The full list of quarter-finalists: https://contest.creativescreenwriting.com/feature-winners-2025/
IMDb link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31109875/
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The full list of quarter-finalists: https://contest.creativescreenwriting.com/feature-winners-2025/
IMDb link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31109875/
While at Charlie’s from December 2023 to January 2024, Sean delved deeper into writing his current fantastical screenplay. His prior exposure to Hollywood primed Sean for the experience and for the many creative avenues available in such a large-scale industry — “the US market is focused solely on the commercial aspects of a script or film project… a script could be about anything, anyone, and take place anywhere, which opens up Hollywood to many diverse stories and filmmakers”.
Located within the historic Writer’s Building on The Lot on Formosa, Charlie’s is a co-working hub, event space and international industry incubator giving Queensland screen practitioners the opportunity to network, brainstorm, connect and collaborate with other filmmakers in a dedicated workspace. Each resident receives an equipped hot desk space and writer’s room, as well as support from AiF.
An updated Creative Deck and a new Business Deck have been created for the project, including Cast Wish-lists and a Financial Plan for the proposed feature.
Michael Burkenbine of Becket Film Fund has optioned the screenplay for “The Legend of Yakatutch”, and will be pitching the project at the Cannes Film Market, 2024.
Many thanks to screenwriter and podcaster, Kent Hill, who interviewed me for his podcast, Cinema Yugen! It was a pleasure sharing stories and discussing my passion for movies, screenwriting, and the mentors I've had along the way.
UNTAPPED is a breakthrough online talent development program for undiscovered and historically-excluded Australian screenwriters and directors. The initiative is designed to provide the education and access needed to fast track careers and projects.
The program includes masterclasses from visionary creators who are boldly breaking down industry barriers plus mentorship from international creatives and executives via a virtual development lab.
The Masterclass series begins March 27, 2024.
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When a young First Nations man learns he is descended from a legendary creature living in the Yukon wilderness, he must embrace his indigenous heritage in order to stop the creature, before it finds his mountain town.
A Pitch Deck, featuring character biographies and images, is now available. Click the link to view the document on LinkedIn or request a PDF download below.
Scott Fletcher (19), the young First Nations man who learns of his connection to the legendary creature, after he and his friends are attacked in the Yukon wilderness.
“The Legend of Yakatutch” was selected as one of 50 semi-finalists in the Action-Adventure category of the screenplay competition.
I was recently hired by the New York Film Academy, Australia, as a Trainer/Assessor, teaching Screenwriting to students on campus in the Gold Coast, and online, around Australia.
“New York Film Academy Australia (NYFA Australia) is a Registered Training Organisation, delivering Nationally Recognised Qualifications in Australia and hands-on education in the area of the visual and performing arts, with a focus on Filmmaking, Acting for Film, Screenwriting, Producing and 3D Animation & VFX.”
From the Stage 32 Writers’ Room:
“Congratulations! We've read through the hundreds of scripts submitted to Open Writing Assignment 00XX, and "The Legend of Yakatutch" was one of our top picks. Your project has now reached the next round of consideration at a major company. And while there is still some work to be done, I hope you are as excited as we are that you're under further consideration.”
“This fellowship set out to discover talented screenwriters who are ready for the next steps in their career, and we have been so impressed by your material.” Next round will be announced September 20.
You can see the full announcement here: https://www.networkisa.org/modules/contest/individual/fast_track_announcements/279
“Shadow Men” has now reached the next round of consideration at a major company! Among hundreds of scripts submitted to an Open Writing Assignment, SHADOW MEN was one of the top picks.
The 5-part documentary has been completed and is now available on DVD and Blu-ray. To order a copy, go to: http://www.cinebrand.com.au/shoppingcart