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11th Great Movie Idea Contest Results

By Script Pipeline on February 14, 2017 in Great Movie Idea Contest Finalists

Grand Prize Winner Curly Sue Found Dead by Natalia Arias Natalia Celine Arias is a multifaceted artist and designer from Miami, Florida. She received her BFA in Graphic Design from Maryland Institute College of Art, where she also strongly focused on Video/Film Arts. With a passion for creative direction and writing, she dedicates herself to music, […]

9th Great TV Show Idea Contest Results

By Script Pipeline on February 14, 2017 in Great TV Show Idea Contest Finalists

Grand Prize Winner Snoopy by Alexandra Allred Alexandra Allred won the U.S. Nationals in September 1994, making sports history as she was named to the first women’s bobsled team. She was named Athlete of the Year by the United States Olympic Committee for her sport and made international news as she was also pregnant at the time. She […]

January 2017 Script Sales

By Script Pipeline on February 9, 2017 in Script Sales

It was a slower month to start the year. Twentieth Century Fox and Sunswept Entertainment have picked up Skyward, Joe Ballarini’s drama spec based on two families that build a hot-air balloon to escape over the Berlin Wall. Based on a true story. Another true story spec: Samuel Franco and Evan Kilgore’s drama spec Keeper […]

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Pilot

By Script Pipeline on February 9, 2017 in The Library – Produced Scripts

The one major upside to having so many outlets for television series is that more networks are willing to take risks on shows that otherwise might not be made. Take for instance The CW’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, a self-aware musical comedy about, well, a crazy ex-girlfriend (but the situation’s a lot more nuanced than that). Star, writer, […]

December 2016 Script Sales

By Script Pipeline on January 9, 2017 in Script Sales

Hollywood winded down in December for the holidays and the new year, which meant the last month of 2016 ended up a slow one for script sales. But it wasn’t completely silent. Amazon Studios picked up Jack Thorne’s action/adventure spec The Aeronauts, based on the true story of balloon pilot Amelia Wren and scientist James […]

Postcards from the Edge – Screenplay

By Script Pipeline on January 9, 2017 in The Library – Produced Scripts

Postcards from the Edge is an emotional film, closely tied to Carrie Fisher’s substance abuse problems and her relationship with her mother, Debbie Reynolds. Any great screenplay focuses on characters and relationships, and Postcards is a thinly veiled study of Debbie and Carrie’s. Fisher doctored many other scripts, including the Star Wars prequels and The […]

Jackie – Screenplay

By Script Pipeline on December 13, 2016 in The Library – Produced Scripts

Biopics remain a popular genre for Hollywood. The lesser productions could be considered toothless awards bait, but the best biopics transcend that cynical generalization and offer insight into the human condition, exploring themes relevant and compelling to the audience. Written by Noah Oppenheim, Jackie isn’t just a biopic—the film is an intimate character study of the […]

October 2016 Script Sales

By Script Pipeline on November 16, 2016 in Script Sales

October had a strong showing for spec material. Connor Martin’s road comedy Federal Offense found a home at Boundless Pictures. The spec pits three best friends and a foul-mouthed grandfather against a drug kingpin, gangsters, bounty hunters, and the law. Chevy Chase to star. LD Entertainment is moving forward with Ben Bolea’s buddy comedy spec The […]

Bad Moms – Screenplay

By Script Pipeline on November 16, 2016 in The Library – Produced Scripts

The Bad ____ genre has endured remarkably well. Bad Santa kicked off the trend in 2003, and many similarly titled movies have followed suit, most recently Bad Moms. This comedy subgenre is tough to get just right: at a certain point, if the main character has done too many “bad” things or begins their arc from […]

Aaron Paul, Olga Kurylenko On-Board Script Pipeline Fellowship Writer’s Sci-fi Feature

By Script Pipeline on October 31, 2016 in Success Stories

Android, written by Script Pipeline Fellowship selection Matt O’Reilly, attached Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad, The Path) in October 2016. Olga Kurylenko (Quantum of Solace) set to co-star in the sci-fi/thriller and had been attached since 2015. Niall Johnson (White Noise) directing, with Infinite Studios and Picture Films producing. After garnering a Pipeline Fellowship for his stellar writing […]

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Script Pipeline Testimonials

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Haji Outlaw, Screenwriting Contest Runner-Up (Deadmen)

I've been entering and placing in contests-- including Script Pipeline--for several years. Through each of those 'almosts', I've uncovered my strengths, found my voice, defined my realm. It's all led to this, and I'm excited to see where things go from here.

