CALL FOR SCREENPLAYS for the 2004 Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards
-sponsored by www.InkTip.com

For Immediate Release: February 12, 2004

Contact: Annetta Marion or Bernadette Gillota, Co-Founding Artistic
Directors of Independent Pictures, presenter of the OIFF, (216) 651-
7315

The Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards introduce aspiring writers to
the professionals who can propel real writing careers. "…my
script received more industry exposure than I got from other contests
I've won or placed in," states Rich Figel, winner of the 2002 Best
Voice of Color Screenplay Award for his script INUGAMI. Over the
years, winning screenplays have been optioned, other winners have
been produced into full-length feature films; additionally, some
winning writers are now well on their way to professional writing
careers. "I've gotten such personal, individualized attention
from Independent Pictures, I'm certain that same attitude will be
reflected in the attention I get from potential producers as a result
of my win," says Lily Mariye, winner of the 2003 Best of Voice of
Color Screenplay Award for her script THE SHANGRI-LA CAFE. The 2004
Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards marks Independent Pictures'
8th annual screenplay competition and boasts a seasoned judging
process.

Personal coverage and feedback from programmers and readers on your
screenplay will be available to every screenplay entrant. Exclaims
writer Ken Johnson of the coverage and feedback, "Loved it. May
be more valuable than the screenplay competition itself." Writers
Joe Amato & Kass Fleisher add, "This is a tough industry to break
into and we found your insights especially useful." Finalists and
winners are awarded submission to Hollywood and NYC producers, talent
management companies and production companies-the introduction to a
real writing career. On top of all that, winners receive even more-
including cash and representation/promotion by www.InkTip.com.
Declares Spiro Skentzos, winner of the 2003 Best Screenplay Award for
his script THREE MILE FAMILY, "It was great to finally find a
screenplay competition that rewards smaller, character-orientated
films over mainstream Hollywood ideas."

Deadlines to submit screenplays for the 2004 screenplay competition
are: June 1; July 1 (late). Please call (216) 651-7315, email
OhioIndieFilmFest@..., or visit www.ohiofilms.com for film and
video entry information.

Independent Pictures is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established
in 1993. IP is the proud sponsor of the Ohio Independent Film
Festival, Ohio Independent Screenplay Awards, Film Production
Training Program, regional AIVF Salons, Fiscal Agent Sponsorship
Program, Speakers Bureau, annual Director of Photography Workshop,
and a variety of curatorial programs.

INDEPENDENT PICTURES' SPONSORS: Association of Independent Video &
Filmmakers, Audio Visual Rentals, The Cleveland Foundation, Cleveland
Free Times, Cleveland Public Theatre, Community Shares of Greater
Cleveland, Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland Inc.,
Filmmaker Magazine, The George Gund Foundation, Hampton Inn,
www.InkTip.com, Marriott Residence Inn, Media Design Imaging, The
Offset Theory, Ohio Arts Council, Sherwin Williams, Steen Editorial,
United Labor Agency, the Ohio Humanities Council, a state affiliate
of the National Endowment for the Humanities

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Independent Pictures
1392 West 65th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
(216) 651-7315
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