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Prize Winners
1st Place
After Hours
By Emily Connolly, 17
Foxborough, MA
By Emily Connolly, 17
Foxborough, MA
"A self-centered teenager, Daisy, goes through her days making snap judgements of everyone she meets. However, one night she discovers the hidden lives and unknown stories of the same people that she encountered during the day. After the final bell rings, the door closes, and the conversation ends, what will Daisy learn "after hours"?"
Emily Connolly is a senior at Foxborough High School. Creative writing has been one of her favorite hobbies since the third grade. Emily plays the flute in her school's band and runs long distance on the track team. She also enjoys reading and spending time with friends.
Read an interview with Emily on our blog
Emily Connolly is a senior at Foxborough High School. Creative writing has been one of her favorite hobbies since the third grade. Emily plays the flute in her school's band and runs long distance on the track team. She also enjoys reading and spending time with friends.
Read an interview with Emily on our blog
2nd Place
Mirror Image
By Hana Preil, 17
Elizabeth, NJ
By Hana Preil, 17
Elizabeth, NJ
"Mirror Image is about perspectives and self image in two individuals."
Hana Preil enjoys writing short stories, petting puppies, and laughing with her friends. She likes reading books that focus on characters and their development, like "We Need To Talk About Kevin" and "The Bourne Identity". Hana is currently inspired by CTV's "Flashpoint". She also enjoys doodling landscapes and faces.
Hana Preil enjoys writing short stories, petting puppies, and laughing with her friends. She likes reading books that focus on characters and their development, like "We Need To Talk About Kevin" and "The Bourne Identity". Hana is currently inspired by CTV's "Flashpoint". She also enjoys doodling landscapes and faces.
3rd Place
Two Roads
By Abraham Callard, 11
Chicago, IL
By Abraham Callard, 11
Chicago, IL
"While stuck in traffic, a cubicle worker starts having regrets when he meets the man he should have become."
Abe Callard is eleven years old and lives in Chicago, Illinois. He attends the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. You may find him performing in Alban Berg's Wozzeck at the Lyric Opera, or writing screenplays at home.
Abe Callard is eleven years old and lives in Chicago, Illinois. He attends the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. You may find him performing in Alban Berg's Wozzeck at the Lyric Opera, or writing screenplays at home.
Honorable Mentions
Express Yourself
By Emily Bornstein, 15
Canton, MA
By Emily Bornstein, 15
Canton, MA
"Express Yourself focuses on being yourself and not being afraid to express the inner you. A teenage girl evolves throughout the story to be a self confident and proud girl!"
Emily Bornstein is a high school sophomore who loves films and filmmaking! Ever since she was little, she has been making little short films, even if it was recorded on a phone or Flip video camera! She has written many little scripts and screenplays for herself. Acting and filmmaking has always been her thing! She participates in the Drama Club at her school, as well as the Film Club and a program called Eye in the Sky, a sports broadcasting club. Emily has learned a great amount from the Summer of Screenwriting program and she can't wait to keep writing!
Emily Bornstein is a high school sophomore who loves films and filmmaking! Ever since she was little, she has been making little short films, even if it was recorded on a phone or Flip video camera! She has written many little scripts and screenplays for herself. Acting and filmmaking has always been her thing! She participates in the Drama Club at her school, as well as the Film Club and a program called Eye in the Sky, a sports broadcasting club. Emily has learned a great amount from the Summer of Screenwriting program and she can't wait to keep writing!
Grandfather and Grandson
By Nicholas Roberts, 17
Basking Ridge, NJ
By Nicholas Roberts, 17
Basking Ridge, NJ
"A lonely old man sits in his hospital bed silently waiting for his grandson. Once he arrives, they spend the short time they have catching up which exposes their strong bond."
Nicholas Roberts is a senior in high school who has a passion for everything film. In the last few years, he's developed another passion, this one for screenwriting.
Nicholas Roberts is a senior in high school who has a passion for everything film. In the last few years, he's developed another passion, this one for screenwriting.
See-All
By Ian Duffy, 15
Collingdale, PA
By Ian Duffy, 15
Collingdale, PA
"Edgar can see all that everyone desires. Will he use his knowledge to help the individuals he encounters?"
Ian Duffy is a homeschooled sophomore from Collingdale, Pennsylvania. His interests include all things Disney and Pixar, the Legend of Zelda video game series, the Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series, the Star Wars franchise, Legos, and, chiefly, writing. Ian is so passionate about writing that he has written ten fantasy novels. The only thing that rivals Ian's zeal for writing is his devotion to his Catholic faith. In his writing, he always makes an effort to include God's message of love. He hopes to be a published author someday.
Ian Duffy is a homeschooled sophomore from Collingdale, Pennsylvania. His interests include all things Disney and Pixar, the Legend of Zelda video game series, the Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series, the Star Wars franchise, Legos, and, chiefly, writing. Ian is so passionate about writing that he has written ten fantasy novels. The only thing that rivals Ian's zeal for writing is his devotion to his Catholic faith. In his writing, he always makes an effort to include God's message of love. He hopes to be a published author someday.
Something Beautiful
By Sarah Cordner, 16
Perkasie, PA
By Sarah Cordner, 16
Perkasie, PA
"Something Beautiful is about a teenage girl who is trying to win an art competition. When she is almost done with her painting, she is diagnosed with stomach cancer. When she is unable to finish it, her brother must choose whether or not to break out his own painting skills and finish it for her."
Sarah Cordner is in 10th grade and has three siblings. She has been acting for seven years. When she becomes an adult she wants to go into film and be a movie director and screenwriter. "Something Beautiful" is Sarah's first screenplay.
Sarah Cordner is in 10th grade and has three siblings. She has been acting for seven years. When she becomes an adult she wants to go into film and be a movie director and screenwriter. "Something Beautiful" is Sarah's first screenplay.
A Word From The Judge...
"I was impressed by all of them and there were things to like about every one of them, especially considering their ages. But three did stand out for not only their writing, but for the ideas behind them. Even in short films, story and theme is the key and three did well at trying to do just that."
- Bob
Bob Saenz has been writing professionally since 1995. He's optioned several original scripts and sold 8 to production companies and cable TV networks. His first produced film, “Help for the Holidays” (for Levinson Productions), was the Hallmark Channel’s #1 rated original film for 2012 and the 10th highest rated original Hallmark film of all time. Bob is also a SAG-AFTRA actor with numerous film and television credits. Read FYP's blog interview with Bob here.
- Bob
Bob Saenz has been writing professionally since 1995. He's optioned several original scripts and sold 8 to production companies and cable TV networks. His first produced film, “Help for the Holidays” (for Levinson Productions), was the Hallmark Channel’s #1 rated original film for 2012 and the 10th highest rated original Hallmark film of all time. Bob is also a SAG-AFTRA actor with numerous film and television credits. Read FYP's blog interview with Bob here.
About the Prizes
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- Final Draft 9 screenwriting software ($250 value)
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- ShotPro ($30 value)
- Shot Lister app ($16 value)
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