FINALIST – “Imperial Space” by Rowan Barnes Screenplay Extract Imperial Space is partly inspired by 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), a Sci-Fi film which is more about human development... Detail
FINALIST – “Whispers of the Waves” by Martha Pope Screenplay Extract "Whispers of the waves" is a fascinating exploration of the human psyche, delving into the complexities of mental health and... Detail
RUNNER-UP – “The Huntsman” by Lucas Haig Screenplay Extract Frank Montana lives a quiet family life, helping those in need. But when his past as a contract killer catches... Detail
WINNER – “Deadline” by Edward Hodgkinson Screenplay Extract When a virus spreads throughout the world, turning humans into monstrous creatures, a family must make a perilous trip against... Detail
RUNNER-UP – “Happy Anniversary” by Stella Hodges Film Extract "Happy Anniversary" is the opening sequence of a horror film, inspired by a scene in the horror film Hush where... Detail
WINNER – “Everyone’s Afraid of the Dark” by Ollie Craighead Film Extract When a young woman is fatally injured, her body is cryogenically frozen and revived centuries later, in a very different... Detail
WINNER – “Today is the Day” by Yassin Peerbux Screenplay A teenage outcast finds himself entangled in a horrific school shooting, as a shocking discovery forces him to confront his... Detail
FINALIST – “Foregone Ties” by Michaela Harari McGeary Screenplay The premise of “Foregone Ties” revolves around an elderly woman who has within minutes, reached the pinnacle of her literary... Detail
RUNNER-UP – “Paper Route” by Boden Fisher Screenplay A dark comedy about growing up in the modern age. Detail
RUNNER-UP – “Memory Box” by Tillie Sue Murray Short Film Memory Box tells a story driven by the power of imagination, highlighting the joy and pain that comes with false... Detail