This year, the OPEN FRAME for SCREENPLAY was determined by an illustrious jury of our alumni.
Seven different writers (including two collaborative scripts) wrote seven different scripts this year. The overall quality of entries was up (again!) this year, and the scores given by the judges to the top four scripts was impressively competitive.
The runner-up script HIDDEN LIABILITIES was written by writing team Dusty Jenkins and Michael Popp and included a psychological thriller noir tone.
The winner of this year’s OPEN FRAME for scriptwriting goes to.....
Corinne Abbiss for THE MEMORIES WITHIN.
This is the first script that Corinne has submitted to the Open Frame contest, and while she DP’d (W)HOLE last year, this script will be her first script - to - screen production this year.
THE MEMORIES WITHIN tells a story about loss and recovery through a visit to a flea market. It’s a non-linear story about memory, forgiveness, family and grief. Corinne spent her summer writing the script and is looking forward to directing it during spring semester. She’s looking to fill her crew positions now, so if you’re interested in producing or crewing -- let her know.
The top four scripts (because their scores are so close) will vie for the Communication Department Production Grant this year ($1000). The Communication Arts Department will also fund other films this year with mini-grants ($200 each). The grant contest entries are due on Monday, October 11th at 8 a.m..
Congratulations to the five qualifying writers. The qualifying entries this year are:
Corinne Abbiss THE MEMORIES WITHIN
Dusty Jenkins & Michael Popp HIDDEN LIABILITIES
Taylor Hazlett & Erin Chilensky CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Erin Chilensky TORN
Thanks to all of our alumni judges and our talented, hard-working writers.
