Script Pipeline Screenwriting Competition |
2023
Script Pipeline discovers new screenwriters for industry and helps long-term with development, mentorship, and industry circulation.
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Genre
Format
Representation Status
Winners
Winner
Feature
· Sci-fi
· 108 Pages
Florence, a jaded contestant on a reality dating show called “Brobot Island,” in which half of the male contestants are real, the other half life-like humanoid robots, must escape for her life when the robot bachelors descend into chaos and hijack production in order to win her love.
Los Angeles, CA
No bio available.
Runner-ups
Runner-up
Feature
· Thriller
· 104 Pages
When a prank after-hours call leaves her stranded on a remote Tasmanian cattle-farm, a newly-graduated, disillusioned veterinarian must fight for her survival when a friendship rivalry between big gun, big truck rural boys turns into something deadly.
Tasmania, AU
Shauna is a TV and feature writer in the action, horror and comedy space.
Exploring contemporary social issues through a genre lens, her humour-laced stories feature competent characters, chess-move antagonists and found families and touch upon themes of class mobility, belonging, and the opportunity cost of the paths not taken.
Her 2023 vet...
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Finalists
Finalist
Feature
· Thriller
· 108 Pages
In post-war Britain, 18-year-old Sabrina returns home for the summer and is confronted by the salacious dynamics of her family, but a gothic presence intensifies within the halls of their ancestral countryside mansion, desperately warning her of an impending darkness poised to shatter their lives.
London, GB
Indi Rees is an Australian-British screenwriter, playwright, and director. A finalist in the Script Pipeline Screenwriting Competition (2023) for her debut script Alma, Indi brings over a decade of theatre experience and a passion for crafting compelling narratives. Based in London, she is currently directing theatre and developing a slate of new or...
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Finalist
Feature
· Thriller
· 89 Pages
A woman rescues an amateur sailor from a shipwreck in the middle of the ocean, but after she prevents him from leaving, he suspects his savior is guilty of sinister crimes.
Los Angeles, California
No bio available.
Finalist
Feature
· Horror
· 106 Pages
In a lonely seaside mansion, a West African caregiver and her Alzheimer’s patient face an unknown peril when the old woman’s sinister memories start to reawaken.
Los Angeles, California
In all of Eve’s work as a writer and director, she focuses on women’s perspectives and voices, especially exploring connection and conflict among women from different backgrounds. She loves genre movies and has written horror, noir, and comedy among others. Her feature film BRUT FORCE, a wine country thriller, was released by XYZ Films in 2022 and c...
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Finalist
Feature
· Comedy
· 111 Pages
A pair of soon-to-be Mormon missionaries go on an unholy pilgrimage to state-line Nevada to test whether they want to stay committed to their faith.
Venice Beach, CA
Josh writes comedies with heart, and dramas with a sense of humor. Rock 'n roll nerd and non-fiction teacher.
Writer/Director of "Take 5," a musical short premiering at Screamfest 2022.
Co-Writer of "Outsiders" Short, (Moscow Shorts, Woodstock FF).
Nicholl Semifinalist, Columbia Blue List Winner, Script Pipeline Finalist, Screencraft Finalist
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Finalist
Feature
· Other
· 114 Pages
When disillusioned paparazzo Rex Davies loses the most valuable photos of his quickly deteriorating career, he must reluctantly investigate a high-profile Hollywood death to find his missing camera.
- Verified WGA Member
Los Angeles, CA
NY-born, Yale-educated, LA-settled. At 29, I co-created/EP'd the supernatural-stoner-comedy "Deadbeat" (ran for 3 wild seasons on Hulu) and have been trying to chase that dragon ever since. Took a brief hiatus from TV to write the award-winning theme park ride "The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash" (Universal Studios Hollywood). Proud father to a ...
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Finalist
Feature
· Comedy
· 97 Pages
Three freedom-loving patriots place the blame for the downturns in their lives on the "Liberal Agenda" and decide that the best way to fight back against the "Woke Mob" is to take matters into their own hands. A darkly comedic look at the worst America has to offer.
