FINALISTS AND WINNERS CONGRATULATED OF THE 2000 OHIO INDEPENDENT
SCREENPLAY AWARDS

For Immediate Release May 2, 2001

Contact: Annetta Marion or Bernadette Gillota, Co-Artistic and
Executive Directors, (216) 651-7315

Cleveland, Ohio- The Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards (OISA) are
given to two stellar screenplays: Best Screenplay and Best Northcoast
Screenplay (majority of the screenplay set in Cleveland, Ohio).

For the 2000 OISA, "Pobochick" by Loreen Niewenhuis & Robin
Slutsky triumphed for the Best Screenplay. "Pobochick" is
about two blundering brothers who inherit a family funeral home; the
brothers discover hidden family secrets and learn a few lessons along
the way. "Halfway Home" by Vin Morreale, Jr. & Debi Kalman
Bailey prevailed for the Best Northcoast Screenplay. "Halfway
Home" is about Terry Matthews, who, after a short career as a
petty criminal, gets sentenced to work in a group home for the
emotionally challenged and there learns the meaning of dignity.

The runners-up for Best Screenplay were "The Ellet Family
Navy" by Kris Hall and "Native Tongues" by Melinda L.
Donahey. The runners-up for Best Northcoast Screenplay were "One
in a Million" by Todd Leslie and "Bender's" by Marc
Dziak.

For the 2001 OISA, please be reminded that our early deadline
(May 15) and its discounted submission fee is rapidly approaching.
For more detailed information, please call the OIFF at (216) 651-
7315, email us at OhioIndieFilmFest@..., or visit
www.ohiofilms.com.

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