Story Showcase Reviews
Reprinted from reviews submitted via Film Freeway.
Honored and Delighted
***** First 10 Pages Showcase
Honored and delighted my stage play was an Official Selection! Thanks!
Ron Kaehler - May 7, 2024
A Chance to Manifest My Dreams
***** First 10 Pages Showcase
I'm truly thankful for the opportunity to be officially selected for The First 10 Pages Showcase. Thanks again for giving me the chance to manifest my dreams.
Anita Osuigwe-Spencer - May 5, 2024
Love That This Competition Centers on American Stories
***** American Story Showcase
I am honored that my project was recognized as an Official Selection. The main reason that I submitted my screenplay to the American Story Showcase is because this competition specifically centers on stories that capture the American spirit. Gratefully, I was correct in my choice. Hopefully my story will find its way to industry professionals.
Vincent Matsudaira - April 29, 2024
A Great Opportunity
***** American Story Showcase
Great Opportunity and communication during such an odd time for our industry. Glad to be chosen and to be a part. Thanks for the acknowledgements!!
Tommy Anderson - April 22, 2024
A Great Experience All Around
***** Military Story Showcase
A great experience all around with this outstanding film festival.
Damien Mulvany - April 21, 2024
A Memorable Experience
***** Military Story Showcase
A big thank you to the amazing organizers of the festival for creating such a memorable experience! Your dedication made this experience unforgettable for me.
Cedric Hemon - April 7, 2024
Very Good Festival
**** Military Story Showcase
Very good festival. It would be even better if they offered a feedback option.
Marshall Ferrin - April 6, 2024
Highly Communicative & Extremely Supportive
***** American Story Showcase
I am absolutely thrilled and honored that my story is an Official Selection in the American Story Showcase event! The event administrators are highly communicative and extremely supportive to writers! I highly recommend them!!!
Sean Chandler - April 3, 2024
Well Organized and Well Presented
***** American Story Showcase
Very rewarding for my screenplay to be selected for the American Story Showcase, a well-organized, well-presented and prestigious competition.
Michael Gould - March 8, 2024
It's An Honor
***** American Story Showcase
It is an honor to be selected for inclusion in the American Story Showcase.
Jonathan Turner Smith - March 7,2024
Grateful For This Honor
***** American Story Showcase
Thank you American Story Showcase for selecting my faith-based/horror/drama screenplay as an Official Selection. I am very grateful for this honor!
Samuel Taylor - March 7, 2024
One of the Best
***** First 10 Pages Showcase
One of the best contests!
Leiter Daniellson - December 19, 2023
A Great Experience
***** True Story Showcase
A great experience all around! I highly recommend this contest.
Damien Mulvany - June 7, 2023
Thank You for the Official Selection
***** True Story Showcase
Thank you for selecting my WWII biopic Ritchie Boy as an official selection in the 2023 contest!
Alan J. Field - May 15, 2023
What Goes on Behind the Scenes
**** The Crime List
Not sure what happens behind the scenes (pardon the pun). Maybe my screenplay is being seen by industry folks, but other than the recognition, which I appreciate, I haven't heard from anyone to move the project forward.
Anonymous Reviewer - May 8, 2023
Hi Anonymous - Congratulations on your placement in The Crime List, and thank you for taking the time to review the showcase. We appreciate the feedback and the 4-star review. To clarify, the showcase does not provide services to "move your project forward". The Crime List recognizes exceptional stories. The Winner receives a cash prize, and Official Selections are showcased on the website, and receive a laurel (most writers find an Official Selection placement and laurel valuable when pitching their stories to managers, executives and producers.) We wish you all the best with your endeavors, and hope to read more of your stories in the future. - Ink & Cinema/Rebel Seed Studio
Great Venue
***** Military Story Showcase
Great venue for authors of war-related books.
Tom Smith - March 12, 2023
Excellent Opportunity
***** Military Story Showcase
Thanks for this opportunity and the selection!
Corey Shields - March 11, 2023
Honored
***** Military Story Showcase
Very honored to be selected.
Seamus Sullivan - March 10, 2023
Appreciate This Showcase
***** Military Story Showcase
I definitely appreciate that my screenplay Camden Street Station was selected by the judges. Thank you.
Dennis Snider - March 9, 2023
Army Veteran Grateful for This Venue
***** Military Story Showcase
It was wonderful to see Doomsday Soldiers be included in the festival Official Selection. Thirty-five years ago, when I was in the Army, I learned of the special teams designated to conduct such high-risk missions and knew then there was a good story to be told. I'm grateful that Military Story Showcase provided such a venue. Thank you!!
