Friday, October 5, 2018

HOLLYWOOD SCREENPLAY CONTEST 2018



Huge Thank You to Hollywood Screenplay Contest for Selecting our Short Sci-Fi Screenplay "UTOPIA" as GRAND PRIZE WINNER. "UTOPIA" is written by #JeanMarcello and Dimi Nakov. Also very pleased that my Short Sci-Fi Screenplay "THOSE LAST MOMENTS" is also selected as OFFICIAL FINALIST.
 
 
 
 
We have been working for a while on several screenplays, that are now circulating selected script competitions and fests and we are also hard at work in the development of several other projects, so stay tuned.
 
Also, Huge Thank You to Marla J. Hayes for the support and advice as a Script Consultant for both screenplays #UTOPIA and #THOSELASTMOMENTS.
 
 
Hollywood Screenplay Contest is one of the world's most visible and recognized screenplay competitions, HSC's aim, quite simply, is to discover and recognize the brightest new talent and original voices in film and television storytelling from around the world. HSC identifies emerging talent and places top new screenwriters firmly on the industry’s radar directly in the heart of the motion picture capital of the world.
 
 
 
 

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

RECTIFIED and THOSE LAST MOMENTS - FINALISTS at Austin Revolution Film Festival 2018



Thank You to Austin Revolution Film Festival 2018 for the FINALISTS Selection of our Short #SciFi #Screenplays "RECTIFIED" and "THOSE LAST MOMENTS" (Runner Up) - written by #JeanMarcello and Dimi Nakov. We are extra excited because We have 2 Screenplays Selected as Finalists.


We have been working for a while on several screenplays, that are now circulating selected script competitions and fests and we are also hard at work in the development of several other projects, so stay tuned.



Also, Huge Thank You to Marla J. Hayes, Screenwriter/author for the support and advice as a Script Consultant for both #RECTIFIED and #THOSELASTMOMENTS.

ARFF is NAMED: MovieMaker Magazine TOP FILM FESTIVALS WORTH THE ENTRY FEE: 2018

Bringing true indie films to Austin! ARFF was founded by filmmakers who saw many festivals only programming films with big stars. In response, they built a true celebration of independent voices in the world capital of indie film, with a brand based on selecting great stories, screening films in the coolest venues, creating excellent networking opportunities and keeping filmmakers – the true stars of the show – front and centre throughout the fest.




Saturday, September 15, 2018

Sunday, September 2, 2018

THOSE LAST MOMENTS - GRAND JURY PRIZE WINNER



Thank You to BOLT SCREENPLAY COMPETITION 2018 by Barnstorm Fest for Selecting my Short #SciFi #Screenplay "THOSE LAST MOMENTS" as 2018 GRAND JURY PRIZE WINNER...
We have been working for a while on several screenplays, that are now circulating selected script competitions and fests and we are also hard at work in the development of several other projects, so stay tuned.

Also, Huge Thank You to Marla J. Hayes for the support and advice as a Script Consultant for #THOSELASTMOMENTS.


Bolt is an innovative new screenplay competition from the creators of Barnstorm Fest. The rules are simple: Submit a short film screenplay or teleplay, Barnstorm Media chooses the winner and MAKES YOUR MOVIE OR PILOT! You get to be the Executive Producer. Also, every submission receives feedback from the producers at Barnstorm Media.


#BarnstormMakesYourMovie

Barnstorm Media Website - https://www.barnstormfest.com/bolt

Barnstorm Media on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/barnstormfest/

Barnstorm Media on Twitter - https://twitter.com/barnstormmedia

Sunday, August 5, 2018

THOSE LAST MOMENTS SCREENPLAY - FINALIST at STOWE STORY LABS & PAGE AWARDS FELLOWSHIP 2018



Stowe Story Labs runs labs, retreats, workshops, private mentoring, market experience programs and community support for emerging screenwriters, filmmakers and creative producers. The Labs offer a chance to be part of a conversation about how we look at and talk about our stories, get films made, and reach audiences.

Stowe Story Labs Website - https://stowestorylabs.org/


Stowe Story Labs Twitter - https://twitter.com/StoweStoryLabs



#PageAwards Semi-Finalists: Announced August 15

Also, Huge Thank You to Marla J. Hayes, Screenwriter/author for the support and advice as a Script Consultant for #THOSELASTMOMENTS.


The PAGE International Screenwriting Awards competition was established in the fall of 2003 by an alliance of Hollywood producers, agents, and development executives. Our goal? To discover the most exciting new scripts by up-and-coming writers from across the country and around the world. And due to the success of our winning writers, the PAGE Awards contest has rapidly become one of the most important sources for new screenwriting talent within the Hollywood community and worldwide.

