NY Elite: Congratulations on being an ISC finalist. What does it mean for your work to be selected at the International Screenwriting Competition in New York?  Tom McCown: It means a couple of things to me, both professionally and personally.  Professionally, nearing the end of a career as a working screenwriter, I’ve been a finalist in more than a few film festival screenwriting competitions over the … Continue reading An Interview with  Screenwriter Tom McCown

NY Elite: Congratulations on being an ISC finalist. What does it mean for your work to be selected at the International Screenwriting Competition in New York? Yaroslav Tryniv: I have several awards in screenwriting, and the fact that I was chosen again means that my talents will be recognized. And this means that I have a lot to develop as a screenwriter. I hope that … Continue reading An Interview with Yaroslav Tryniv, Screenwriter and Film Director

NY Elite: Congratulations on being an ISC finalist. What does it mean for your work to be selected at the International Screenwriting Competition in New York?  Cedric Shelton: This nomination means a lot. Especially to start the new year off, with being nominated for any award. I am truly thankful and blessed.  NY Elite: Can you tell us about the work that you participated with … Continue reading Cedric Shelton on the comedy “I Am My Brother’s Keeper”

Brian Wallace began his career as a stage actor in NYC and moved to Los Angeles in 2015. Once shortlisted for a Juilliard Playwriting Fellowship; produced the “play without a play” Kinsherf’s Coat (Hollywood Fringe Producer’s Award); wrote and produced the short film “The Briefcase” (Semi Finalist- L.A. CineFest, Honorable Mention- Fifteen Minute Film Fest, Honorable Achievement in Ensemble Performance- Independent Cinema Showcase); wrote the … Continue reading Exclusive Interview with Award Winning Screenwriter and Director Brian Wallace

NY Elite: Congratulations on being an ISC finalist. What does it mean for your work to be selected at the International Screenwriting Competition in New York?  Loi Huynh: I think it’s a great accomplishment to stand out of the crowd understanding how many talented people there are out there and submitted in this festival.  NY Elite: Can you tell us about the work that you … Continue reading An Interview with Director and Producer Loi Huynh 

NY Elite: Congratulations on being an ISC finalist. What does it mean for your work to be selected at the International Screenwriting Competition in New York? Jasmine Smith: Putting my work out into the world is always a little terrifying, so being an ISC finalist really drives home the little voice that always told me I could be successful. In all my years of writing … Continue reading Jasmine Smith on “The Northwood”

NY Elite: Congratulations on being an ISC finalist. What does it mean for your work to be selected at the International Screenwriting Competition in New York? Karan Talwar: It’s always a great feeling to be commended for your work on way or another, it really gives that boost of encouragement to keep soldiering on and pursuing what fulfills us. NY Elite: Can you tell us … Continue reading An Interview with the Talented Karan Talwar, Film Director, Screenwriter and Producer

NY Elite: Congratulations on being an ISC finalist. What does it mean for your work to be selected at the International Screenwriting Competition in New York? Zykina Victoria: This is really important to me and one of my best results right now. NY Elite: Can you tell us about the work that you participated with at ISC? What is the story about? Zykina Victoria: This … Continue reading Zykina Victoria on the dark comedy “Bloody Johnny”

NY Elite: Congratulations on being an ISC finalist. Can you tell us about the work that you participated with at ISC? What is the story about? Isaac Ballesteros Barba: My project is called “Oscar’s Group home” and the logline is: When an orphan boy dies after turning 18, a Group home director turns to the rest of the Orphans and goes on a mission to … Continue reading Isaac Ballesteros Barba on “Oscar’s Group home”

NY Elite: Congratulations on being an ISC finalist. What does it mean for your work to be selected at the International Screenwriting Competition in New York? Charlie Ricottone: It is an absolute honour to have my screenplay selected as a finalist in the 7th edition of ISC. NY Elite: Can you tell us about the work that you participated with at ISC? What is the … Continue reading Screenwriter Charlie Ricottone on Refuge of Mine