Mike Yorke - March 8, 2023
Great Insights Help Me with My Story
**** Military Story Showcase
The festival offers great insight into the demographics of the collective submissions. Was honored to be selected as an official selection (finalist). This contest helps me determine whether I have created a solid story.
Anonymous Writer - March 7, 2023
Great Experience
***** Military Story Showcase
Great Experience! Glad our work was able to be included!
Robert Nelson - March 6, 2023
Terrific Showcase
***** True Story Showcase
This is terrific showcase. I am quite honored that my screenplay was selected. Thank you!
Kathleen Welton - February 26, 2023
An Honor for a USMC Veteran
***** Military Story Showcase
It is such an honor for a USMC veteran to receive this recognition from the Military Story Showcase for my script, Tippy, which is about an enlisted backwoods-auto mechanic who ends up a "Triple Ace" Marine fighter pilot during WWII, and is loosely based on Master Sergeant Tipatue.
Michael Gerald Uva - February 14, 2023
A Festival Dedicated to Letting Writers Know They're on the Right Track
***** First 10 Pages Showcase
Thank you so much First 10 Pages Showcase festival! Receiving an Official Selection for Second Chances was beyond encouraging! I really appreciate a festival dedicated to letting screenwriters know immediately, if they're on the right track!
Kara M. Canton - June 22, 2022
Second Time I Have Entered
***** First 10 Pages Showcase
This is the second time that I entered the Showcase. It was simple to enter and I am quite humbled and honored to be an Official Selection for both of my screenplays. Thank you so much!
Kathleen Welton - June 22, 2022
It Was An Honor
***** Military Story Showcase
It was an honor for "ASH" to be selected. The story of the first African American Green Beret to receive the Medal of Honor in U.S. Army Special Forces history deserves it.
Dave Stockwell - May 10, 2022
Extremely Honored
***** Military Story Showcase
I am extremely honored to have the opportunity to participate.
Steven B. Newman - January 18, 2022
No Festival Does a Better Job
***** Adapted Story Showcase
My feature screenplay "Asylum", adapted from my novel, was an Official Selection in the 2021 Adapted Story Showcase. I’ve seen no one do a better job posting winners and even Submissions Statistics on their website than festival sponsor Ink & Cinema. They even sent a personalized "Congratulations" notecard—in real-life mail, a surprise Hollywood ending to a pleasant experience.
Kathryn Orzech - December 15, 2021
Incredibly Supportive
***** Adapted Story Showcase
Wonderful experience... incredibly supportive communication... so appreciative of a platform that recognizes adapted work!
Carly Keyes - September 17, 2021
Happy and Honored
***** Adapted Story Showcase
Happy and honored to have my screenplay selected and to win an award in this competition.
Ben Burgess Jr. - August 29, 2021
Wonderful Experience
***** Adapted Story Showcase
Open to all sorts of adaptations. Wonderful experience.
T.J. Barkwill - August 23, 2021
Wonderful Showcase
***** Adapted Story Showcase
Wonderful showcase. I love the personal communication.
Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel - August 22, 2021
Thank You
***** True Story Showcase
Thank you for selecting A Dyin Breed to participate in the 2021 True Story Screenplay Competition.
Denny Rodman - August 15, 2021
Recommend
***** True Story Showcase
Very nice. Great competition. Recommend.
Christina Babinsack - August 9, 2021
Good People
***** The Crime List
Thoughtful. They sent a congratulatory note just for being selected. Good people.
T.J. Barkwill - July 4, 2021
Thank You for Taking My Story Seriously
***** First 10 Pages Showcase
I had no idea I was about to face around 600 other screenwriters, mostly Americans. Which is a good thing, because I might have thought: "I'm an unknown guy from France, how can I compete?" And yet, my script made it to the official selection. Thanks to the First 10 Pages Showcase for taking my story and characters so seriously.
Guillaume Banniard - June 29, 2021
It's An Honor
***** The Crime List
It's a no frills festival. It doesn’t have a physical event. The winner receives its official laurel and their work is recorded and cataloged on their website. They also provide valuable resources for filmmakers and writers. To me, this festival is an honor. Just the fact to have peers in the biz see my film is sweet. On a side note, I had a request that they responded back and took care of immediately.
Randy Sparks - June 27, 2021
Thrilling
***** The Crime List
Thrilling festival! Thanks for having me, very honored!
Jonathan Zarantonello - June 26, 2021
Super Great Festival - Definitely Recommend It
*****The Crime List
Super great festival and I love that it's so focused on this genre - which is one of my favorites. I appreciate their attention to detail and their great communication. Definitely recommend it!
