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.)
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.
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.)
G-man and Greg are just two guys trying to get through the day by doing the bare minimum. However, when a vampire hunter appears at their place of business, the pair start to suspect that their sunscreen-loving coworker Kevin is her target. After a few near-misses with the hunter’s traps, G-man and Greg decide to put their lives on the line to save Kevin from her murderous plot—even if he is undead.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Val Cole G-Man: Geoff Mays Greg: Steve Rizzo
Get to know the writer:
1. What is your screenplay about?
“Kevin’s Not Dead” is about two small town mechanics who are suddenly roped into helping a Romanian vampire hunter fulfill her quest for revenge. However, when her target turns out to be their strange but seemingly harmless coworker, they start to question whose side they’re really on.
2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?
This screenplay is a horror comedy (emphasis on the comedy).
3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
I’m a bit biased, obviously, but I think the biggest draw for this screenplay in terms of production value is just that it’s fun! This screenplay offers a campy take on the vampire film that offers a nod to the classics while also keeping a more lighthearted contemporary tone throughout that I think works well for attracting both horror and non-horror fans alike. It’s a relatively self-contained script, as well, which is hopefully appealing in terms of set and budget demands. I think it strikes a good balance of being a low-budget option with a fairly broad audience appeal.
4. How would you describe this script in two words?
Campy and fun.
5. What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
I truly have no idea but it’s probably either Dogma or The Departed.
6. How long have you been working on this screenplay?
I wrote the screenplay in about a week and have revised it twice since then (each major revision takes about a day, I think). I’ve been submitting to festivals over the past few months so, all in all, it’s existed for about half a year.
7. How many stories have you written?
That’s a difficult question! In total, I’ve written three feature-length screenplays (this is the first I’ve sent to festivals); about four or five short screenplays (a couple of which have been made into short films); three stage plays (two of which have been produced); one novella that was published in September 2023; four yet-unpublished novels; and I don’t even know how many short stories (nine of which are published, I believe).
8. What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)
I’ve been really hooked on the band Bad Omens lately, so probably either their song “Death of Peace of Mind,” Matt Maeson’s “Hallucinogenics,” or “Tessellate” by alt-J.
9. What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
No obstacles, really. The only tiny one was just getting the automotive details right, but this script was inspired by my father who works as a technician, so it was easy enough to ask him or his coworkers to clarify things.
10. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Writing is pretty much my life, to be honest! It might be a bit of a cop-out, but I’m also really passionate about helping other people reach their creative potential. Aside from working as an English professor, I also am the editor for the West Trade Review’s Visual Poetics and am the editor-in-chief of For Page & Screen Magazine where we publish online issues featuring other people’s short stories, scripts, and films. I think the world can always use more stories, so whether I’m writing them or someone else is, I just enjoy finding a way to share them.
11. You entered your screenplay via FilmFreeway. What has been your experiences working with the submission platform site?
I’ve always had good experiences with FilmFreeway. I received my first ever festival win several years ago with a festival I submitted to through Without-A-Box, so I’ll always be a bit sad that they’re no longer a submission platform, but, otherwise, FilmFreeway is very user-friendly, so I have no complaints.
12. What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
The fact that the festival provides feedback was a huge draw for submitting. This is only the second feedback festival I’ve submitted to and it was really interesting to see the differences in the notes from each one. I actually rewrote a portion of the script following the first feedback festival, so I was glad to see that the same concerns were not raised a second time. Overall, I was happy with the feedback I received from this festival!
Narrator: Geoff Mays Elder: Hannah Ehman 1st Guard/2nd Council Woman: Val Cole 3rd Council Woman: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Get to know the writer:
1. What is your screenplay about?
My screenplay is about the Hulder, a mystical human-like creature with a cow’s tail, famous from Norwegian folklore, who has to go to Earth on a dangerous mission to con an orphan teenage boy in order to save her young brother from dying.
2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Adventure/Fantasy (low fantasy)
3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
Because it is an action-packed story centred on making impossible choices, woven into a layered mystery where nothing is as it seems.
4. How would you describe this script in two words?
Mysterious, Unpredictable
5. What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
American Psycho, Out of Sight and The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
6. How long have you been working on this screenplay?
It took 6 months to finish the script. Since then I have made minor corrections to the script based on feedback from peers.
7. How many stories have you written?
I have written the sequel to Trust Me and Scandi Noir mystery called ‘A Death in Dale’.