Los Angeles, CA
Zach Freshley is comedy writer who writes film and television scripts because it's the one of the only careers where you can write silly little jokes on your computer and get paid for it.
Zach was a 2021 Walt Disney Writing Fellowship semi-finalist, a 2022 NBC Writers Program finalist, and a 2023 Script Pipeline Screenwriting finalist so by law of ...
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Semifinalists
Semifinalist
Feature
· Drama
· 107 Pages
An almost 30 year-old irresponsible party girl pursues her dream of music stardom with the hope it betters her life, but when confronted with the reality she can’t sing, she decides to become a famous karaoke singer.
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Carley is an Aussie queer writer living in Canada.
As a kid, she would dress up in her Mum's clothes and perform scenes from her favorite movies.
These days she's focused on writing women-led coming-of-age narratives while incorporating a degree of magic realism. Her aim is to entertain audiences from all across the world through her eccentric ...
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AS WE KNOW IT
Private
Semifinalist
Feature
· Comedy
· 90 Pages
On the eve of Y2K, two slacker video store clerks lose a priceless collectible on their watch. The only way to get it back? To chase down the doomsday prepper that stole it.
No bio available.
Semifinalist
Feature
· Drama
· 98 Pages
Bougie Black filmmaker Carlton Moss books Fred, a charismatic father, soldier, and actor to make a WWII propaganda film to inspire more "American Negroes" to join the cause amidst the backdrop of the segregated 1940’s.
Los Angeles, California
Xavier is a comic book enthusiast, a type 1 diabetic, former bouncer, son of an LAPD officer and social worker, born in LA and raised between here and St. Louis. While working in several writers' rooms, X produced live music shows with artists like Lizzo at MTV and Lil Nas X at Amazon. All while gaining
millions of views on Youtube and Vimeo for his...
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Semifinalist
Feature
· Comedy
· 109 Pages
When her senior teammates graduate, a talented high school tennis player -- driven by the desire to escape her chaotic family -- must turn a group of fifteen-year-old misfits into state champions or risk losing her only shot at college recruitment.
With a BA in theatre arts and MA in film and television production, Natalie has been committed to telling visual stories for over a decade. Her goal is to continue creating and supporting fresh narratives that inspire, entertain, and enlighten.
NOOKIE
Private
Semifinalist
Feature
· Comedy
· 104 Pages
The rise, fall, and (possible) redemption of the 90s most reviled rock group, Limp Bizkit.
Los Angeles, California
No bio available.
Semifinalist
Feature
· Horror
· 91 Pages
A sheltered grad student turns to sugar babying to get over a recent heartbreak, only to steal a client's enchanted mirror that grants her the personality she's always longed for.
Oakland, CA
No bio available.
Semifinalist
Feature
· Drama
· 96 Pages
When his ride to a skateboard competition bails on him, a penniless teen has 60 minutes to scratch together $300 for another ride or get stuck in the city he desperately wants to leave, forever.
Washington, DC
Thomas is a former corporate sell-out, born-again creative. A screenwriting, skateboarding, dad who used to travel the world investigating fraud who's still an accountant in his unfree time. A fine young man who writes comedic adventures with capable heroes ending up in the wrong situation.
Semifinalist
Feature
· Horror
· 105 Pages
A troubled teen committed to an all-girls mental health facility must escape before falling victim to supernatural forces that prey upon the patients.
Wappingers Falls, NY
David specializes in high-concept genre stories with emotionally grounded themes, often centered on healing family wounds. A Creative Director by trade, he’s brought his distinct visual storytelling style to a range of media and publishing brands. He also serves as a writer and narrative designer on the upcoming MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, ...
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Semifinalist
Feature
· Comedy
· 99 Pages
The apocalypse is barreling towards Central New Jersey, and 18 y.o. Kay Montgomery must decide whether to spend her final months fighting capitalism with her teenage activist group, or allow herself some selfish happiness with Elliot — a lovable airhead with a passion for Soundcloud rap.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
No bio available.