Stephanie West - June 24, 2021
Honored to Make the List
***** The Crime List
Great communication and the handwritten note with the card was a nice touch. Honored to make the list.
Duncan Putney - June 20, 2021
Treated Us Well
***** The Crime List
Great film festival that treated us well!
Russell Emanuel - June 19, 2021
Tremendous Fest!
***** The Crime List
This is a much needed and tremendous fest!
Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel - June 17, 2021
Great Experience
*****First 10 Pages Showcase
Great experience. The card sent in the mail was a very nice touch. Thank you for that!
Keith R. Higgons - May 23, 2021
Great Communication
***** First 10 Pages Showcase
Great communication and very responsive.
Richard Levine - May 22, 2021
Good Experience
***** Military Story Showcase
Good experience. It is refreshing to see a writing contest focusing on the military. It is rare to see these kinds of scripts get the attention they deserve. Thanks for standing out.
Steve Dini - May 12, 2021
Fantastic
*****Military Story Showcase
Fantastic to have Preacher's Daughter selected to the finals. As I have no military experience, it shows what a good story, research and writing can achieve.
Gregory Bonds - April 23, 2021
An Excellent Venue for Any Veteran or Patriot
*****Military Story Showcase
What an honor for a veteran to receive the recognition of his work from the Military Script Showcase. An excellent venue for any veteran or patriot to express his thoughts, experiences, stories to share.
Richard Rone - April 21, 2021
It's An Honor
***** Military Story Showcase
It's an honor to have my screenplay Rag Doll make it as an Official Selection in the showcase. It's one thing to make it into a festival, but it is personally so satisfying to receive attention for writing a story that, hopefully, entertains and celebrates our military.
John Kestner - April 20, 2021
It Was Great
***** Military Story Showcase
It was great to end up in the top 3% and be a selected screenplay for the Military Script Showcase.
Duncan Putney - April 19, 2021
Much Appreciated in the Veteran Community
*****Military Story Showcase
The Military Script Showcase provided a platform for veteran screenwriters. Allowing us to focus on the America we experience, diversity is accepted to the showcase. Using screenwriting as a coping mechanism, showcases like these are much appreciated in the veteran community.
Arturo Javier Mireles - April 18, 2021
Great Opportunity
***** Military Story Showcase
Great opportunity and communication during such an odd time in our industry. Glad to be chosen and to be a part. Thanks for the acknowledgements!
Tommy Anderson - April 17, 2021
Top Notch
***** First 10 Pages Showcase
The First 10 Pages competition team are knowledgeable and passionate about the film industry and screenwriting. They run a very organized and fun competition and their communications with, and support for, participants is top notch. They definitely earn and deserve five stars across the board!
Michael Hogan - December 5, 2020
Overall Good
**** Military Story Showcase
Overall a good contest. I would try it again in the future.
Patrick Gillespie - November 3, 2020
Fantastic
***** True Story Showcase
True Story were fantastic at facilitating my screenplay Modern Art as a finalist and communicating well in spite of all that was going on at the time! They are very selective so was a great honor to be a part of the competition this year!
Laurence Fuller - October 1, 2020
Professional, Communicative, Helpful
***** Adapted Story Showcase
Professional, communicative, helpful, keep their word, and listed on IMDb. What more do you want in a screenplay contest.
Lawrence Whitener - September 22, 2020
Really Happy
***** True Story Showcase
Really happy that my script won this festival, obviously. It would be great if there was more to winning, however. Such as agent or manager meetings, etc.
Thomas Cummings - August 12, 2020
Thrilled
***** True Story Showcase
I was very happy that my script Duchess County made it as an Official Selection. Thrilled to take part in this competition and earn this kudo.
Michael De Sapio - July 28, 2020
A Huge Boost
***** The Crime List
Thank you The Crime List, for choosing Celtic Knot (A Clara Swift Tale) as winner of the 2020 Book Award. This is a huge boost for the novel and a great step toward its adaptation. I’m thrilled to be showcasing this honor when promoting the series.
Ann Shortell - July 23, 2020
Top Notch
***** True Story Showcase
This is a top notch competition.
Paul Gordon - July 17, 2020
Well Organized & Responsive
***** True Story Showcase
Very well organized event. Very responsive to emails. I loved how they include the logline of the winning scripts.
John McCarney - July 15, 2020
Will Resubmit in the Future
***** The Crime List
I am honored that Crime List voted my feature length screenplay the best feature for 2020. I will resubmit in the future!
Dusan Zaric - June 23, 2020
Honored & Flattered
***** The Crime List
I am honored that my screen play, The Unjust, placed first in the most recent competition. I was also flattered by the writer bio that was included in the winner's announcement. I look forward to entering future projects in this competition.
