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Friday, May 9, 2008
 Universal Pictures picks up "Bioshock" by John Logan
"Untitled Chase Project" by David Chase sells to Paramount Pictures
Columbia Pictures makes a deal with David Caspe for "I Hate You, Dad"
Jeff Morris's "Untitled Morris Pitch" is purchased by Twentieth Century Fox
"Due Date" by Alan Freedland and Alan Cohen goes to Warner Bros. Pictures
Lionsgate Entertainment buys "Deal With the Devil" by Kyle Ward
John Salvati's "Revelation" is acquired by Inferno Distribution
NEWS
Picturehouse & WIP to Shutter
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Alan Horn announced today that Picturehouse and Warner Independent Pictures are closing.
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NEWS
CP Teams With Ghostrider
Thursday, Apr 24, 2008
Cerenzie-Peters Productions has teamed with Ghostrider Entertainment to produce a slate of horror films.
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NEWS
Zide Turns Parallel
Thursday, Apr 17, 2008
Warren Zide has teamed up with Parallel Media.
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NEWS
Rice Named New TV Head at UTA
Wednesday, Apr 9, 2008
UTA's Matt Rice has been named head of the television department.
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SG Promotes Graham to CE
Wednesday, Apr 9, 2008
Screen Gems has promoted John Graham to the position of creative executive.
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NEWS
DreamWorks Animates Schwartz
Tuesday, Mar 18, 2008
DreamWorks Animation has hired Alex Schwartz.
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Deadline
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Contest
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| 5/31/2008 |
8th Annual FilmMakers International Screenwriting Awards/Sponsor: The Radmin Company |
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FilmMakers International Screenwriting Awards has been in existance since the year 2000 (formerly known as The Radmin Company / FilmMakers.com Screenplay Contest) and its association with the Radmin Company has been going on since 2001... The Radmin Company will read the TOP FIFTY SCRIPTS. Top 20 Screenplays: Production Consideration by Leading Hollywood Producers and Representation Consideration by Leading Hollywood Agencies/Management Companies (Listed on Hollywood Creative Directory)
NEW CATEGORIES
Category 1: Action/Adventure; Thriller/Horror/Supernatural; Sci-Fi; Animation/Fantasy; Mystery/Suspense
Category 2: Drama
Category 3: Comedy
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| 5/31/2008 |
PAGE International Screenwriting Awards |
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Now in its fifth anniversary year, The PAGE International Screenwriting Awards competition has rapidly become one of the most important sources for new screenwriting talent within the Hollywood community and worldwide. This year the PAGE judges will present a total of 31 Awards and over $30,000 in Cash & Prizes in ten different genre categories: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family Film, Historical Film, Science Fiction, Thriller/Horror, Short Film, TV Drama Pilot, and TV Sitcom Pilot. Most importantly, the PAGE Awards contest is judged entirely by working professionals in the film and television industry, so just by entering the competition, you have the chance to get your script into the hands of Hollywood professionals currently in search of new talent. Judge's Feedback is also available. For more information, please visit the contest website: www.InternationalScreenwritingAwards.com
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| 6/1/2008 |
Big Break Screenwriter Competition 2008 |
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Big Break, a Final Draft, Inc. contest, is an annual, global screenwriting contest designed to support emerging creative talent. Big Break rewards screenwriters with cash, prizes and A-list executive meetings. Winners and finalists alike have had their screenplays optioned and produced and have secured high-profile representation as well as lucrative writing deals.
Since its inception in 2000, Big Break has awarded screenwriters with over $100,000 in cash and prizes and invaluable industry exposure. A panel of notable industry professionals conducts the final judging.
The contest objective is to bring recognition to promising screenwriters across the globe, paving the way for the next generation of film artists. To create inroads into an increasingly impenetrable industry, and empower creativity.
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| 6/1/2008 |
Austin Film Festival Screenplay/Teleplay Competition |
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Austin Film Festival CALL FOR ENTRIES!!
The 15th Annual Austin Film Festival announces our 2008 Call for Entries for the Screenplay and Teleplay Competitions. The Screenplay Competition has two primary categories: Adult/Family and Comedy. Teleplay Competition includes both Drama and Sitcom categories. This year, you have the opportunity to have your script considered for the Latitude Productions Award (www.latitudeproductions.com) and Sci-Fi Award. Latitude Productions is looking for adult character driven narrative features with a possible production budget less than 10 million dollars. Sci-Fi includes fantasy, horror, science fiction, surrealism, myth/legend and fantastical storytelling. To be considered for either Latitude Productions or Sci-Fi awards you must have your screenplay entered in either the Adult/Family or Comedy Category. Awards range from $2500-$5000. For more info check out www.austinfilmfestival.com.
Screenplay Competition deadline: June 1st Entry fee: $50.
Categories: Adult/Family and Comedy.
Teleplay Competition deadline: June 1. Entry fee: $30.
Categories: Sitcom and Drama.
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| 6/28/2008 |
AAA (Access, Acclaim, Achievement) Screenplay Contest |
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You've written the script, now let us help you get it through the door.
Welcome to Creative Screenwriting's Access, Acclaim, Achievement screenplay competition. The AAA Contest is looking for the best and most talented writers from around the world. If you have written a great screenplay, please allow us to bring your work to the attention of the industry and to help you bring it to the attention of the industry. |
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| 7/1/2008 |
Downbeach Film Festival Screenplay Competition |
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The competition, in association with the inaugural Downbeach Film Festival, will review both short and feature scripts. |
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| 7/1/2008 |
Silver Screenwriting Competition |
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Sponsored by The Script Department and Jim Mercurio, The Silver Screenwriting competition has a goal like no other: to provide the Grand Prize winner with something more valuable than mere cash – a beneficial and memorable experience. PLUS access and industry exposure. |
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