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AWARDS 2013
Congrats to our 2013 CWA Top Winners! Click the PDF links below to view the results. 2013 Winners click here The new season will open mid-November. Congrats again to all of this year’s top placements! ___________________________________________________________________________Congrats to our 2013 CWA Top Finalists! Click the PDF links below to view the results. Drama and Family click here Comedy click here Action Adventure click here Horror Thriller Fantasy click here Television click here Short Screenplays click here ___________________________________________________________________________Congrats to our 2013 CWA Semi-Finalists! Click the PDF links below to view the results. Drama and Family click here Comedy click here Action Adventure click here Horror Thriller Fantasy click here Television click here Short Screenplays click here ___________________________________________________________________________
Congrats to our 2013 CWA Quarter Finalists! Click the PDF links below to view the results. Drama and Family click here Comedy click here Action Adventure click here Horror Thriller Fantasy click here Television click here Short Screenplays click here ___________________________________________________________________________ Congrats to our 2013 CWA Preliminary Finalists! Click the PDF links below to view the results. Drama and Family click here Comedy click here Action Adventure click here Horror Thriller Fantasy click here Television click here Short Screenplays click here Tune back in next week for the 2013 Quarter Finalist results.
HEADLINES
Recent deals, options, and requests for CWA writers! NOVEMBER 2013: Creative World Awards (CWA) Co-founders, Heather Waters and Marlene Neubauer announce option deal for 2013 Grand Prize Winner, Paul Undari. Waters and Neubauer have attached to produce his feature psychological thriller, THE PEOPLE VS. GOD. CWA. in conjunction with The Moving Image Xchange, are set to produce a short film adaptation of Undari’s feature in mid December. The short will premiere at the Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) held at the historic Byrd Theater in Richmond, VA February 27-March 2nd. In 2011, USA Today called the 1,300-seat theatre, "One of the top 10 places to still see a movie in splendor in the United States." The option on the feature script was finalized early November. Congrats, Paul! NOVEMBER 2013: Eight of the 2013 CWA Winners are being considered for agent representation. Last year's Creative Concept Winner, SLEEPWALKERS, is now in post production. This is writer, Jason Merrin's directorial debut. A big congrats, Jason! You can check out the Kickstarter campaign here - they're currently raising funds to complete post. SPRING/SUMMER 2013: From the script and logline promotion, more than 70 CWA competition scripts have been requested by production companies with two options pending. WINTER 2012: The CWA 2010 contest script, THE CURSE, has been published as a novella, and optioned by Momo Films in Australia. Congrats to Vasilios Bouzas! CWA gets 2012 Act-Adv Winner, Scott Lainer meeting with Literary Mgmnt company, Prolific Entertainment. CWA co-founder, Heather Waters and The Moving Image Xchange option a CWA 2012 quarterfinalist feature, OFFERINGS. Congrats, Elijah! CWA co-founder, Marlene Neubauer and Tracee Stanlee of Kundali Entertainment option ARMY OF AVARICE, a 2012 entrant. Congrats, Nathan! Script is currently in development. CWA makes introduction between several writers and Summit Talent Agency. Four being considered for representation. 2010 Winner, Ian Simpson signs with Paradigm. Congrats, Ian! 2010 Finalist, Robert Cholette signs with literary manager, Madhouse Entertainment. Congrats, Robert! 76 Requests from various companies to view scripts - April 2011 (Film Engine Entertainment, After Dark Films, Autonomous Films, Kundali Entertainment, and more). CWA gets 2010 Grand Prize Winner, Ian Simpson, Personal Meetings with LionsGate, Inferno Entertainment & VN Entertainment. Best of luck, Ian! December 2010 - Ian Simpson signs with Literary Mananger, Andrew Kersey of Kersey Management. Congrats, Ian! CWA gets 2008 script, "Disruptors" written by George Hernandez optioned by Inferno Entertainment - currently in development. Congrats, George! 2009 Grand Prize Winner, Adam Barker, now finalizing negotiations for an option deal. 2009: CWA works with Kundali Entertainment to sign option on 2 scripts from 2008. Finalist Shepherd’s Moon by John Arends and The List by Alec Carlin have both signed deals with production outfit, Kundali Entertainment. Congrats, John & Alec! CWA assists Finalist script, "Gary Son of God" from 2008, Kirk Davis and Devin Crowley for Option Deal - in final negotiations. Congrats Kirk & Devin! Regent Entertainment considering 2009 1st Place Winner, "Boise, USA" AWARDS 2010
2010 GRAND PRIZE WINNER BELOW THE WAIST by R. Ian Simpson Second Place - BEASTS OF BURDEN by Gavin J. Chalcraft First Place - DROP AND ROLL by Conor Biller First Place - DARK HARBOR by Elizabeth Kent WORRY GHOSTS by Tim Dankanich Again, we want to extend our sincere thanks to each of you & a special congratulations to our winners! Heather & Marlene Congratulations to all who have made it to the semi-finals and finals. Click here to view that list. AWARDS 2009
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2009 CWA contest: GRAND PRIZE WINNER ACTION DRAMA / FAMILY HORROR / THRILLER / FANTASY CREATIVE CONCEPT AWARD AWARDS 2008
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2008 CWA contest: GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Pippa’s Song - Diana Mitchell, Nashville, TN FIRST RUNNER UP: You Like Chinese Food - Ryan Sager and Jacob Gershman, Brooklyn, NY SECOND RUNNER UP: The Union County Tragedy - Chris Wimmer & Joey McAdams, Los Angeles, CA |
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SEASON OPEN Extended Deadline: 6/1/2014 $75 (entry only) or $105 (w/scorecard & brief notes) *Scorecard and notes delivered by 5/30 if enter by 4/30. *Check entry only box to enter w/out scorecard. *Deduct $10 for TV or Short Scripts.
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We are thrilled to announce a collaboration this year with well known story consultant & lecturer MICHAEL HAUGE. Michael will be our guest blogger this year, addressing many relevant angles of the screenwriting process. This is a wonderful opportunity for writers to engage with one of the industry’s leading story consultants on a bi-monthly process, so be sure to check back for his insightful tips on the industry and the craft of screenwriting.
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Offered to CWA 2013 entrants, you can receive a 7-9 page comprehensive script analysis covering such elements as identifying and analyzing story arcs, plot development, premise, character development, dialogue critiques, and tightening all critical elements to produce the most potential market value for your script. This option is available to order for $175. *Delivery: If ordered by Dec 1st, script analyses will be delivered by December 31st. *Please note: A $1 per page fee applies if script is 125 pages or more. |
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