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As an up and coming screenwriter, you've probably learned that one of the toughest obstacles to overcome in the film industry is getting past the restricted channels that often arise within the business. In fact, you can have an immense amount of talent and yet remain unknown if you aren't business savvy or have the right individuals at your finger tips. For industry executives, it can also be a daunting task sorting through thousands of screenplays that roll into the mailroom each year just to find that one. This is where screenplay contests and film festivals play a critical role.

Entering a few key screenplay competitions each year is one of the most proactive decisions you can make for your career because screenwriting awards offer new writers a radical alternative to get scripts circulated and in the case of many finalists, put their name on the map virtually overnight.

The advantages are also great in terms of gaining feedback, meeting deadlines, and prizes. However, the most important advantage that we offer is exposure and access to high profile companies and individuals, which would likely take years to develop if pursued solo. So if you have an original story and can get it into our hands by the entry deadline, this could be your chance to start generating real heat behind your name.

This week's spotlight video interview is with Tomas Jegeus, Co-President of 20th Century Fox International. Jegeus handles and overseas the international releases of all Fox's titles including the recently released box office mega hit, AVATAR.

Also highlighted this month is:

Anthony Mandle, Top music and commercial director, renowned photographer and one of the hottest in-demand feature directors.

Randy Paul - COO, The Halcyon Company. A veteran in the business having represented producers of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Tombstone, Renaissance Man, Nixon, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Evita, Sex, Lies and Videotape, and more.

Ronnie Yeskel - Casting Director with credits that include Pulp Fiction, Blade Trinity, Igby Goes Down, Hope Floats, Bread and Roses, The Intern, Bean, Reservoir Dogs, among others.

Also, on CWA you can check out the featured short of the month. CWA features new video shorts completed by our writers/directors on a monthly basis. If you have a short you'd like us to consider, please email us at info@creativeworldawards.com