Kevin Jones, Great TV Show Idea Contest Winner

My idea led to a messy first draft with loads of promise. But now, by way of a systematic scene-by-scene approach, Script Pipeline is helping me tweak that draft toward its fullest potential.

Jason Vaughn, Great Movie Idea Winner (Interlopers)

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Tripper Clancy, Screenwriting Contest Winner (The Ambassadors)

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Geno Scala, Screenwriting Contest Finalist (Banking on Betty)

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Tom Krajewski, TV Writing Contest Winner (Supernormal)

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Will Wallace, TV Writing Contest Finalist (Breathers)

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Kurt Conety, Great Movie Idea Contest Winner (Unwritten)

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Alex Ross, Screenwriting Contest Winner (Hexen)

I was a finalist in the Script Pipeline Screenplay Competition and attended their writer/industry event. [Director of Development] Matt Misetich steered me toward Jay Silverman and Bethany Cerrona, saying they would appreciate my work (Off the Menu)--and they did! A year later, Jay, my director, wrapped a warm and funny film, and it came about 100% due to Script Pipeline.

Jen Goldson, Screenwriting Contest Finalist (egbok, Galileo)

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Andrew Martin Robinson, Screenwriting Contest Finalist (Cut Its Head Off)

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Greg Martin & Eric Beu, TV Writing Contest Winners

When I relocated from NYC to LA to pursue sitcom writing, everyone I met in the industry said it wasn’t about entering competitions, it was about entering the right competition. All of them named Script Pipeline as the right competition.

Howard Jordan Jr., TV Writing Contest Runner-up

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Debbie Chesebro & Tyson FitzGerald, Screenwriting Contest Winners (Prom Queen)

The dedicated Script Pipeline staff root for you and your writing career every step of the way. They champion your work and sing its praises to exciting industry contacts. I've never been so honored to win a contest and will carry this achievement to push me through those tougher days of writing.

Kay Tuxford, TV Writing Contest Winner (40 Elephants)

I cannot overstate the impact that Script Pipeline has had on my writing career. Winning the contest directly led to my new representation, which in turn led to working with studios such as 20th Century Fox.

Tripper Clancy, Screenwriting Contest Winner

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Shelly Mellott (Final Draft)

I've been amazed at the quality and depth of the development my idea has received since winning the Great TV Idea Contest. I know my concept in a richer, deeper way than I did before thanks to Script Pipeline.

Bryce McLellan, Great TV Show Idea Winner (Verge)

I can’t speak highly enough about the Script Pipeline team. The support they provided throughout the evolution of my latest action/comedy screenplay was invaluable. Script Pipeline truly cares about my success, not only promoting my work at every opportunity but also challenging me to push the limits of my skills. Thanks to their efforts, I am now working with a great manager and have an exciting new project on the horizon.

Kristi Hall, First Look Project Winner

I can't say enough good things about Script Pipeline. It's a contest that truly cares about the writer. When you are a winner or finalist, you really feel like you joined a special tribe or family. They are supportive and very meticulous about the scripts they select. If you only can enter a few contests, make Script Pipeline one of them.

Colin Costello, Screenwriting Contest Finalist and "Recommend"

In a vast sea of screenwriting competitions, Script Pipeline goes above and beyond. They don't view you as just another entrant, but a real person trying to get their voice heard in the industry.

