GHOSTWRITTEN

Supernatural Romance Play by Alexandra Noelle

LOGLINE: When her husband’s ghost reawakens the music they once shared, a reclusive former violin prodigy must face the grief she’s long silenced to complete the piece that will carry their love—and their legacy—into the world.

WRITER BIO: Writer | Storyteller | I write the stories of the people who live in my head.

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LUCIFER WENT DOWN to a GAS STATION

Dark Comedy, Horror Pilot by Jessie Hymowitz

LOGLINE: When gas station worker, Tess, is working her night shift, she meets Richard, a man who claims to be Lucifer himself, seems funny at first, but doubt creeps in when there's a tragic death.

WRITER BIO: Jessie S. Hymowitz is a passionate writer. She has won one Wildsound Festival award and was a finalist for the Mystic Film Festival. Her goal is make stories that keeps the world of imagination going.

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WRITE. CAMERA. ACTION!

A discussion about filmmaking’s collaborative journey from page to moving pictures

Hosted by Writer/Director Andi Behring

Featuring Showrunners’ Assistant/Writer

Jasmine Swift

Jasmine Swift is a writer, originally from Atlanta, GA and currently based in Los Angeles, CA. Since 2014, Swift has worked in the entertainment industry, starting in production on and films such as Dirty Grandpa, Almost Christmas, and Steven Soderbergh’s Logan Lucky and television shows like Devious Maids, Insecure, and Ballers. She would go on to become a Showrunners’ Assistant on shows like Council of Dads and The Man in the High Castle and write on Disney’s The Crossover and BET’s Kingdom Business.

Swift creates art that highlights people of color and women, seeking to inspire, increase representation, and bring about conversation and change. She received a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing from Samford University.

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OLD BIRDS

Comedy Pilot by Victoria Briggs

LOGLINE: A conservative retiree and her eclectic group of roommates try to survive each other and ever changing economy.

WRITER BIO: Victoria Briggs found the lack of black female representation disheartening. She thus decided to write about the sexual experiences of black females. Her scripts explore black femininity/sexuality. Her characters are blackity black, diverse and are leads in their own stories.

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IN HIS IMAGE

Drama Feature by Kendra Christel

LOGLINE: When her brother, a drag queen, is brutally assaulted, a shy introvert goes against the values of her small town and enters a high-heeled marathon in his honor.

WRITER BIO: Born and raised in Texas, Kendra considers herself a Southern-fried maverick who loves to tell Southern tales just South of somebody's God. A Jill of all trades, she began dancing at 3 years old, singing at 7, writing at 8, and acting at 10. She earned a B.A. in Journalism from Texas State University, where she was part of the E-Board that revamped the only Black theatre group in the university's history. She's also earned an M.F.A. in Screenwriting from the University of Georgia and has since continued to place in several major screenwriting competitions/fellowships. As a drama and genre screenwriter, her accolades for both TV and Film include being a 2nd rounder in the Black Boy/Girl Writes Fellowship and NBC Universal Fellowship; A Semifinalist for Final Draft Big Break, Nicholl Fellowship, and the AFF; a top 25 finalist in the Outstanding Screenplay Competition; and a winner of WeScreenplay's Feature Competition and Stowe Story Labs Sidewalk Fellowship. She is currently in production for a horror short titled "Savior of '63" for which she is the writer, Co-Director, Co-Producer, and Co-Star. When Kendra is not on the stage or on the page, you can find her in drag as the the Serene Princess Royale Saharra St.Riviera-Stone of the Crown Magnolia Court of Georgia, helping to raise money and awareness as an LGBTQ+ ally.

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CLEARANCE

Horror, Slasher, Dark Comedy Feature by Isaiah Lucero

LOGLINE: When a violent storm traps a group of coworkers overnight in a closing dollar store, tensions rise — and bodies fall — as a masked killer begins picking them off one by one. But as secrets unravel and love turns deadly, one woman must confront the truth: that the monster behind the mask may be the person she trusted most.

WRITER BIO: Isaiah Lucero is a writer from Colorado with a passion for storytelling and a dream of becoming the next great storyteller. His love for film began at the age of eight, inspiring him to write and act in movies. He studied film at the University of Colorado-Denver and has been involved in the industry ever since. Isaiah strives to create stories that resonate deeply with audiences, tackling subjects like mental health or other real-life struggles while also providing an escape—just as films and writing have done for him since childhood. Whether crafting his own worlds or bringing characters to life on screen, he is dedicated to telling meaningful stories that leave a lasting impact.

