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? Mark A. C. Brown: It is a great honour. I have been pretty selective over the contests I have entered Whirlpool into. It’s script close to my heart and I didn’t want to fling it about indiscriminately. So to be … Continue reading Writer and Director Mark A. C. Brown on “Whirlpool”

Stephen (Steve) Sorenson graduated from the army film school that was then at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. (1969 for Still Photography & 1972 for Motion Picture.) Afterward, Steve served as a motion-picture cameraman and still photographer in the United States Army Signal Corps. Some of his most notable military photography assignments were: 1)1969~71 Oakdale, PA. Provided photographic support for the army reserves and the ROTC … Continue reading Stephen (Steve) Sorenson on “The Extraterrestrial Highway”

Thea O’Conor is an Australian creative who has had a passion for writing since she won a primary school competition at ten years old. Since graduating from university she has been involved with a number of independent short films and documentaries in various roles, from runner to solo-producer. She is an online content creator and has produced promotional material for social media. At present Thea … Continue reading Writer and Creative Thea O’Conor on “The Neighbour”

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? Khushnuda Ansari: Thank you for your congratulations. My work being selected at the International Screenwriting Competition in New York probably means that they have read my story and maybe they liked it. NY Elite: Can you tell us about … Continue reading Screenwriter Khushnuda Ansari on “Marigold”

A product out of Southern California, Bo Apostolache is an up-and-coming screenwriter. This young writer has creativity and storytelling ability. 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?  Bo Apostolache: Being selected by ISC as a finalist was an honor. NY Elite: Can you tell us about the … Continue reading Screenwriter and Director Bo Apostolache on “Delilah and Napoleon”

Greg Fusco is a Brooklyn based screenwriter. Greg graduated with a BFA in Theatre from Marymount Manhattan College and has since pursued a career in screenwriting. Writing in many various genres and styles, Greg has found most of his success in absurdist comedy pilots. Still on the hunt for representation, Greg has amassed an impressive collection of awards and accolades for his work. Some of … Continue reading Greg Fusco and Eli Servance III on latest projects

NY Elite: What does your selection by ISC mean to you? Andrew M Volpe: The ISC Screenwriting Contest is one of the world’s most prestigious events in the world. Being a finalist in the ISC Screenwriting Contest is validation of the quality of work we have produced. We are truly honored to be cited among all of the other great writers chosen. NY Elite: What … Continue reading Andrew M. Volpe and Michael Volpe on “NYC La Familgia e Tutto”

During his undergraduate studies at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University Thomas W. Giuliano studied under the mentorship of Hollywood director Nichols Ray.  Under Mr. Ray’s tutelage he traveled to Paris, France and attended The Sorbonne, (School of Practical Studies) and work with world class director Francois Truffaut as an intern on his Foreign Film academy awarding movie, “La Nuit Americane”. … Continue reading Thomas W. Giuliano on his upcoming projects

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?  Dana Thomas Cronin: Honored to be a finalist and privileged ISC has opened this competition to pros and amateurs alike. The quality and the experience of the judging panel made winning meaningful and inspiring insofar as one thinks “they … Continue reading Writer Dana Thomas Cronin on “La Vie Absurde”