Behind the Scenes with Elizabeth Chase

Winner of the Screenwriter's Challenge 2006

11/2/06 - Elizabeth Chase (Pasadena, CA) speaks about her experience in the Screenwriter's Challenge 2006, which attracted 440 writers from around the world.  Her winning scripts, "Maddie's Quick Trip" and "Disgorgement", helped her take home over $2,500 in cash and prizes.  She explores her writing process, why she loves the challenge and how a little exercise can go a long way.  READ THE FULL ARTICLE

Behind The Scenes with Team Nocturno

Winners of Movie Making Madness 2005

10/10/06 - Team Nocturno speak about the making of their film, "Marnee : A Garage Sale Retrospective", a very funny mockumentary that took home the grand prize in Movie Making Madness 2005.  Movie Making Madness, now in it's 5th year, challenges filmmakers from around the world to create short films in 2 weeks based on a genre and subject assignment.  READ THE FULL ARTICLE & WATCH THE FILM

Behind The Scenes with Proletariat Films

Winners of The NYC Midnight Run 2005

5/1/06 - Roberto Serrini of Team Proletariat Films speaks about his experience in the NYC Midnight Run 2005.   With only 24 hours and a theme assignment of "Spare Change", they produced a suspense titled "Local Call" that went on to take home the grand prize out of 52 teams. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

Amy Neswald Speaks Out

Winner of The 2005 Screenwriter's Challenge

9/20/05 - The 2005 Screenwriter's Challenge attracted 336 writers from around the world.  Writers were challenged to create short scripts in as little as 24 hours.  After the dust settled on 2 rounds of intense competition, Amy Neswald (New York, NY) stood on top of a very talented field of writers.  Amy talks about her experiences in the competition, her goals as a writer and her characters' fondness for mac and cheese. READ THE FULL ARTICLE