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Winning SHORT Screenplay Reading: Samantha, by Kieran Freemantle — First Scene Screenplay Festival

A teenage girl struggles to readapt to home and school life after surviving a highly publicized crime. CAST LIST: Narration: Esther Thibault Sam: Mojeane Sadr Emily: Victoria Murdoch Mary: Julie Sheppard —- Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Kyle Drier, John Johnson Festival Directors: […]… Continue reading Winning SHORT Screenplay Reading: Samantha, by Kieran Freemantle — First Scene Screenplay Festival

Director Biography – Lucas Longacre (FOOD CART)

Lucas Longacre’s extensive technical expertise was earned through over 20 years in the industry; dangling from the rafters as a grip for Nickelodeon, shining a light into Paul McCartney’s face as PA for MTV, running tapes and batteries for cable news at ground zero during the 9-11 attacks, capturing location audio for Extreme Makeover Home… Continue reading Director Biography – Lucas Longacre (FOOD CART)

Short Film: FOOD CART, 18min., USA, Thriller

Ali is a talented chef and Food Cart owner in Portland, Oregon. After falling behind on rent, a tragic accident forces Ali to make a change in his father’s recipe. He becomes an overnight sensation but finds achieving his dream of opening a restaurant means selling his soul. Project Links Website Facebook Instagram News &… Continue reading Short Film: FOOD CART, 18min., USA, Thriller

Director Biography – Eveline Grassman (LILI SEES YOU)

Eveline Grassman, director, born 1982 in Stockholm. She writes, directs and produces her own pieces on low budget, lots of patience and creative space. Strong attraction to poetic expression and the mystery of humanity triggers her filmmaking. Filmography (in selection) Till andra sidan (short 2017) Stalker (short 2017) Lili ser dig (short 2019) Director Statement… Continue reading Director Biography – Eveline Grassman (LILI SEES YOU)

Short Film: LILI SEES YOU, 14min., Sweden, Thriller

A seven year old girl finds a friend in her new computer. A virtual assistant challenges her to take up more space at home. It starts as a game but soon becomes more serious. What does a child reveal about private-life to an Ipad? What happens with the information? Can it be dangerous? Project Links… Continue reading Short Film: LILI SEES YOU, 14min., Sweden, Thriller

‘CSI’ Event Series Eyed By CBS, Original Cast Members May Return — Deadline

One of television’s biggest drama series franchises is plotting a comeback. I hear CBS is mulling a CSI event series to mark the 20th anniversary of the original series’ October 2000 premiere. 25 more words via ‘CSI’ Event Series Eyed By CBS, Original Cast Members May Return — Deadline

On Writing Multiple POVs — A Writer’s Path

by Lizard is Writing Anonymous asked: “Hi Lizard! I have an idea for a writing piece I want to do. I have characters, a majority of the plot, and a brief outline of the ending. The only thing is, I don’t know how to begin in a way that isn’t overwhelming to the […] via On… Continue reading On Writing Multiple POVs — A Writer’s Path

Why You Haven’t Been Able to Make More Time for Writing—and How to Fix That — A Writer’s Path

by Meg Dowell Do you feel pressed for time? Do you find yourself pushing your work back an hour, two days, three weeks — because there just doesn’t seem to be enough time to make it happen? There’s a reason you haven’t been able to make time for writing lately — even though […] via Why… Continue reading Why You Haven’t Been Able to Make More Time for Writing—and How to Fix That — A Writer’s Path

How to Write for Immersion — A Writer’s Path

by Steven Capps Immersion is an essential element when writing a novel. This doesn’t mean that it is the most important element (which is a topic that could start a world war) but in order to have enjoyable novel-length story it is necessary. From a slush reader’s standpoint, it is one of my […] via How… Continue reading How to Write for Immersion — A Writer’s Path

Are Likable Characters Important in Women’s Fiction? — A Writer’s Path

by Kathryn Craft When the moderator of a recent women’s fiction panel asked me if I expected to be friends with the protagonists in the women’s fiction I read, I had the oddest reaction: my mind went blank. Madly scanning my mental spreadsheet of great fiction in an effort to be truthful, in […] via Are… Continue reading Are Likable Characters Important in Women’s Fiction? — A Writer’s Path