AWARDS 2011
Special thanks to all who participated in the 2011 Creative World Awards! This was by far the most competitive year to date, and we are thrilled with the caliber of work received. Below are the links to access the official lists. Congrats to all, and very best wishes to each of you & your writing this fall. Congrats to the 2011 Winners! Click on the link below to view the complete list. 2011 Winners - Feature Film, TV & Short Film Congrats to the 2011 Finalists! The Winners will be released next Monday, September 12th. Finalists - Feature Film, TV & Short Film
Congrats to the 2011 Semi-Finalists! Click on the links below to view the official results. Stay tuned in as we will release the 2011 Finalists next Monday. Semi-Finalists - Feature Film Semi-Finalists - Television and Short Film
Congrats to the 2011 Quarter Finalists! Click on the links below to view the official lists. Tune in again next Monday when the Semi-Finalists will be released. Quarter Finalists - Feature Film Quarter Finalists - Television and Short Film
Congrats to the 2011 Preliminary Finalists! Tune in again next Monday when the Quarter Finalists will be released. Action/Adventure Comedy Drama & Family Horror & Fantasy TV & Short Film Congrats to all, and very best wishes to each of you & your writing this fall!
HEADLINES
Recent deals, options, considerations and requests for CWA writers & screenplay contest winners:
CWA promotes 2011 writers: 2011 Comedy Winner, Ted Gurich, in meetings with Summit Talent Agency. Four others being considered for representation. 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, etc.) 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 Options Deal. 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. (Shepherd's Moon currently in development). 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: Executive requests/consideration for script, "Boise, USA" 2009 First Place Comedy Winner Gets Consideration with "The Other Woman" by Kurt Smith Other Recent Requests: Abbot Management requests contact info on Winners of 2009 Producer request to read Grand Winner of 2009 Mad Hatter Entertainment requests second place winner of 2009 Quattro Media requests second place winner of 2009. Sander Moses requests to read Finalist 2009 Freefall Films requests to read Winners of 2009 Brant Rose Agency requests to read 6 scripts of 2009 VC Associates requests to read top Winners of 2009 Snoot Entertainment requests to read 4 Scripts of 2009 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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Regular Deadline (Jan 1-Feb 10)
Features: $49 entry only (or $69 w/judge's scorecard & brief notes)
Short Films & TV: $39 entry only (or $59 w/judge's scorecard & brief notes) *Enter by 1/31 & brief notes delivered by 2/28. *If ordering entry only, check the entry only box during checkout.
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We are thrilled to announce an exciting, new 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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SCRIPT ANALYSIS
Offered to CWA 2011 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 $165. *Delivery: If ordered by March 1st, script analyses will be delivered by March 30th. If ordered by May 31th, analyses will be delivered by July 30th. If ordered after May 31st, analyses will be delivered after the 2011 winners are announced unless ordered separately from entry. *Please note: A $1 per page fee applies if script is 125 pages or more. |