REGISTRATION OPEN: “WRITE OF PASSAGE” SCREENWRITING COMPETITION UDERWAY
buzzz worthy. . .
The
purse includes a $1,000 First Prize plus introductions to
writer/producers like Luke Schelhaas (THE GOOD WIFE, LAW AND ORDER) and
Brian Bird (WHEN CALLS THE HEART, TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL). Finalist
screenplays may be optioned by filmmakers to be produced for 2016’s 168
Film Festival.
Los Angeles, CA
– Registration is now open for the 7th Annual Write of Passage
Screenwriting Competition. Intermediate and advanced screenwriters are
encouraged to register from now until October 6, with discounted rates
currently available for early entry. Created by 168 Film, the theme for
this year’s Write of Passage is “The World of Work!”
The
purse includes a $1,000 First Prize plus introductions to
writer/producers like Luke Schelhaas (THE GOOD WIFE, LAW AND ORDER) and
Brian Bird (WHEN CALLS THE HEART, TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL). Finalist
screenplays may be optioned by filmmakers to be produced for 2016’s 168
Film Festival.
Write
of Passage is a speed-writing competition, in which all writing will
begin on Monday, October 12th with the assignment of a randomly
selected foundational verse for all writers. Completed submissions may
be up to 12 pages in length and are due on October 19. No writing is to
occur before the scripture assignment. Winners will be announced in
November on the www.168film.com website.
Founder
and Director John David Ware explains, “Pairing a writing contest with a
film production competition is a dream come true for writers, some of
whom will see their work onscreen. Their charge is to create positive
portrayals of realistic characters in redemptive, thought-provoking
stories that honor God.”
To
help launch aspiring filmmakers, the stories created in the Write of
Passage competition are offered to young filmmakers to produce free of
charge. Starting with a great story means that young film students can
focus on storytelling, rather than writing. “Story is the hardest part.
We’re excited to see some of these come to life at the hands of youthful
artists,” said Ware.
Write
of Passage is a mentored competition, which uses “Development
Executives” (DE’s) to coach writers and to judge the first round.
“DE’s
develop their sense of story and learn how to motivate and encourage
creative people to achieve excellence,” said Ware. Interested potential
DE’s should send resume and references to writeofpassage@168project.com.
DE’s pay no fee, but they cannot enter the contest as a writer. Both
writers and mentors receive screen credit if the story is made into
film.
Writer
entry fees range between $30-45, based on the date of registration.
Writers may register at https://www.168film.com/Store/ and obtain more information here (168film.com).
Entrants may participate in both the Write of Passage and the 168 Film
Project, the nation’s leading Christian film competition that has
resulted in the production of over 900 faith-based, short films in 13
years.
