Category: writing festival

Winning TV SCI-FI 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: Caldeea, by Casey Gillespie

After finding themselves linked to an enemy witch-hunter, a trio of magical siblings must decide whether they will kill him or work with him to overthrow their tyrannical queen. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf Crowd/Townsman/Ciaran: Bill Poulin Crowed/Townswoman/Young Girl/Cid: Hannah Ehman Tobias: Sean Ballantyne ——

Winning TV SCI-FI 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: Alienated, by Amy Wincott

When an uptight high school student gets abducted by aliens, she needs to prove she’s not crazy before an underground scientific organization causes her to lose her grip on reality. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf Holly: Kyana Teresa Warren: Bill Poulin

1st Scene TV Pilot SCI-FI Screenplay Reading: Rave Wave, by Devan Gavin

TJ is a superhuman in the budding world of new technology, questionable morality, and an endless line of people dragging him into the role of a superhero to help fix their problems while, admittedly, improving his powers. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf TJ: Geoff Mays Lana: Kyana Teresa

1st Scene SHORT SCI-FI Script Reading: BTW I’m An Alien, by J. L. Paxxiel

A famous political commentator discovers his loving wife has a secret that will turn his life upside down. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf Ron Stewie/Male Voice (M): Allan Michael Brunet Travis Noory (M): Geoff Mays Don/Someone (M): Shawn Devlin — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors:… Continue reading 1st Scene SHORT SCI-FI Script Reading: BTW I’m An Alien, by J. L. Paxxiel

Winning SCI-FI TV Pilot Screenplay: Fabrications, by James Tichenor

When a plucky recovering addict hitches rides to get to her nine-year-old son the trucker who picks her up turns out to be carrying a load which threatens their entire world. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf TERRY (M): Steve Rizzo GRIZZLED DRIVER and CAR DRIVER (M): Bill Poulin — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew… Continue reading Winning SCI-FI TV Pilot Screenplay: Fabrications, by James Tichenor

Fantasy/Sci-Fi Festival Testimonial – June 3 2020

 Screenwriter Thom Holland (The Last Breath Of Winter) I did a number of searches on fantasy/horror/sci-fi festivals and this one came up well recommended – the opportunity to have a recorded table read made it very appealing above festivals that simply offered laurels and small cash prizes too! Watch the Screenplay Readings: https://www.youtube.com/embed/0Ie7z2J96LY?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent A huntsman battles a… Continue reading Fantasy/Sci-Fi Festival Testimonial – June 3 2020

SCi-FI Best Scene Screenplay (TV PILOT) Reading of SHITSTORM, by David Luz

The most popular girl in school discovers that she might be the only one who can save the world from multiple impending apocalypses, but that’s just not fitting into her plans right now. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf Abby (F): Hannah Ehman Mrs. Wilcox (F): Kyana Teresa Doctor Chillings (M): Steve Rizzo — Producer/Director: Matthew… Continue reading SCi-FI Best Scene Screenplay (TV PILOT) Reading of SHITSTORM, by David Luz

Winning SHORT Sci-Fi Screenplay Reading: Voosch And Helina, by Joe Kourieh

In the far future, the world is engulfed in a war with genocidal implications. One young soldier, faced with an innocent victim, juggles the pressures of duty and conscience in his many arms. CAST LIST: Human 2: Nick Hendrik Human 1: Peter Valdron Narrator: Justine Christensen Helina: Rebecca MacDonald Gaard: Thomas Fournier — Producer/Director: Matthew… Continue reading Winning SHORT Sci-Fi Screenplay Reading: Voosch And Helina, by Joe Kourieh

Winning SHORT Screenplay Reading: Pandora’s Adversaries, by Jason Harley

My story addresses the dangers of anti-feminist sentiment, or the irrational hatred of any identifiable group, for that matter. There is a terrific opportunity here for a strong female hero in LENA, the protagonist. The story is heavily character driven and requires minimal special effects. The battle of wits between LENA and GRIFFIN, the antagonist,… Continue reading Winning SHORT Screenplay Reading: Pandora’s Adversaries, by Jason Harley

Winning Sci-Fi TV SPEC Screenplay of BLACK MIRROR: Matchsticks 2.0., by Shane W Smith

“Perfect is the enemy of special. ” When the government starts to use data mining software in order to identify genetically imperfect citizens, the software’s lead designer must come to terms with what it means to be perfect, and decide what kind of life he wants for his children. CAST LIST: Sally: Rebecca MacDonald Brad:… Continue reading Winning Sci-Fi TV SPEC Screenplay of BLACK MIRROR: Matchsticks 2.0., by Shane W Smith