Where the Rainbow Ends
Private
Semifinalist
Feature
· Family
· 93 Pages
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No bio available.
Quarterfinalists
Quarterfinalist
Feature
· Comedy
· 103 Pages
When ALLY reluctantly returns to her Latino family’s home for Christmas, she unwittingly sets off a chain reaction which catapults her back in time to 1995. Ally needs to turn things around before it's too late.
Fullerton, CA
Monika writes dynamic dramas, comedies and tragic journal entries. A Writers Lab Fellow, Coverfly's Top 1% for WHIRLWIND and top 4% for ALLY ALL OVER AGAIN. Monika writes compelling stories with distinctive characters with unique humor & dialogue. Her stories reflect the human spirit and resonate emotionally. UCLA/ Screenwriting for Film & Tele...
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Astral Bodies
Private
Quarterfinalist
Feature
· Family
· 102 Pages
A NASA researcher and her son are stationed in a remote region of the South Pacific, where they receive an unexpected visit from a mysterious astronaut that crash lands in the middle of the ocean.
Los Angeles, California
No bio available.
Quarterfinalist
Feature
· Drama
· 98 Pages
When a priceless vintage trading card is unboxed on stream, four loners -- a musician-turned-conman, a teenage shut-in, a schizophrenic streamer, and a Tarot-obsessed drug lord -- collide at the intersection of fate and chance.
Los Angeles, CA
Juice Caballero has developed projects for DreamCrew Entertainment and OTHERtone.
His youth was squandered across (2) marginally successful rock bands, in which he performed noon slots at festivals (Coachella, Lollapalooza, etc.) and got sued by metal legend Ronnie James Dio.
At some point he decided to parlay his (questionable) literacy skills in...
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Quarterfinalist
Feature
· Comedy
· 99 Pages
An eventually silent comedy about Beethoven.
Venice Beach, CA
Josh writes comedies with heart, and dramas with a sense of humor. Rock 'n roll nerd and non-fiction teacher.
Writer/Director of "Take 5," a musical short premiering at Screamfest 2022.
Co-Writer of "Outsiders" Short, (Moscow Shorts, Woodstock FF).
Nicholl Semifinalist, Columbia Blue List Winner, Script Pipeline Finalist, Screencraft Finalist
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EVERYBODY HATES ROSEMARY
Private
Quarterfinalist
Feature
· Comedy
· 93 Pages
Three generations of women take a road trip to Scotland to scatter the ashes of husband, father and grandfather Jim, and as they tell tales, blame and fight, the prickliness between them gradually transforms into something akin to love.
No bio available.
Quarterfinalist
Feature
· Comedy
· 101 Pages
When an aspiring teen serial killer accidentally mails her inaugural "kill tape" to Harvard Admissions, she must race against the post office with an unlikely pacifist ally or kiss her future goodbye.
Brooklyn, NY
Evan & Jon are business partners who helped build a sports broadcast startup to a successful sale in 2022. Their experiences fuel a growing stack of high-concept genre features. Recently, they optioned a meta teen comedy and are developing several projects with production companies.
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Marge and Deborah's Haunted Halloween Hayride
Private
Quarterfinalist
Feature
· Comedy
· 107 Pages
Two middle aged best friends run a struggling Halloween hayride. But after the arrival of Deborah's teen niece, the women unintentionally open a portal to hell, leading to big success and maybe the end of the world.
No bio available.
Quarterfinalist
Feature
· Drama
· 111 Pages
A self-proclaimed fuckup accidentally becomes the babysitter of the kid she gave up for adoption as a teen.
Los Angeles, CA
Becca Roth is an award-winning queer writer/director who channels empathy and humor to create compelling stories about underrepresented characters. She is a 2022 Nicholl Semifinalist and was on The GLAAD List. She is a seasoned improviser (Groundlings, UCB) and co-hosts a popular podcast that re-examines Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's careers through ...