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The Storyteller Session Q&A

A Conversation with Storytellers in our Industry

Our June Guest

WRITER/PRODUCER VALERIE WOODS

Valerie C. Woods is the Emmy winning Co-Executive Producer/writer for the Disney+ series The Crossover (2023). She was also a Co-Executive Producer/writer for the AppleTV+ mini-series, The Big Cigar (May 2024), ) and Co-Executive Producer/writer on Season 2 of the Netflix drama series Sweet Magnolias (2021-22). She also worked in the same position for Season 4 (2018-2019) of the critically acclaimed television drama series Queen Sugar, airing on Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). Ms. Woods is in development, through her MCV Productions banner, on the television adaptation of A Cowboy to Remember, the Cowboys of California trilogy of novels by Rebekah Weatherspoon. Also in development is a television adaptation based on Wrapped in Rainbows – The Life of Zora Neale Hurston, the award-winning biography written by Valerie Boyd.

During Valerie’s 25+ years as a member of WGAw, her credits include Co-Executive Producer/Writer on the drama series, Any Day Now on Lifetime Network. Her episode “Family is Family” was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award and Consulting Producer/Writer for the drama series, Soul Food on Showtime Network. Her career began after being awarded a Screenwriting Fellowship with Walt Disney Studios (1993).

As one of four instructors trained by acclaimed screenwriter author and teacher Syd Field, Valerie has served as Creative Director for Syd Field – The Art of Visual Storytelling platform. She also taught as Adjunct Faculty in the Stephens College Low-Residency MFA in TV and Screenwriting program (2016-2020). In Fall 2020, Valerie joined the University of Georgia as a Screenwriting Mentor in their Low-Residency MFA in Narrative Media Writing.

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LUCIFER WENT DOWN TO A GAS STATION

Dark Comedy by Jessie Hymowitz

LOGLINE: When gas station worker, Tess, is working her night shift, she meets Richard, a man who claims to be Lucifer himself, seems funny at first, but doubt creeps in and he becomes creepy.

WRITER BIO: Jessie S. Hymowitz is a passionate writer. She has won one Wildsound Festival award and was a finalist for the Mystic Film Festival. Her goal is make stories that keeps the world of imagination going.

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ABSENT

Drama Short by Isaiah Lucero

LOGLINE: Right before graduation, a young filmmaker is contacted by the father who abandoned him, threatening to unravel the stability he built with the partner and friends who became his family.

WRITER BIO: Isaiah Lucero is a writer from Colorado with a passion for storytelling and a dream of becoming the next great storyteller. His love for film began at the age of eight, inspiring him to write and act in movies. He studied film at the University of Colorado-Denver and has been involved in the industry ever since. Isaiah strives to create stories that resonate deeply with audiences, tackling subjects like mental health or other real-life struggles while also providing an escape—just as films and writing have done for him since childhood. Whether crafting his own worlds or bringing characters to life on screen, he is dedicated to telling meaningful stories that leave a lasting impact.

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GHOSTS (SPEC)

Comedy Pilot by Comika Hartford

LOGLINE: The ghosts are surprised by a visitor who makes Trevor realize his true feelings for Hetty while Jay attempts to perfect a recipe.

WRITER BIO: Comika is a screenwriter and founding member of the B3 film collective in Oakland that focuses on strange stories and twisty tales. She has worked with Community Works West writing plays and new media projects for their Art & Social Change program and was the head of their Creative Writing Program: WRITING ON WALLS: Storytelling in the Digital Age. Her latest short film The Interview premiered at the Vertifilm Festival in Prague and her award winning web series The Grey Area is available on the PARAflixx platform.

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LEGACY LIES

Drama/Comedy Pilot by Gaelika Brown

LOGLINE: A suspenseful-drama about 4 generations of a black family protecting their legacy. But when the patriarch of the family threatens to reveal family secrets, will the family stop at nothing to protect their legacy?

WRITER BIO: Gaelika Brown is an actress, voice over artist, emcee, and stand-up comedian. She's written a stage play entitled Sex Talk. This is her first TV pilot.

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I-MAGI-NATI

Sci-Fi/Dramedy Pilot by Dre Bravo

LOGLINE: A should be savant of a wizard is held back from graduating from a magical institute by his lisp… but is that all holding him back???

WRITER BIO: Dre Bravo is an actor, visual artist, and now new writer that strives to translate his labyrinthic personality into his writings. He strives to present a versions of people and the world that don’t necessary represent what is currently seen, but what could be.

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SERENA & SKY

Drama , LGBTQ, Coming -of- Age Feature by Isaiah Lucero

LOGLINE: What begins as a dream prom night for Serena and Skye—a night of love, friendship, and celebration—spirals into chaos when Serena’s father discovers their relationship. Kicked out of her home and left to pick up the pieces, Serena must rely on Skye and her friends to redefine what family truly means and find the strength to claim the future she deserves.

WRITER BIO: Isaiah Lucero is a writer from Colorado with a passion for storytelling and a dream of becoming the next great storyteller. His love for film began at the age of eight, inspiring him to write and act in movies. He studied film at the University of Colorado-Denver and has been involved in the industry ever since. Isaiah strives to create stories that resonate deeply with audiences, tackling subjects like mental health or other real-life struggles while also providing an escape—just as films and writing have done for him since childhood. Whether crafting his own worlds or bringing characters to life on screen, he is dedicated to telling meaningful stories that leave a lasting impact.