PAGE Awards Website - https://pageawards.com/

PAGE Awards on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pageawards/

PAGE Awards on Twitter - https://twitter.com/PAGEawards

Friday, July 20, 2018

Sci-Fi Screenplay UTOPIA - FINALIST at FILMQUEST 2018




FilmQuest Awards Nominations will be announced for all awards before by July 25th 2018.
We have been working for a while on several screenplays, that are now circulating selected script competitions and fests and we are also hard at work in the development of several other projects, so stay tuned.

Also, Huge Thank You to Marla J. Hayes for the support and advice as a Script Consultant for #UTOPIA.


Over 910 films and screenplays were submitted to the 2018 FilmQuest for consideration. From these submissions, we have made 195 Official Selections in films across several categories to play and compete at the 2018 FilmQuest Festival. Screenplay finalists were chosen by a group of third-party judges, of which there were 50 Official Selection finalists.

FilmQuest will take place September 7th – 15th at the Velour Live Music Gallery in beautiful Downtown Provo, Utah.


Gaining raves for its quality of selections and one of MovieMaker Magazine's 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee, FIlmQuest celebrates the majesty of genre filmmaking in the realms of fantasy, horror, sci-fi, and the beyond (including action, thriller, western, kung-fu, and more).

FilmQuest Website - http://www.filmquestfest.com/


FilmQuest on Twitter - https://twitter.com/filmquestfest


#filmquest #thebestofthebest #prepareforfantastic #scifi #fantasy #horror #thebeyond #utah #downtownprovo #cthulhu #officialselections

Monday, July 16, 2018

THOSE LAST MOMENTS - QUARTER-FINALIST at PAGE AWARDS 2018



#PageAwards Semi-Finalists: Announced August 15

We have been working for a while on several screenplays, that are now circulating selected script competitions and fests and we are also hard at work in the development of several other projects, so stay tuned.

Also, Huge Thank You to Marla J. Hayes, Screenwriter/author for the support and advice as a Script Consultant for #THOSELASTMOMENTS.


The PAGE International Screenwriting Awards competition was established in the fall of 2003 by an alliance of Hollywood producers, agents, and development executives. Our goal? To discover the most exciting new scripts by up-and-coming writers from across the country and around the world. And due to the success of our winning writers, the PAGE Awards contest has rapidly become one of the most important sources for new screenwriting talent within the Hollywood community and worldwide.

PAGE Awards Website - https://pageawards.com/

PAGE Awards on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pageawards/

PAGE Awards on Twitter - https://twitter.com/PAGEawards

Saturday, June 30, 2018

SCREENPLAYS - SEMI-FINALISTS TO FINALISTS at AUSTIN REVOLUTION FILM FESTIVAL 2018



Thank You to Austin Revolution Film Festival 2018 for the SEMI-FINALIST Selection of our Short 3 #SciFi #Screenplays "UTOPIA and  RECTIFIED" - written by #JeanMarcello and Dimi Nakov. Also, "THOSE LAST MOMENTS" - Written by Dimi Nakov. We are extra excited because we have 3 Screenplays Selected as Semi-Finalists. Thank you ARFF. - https://www.austinrevolution.com/p/awards/312 

We have been working for a while on several screenplays, that are now circulating selected script competitions and fests and we are also hard at work in the development of several other projects, so stay tuned.


Also, Huge Thank You to Marla J. Hayes, Screenwriter/author for the support and advice as a Script Consultant for #UTOPIA, #RECTIFIED and #THOSELASTMOMENTS.

NAMED: MovieMaker Magazine TOP FILM FESTIVALS WORTH THE ENTRY FEE: 2018


Bringing true indie films to Austin! ARFF was founded by filmmakers who saw many festivals only programming films with big stars. In response, they built a true celebration of independent voices in the world capital of indie film, with a brand based on selecting great stories, screening films in the coolest venues, creating excellent networking opportunities and keeping filmmakers – the true stars of the show – front and centre throughout the fest.

TWO OF OUR SCREENPLAYS ADVANCE TO THE FINALS at AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL 2018...



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Thursday, May 10, 2018

RECTIFIED - QUARTER-FINALIST at The Golden Script Competition 2018



We have been working for a while on several screenplays, that are now circulating selected script competitions and fests and we are also hard at work in the development of several other projects, so stay tuned.


Also, Huge Thank You to Marla J. Hayes for the support and advice as a Script Consultant for #RECTIFIED.

The Golden Script Competition is a yearly competition founded in Glasgow, UK, of short and feature screenplays from all around the world.