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Quarterfinalist
Feature
· Comedy
· 90 Pages
When celebrity matchmaker’s marquee power couple splits, she must find the geeky guy a new, high voltage woman to stop investors from selling off her company. Oh, and she wants him for herself.
Mahopac, New York
Peter has been a speechwriter, a radio producer, an innovation consultant, and a chemist. He has written 7 plays (4 optioned ), dozens of short stories , 100s of articles , and over 200 speeches . He attended Clarion, Bread Loaf, and Stowe Stowe Labs . Since 9/21, his scripts have been finalists/semifinalists/2nd round in Austin Film Festival, IS...
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Quarterfinalist
Feature
· Horror
· 95 Pages
An ambitious casino exec buys her dream condo in a towering high-rise, only to find herself struggling to escape from it—or hold out until sunrise—when the casino owner's coven of vampires traps her inside of it and turns her into their prey.
Dayton, NV
3 novels: A Summer to be Treasured; A Corporation of Angels and Hear What I Can't Say.
In addition to a full time job, I have 7 screenplays with my partner, Tony Robenalt.
Hyde; Inhuman Bond; Curse of the Globe; Tears of Blood; Rise.
Shoot from the Hip (Pilot); The Painted Key.
Multiple awards on 6 finished screenplays. Rise has been on the Red ...
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Scores
Private
Quarterfinalist
Feature
· Sci-fi
· 125 Pages
A former piano prodigy now struggling musician is recruited by her old piano teacher for a new gig: scoring people’s dreams. Whiplash meets Inception.
No bio available.
Quarterfinalist
Feature
· Horror
· 94 Pages
A small town participates in a centennial ritual where they turn one of their own into a werewolf and hunt them for sport to appease the gods. This century's sacrifice? The high school cheer captain.
Kat Francisco
No bio available.
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Quarterfinalist
Feature
· Horror
· 97 Pages
When an escaped super spider arrives at an elderly home, a selfless woman has to save the residents from the creature and a coworker who might be a bigger monster.
Knives Out meets Crawl
San Diego, CA
Cassandra is an actor and martial artist who stretches her creative talent in screenwriting. She writes high concept, female-driven stories with a diverse voice, conjuring compelling narratives. Her passion for storytelling drives her to push boundaries and bring ethnic voices to the forefront, whether crafting horror or thrillers. Writing is more t...
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Quarterfinalist
Feature
· Drama
· 116 Pages
Based on True Events. Ex-military brother and sister enact punishment on criminals by forcing them into fighting rings deep in the Balkan mountains.
North Vancouver, BC, CA
L.X Mitev is an award-winning writer and director from Yellowknife, NT, Canada. He writes for film, theatre, comics, and podcasts, with his latest feature film "Prof." having won around the world. He received his training in New York and Stratford and is completing his grad studies in Digital Storytelling and Creative Writing at Harvard University. ...
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Quarterfinalist
Feature
· Drama
· 112 Pages
In 1884, P.T. Barnum must fight a war against his worst nemesis to determine who will be the greatest showman on Earth: by proving who has the whitest elephant.
Van Nuys, CA
Marguerite (Meggie) grew up in the exciting town of Cheshire, the bedding plant capital of Connecticut, having moved there from Staten Island, NY with a heavy accent that made her wildly popular (reader, it did not). One of five children in a very loud Irish-Jewish house, she writes outsiders surrounded by outlandish characters usually dealing with ...
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Quarterfinalist
Feature
· Comedy
· 108 Pages
A grieving college student attempts to summon her deceased ex-girlfriend through a demonic off-brand board game. Like a haunted gay JUMANJI.
Los Angeles, CA
Jessie Gill is an award-winning actor, writer, and VO artist, recognized for her work with top industry names like Joey Soloway, Shonda Rhimes, and Robert Rodriguez. An NYU Tisch graduate, Jessie starred in the series This Is B.S. (EP: Terry Crews) and voiced many characters across multiple seasons of Pokémon.
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