Spouses Christian Hebel (April 30, 2015 – December 2020) (divorced, 2 children)
Adam Paul (May 24, 2003 – May 21, 2008) (divorced)
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See, that’s the thing: I’m not one of those actors who thinks, ‘God, I’ve got to improvise and make it my own.’ No, my first job as an actor is to take what’s written and make it work. And then, if they want me to improvise, I’ll do that.
Jeff Kinney is tall and has a great smile, but don’t be fooled, he’s as slick as they come. A real player. And how he came up with a book that appeals to kids ages 8-13 baffles me. He’s an unbelievably kind man with a great family. It’s funny, because when I was in college, all my professors said, ‘You should do comedy.’ And I was like, ‘No! No!’ But I was able to get my foot in the door through comedy. I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to do it.
I wanted to go to New York and be a stage actress, doing things like Chekhov. None of that happened, and then I went to L.A. and an agent said, ‘I think you belong in commercials and TV.’ So I did that and got some opportunities that I absolutely love.
Get your script and story performed by professional actors at the Young Adult Festival. Get your Short Film showcased at the FEEDBACK Film Festival and get an audience video.
– 0ffers screenwriters, novelists and storytellers at all levels the fantastic opportunity to hear their stories read aloud using TOP PROFESSIONAL ACTORS (see below for recent performance readings).
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True crime novels detail the actions of people affected by or associated with a crime. They often explore the motivations and psychological factors behind criminal behavior, as well as the consequences of those actions.
Get FULL FEEDBACK on either the 1st chapter or entire novel book from our committee of Professional Writers, and Writing Consultants. Get your novel performed by a professional actor at the festival.
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SUBMIT your novel now (both your 1st chapter or full novel accepted) To be eligible for our Writing Festival Events. Submissions take 3-5 weeks for evaluation
A travel story is a piece of writing that describes a location, its people, culture, and customs. It can also be a narrative of a journey that provides information about the physical, biogeographic, and ethnographic characteristics of an area.
Accept only stories that fit into the TRAVEL genre.
Mainly what this contest does is give exposure to the writer. They will be able to obtain a solid agent, plus get notice by producers looking for writers like yourself. NOTE: The writer will always own 100% rights to their story. The only thing we do is help the writer. Either with notes on their next draft, or gain exposure by having their story showcased at our festival.
As Ella embarks on a musical journey, she meets 4 other teenagers, each with a new song. Taking place in a mysterious theater, the musical numbers reveal heart wrenching stories of child trafficking sung in new and creative ways. The Final Curtain Call combines a serious matter with the power of music to convey an impactful message and tell a devastating story.
I’m Paris Joy, the creator, co-writer, producer and lead in The Final Curtain Call. I created this film to spread awareness on human trafficking in order to start conversations, to one day stamp it out. This issue is spread vast and wide across the entire world, and without speaking up and being a voice for the voiceless, it will only continue to worsen. I hope this film can give viewers an insight into this issue, so we can come together to put an end to human trafficking.
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SOLVENT, 94min,. Austria Directed by Johannes Grenzfurthner While searching for Nazi documents in an Austrian farmhouse, a team of experts uncovers a hidden secret buried in its bowels. American expatriate Gunner S. Holbrook becomes obsessed with solving the mystery, and as his sanity wanes, he must confront an insatiable evil. Can he find redemption before it drains the life out of him?
Though not directly linked in plot, “Solvent” is the spiritual successor to “Masking Threshold” (2021) and “Razzennest” (2022), forming a trilogy bound by a shared spirit. These films are kindred works, forbidden siblings.
“Solvent” delves into the haunting shadows of history, where past sins resurface in surreal and unexpected ways. At its heart, the film confronts the true horror of history by weaving it into a narrative that disturbs yet entertains. A project that explores memory, guilt, and the human struggle to face our darkest secrets.
My connection to this story is deeply personal. Set and shot on my maternal grandparents’ derelict farm, the location underscores the link between past and present, bridging the real and imagined. The character Wolfgang Zinggl, depicted through photographs of my grandfather, Otto Zucker, embodies the complex legacy of World War II history. This representation addresses the silence and reluctance that have plagued generations of German and Austrian families, including my own. Many of Zinggl’s lines are directly quoted from conversations I’ve overheard—whether from neighbors, passersby, or participants in online forums. There are many references and much subtext in Zinggl’s story, such as the right-wing obsession with esoterica and new-age medicine. Additionally, the Nazi character initially “disappears” in 2014: 70 years after his work at the KZ, and briefly before the Syrian refugee crisis that reignited severe racism in Europe. The fictional timeline of the film plays out in the months leading up to the October 7 attacks.
Body horror and grotesque elements add complexity to the exploration of guilt and memory, incorporating almost Freudian tropes about filth, destruction, and eroticism. Character transformations symbolize the inner turmoil of confronting the past, bringing these horrors to the surface. The film’s grotesque imagery underscores its themes, depicting the twisted and deformed nature of the past that shapes our present. One of my historical consultants, a member of the Jewish Association of Austria, praised the depiction of post-war family psychodynamics and what he calls “realism through grotesqueness.” While “Solvent” features an artistically exaggerated core, it diverges from typical horror films that use Nazis as central motifs. My goal is to use this stylized approach to explore the enduring effects of Nazi ideology and its infiltration into modern society.
For my co-author Ben Roberts, “Solvent” became a meditation on authority and quietism. It explores Martin Luther’s concept of total submission to authority, akin to divine command, and connects it to the quietism that followed the devastation of World War I. The film grapples with the humanist reckoning of the millions lost and forgotten, highlighting the silent suffering of history’s overlooked voices. It aims to challenge viewers to reflect on the cost of blind obedience and the balance between authority and individuality.
+++ Update, October 2024: Premiering “Solvent” on September 26, 2024, just days before Austria’s election, made the film’s themes even more urgent. With the far-right FPÖ emerging as the leading party, Oskar Deutsch, President of the Israelitische Kultusgemeinde (IKG) Wien, warned of its ties to nationalist Burschenschaften linked to Nazi ideology. His statement that the FPÖ’s rise feels “threatening to many” added chilling relevance to my film’s theme.
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