8. What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)
November Rain by Guns n’ Roses
9. What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
The most time-consuming task was identifying and eliminating plot holes. I ran the story through my mind repeatedly, evaluating every possible outcome to ensure that both the main plot and subplots aligned seamlessly.
10. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
I’m interested in vegan cooking, playing the guitar, mountain hiking, cross-country-skiing, watching good films and TV shows.
11. You entered your screenplay via FilmFreeway. What has been your experiences working with the submission platform site?
It’s been very good. The website is easy to navigate and the support team answer any questions you may have within a few hours.
12. What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
The story draws heavily from Norwegian folklore, so I focus on entering festivals that emphasise themes of lore and fantasy.
The feedback was invaluable in highlighting areas for improvement—issues I could not see on my own because I was too close to the material.
Workship for writers to hear their feature screenplay or TV Pilot read out loud using professional actors.
Read full screenplays (TV Pilot/Spec or Feature Screenplay), followed by conversation with actors after reading. Session generally takes about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. All recorded. Writer owns all material after reading.
Text festival at 416-568-9046 to receive examples of previous readings for context.
SEE list of actors who have performed at the Zoom Table Reading Workshops in 2024.
Only $300
Recent Testimonials:
The table reading of our screenplay was phenomenal! Matthew and team selected the perfect actors for the roles and their performances were stellar. We learned so much about what worked and what didn’t. Had we not had this reading, I’m pretty sure we couldn’t have seen these aspects of our script. We now have a revision plan that I feel will take our story to the next level. I highly recommend a Zoom table reading with WildSound! – Lisa Johnson Mitchell
I was so impressed by our virtual table reading! The actors were well prepared and brought palpable energy and enthusiasm to the reading. Even though we were spread across the continent, it really felt like we were all sitting around the table together, and the actors’ comments after the reading were quite insightful. I know this experience is going to help us take our script to the next level! – Sara Lundell
I can’t thank Matthew and the actors enough!!! This was such an amazing experience and I am forever grateful. – Sami Richey
That was so awesome and so useful as well. Once I got over being a little self conscious it was truly rewarding on many levels. The best part was the discussion at the end of the session. Great to be able to get those opinions from professional actors who have spent the time considering the work. – Russell Knight
Thanks for the files for the reading. — this is such a great resource to have. – Shay Mourad
Thank you so much for providing this opportunity for me and my screenplay. The reading and the feedback were invaluable. I so appreciate this and all the opportunities you have given me! – Janna Jones
Read full screenplays (TV Pilot/Spec or Feature Screenplay), followed by conversation with actors after reading. Session generally takes about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. All recorded. Writer owns all material after reading.
Text festival at 416-568-9046 to receive examples of previous readings for context.
SEE list of actors who have performed at the Zoom Table Reading Workshops in 2024.
I can’t thank Matthew and the actors enough!!! This was such an amazing experience and I am forever grateful. – Sami Richey
That was so awesome and so useful as well. Once I got over being a little self conscious it was truly rewarding on many levels. The best part was the discussion at the end of the session. Great to be able to get those opinions from professional actors who have spent the time considering the work. – Russell Knight
Thanks for the files for the reading. — this is such a great resource to have. – Shay Mourad
Thank you so much for providing this opportunity for me and my screenplay. The reading and the feedback were invaluable. I so appreciate this and all the opportunities you have given me! – Janna Jones
A festival designed to showcase the best of new environmentally themed films (shorts, features) and screenplays (shorts, features, TV pilots) from around the world. We accept any genre (animation, comedy, experimental, horror etc.) as long as it has an underlying environmental thematic. We seek to advance public understanding of the environment through the power of film and storytelling; which is why this festival has been created.
Submit via FilmFreeway:
Awards & Prizes
We will perform a winning Environmental screenplay(s) at our festival every single month using professional actors. Then we send the writer a video of the performance reading.
We will showcase a festival every month using our flagship FEEDBACK Film Festival format. All festival dates are private screenings with the same Audience FEEDBACK videos made for the short & feature films, and recorded script readings performed by professional actors for the screenplays. This is our way of showing community over distance so everyone around the world can experience our Audience Feedback videos.
Recent Testimonial:
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the remarkable experience I had at the Environmental Film & Screenplay Festival.
The entire event was impeccably organized, and the selection of films and screenplays presented was not only enlightening but also inspiring. It was evident that each piece was chosen for its powerful message and its potential to provoke thought and stimulate discussion regarding our environment and sustainability.
