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CALL FOR SCREENPLAYS: 2002 Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards

The Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards introduce aspiring writers to the professionals who can propel real writing careers. Over the years, winning screenplays have been optioned, other winners have been produced into full-length feature films; additionally, some winning writers are now well on their way to professional writing careers. The 2002 Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards marks our 6th annual screenplay competition and boasts a seasoned judging process; the 2002 competition has also been expanded to include additional prizes.

Personal coverage and feedback from programmers and readers on your screenplay will be available to every screenplay entrant. Finalists and winners are awarded submission to Hollywood and NYC producers, literary agents, talent management companies and production companies- the introduction to a real writing career. On top of all that, winners receive cash, magazines, software, professional screenplay reading, and representation/promotion by WritersScriptNetwork.com.

Deadlines for the 2002 Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards are: JUNE 1; JULY 1 (late). Please call (216) 651-7315, email OhioIndieFilmFest@juno.com, or visit www.ohiofilms.com for screenplay entry information.

"...the people behind the Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards have a personal understanding of what the competitions are all about. They pick judges who actually have production connections. From what I've heard, that's rare." - Jack Kilpatrick, winner of the 2001 Best Screenplay Award for MELTON PORCINI

"The OIFF is kind to all writers and we appreciate it." - Don Bianchi, finalist for the 2001 Best Northcoast Screenplay Award for IMPERFECT STRANGERS

SUPPORTERS: The George Gund Foundation, The Cleveland Foundation, Ohio Arts Council, Sherwin Williams, Hankins Foundation, Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers, Filmmaker Magazine, Media Design Imaging, WritersScriptNetwork.com, Writers Guild of America East, Final Draft, Scr(i)pt Magazine, Cleveland Public Theatre

Updated: 01/07/2002

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