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Screenwriter Interviews
MovieBytes Interview:
Screenwriter Stephen Warren
An interview with screenwriter Stephen Warren regarding the Cinequest Writing Competition.
Q: What's the title of the script you entered in this contest, and what's it about?A: MARCUS
When Christians refuse to bow to enlightened Roman law, Emperor Marcus Aurelius authorizes their persecution until he is forced to rely upon their God to save his empire.
A: I entered the Cinequest contest because it is run by the folks who also run the San Jose Film Festival, which is a highly respected festival.
This script was a Nichol Semi-finalist and also a second place finisher in the Christian Screenplay Contest.
A: I was very satisfied with the way this contest was run. They met all deadlines and treated us writers like royalty when we attended their festival. I haven't yet received the awards, but the contest was only last month and the contest agents have been in contact with me about forwarding those awards.
Q: Were you given any feedback on your script? If so, did you find the feedback helpful?A: Feedback was not a part of this contest.
Q: Has your success in this contest helped you market your script? Were you contacted by any agents, managers or producers?A: I was contacted by one producer who currently has the script.
Q: What's your background? Have you written any other screenplays or television scripts?A: I hold a masters degree in English with a specialty in Creative Writing. I belong to two writing groups, have been a navy jet pilot, a high school teacher, a tennis coach, and a baseball player.
I have written seven other screenplays and ten stageplays and have won a number of contests/awards with both stage and screen plays.
A: I don't live in Los Angeles. I live on the Third Coast, Austin, Texas. I've made several flights to LA and can be there in two hours on Southwest Airlines.
Q: What's next? Are you working on a new script?A: I just completed a first draft of my next script and will take it through my support groups to nurse it along.
Posted Friday, April 9, 2004
