Spring 2026 Screenwriting Contest Quarter Finalists Announced!
We’re excited to unveil the WriteMovies Spring 2026 Screenwriting Contest Quarter Finalists!
It’s been a pleasure to read through this season’s submissions, and we want to thank everyone who has entered. Once again, we’ve reviewed a wide variety of stories across many genres and formats, from feature screenplays to television pilots. Each submission represented hard work, creativity and dedication, and we’re grateful to everyone who trusted us with their stories.
The quarter-finals are always one of the most exciting stages of the competition. As the field narrows, we begin to see the projects that resonate most strongly with our readers and judges. It’s an opportunity to celebrate emerging voices, recognise exceptional storytelling, and spotlight the writers who continue their journey towards our finalist stages.
For every entrant, we hope the feedback and experience gained through the contest helps you continue developing your craft. If you haven’t advanced to this stage, don’t be discouraged. Treat it as an opportunity to reflect, keep sharpening your skills, and come back even stronger next time.
If you’re still waiting to receive your feedback, please bear with us. Entries submitted closer to the final contest deadline may take a little longer to receive their notes, but our team is working hard to ensure every eligible feedback package is delivered as soon as possible.
And to those who have secured a place in the quarter-finals, congratulations! This is a fantastic achievement, and we look forward to revealing which projects progress to the semi-finals later this month.
We here at WriteMovies are excited to present the WriteMovies Spring 2026 Screenwriting Contest Quarter Finalists!
| 6/09 – Alex Ayres |
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ABSOLUTE ERASURE – Mark D. Clark |
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ARCHFIEND – Alex Ayres |
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AT THE MERCY OF FAITH – Samuel Taylor |
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BEST DAYS WITH YOU – Kate Scott |
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CAROLINE’S GOLD – Thomas Zmiarovich |
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CHAMELEON – Russell Babcock |
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CLOSER THAN A BROTHER – Timothy Sharer |
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DEADEYE DAISY – Tim Young |
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DEADLY VIEWS – Bill Johnston |
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(DIS)CONNECT – EPISODE 1 – “WE HAVE PROOF” – Joe Foster |
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FERAL MOUNTAINS – Terry Luke Podnar |
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FIGHTERS OF FIRE – Dave Pearce |
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FILM NOIR – Michael Ignagni |
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FULL COUNT – Peter Angelo Marino |
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GUY – Jordan Taylor |
| HAWCROFT – MY DAD BOUGHT A MANSION – Kevin Wilson |
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HOW NOT TO WRITE A ROMANCE NOVEL – Suzy Stein |
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JASON’S TRUE EXAMPLE – Barry Ward |
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JOY – Olga Heaton |
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JUST JOSHUA – Heath Papkov |
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KARMIC ECHOES – Diani Citra |
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LAZARUS – Alasdair McMullan |
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MAKING WAVES – Peter Dickenson |
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MESOZOIC ERA – Bhinderjit Kandola |
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NEVER WHISTLE IN THE WOODS – Mark Bowen & Bill Ochs |
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NOBODY’S HEROES – Michael A Elliott |
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NOVOLTY – Cheick Drago |
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PLACEHOLDER – John L. Dudley Jr. |
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REQUITED – Bill Johnston |
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SCALLYWAGS – Jason McCullough |
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SHERLOCK HOMIE AND HIS SIDEKICK Q – Katrina Jaxson |
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SILENCE KILLS – Darrell Costa |
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THE 39 STEPS – Phillip Hardy |
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THE BAIT – Bernardo Barreto |
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THE BEAST OF GEVAUDAN – Brian G. Walsh |
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THE CONTROL VARIABLE – Aaron Lieben |
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THE DIVINE – Sahra Nur |
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THE FORBIDDEN EDGE – Kevin Brunner |
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THE FOURTH PSALM – John Martins III |
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THE HOOK OF HOLLAND – Mark Lynch |
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THE INQUIRY – Zeil Rosenberg |
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THE LAST RESORT – Terry Jacob |
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THE LISTENER – Adeeb Adrian |
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THE LONG WAY SOUTH – Michael Cotter |
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THE LOSER’S CLUB – Jonathan Turner Smith |
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THE MEMORY TAX – Russell Babcock |
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THE MIND’S EYE – Michael Ignagni |
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THE MYSTERY OF THE NIGHT SONGS – Loreana Valentini |
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THE RIVER ROUGE – Mark Philip Penberthy |
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THE SPACE WE SHARE – Thomas McQuillan |
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UNITED THEY FALL – Eric Dickson |
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WHITE HUNGER – Xueli Han |
Semi-finalists will be announced on June 26th and Winners and Honorable Mentions on July 3rd.
Winners will receive a year of script development, guaranteed representation from TalentScout International Management, and pitching of their developed script to the international industry.
Good luck to everyone still in contention, and thank you again for allowing us to be part of your screenwriting journey.
