CineStory Foundation Feature Retreat and Fellowship
Cinestory Feature
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Objective
CineStory is a national non-profit dedicated to nurturing emerging screenwriters through mentorship programs. Winners of our competition have gone on to pen films such as IRON MAN, CAKE, THE CHILDREN OF MEN, BALLAST, KING OF CALIFORNIA and 11:14.
One of the main goals of the CineStory Feature Retreat is to select up-and-coming screenwriters for our four-day intensive program held in the Fall.
THE CINESTORY FEATURE RETREAT
CineStory's Retreat is dedicated to the advancement of great new voices in screenwriting. Retreat attendees are chosen from the top writers of our annual competition, the CineStory Screenwriting Awards. For four days, writers enjoy direct access to working Hollywood professionals.
Past retreat mentors include: Mark Fergus & Hawk Ostby (IRON MAN, CHILDREN OF MEN), writer/director Joe Forte (FIREWALL, OUT), producer Nana Greenwald (SEVEN), producer Michelle Sy (FINDING NEVERLAND), producer and former head of Jodie's Foster prod co MEG LEFAUVE (THE DANGEROUS LIVES OF ALTAR BOYS), writer Philip Eisner (EVENT HORIZON, MUTANT CHRONICLES) and writer/director Keith Gordon (DEXTER, WAKING THE DEAD). Show More
Deadline/Entry Fees
Expired. Previous Deadline: 05/30/2025Notification: Quarterfinalists – July; Semifinalists/Invitees – August; Finalists – September; Fellow – Late September.
Eligibility
Any writer without theatrical feature credits and/or who has not made more than $15 000 as a screenwriter.Rules
Please visit http://www.cinestory.org/rules-and-guidelines/ for all rules and guidelines.Awards
GRAND PRIZE: THE CINESTORY FELLOWSHIP
Valued at over $17,000 this prize includes a $10,000 cash award, free meals, board and tuition at the exclusive CineStory Writers Retreat as well as a 12-month mentorship program with two Hollywood professionals hand picked for the winner. The CineStory Fellowship gives writers direct access to Hollywood professionals and has a long track record of success. Prior fellows have optioned material, gained representation and secured writing assignments with the guidance of their mentors. Also included: one-year Script Pipeline Writers Database membership; three-year subscription to Creative Screenwriting; iScript screenplay audio recording; and one-year Scripped PRO subscription.
SECOND PLACE:
Over $1500 in cash and prizes, including $1000 cash.
THIRD PLACE:
Over $1000 in cash and prizes, including $500 cash.
FINALISTS RECEIVE:
Discount on Retreat tuition.
ALL SEMIFINALISTS RECEIVE:
An invitation to the exclusive CineStory Retreat including: Three 90-minute one-on-one sessions with working Hollywood agents, managers, producers, development executives and other pros to discuss the writer's work and career strategy Open access to 15+ hours of small group sessions covering a wide rage of creative and business topics Free film screenings and other events.
Cinestory Feature
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Los Angeles, CA 90066
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http://cinestory.org
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CineStory Foundation Feature Retreat and Fellowship
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Los Angeles, CA 90066
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MovieBytes Interview:
Screenwriter Nino Del Pesco
An interview with screenwriter Nino Del Pesco regarding the Cinestory Writing Competition.
Q: What's the title of the script you entered in this contest, and what's it about?A: My script it titled "THE THIRD REALM" and is about a series of brutal murders in Nazi Germany and the two men who work to solve the case. One a Jewish former criminal inspector from Munich pulled from a concentration camp, the other a Nazi criminal inspector in Berlin who heads up the investigation.
Q: What made you enter this particular contest? Have you entered any other contests with this script? If so, how did you do?A: When I read what they had to offer as a prize, it seemed interesting. In all honesty, I just entered the contest to enter, no special reason attached. In hindsight, it's amusing to reflect on my motivations for entering as I now know that CineStory is, in my opinion, one of the top 3 contests around and the best kept secret in Hollywood.
Q: Were you satisfied with the adminstration of the contest? Did they meet their deadlines? Did you receive all the awards that were promised?A: Once you understand all that goes into making this thing function, the desire to have everything sent exactly on time and have everything run smoothly becomes inconsequential. I'm anal to a fault about that stuff, but got over it quickly. Pam Pierce and Clea Frost are great and they both, along with the other staff, worked their collective butts off for those of us who attended. My best advise for those entering CineStory is to go with the flow. Everything does get done, just not on your timetable, so make sure you keep in touch with the staff during the process. Once you get up there, everything will make sense.
Q: Were you given any feedback on your script? If so, did you find the feedback helpful?A: The most amazing and important feedback one could hope for. Awesome in the truest sense of the word.
Q: Has your success in this contest helped you market your script? Were you contacted by any agents, managers or producers?A: As a result of entering CineStory, I now have an amazing producer, Michelle Sy, attached to the script and will be working with two very talented screenwriters, Joe Forte and Mark Fergus, as mentors for the next year.
Q: What's your background? Have you written any other screenplays or television scripts?A: I co-wrote a comedy called "THAT'S LIFE" with the very talented Paul Glen Neuman and the generous and talented Phil Rockwell.
Q: Do you live in Los Angeles? If not, do you have any plans to move there?A: I'm originally from SoCal and lived in Hollywood for many years. My last home was in Oxnard, CA (not just another pretty name), but left in 2007 after my wife was accepted to the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul. We will be returning to CA upon her graduation.
Q: What's next? Are you working on a new script?A: I'm currently doing a major rewrite of "THE THIRD REALM" based on the notes from my mentors and my producer. I am also working on a SciFi/Thriller which I hope to have done before the ned of Winter. Plenty of ideas in the cooker too.
Posted Sunday, November 16, 2008
CineStory Foundation Feature Retreat and Fellowship
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Los Angeles, CA 90066
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