Tuesday, May 1, 2018

START A REVOLUTION - OFFICIAL SELECTION at Auckland International Film Festival 2018



Huge Thanks to Auckland International Film Festival 2018 for the OFFICIAL SELECTION & Massive Congrats To Everyone involved in the making of "Start A Revolution" #MusicVideo for the Unstoppable #NZ #HardRock Giant " DEVILSKIN​ " - https://www.aiff.co.nz/


Auckland International Film Festival is more than just a Film Festival; it is a strong connection among all film-makers around the world who will be experiencing the upcoming long or short feature films as the future of Film Industry. #AIFF is committed to bringing best quality films were meant to be experienced: on the big screen, with the people who made them.


#AIFF2018 Website - https://www.aiff.co.nz/

AIFF 2018 on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aiff4u/

Friday, April 6, 2018

UTOPIA - FINALIST - InRoads Screenwriting Fellowship 2018



We have been working for a while on several screenplays, that are now circulating selected script competitions and fests and we are also hard at work in the development of several other projects, so stay tuned.


Also, Huge Thank You to Marla J. Hayes for the support and advice as a Script Consultant for #UTOPIA.

The INROADS SCREENWRITING FELLOWSHIP competition was created to locate, expose and nurture up-and-coming screenwriters who have yet to receive their invitation to the mainstream industry. The competition is proudly sponsored by Robert McKee's Story Seminar and Filmmatic.com.



Filmmatic on Twitter - https://twitter.com/FilmmaticNews

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

UTOPIA - WINNER 3rd Place - Winnipeg Reel To Reel Film Festival 2018


Thank You to the 8th Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival​ 2018 Team for Awarding 3rd Place for our Short #SciFi #Screenplay "UTOPIA" - written by #JeanMarcello & Dimi Nakov. - https://goo.gl/RC6u77
We have been working for a while on several screenplays, that are now circulating selected script competitions and fests and we are also hard at work in the development of several other projects, so stay tuned.

Also, Huge Thank You to Marla J. Hayes for the support and advice as a Script Consultant for #UTOPIA.
In its 8th year, the Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival seeks to connect filmmakers and audiences by promoting the best in the latest films and TV episodes that will encourage and inspire us to a greater understanding of the human journey.
Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival is pleased to welcome filmmakers from all over the world.




Sunday, February 18, 2018

RECTIFIED - Screenplay - Official Selection at Boomtown Film & Music Festival 2018


Thank You to the 11th Boomtown Film & Music Festival 2018 Team for the Official Selection of our Short #SciFi #Screenplay "RECTIFIED" - written by Jean Marcello & Dimi Nakov.
We have been working for a while on several screenplays, that are now circulating selected script competitions and fests and we are also hard at work in the development of several other projects, so stay tuned.

Also, Huge Thank You to Marla J. Hayes for the support and advice as a Script Consultant for #RECTIFIED.


In #BFMF 11th year, The #Boomtown #Film#Music #Festival is Southeast #Texas’ longest running event dedicated to fiercely independent films and cutting-edge musical acts. The festival prides itself on bringing regional, national, and even international talent to our local screens and stages.

Saturday, February 17, 2018

RECTIFIED - Sci-Fi Screenplay - Official Selection - Beverly Hills Film Festival 2018


We have been working for a while on several screenplays, that are now circulating selected script competitions and fests and we are also hard at work in the development of several other projects, so stay tuned.

Also, Huge Thank You to Marla J. Hayes for the support and advice as a Script Consultant for #RECTIFIED.


Globally recognized as one of the most exclusive film festivals, the Beverly Hills Film Festival (#BHFF) serves as a cinematic cultural template for emerging, talented filmmakers who wish to express their uniqueness through the lens of past excellence while exposing themselves to the latest innovative concepts in the arts. The #BeverlyHillsFilmFestival’s objective is to merge today’s filmmaking pioneers with the wealth of cinematic heritage by edifying and developing the cinematic community.



Saturday, February 3, 2018

Two Sci-Fi Screenplays FINALISTS at Changing Face International Film Festival 2018



Thank You to Changing Face IFF 2018 Team for the FINALIST Selections of Two of our Short Sci-Fi Screenplays "RECTIFIED" - written by Jean Marcello & Dimi Nakov and "THOSE LAST MOMENTS" - written by Dimi Nakov. #CFIFF2018 - http://changingfaceiff.org/index.php/january-2018-winners/

We have been working for a while on several screenplays, that are now circulating selected script competitions and fests and we are also hard at work in the development of several other projects, so stay tuned. - http://changingfaceiff.org/index.php/january-2018-winners/


Also, Huge Thank You to Marla J. Hayes, Screenwriter for the support and advice as a Script Consultant for #RECTIFIED and #THOSELASTMOMENTS.
Changing Face International Film Festival is an online platform for filmmakers to show and promote their short films.

#CFIFF aims to encourage diverse content from diverse creators. We are excited to invite you to take part in our second year and hope you'll continue to be involved for many years to come.





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