Scott Cahill - June 22, 2020
Insightful & Rewarding
***** First 10 Pages Showcase
This contest caused us to re-evaluate our opening scene, which proved to be insightful and rewarding. We were humbled to win, and we would most certainly enter again.
Eric Mayne - May 11, 2020
Highest Accolades
***** First 10 Pages Showcase
The First 10 Pages competition has always been a great experience for me. Three years ago, I was among the winners for the pilot The Exchange and this year for an animated screenplay. Now my manager is making contact with different production companies and distributors, and being among the winners of this competition has made the process easier. For me this contest is really important because I want the audience of my films to enjoy the ride. To achieve that, I know it’s up to me as the writer to establish that emotional investment. Doing so at the beginning of a screenplay is crucial. This is the reason why I know the value of this contest and continue to participate in it. I thank all the organizers of this festival and give them my highest accolades.
Juliette Garrigues - April 29, 2020
I Was Pleased
***** Military Story Showcase
Thanks for the honorable mention for Angelina's Feather. I was pleased with everything.
Stuart Schulz - March 26, 2020
Prompt Communications
***** Military Story Showcase
Prompt communications! Followed their set event dates - that's a big one! Was an honor to take part.
Donnie Dodge - March 25, 2020
Showcase Supports Many Military Artists
*****Military Story Showcase
It was an honor to be a part of this festival and to be a winner has allowed me to showcase Battle Cries in a whole new light. I am quite happy that the Military Script Showcase supports so many military artists in this way. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Karen Walker - March 24, 2020
This was a Special Competition
***** Military Story Showcase
This was a special competition for me. Not only was my screenplay Human Terrain picked up as one of the winning scripts, another of my scripts Camouflage was picked as a finalist. Communication with the showcase was easy and quickly answered. While there was no pretense of awards, the recognition of both scripts was very much appreciated.
Christopher Willis - March 23, 2020
No Feedback Notes Provided
*** Adapted Story Showcase
Thanks for the finalist recognition to show that I wrote a halfway decent screenplay. I'm not sure what value this is though. Laura's great but they don't have a lot of staff or production credits. There was no feedback provided.
Mark Hedges - October 4, 2019
Thank you for your feedback, Mark. We are always looking for ways to improve the competition experience for participants. There are many ways screenwriters may judge the value of a competition, depending on their personal goals. In previous years, the Adapted Screenplay Competition has offered feedback. What we've discovered is that most of the screenwriters who enter our competition want to get their scripts optioned and produced and, therefore, they value having their scripts named a Winner or Official Selection because the recognition is beneficial when pitching their screenplays to potential producers, production companies and managers. Of course, writer's goals vary and some may be looking for feedback to improve the quality of their script. With so many screenwriting competitions to consider, writers have the opportunity to select those that are the right fit for their personal goals. Congratulations on your script being named an Official Selection! We wish you all the best with your screenwriting endeavors. - Ink & Cinema/Rebel Seed Studio
Nice Springboard
***** Adapted Story Showcase
Glad to have my screenplay selected by this competition. Nice springboard! Excellent communication and a fine website for future publicity.
Margaret Young - September 21, 2019
Great Experience
***** True Story Showcase
Great experience, see you next time!
Michael Williams - July 23, 2019
Happy
***** The Crime List
I was soooo happy to be selected! I'm still wishing and hoping for an agent.
Mark Donnell - July 22, 2019
Truly Exciting Competition
***** True Story Showcase
This was a truly exciting competition and I was thrilled to be selected. I look forward to seeing the Night Witches become a movie!
Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel - July 22, 2019
Very Professional
***** The Crime List
Very professional. Timely communication. I will definitely enter this competition again.
Harold L. Brown - July 21, 2019
I Will Definitely Submit Again
**** First 10 Pages Showcase
This is the first time I submitted to First 10 Pages and was selected which was a thrill, I am very humbled. I will most definitely submit another concept of mine to this festival.
Karen Matthews - April 22, 2019
Wonderful
**** True Story Showcase
A great experience and wonderful chance to work with this team!
Darren Sampson - April 11, 2019
Thrilled
***** Military Story Showcase
Thrilled to have Military Script Showcase honor my script, A Good Marine, as an Official Selection for 2019. Thank you.
Tracey Thompson - March 28, 2019
You Guys Are Awesome
***** Military Story Showcase
It was such an honor to be named a finalist for my true life military story, The New Wine. Here's to one day seeing it on the big screen. You guys are awesome!