What truly stood out to me was the audience engagement. The feedback and reactions during the screenings were profound, reflecting a diverse audience deeply invested in environmental issues. This interactive aspect of the festival enriched the experience, providing invaluable insights and fostering a community spirit that was truly special.
Probably the best and most informative feedback I have ever gotten for this! Thank you so much:) I’ve been trying to figure out what isn’t quite right with the script – the notes make complete sense! Thank you again, now I know what to do to tighten it up:):)
– Tania Penn, TV Pilot
TV SCREENPLAY FESTIVAL takes place every single month. At least 4-15 winning screenplays. Winners get their script performed by professional actors and then made into a promotional best scene video (see examples on the submission page). Submit via the site or via FilmFreeway.
Submit to the TV FESTIVAL via FilmFreeway (use the TV FESTIVAL link):
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.)
After Louise trades 1000 Pennies for a $10 bill, she discovers that rare pennies can be very valuable. She enlists Gene and Tina to hunt down her traded pennies, but finds something more valuable than money. Meanwhile Bob and Teddy challenge the notion “you are what you wear.”
Get to know the writer Bethany Yoder:
1. What is your screenplay about? Word to the Pennywise is a spec script set in the Bob’s Burgers’ Universe. The episode largely follows Louise, Gene, and Tina as they run around Wonder Wharf trying to find “Mr. Penny Man,” someone that Louise believes is in possession of a very rare penny. During this episode, Bob and Teddy also start questioning their clothing (and ultimately life) choices.
2. What genres does your screenplay fall under? It would fall under comedy / family / and animation.
3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? Oh gosh, fun question. Being any part of the Bob’s Burger’s Universe would be amazing. This is a TV episode spec, but I think it does a good job of capturing the voices of the characters and placing them in situations that fit the kind of chaos that the Belchers go through on a weekly basis. Kate and I are big fans of Bob’s Burgers’, and I think we were able to capture actions and events in an episode that other Bob’s Burgers’ fans would enjoy.
4. How would you describe this script in two words? Endearing Mayhem
5. What movie have you seen the most times in your life? Probably either Die Hard (1988) or Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941). I do like those movies, though neither of them are my favorite. I just happened to have seen them a lot.
6. How long have you been working on this screenplay? A couple of weeks.
7. How many stories have you written? About 10 short stories, a short screenplay, two spec scripts, and I’m working on finishing two TV pilots.
8. What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?) Is it weird that I have to check my playlists for this? I think, maybe I have favorites depending on what I’m doing or what mood I’m in. I guess one I always go back to is the Allegretto from Beethoven’s 7th symphony (which is featured in my favorite movie 🙂 – The Fall (2006)).
9. What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay? Well, this was my first TV spec script, and I don’t have a formal education or background in film. I spent a lot of time trying to educate myself on standards, and reading a few scripts and, of course, watching a lot of film / tv. But actually trying to make sure everything was formatted correctly, and told a story that made sense, but wasn’t like a procedural manual was at times frustrating.
10. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about? I do love all things film / cinema. I write posts on Vocal that analyze what I call “the Shot of the Movie,” which is basically asking the question, can a film have imagery that lasts well beyond the film, itself. I’m a big linguaphile and enjoy learning languages and reading (usually older literature, or at least that’s the kick I’m on right now). Games or trivia that involve movies – I’m also there.
11. You entered your screenplay via FilmFreeway. What has been your experiences working with the submission platform site? You know, I really like FilmFreeway, but I’m still updating things or getting used to all the features they can provide. It’s been great being able to write your own logline and summaries, enter contests, and see in real time where you sit with competitions. Also the email notifications are nice.
12. What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received? I’m a new screenwriter, so I’m always looking for opportunities to 1) practice, 2) get feedback, and 3) potentially get exposure or network. I was scrolling along on FilmFreeway and came across this contest. I thought it was so cool how we could take an existing show and try to write for that world. I really love creating stories, but I think it’s a great opportunity to practice writing spec scripts where you already have the full world, you just have to see if you can write in it. Since I’m not formally educated in screenwriting, I was really excited about the ability to get feedback. I thought the feedback was really helpful. I really appreciated all the compliments and the critiques allowed me to go back and analyze where I could make my writing stronger.
We will make an engaging promotional video for your screenplay. A quick 30-150 second video that you can show to anyone right away, that tells what your screenplay is about and who you are.
Website or any relevant info (social media etc..):
Summary of script: 1-2 paragraphs. (Can start with a one line teaser. Then a quick summary of your story.)
We will supply the rest. The relevant pictures to script describe your story visually, and the voice over artist.
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