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Ben Silver & Nadine Iskandar

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2026 Screenwriting Contest - Semifinalist

Ben Silver is a writer/director with a slate of original feature, TV and short film projects. He is the writer/director of dual-language WW2 cabin thriller - “Détente” - set up with an Oscar-nominated production team.

In addition to Script Pipeline, notable writing placements include Page, Austin, Roadmap, Shore Scripts, Outstanding Screenplays, Screencraft and Save the Cat.

Ben co-directed and co-wrote proof-of-concept psychological horror film - "Frayed" - selected at over 21 festivals, including BIFA-qualifying and industry showcases, and secured commercial distribution. He also Executive Produced the Shore Scripts-winning “To Catch A Siren”.

Ben was born in Dubai and practised law for many years before becoming a screenwriter; those experiences adding an extra layer of authenticity to his projects.

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Nadine Iskandar is a writer / director with a number of original feature, TV and short projects in development. A Fulbright scholar, Nadine's work explores generational trauma, social injustice and complex female protagonists.

Nadine co-directed and co-wrote the proof-of-concept psychological horror film - Frayed - which has been selected at over 21 festivals, including BIFA-qualifying and industry showcases, and secured commercial distribution.

Nadine’s upcoming project, psychological drama "Thelma", is set up with BAFTA Breakthrough Producer Alderney Middleton’s AMP. The script for Thelma was recently selected by Outstanding Screenplays.

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