Unpacking Female Psychopathy: Story from award-winning screenwriter

January 6, 2026 festreviews screenplay festival, Screenplay of the Day Unpacking Female Psychopathy: Story from award-winning screenwriter

From winning screenwriter Ama Adair, ORIGIN STORY is about a woman, Elyse Tyson, who wakes from a coma to find herself in prison with no memory. Everything that made her who she was is gone; her life turned into a living nightmare. And she’s still responsible for what she did. She’s a serial killer. Or at least she was. We follow Elyse as she tries to piece together who she is now by delving into her past, even if that means losing herself again.

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The vicious attack that almost killed her erased all that she was. But not what she did. Elyse Tysoni s shocked to learn her taped confessions remove any hope of escaping her nightmare. Desperate for a lifeline, her only option is to be studied by Doctor Steve Bennett, a psychologist who specializes in psychopaths, to prove she is no longer a threat. But as the study progresses, it’sclearthere’smore to herstory than anyone knew.

Get to know the writer:

What is your screenplay about?

ORIGIN STORY is about a woman, Elyse Tyson, who wakes from a coma to find herself in prison with no memory. Everything that made her who she was is gone; her life turned into a living nightmare. And she’s still responsible for what she did. She’s a serial killer. Or at least she was. We follow Elyse as she tries to piece together who she is now by delving into her past, even if that means losing herself again.

What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Psychological Thriller

Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

Beyond immersing the audience in a thrilling journey into the dark recesses of the human mind, ORIGIN STORY explores what makes us who we are and the meaning of justice. By putting those concepts to the test in a scenario that is an extreme contrast to what most of us experience, it makes difficult subjects easier to digest and provokes discussion.

How would you describe this script in two words?

Relentless suspense

What movie have you seen the most times in your life?

It’s a toss-up between Terminator 2 and The Princess Bride.

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Why Are So Many Military Veterans Breaking Into Hollywood?

January 4, 2026 festreviews screenplay festival, Screenplay of the Day Why Are So Many Military Veterans Breaking Into Hollywood?

Matthew Toffolo, on his daily filmmaking podcast, chats with award-winning screenwriter Wesley Steven Drent (NECROTICA) on breaking into Hollywood after his career in the military. It’s a common thing happening and Wesley gives his candid reasoning why so many military veterans are attempting to get into the industry in screenwriting and filmmaking. HINT: They have an unique point of view to tell a great story!

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Get to know the writer:

What is your screenplay about?

Necrotica is about breaking new ground in the sacred (but tired) Zombie Apocalypse genre. It’s about uncompromising survival, family, and finding meaning in the face of devastating loss.

What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Horror/Zombie Apocalypse with a healthy spoonful of Lovecraftian terror.

Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

Necrotica is a character-driven story that flips the zombie genre on its head. It’s something new that still feels familiar. With only two characters who have a lot of speaking lines and easy set pieces, it would be a great showcase for two actors to demonstrate their character chops while being producible.

How would you describe this script in two words?

Festering doom.

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Is Tom Hanks still America’s Dad?

December 28, 2025 festreviews screenplay festival, Screenplay of the Day

Conversation with Evan Neill, who wrote the award winning screenplay. “Tom Hanks Must Die”., and how once upon a time everyone loved him.

But with today’s political climate, is that still true?

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When a bitter nobody becomes convinced that Tom Hanks is the cosmic reason his life sucks, he drags a new friend on a chaotic cross-country mission to confront destiny-and maybe punch America’s dad in the face.

Conversation with Evan Neill on screenwriting, and the art of storytelling.

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Deadline Today (Oct. 18th): FIRST Scene Screenplay Festival

October 18, 2025 festreviews feature screenplays, screenplay festival, Screenplay of the Day Deadline Today (Oct. 18th): FIRST Scene Screenplay Festival

Submit on the submission page: https://firstscenescreenplay.com/

Watch over 150 1st Scene Screenplay Festival Winners on the WILDsound Flagship Site HERE

Festival takes place every single month. At least 4-15 winning screenplays read monthly.

This festival has a guaranteed 4 tier set up for each accepted script. (No matter what all screenplays submitted receive FULL FEEDBACK on their work by industry professionals.)

1st Tier: FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay (all submissions)

2nd Tier: Accepted scripts (25% on average of submitted entries) get their screenplay performed by professional actors and made into a promotional vehicle.

Then (Tier #3) we will send you a list of questions to answer for our blog interview that will promote you and your film. Then after that (Tier #4) we will set up a podcast interview on our popular ITunes show where will we chat with you about the process of how the film was made.

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In the first 10 pages the writer needs to let the reader know in general terms what the story is about, and what is at stake. Plus, set the tone of what world and genre the writer has created, while also introducing the main characters. All the while you need to engage and entertain the reader.

The contest was created because this is an industry where agents/producers and their team are so busy and are reading so many scripts that if you do not grab them right away then they will put down the script and move onto another one. So you have to capture their attention when you’re writing on spec.

Today’s Screenplay Festival Deadlines (Oct. 12th): ANIMATION Screenplay Contest

October 12, 2025 festreviews screenplay festival, Screenplay of the Day Today's Screenplay Festival Deadlines (Oct. 12th): ANIMATION Screenplay Contest

Submit via the website: https://feedbackanimationfestival.com/

Submit your Animation Short or Feature Film and get it showcased at the FEEDBACK Film Festival. 10 film festival dates a year held in Los Angeles and Toronto.

Screenplay Festivals occur every single month. Submit your animation geared script.

FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay from our committee of Professional Screenwriters, Production Heads and Script Consultants. Get your entire script performed at the writing festival. SUBMIT your FEATURE, TV or SHORT SCREENPLAY.

Submissions take 3-5 weeks for evaluation. Looking for screenplays from all over the world.

Today’s Screenplay Festival Deadline (Oct. 10th): SPORTS, FITNESS, & RECREATION Screenplay Contest

October 10, 2025 festreviews screenplay festival, Screenplay of the Day & RECREATION Screenplay Contest, FITNESS

Submit via the festival: https://sportsfilmfestival.video/

Submit your screenplay that’s an erotica genre and/or plot line to the festival.

FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay from our committee of Professional Screenwriters, Production Heads and Script Consultants. Get your entire script performed at the writing festival.

SUBMIT your FEATURE, TV PILOT or SHORT SCREENPLAY.

Submissions take 3-5 weeks for evaluation. Looking for screenplays from all over the world.

This festival has a guaranteed 4-tier set up for each accepted script. (No matter what, all screenplays submitted receive FULL FEEDBACK on their work.)

1st Tier: FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay (all submissions)

2nd Tier: Accepted scripts (25% on average of submitted entries) get a best scene of their screenplay performed by professional actors and made into a promotional video.

3rd Tier: We will send you a list of questions to answer for our blog interview that will promote you and your film.

4th Tier: Then we will set up a podcast interview on our popular ITunes show where will we will promote the winning writer and script.

Today’s Screenplay Festival Deadlines (Oct. 9th): EROTICA Screenplay Contest

October 9, 2025 festreviews feature screenplays, screenplay festival, Screenplay of the Day Today's Screenplay Festival Deadlines (Oct. 9th): EROTICA Screenplay Contest

Submit via the website: https://festivalforromance.com/erotica-screenplay-festival/

Erotica is a genre of written works or art that focuses on sexual feelings and is intended to arouse similar feelings in readers:

Submit your screenplay that’s an erotica genre and/or plot line to the festival.

FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay from our committee of Professional Screenwriters, Production Heads and Script Consultants. Get your entire script performed at the writing festival.

SUBMIT your FEATURE, TV PILOT or SHORT SCREENPLAY.

Submissions take 3-5 weeks for evaluation. Looking for screenplays from all over the world.

This festival has a guaranteed 4-tier set up for each accepted script. (No matter what, all screenplays submitted receive FULL FEEDBACK on their work.)

1st Tier: FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay (all submissions)

2nd Tier: Accepted scripts (25% on average of submitted entries) get a best scene of their screenplay performed by professional actors and made into a promotional video.

3rd Tier: We will send you a list of questions to answer for our blog interview that will promote you and your film.

4th Tier: Then we will set up a podcast interview on our popular ITunes show where will we will promote the winning writer and script.

Today’s Screenplay Festival Deadline (Oct. 8th): ENVIRONMENTAL Screenplay Contest

October 8, 2025 festreviews screenplay festival, Screenplay of the Day, Today's Screenplay Deadline Today's Screenplay Festival Deadline (Oct. 8th): ENVIRONMENTAL Screenplay Contest

Submit via the site: https://environmentalfestival.com/environmenal-screenplay-festival/

This festival has a guaranteed 4-tier set up for each accepted script. (No matter what, all screenplays submitted receive FULL FEEDBACK on their work.)

1st Tier: FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay (all submissions)

2nd Tier: Accepted scripts (25% on average of submitted entries) get a best scene of their screenplay performed by professional actors and made into a promotional video.

3rd Tier: We will send you a list of questions to answer for our blog interview that will promote you and your film.

4th Tier: Then we will set up a podcast interview on our popular ITunes show where will we will promote the winning writer and script.

(BONUS: 5th Tier. A winning screenwriter’s WhatsApp group has just been formed. Over 50 writers to date. Great way to share ideas and contacts with people in the industry.)

Today’s Screenplay Festival Deadline (Oct. 6th): WESTERN Screenplay Contest

October 6, 2025 festreviews screenplay festival, Screenplay of the Day, Today's Screenplay Deadline Today's Screenplay Festival Deadline (Oct. 6th): WESTERN Screenplay Contest

Submit via the site: https://storypitches.com/western-screenplay-festival/

The Western is a film genre defined by the American Film Institute asfilms which are “set in the American West that [embody] the spirit, the struggle, and the demise of the new frontier.” Generally set in the American frontier between the California Gold Rush of 1849 and the closing of the frontier in 1890.

FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay from our committee of Professional Screenwriters, Production Heads and Script Consultants. Get your entire script performed at the writing festival.

SUBMIT your FEATURE, TV PILOT or SHORT SCREENPLAY.

Submissions take 3-5 weeks for evaluation. Looking for screenplays from all over the world.

This festival has a guaranteed 4-tier set up for each accepted script. (No matter what, all screenplays submitted receive FULL FEEDBACK on their work.)

1st Tier: FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay (all submissions)

2nd Tier: Accepted scripts (25% on average of submitted entries) get a best scene of their screenplay performed by professional actors and made into a promotional video.

3rd Tier: We will send you a list of questions to answer for our blog interview that will promote you and your film.

4th Tier: Then we will set up a podcast interview on our popular ITunes show where will we will promote the winning writer and script.

(BONUS: 5th Tier. A winning screenwriter’s WhatsApp group has just been formed. Over 50 writers to date. Great way to share ideas and contacts with people in the industry.)