Script Magazine Announces Open Door Contest Winners
scr(i)pt Magazine's quarterly screenplay competition, Open Door Contest, is proud to announce its top 35and top 10 semifinalists. Overall, the first of scr(i)pt's four contests attracted just under 425 screenplays, every one deserving of recognition and credit, but unfortunately, the entire lot could not win and so, the following entrants deserve special attention.
Congratulations to Greg Kaufmann. Mr. Kaufmann and his screenplay, Rooster, have won First Place inScr(i)pt Magazine's Open Door Contest, sponsored by Lasher, McManus Robinson,
and Kipperman and The Complete Screenplay.
Congratulations to Bill Flannigan.
Mr. Flannigan's screenplay China Hand
has been selected as the Second Place Winner.
Congratulations to Clive Young.
Mr. Young's screenplay, Worst Case Scenario, has been selected as the
Third Place Winner.
The top 10 finalists are as follows:
The Gonzo Brothers, Frankie's Friend
Cindy S. Boucher, Being Noble
Paula C. Brancato, The Wanting
Sam L. Brown, The Cleaner
Bill Flannigan, China Hand
Nicole Denyse Garcia, How to Make A Killing in Vegas
Greg Kaufman, Rooster
Douglas A. Raine, The Gunfighter's Surgeon
Michael Shelby, Milam's Halo
Clive Young, Worst Case Scenario
The winner will receive a $3,000 cash prize as well as script notes, and consideration for representation by manager Elizabeth Robinson of Lasher, McManus, Robinson and Kipperman.
The second prize winner will receive $600 worth of consultation services from script doctor Sally B. Merlin of The Complete Screenplay. More information on Ms. Merlin and her services can be found at http://www.completescreenplay.com
scr(i)pt Magazine is excited to have the opportunity to conduct its own quarterly contests designed to help launch a screenwriter¹s career. A progressive and legitimate agency, management company, or production company seeking quality material sponsors each contest.
Updated: 05/24/2000
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