfFace”. He holds an MA in
Zachary Phillips for "Fake News: A Comedy of Errors"
A business journalist with a creative writing minor, Zachary Phillips graduated from the University of Maryland in the Spring of 2019. In addition to several years as a professional writer and editor, he worked on the inaugural "Maryland Night Live" show at College Park, serving as the now-annual
Paul Gordon for "One Fair Wind"
Paul is a semi-retired attorney and mediator in Denver. He began writing screenplays in 2017 as a hobby and has won several competitions. His practice consists primarily of legal malpractice cases on behalf of plaintiffs.
Bernhard Riedhammer for "Love to Go"
Bernhard is a writer, marketeer and carpenter with several years of experience as a screenplay editor, holding a BA in Screenwriting from Staffordshire University and an M.Litt. in Film Studies from the University of St. Andrews. Most recently, his award-winning short drama Tree o' mine was optioned
Sean Slater for "The Devil and Dick Gregory"
Sean Slater is an actor-writer-producer born in the UK and raised in California. His work includes the features “Empire Gypsy”, “Target: St. Louis” and “Target: Philadelphia” (available on Amazon and Tubi) as well as the forthcoming competitive eating documentary “ScarfFace”. He holds an MA in
Adam Seidel for "California"
Oconomowoc, Wi-based writer with an affinity for writing darkly comedic Neo noir contemporary westerns.
Robin Hawke for "The Knowing"
Kamila Stopyra for "Mandy's Gone"
I am a feature film and TV Screenwriter with an MA degree from London Film School and a successful track record at film festivals and contests worldwide, including the prestigious Creative World Awards, The Finish Line Script Competition and The Golden Script Competition. While most of my
Cumberlain Rattlesnake for "GAT FINGER"
C.J. Walworth is aka Cumberlain Rattlesnake [the name of his production company.] His spec screenplay works include: - GAT FINGER, which is a superhero western-revisionist neo-noir, where a young man, son of a rancher, is grievously mutilated by a band of bandits in the 1880’s Nevada. He is saved by
Cumberlain Rattlesnake for "ORTEGA HIGHWAY"
C.J. Walworth is aka Cumberlain Rattlesnake [the name of his production company.] His spec screenplay works include: - GAT FINGER, which is a superhero western-revisionist neo-noir, where a young man, son of a rancher, is grievously mutilated by a band of bandits in the 1880’s Nevada. He is saved by
Cumberlain Rattlesnake for "GAT FINGER (TV)"
C.J. Walworth is aka Cumberlain Rattlesnake [the name of his production company.] His spec screenplay works include: - GAT FINGER, which is a superhero western-revisionist neo-noir, where a young man, son of a rancher, is grievously mutilated by a band of bandits in the 1880’s Nevada. He is saved by
megnocero Nocero for "Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief"
Meg Nocero, is a former federal immigration prosecutor, TEDx, and inspirational speaker, a certified happiness trainer, and the award-winning author of The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss, Sparkle & Shine: 108 M.A.N.T.R.A.s to Brighten Your Day and
Claire Merchant for "A Lady Born, A Pirate Bred"
Claire Merchant is an Australian author and storyteller. She is best known for her collection of fantasy, contemporary, and romance novels set in fictional South Coast. In 2019, Claire won ‘Top Female Author’ in the Fantasy and Romance categories as voted by The Authors Show.
Michael Elliott for "Nobody's Heroes"
My adult daughter said, "You know, Dad. seems like you've had 50 careers." The list includes HS English teacher, studio musician, stand-up comic. Was represented by Brenda Feigen at William Morris from 84-87. Swore I'd never return to screenwriting until I did in 2019. Won many awards, top 2% on
Kent Perlmutter for "Yellow Cabin"
Kent Perlmutter, born in Boston, MA, recently graduated cum laude from Yale University as a film & media studies major. Kent is looking forward to a career in writing and has written several scripts and short stories. In his free time, Kent loves playing Ultimate Frisbee and has been playing for
Stewart CARRY for "Falling Out"
A retired teacher of English Language and Literature, I spent most of my life in Africa and the Far East, an experience that has left me with an unlimited resource of colourful material from which to draw inspiration. Since 2017, I have completed ten features that include period, comedy
Georges le Macon for "SILVERMANE"
Some of my biggest inspirations creatively are Stephen King, Thomas Harris, William Peter Blatty, William Goldman and Kenneth Lonergan. I aspire to one day make these novelists and screenwriters my competition and hope that people will compare me to them favourably. I’m confident I’ll achieve this
Lynwood Shiva Sawyer for "Hear Me Roar"
I was born a vagabond spirit and have yet to learn the meaning of “comfort zone.” My life has been and continues to be sui generis. All that follows is a standard literary CV for an extremely non-standard career. ***** In high school, I was an editor of the underground paper, The Charlotte
Robert Rhyne for "Reboot"
Hailing from the woods of North Carolina by way of the byzantine streets of New Orleans, Robert is a multi-award winning screenwriter specializing in mystery and suspense. His work has been optioned twice and has reached the finals of the Austin Film Festival, Slamdance, Bluecat and Page
Dru Bhattacharya for "The Grey Eminence"
Dru Bhattacharya is an author, poet, screenwriter, and aspiring novelist. His pilot feature, The Grey Eminence, has received numerous accolades, including placement in the L.A. International Screenplay Awards; The Film Empire Diversity Mentorship; Table Read My Screenplay Genre Screenplay
Olga Holtz for "A Labour of Love"
Stowe Story Labs alumna. Writer/director of an award-winning short THE ZAHIR. Trilingual multi-ethnic multinational. Mathematician whose journey led from humble beginnings in the Urals to professorships in Berkeley and Berlin. Olga's writing explores follies of genius, elusiveness of belonging, and
Olga Holtz for "The Untamed"
Stowe Story Labs alumna. Writer/director of an award-winning short THE ZAHIR. Trilingual multi-ethnic multinational. Mathematician whose journey led from humble beginnings in the Urals to professorships in Berkeley and Berlin. Olga's writing explores follies of genius, elusiveness of belonging, and
Olga Holtz for "The Ghost of Pembroke Lodge"
Stowe Story Labs alumna. Writer/director of an award-winning short THE ZAHIR. Trilingual multi-ethnic multinational. Mathematician whose journey led from humble beginnings in the Urals to professorships in Berkeley and Berlin. Olga's writing explores follies of genius, elusiveness of belonging, and
Olga Holtz for "Dark Matter"
Stowe Story Labs alumna. Writer/director of an award-winning short THE ZAHIR. Trilingual multi-ethnic multinational. Mathematician whose journey led from humble beginnings in the Urals to professorships in Berkeley and Berlin. Olga's writing explores follies of genius, elusiveness of belonging, and
Jonny King for "Oligarchs"
I'm a musician by day, writer by night, originally from High Wycombe - which genuinely has a chair museum - but now living a seagull poop-spattered existence in Plymouth, Devon. I began pursuing screen/comedy writing in 2015, starting off writing jokes and sketches for radio, before moving on to
Nick Marciano for "Fish Net Stockings"
Wrote and directed following films, Sheppard Boys, Lees Offering, David's Child and The Good Family. Wrote countless scripts and directed countless short films in a 30 year career.
Adir Golan for "The Distillery - Raising the Bar"
Adir is from South Africa. After moving to the United States he graduated from Southern New Hampshire University with a degree in English and Creative Writing. Now he if focusing on his MFA in Screenwriting. He spends his free time writing, reading and all the rest.