Melanie Schiele, writer/director (Butterfly Children)

We are thrilled to be working with the whole team at Script Pipeline. They have quickly proven to be an extremely valuable resource for solid material and incredible writers. While these two projects could not be more different from one another, they meet the standard of quality, entertainment value, and unique voice that we at BGO are looking for.

Susan Ferris, CEO Bohemia Group Originals (BGO)

Andrew Martin Robinson [2016 Script Pipeline Screenwriting Contest finalist] is a super talented scriptwriter. He really understands the horror genre and his finalist script scared the sh*t out of me. I'm excited to be managing him--his writing reminds me of my favorite genre filmmakers.

Peter Katz, CEO Story Driven

Script Pipeline introduced me to a manager and helped launch my professional career as a writer.

Evan Daugherty, Screenwriting Contest Winner (Snow White and the Huntsman, Divergent)

Script Pipeline took a chance on an idiosyncratic script, and it quickly became apparent they had given my work thoughtful consideration. I'm honored to be associated with them.

Morgan von Ancken, Screenwriting Contest Winner (Cutting Numbers)

The best part of being a contest finalist is what happens after--getting read by industry members I couldn't access on my own, feedback on future projects, and a priceless ongoing mentorship.

Romi Moondi, Screenwriting Contest Finalist and "Recommend"

We've had a great experience working with several writers discovered by Script Pipeline. They have been a tremendous resource for our production company to find new, fresh voices.

Marty Berneman and Stephanie Varella (Off the Grid Entertainment)

Script Pipeline is one of the best resources available to young writers and filmmakers.

Michael Ohoven, producer (Capote)

There is no better place for writers than with Script Pipeline. Their attention and assistance on helping me guide my career is invaluable.

Nir Paniry, Screenwriting Contest Runner-up

My recognition from Script Pipeline gave me the incentive and confidence to keep pushing my writing career.

Josh Chesler, screenwriter (Chasing Ghosts)

I've personally signed a number of writers from the Script Pipeline competitions, including Evan Daugherty and Tripper Clancy, and immediately review any material they send my way.

Jake Wagner (manager, Benderspink)

Winning Script Pipeline's First Look Project and being a finalist in their TV writing competition has been a huge boost to my career. The Script Pipeline staff goes the extra mile promoting and championing their winners' work and have gotten me opportunities I would never have been able to get on my own. It's wonderful being a part of the Script Pipeline family, and I am proud to be counted as one of their winners.

Diana Wright, First Look Project Winner

My advice to aspiring writers is to keep getting (and incorporating) Script Pipeline Development Notes on the same script until it earns a Recommend. Why? Because there are certain techniques that won’t make sense until your writing skills and the script itself reach a certain level. I did this with 2011 Script Pipeline finalist screenplay Diamond Payback, and it was the best screenwriting “course” I ever took.

Craig Weeden ("Painkiller Jane"), Screenwriting Contest Finalist

Amazing to see the top two [2016 competition] TV scripts written by women and starring female characters. Thank you, Script Pipeline, for championing our voices and sharing our stories with the industry.

Laura Bensick, TV Writing Contest Runner-up

The team at Script Pipeline has been and continues to be immensely supportive of my writing career, and has genuinely made me feel like I’m part of a writing community committed to helping everyone get one step closer to living their dreams.

Josh Chesler, Screenwriting Contest Finalist

Script Pipeline was actually something a friend (who's very high up in the industry) introduced me to, and having her recommend it speaks volumes about how highly regarded a contest it is, even within the upper echelon.

Henry Dunham, Screenwriting Contest Winner

Script Pipeline has such a strong reputation for fostering writers, for thoughtful, constructive feedback, and for its career guidance, Kay and I knew we wanted to throw our hat in that fantastic ring. Hollywood is a rollercoaster, but it's incredible to have people like Matt Misetich [Script Pipeline's Senior Executive] and the rest of the Script Pipeline family helping you to see the tracks.

Elizabeth Dahl, TV Writing Contest Winner (40 Elephants)

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