Matt Pinard - March 22, 2019
Excellent
***** Adapted Story Showcase
All contact was excellent.
Michael Williams - October 14, 2018
My Agent Is Happy
***** Adapted Story Showcase
I'm thrilled my Adapted Screenplay is an Official Selection with this competition! Being listed on their website is an added bonus and made my agent very happy!
Kim Hornsby - July 17, 2018
Would Definitely Enter Again
**** First 10 Pages Showcase
Very nice experience. Would definitely enter again.
Robert Rossi - June 18, 2018
It Was a Pleasure
***** Military Story Showcase
It is our pleasure to have been a part of this competition. Our first grand prize win. Hopefully this historic story will be told.
Michael Daluz - March 24, 2018
Very Professional
***** Military Story Showcase
Very professional... Just like our military.
Lawrence Whitener - March 19, 2018
Very Responsive
***** Military Story Showcase
Very responsive. I liked how they posted a bio with my script.
John McCarney - February 21, 2018
Opportunity To Be Recognized
***** Adapted Story Showcase
This festival provided the opportunity for one of my adapted screenplays to be recognized.
Mark Daniels - August 2, 2017
Highly Recommended
***** True Story Showcase
Everything relevant to me was outstanding. This competition is highly recommended.
Robert Drusetta - July 24, 2017
Wondering
** True Story Showcase
Just wondering, who won. Thanks.
Robert J Rogers - July 22, 2017
Hi Robert, our records show that you chose to opt-out of receiving any announcements or communication about the competition. Winners were posted on the competition website on July 5, and were announced on our Facebook page on July 14. Additionally, emails were sent on July 14 to everyone who submitted a script. Also, all Film Freeway entrants received an email notification via the Film Freeway platform more than two weeks ago with a link to the winners and recognition laurel. I invite you to contact us directly should you have any additional questions or require further assistance. - Ink & Cinema/Rebel Seed Studio
Positive Experience
***** First 10 Pages Showcase
Overall this was a great festival and I'm glad to have been a part of it. However I would have preferred to have had producer notes like they did last year. Other than that it was a positive experience.
Stephen Boncella - July 8, 2017
I Was Pleased
***** First 10 Pages Showcase
I think the concept of this competition is great. Many readers toss a script if the first ten pages don't do anything for them, hence the importance of this competition. I was pleased that two of my scripts were prize winners.
Paul Mahoney - May 25, 2017
I Will Definitely Submit Again
***** First 10 Pages Showcase
Thank you so much for giving me that win! It is always great when others recognize your hard work and it is so appreciated! I will definitely submit again!
Jerry Sampson - May 24, 2017
This is My Third Ink & Cinema Contest
**** First 10 Pages Showcase
This is my third Ink & Cinema contest and I've been satisfied with them to date. This particular contest is among the few that offer cash rewards to the winner.
Dan Fitzgerald - May 23, 2017
Great Concept
***** First 10 Pages Showcase
Great concept for a script, the point being to try and grab the reader in the first 10 pages as that's what most interested parties want to see. I got to the finals with my last 3 scripts. Would definitely do it again.
Guy Quigley - May 21, 2017
Thanks for Showcasing Military Stories
***** Military Story Showcase
Thanks for showcasing military stuff. Honored to have been a part of it.
Vincent Masson - March 28, 2017
Check It Out
***** Military Story Showcase
Very professional and would advise anyone to check it out.
Theodore Carl Soderberg - March 27, 2017
Good Job
***** Military Story Showcase
It is tough to get two plays in the finals and not win. Congrats to the winners. Good job!
Robert J Rogers - March 18, 2017
Fair & Honest
***** The Pitch List
Great. Very happy with the result of my submission this year. I've submitted before and got some great feedback from them. I would say they are friendly, enthusiastic, fair and honest. I'll definitely be submitting more material in the future.
Simon Wilkinson - October 27, 2016
Quality & Professionalism
**** The Pitch List
My television pilot The Fourth Wall was named an Official Selection. This is the second contest that I've entered with them, and I've been happy with their level of professionalism and with the quality of feedback in both instances.
Dan Fitzgerald - October 25, 2016
Prompt Replies
*** First 10 Pages Showcase
First time entering. Was fortunate to have two scripts make the finals. The contest made their notification dates promptly and were communicative with entrants.
Brian W. Smith - July 30, 2016
Great Feedback - Best Run Competition
***** Adapted Story Showcase
Thank you very much for the feedback. I am obviously disappointed not to have made the final, but pleased to have made it this far. I was impressed by your competition. I have entered quite a few but found yours to be the best run with the best feedback arrangements.
Stephen Potts - October 24, 2015
