2019 FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED
Screamfest LA consistently showcases some of the best new talent horror has to offer.
I have had success with this screenplay competition. I have had one script optioned as a result of my participation in Screamfest. Even though I was a finalist and not the winner, they really tried to get me introduced to industry professionals. I recommend Screamfest to writers and horror film lovers. -Screenplay Finalist
In 2005 as a direct result of my Horror Thriller, THE DEVOURING, being selected as a SCREAMFEST Semi-Finalist, I was contacted by London Indie Producer, (and Horror fan), Ahmed Maasarani. He loved the script and hired me to write my first paid writing assignment, the Psychological Thriller, THE LAST CONVERSATION. -Screenplay Semi-Finalist
I have had the opportunity and privilege to be a part of this event two years now, and all of my experiences have been extremely positive. My first script, although it did not take first place, scored highly and I chose to attend the awards banquet. It was spectacular and fun to boot (the guest of honor was Wes Craven). My second submission also placed in the top 5 (always a bridesmaid it seems) and again I attended the banquet. I met some competitors which turned into friends as well as some solid contacts.
The International Creative Management (ICM) has signed me up! Thank you ScreamfestLA! You helped make this possible. Dir. / D.P. / Writer of THE ECHO (SIGAW)
As a direct result of this exposure, I landed a manager...and then a lawyer...and then an agent. Now I have one horror movie in pre-production called DAMNED which is being produced by Robert Fried (Godzilla, Boondock Saints, Rudy) and I'm currently doing re-writes on another screenplay, L.A. GOTHIC, with none other than the legendary John Carpenter. It is a dream come true to finally be working in the horror industry and for my (impending) success, I owe a great deal to Screamfest.
Just wanted to thank you so much Rachel for letting RITES OF SPRING premiere at Screamfest. It really helped get Rites out there to the buyers. Thank you so much and can't wait to have another film in your festival. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118047561
CHILDISH THINGS was optioned by Larry Levinson Productions and is currently in development. The coolest thing is that they've become really into my work and I'm now writing a mini-series for them and the Sci-Fi Channel. Pretty cool, and as always, I owe great deal of that success to the attention Screamfest brought my way. Winning Screenwriter
Attending Screamfest was the best thing to happen for our indie film! So, once again, thank you for including us in the festival!
