The WriteMovies 2023 Writing Contest winners…

We’ve experienced an exhilarating few months diving into the submissions for the WriteMovies 2023 Writing Contest, and the journey has now reached its conclusion. The chosen winners have emerged!

You sent shivers down our spines in the Horror Award, warmed our hearts in the Romance and Comedy Award, and transported us to uncharted realms in our Sci-Fi and Fantasy Award.

Grand Prize Winner

Grand Prize Winner

WHISKEY MOUNTAIN DAYS Bill Walker

2nd Place Winner

DEATH IN VENICE BEACH Nicholas Horwood

3rd Place Winner

THE LAND OF BROKEN SKY Jeremy D. Thompson

4th Place Winner

LOWLIFE Alexandra Watson

5th Place Winner

THE REVOLT OF THE WHALES Michael Rhodes

Honorable Mentions

A MAN CALLED WHITE
Randy Hines

MOKSHA
Saurin Lakhia

ISTANBUL CROSSING
Timothy Jay Smith

INOUYE
Shintaro Ogai

FUEL
Brian J. De Palma

While the victors of those categories have already been announced, today we unveil the recipient of the Grand Prize, a substantial $3500 for the best script. The top five entries have also secured fantastic prizes, including script development, opportunities to pitch to industry professionals, and more!

Given the multitude and diversity of submissions, the competition was fierce. If you didn’t make it this time, don’t be disheartened; there are valuable lessons to glean from your scripts for future endeavors:

Audience appeal, often underestimated, stands as the most crucial element. Remember, your script won’t come to life if nobody wants to watch it. Ensure you understand your target audience!

Harness the first ten pages to their fullest potential. Several scripts introduced a narrative in their opening pages that differed from what unfolded in the rest of the script. This initial segment is pivotal, setting expectations and making a lasting impression.

Embrace conflict; it’s pivotal for maintaining engagement. Conflict breeds drama, and without it, our interest wanes. Fear not subjecting your protagonists to challenging situations—we’ll appreciate them all the more for it.

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