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BREAD & CIRCUS

Drama/Horror Pilot by Comika Hartford

LOGLINE: An ambitious minister in a struggling parish is blessed with a miracle that causes him to question the foundation of his faith and of reality itself

WRITER BIO: Comika is a screenwriter and founding member of the B3 film collective in Oakland that focuses on strange stories and twisty tales. She has worked with Community Works West writing plays and new media projects for their Art & Social Change program and was the head of their Creative Writing Program: WRITING ON WALLS: Storytelling in the Digital Age. Her latest short film The Interview premiered at the Vertifilm Festival in Prague and her award winning web series The Grey Area is available on the PARAflixx platform.

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LEGACY LIES

Drama Pilot by Gaelika Brown

LOGLINE: A suspenseful-drama about 4 generations of a black family protecting their legacy. But when the patriarch of the family threatens to reveal family secrets, will the family stop at nothing to protect their legacy?

WRITER BIO: Gaelika Brown is an actress, voice over artist, emcee, and stand-up comedian. She's written a stage play entitled Sex Talk. This is her first TV pilot.

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A VAMPIRE AND GRIM REAPER IN NEW YORK

Urban Fantasy Pilot by Jessie Hymowitz

LOGLINE: “A Vampire and Grim Reaper in New York” is a dramatic and hilarious Urban Fantasy series that follows Lillian (the vampire) and Number 37 (the grim reaper) in 1970s New York as they try to live their lives. But wether it’s a vampire army or 37’s home office, they just can’t seem to. “Dead Like Us" and "Good Omens" with Urban Fantasy 70s twist.

WRITER BIO: Jessie S. Hymowitz is a passionate writer. She has won one Wildsound Festival award and was a finalist for the Mystic Film Festival. Her goal is make stories that keeps the world of imagination going.

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VOLUPTUOUS

Dramedy Pilot by Chandonae Baskin

LOGLINE: Four voluptuous women balance their career and love life in Nashville while defying society’s definition of beauty.

WRITER BIO: With a relentless attitude, dedicated to avoiding bland, boiled chicken stories at all costs, Chan tells compelling stories about human connection and people that go unnoticed in her vibrant, gritty voice. She specializes in character-driven dramedies with memorable dialogue in multifaceted worlds.

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THE CALL CENTER

Comedy Pilot by Shanté Kaneisha

LOGLINE: Where everyone can come together, not give two cares, and disconnect services freely.

WRITER BIO: Shanté Kaneisha is a multi-talented female powerhouse based in Jackson, AL. With an unwavering passion for the arts, she has excelled as an actor, author, screenwriter, and voice actor. Her diverse creative range allows her to effortlessly bring characters to life on both the stage and screen, while her captivating storytelling abilities shine through her published works. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Entertainment Business and Creative Writing Master of Fine Arts Degree from Full Sail University. Shanté's undeniable talent and dedication continue to make a lasting impact in the entertainment industry.

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BLACK NOISE

Psychological Supernatural Horror Feature by Alexandra Noelle

LOGLINE: When a rising late-night radio DJ begins hearing whispers from a vengeful spirit, she must uncover the station’s buried past—and her own link to it.

WRITER BIO: Alexandra Noelle writes deeply layered, multifaceted women of color who defy stereotypes and demand their place at the center of the narrative. She unapologetically transforms genre conventions into allegorical frameworks – using magic, myth, and the unseen to explore themes of power, identity, and systemic oppression.

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THE WHIMSICAL WASHINGTONS

Comedy Pilot by Comika Hartford

LOGLINE: A magical family takes up residence in the suburbs to learn about the human world and keep it safe from supernatural threats.

WRITER BIO: Comika is a screenwriter and founding member of the B3 film collective in Oakland that focuses on strange stories and twisty tales. She has worked with Community Works West writing plays and new media projects for their Art & Social Change program and was the head of their Creative Writing Program: WRITING ON WALLS: Storytelling in the Digital Age. Her latest short film The Interview premiered at the Vertifilm Festival in Prague and her award winning web series The Grey Area is available on the PARAflixx platform.

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VOUDOU CHILD

Drama, Supernatural, Psychological Thriller Feature by mirta desir

LOGLINE: After the death of her father and her mother’s remarriage, a troubled 11-year-old Haitian-American girl, haunted by a relentless, malevolent force strikes a desperate deal with a spirit to protect her younger sister.

WRITER BIO: Mirta Desir is the recipient of multiple prestigious grants and awards for her writing and directing, including the coveted Lynn Shelton Grant, the Caucus Foundation Grant, and the New York Women in Film & Television Award. She was recently awarded the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Grand Prize for the East Coast for 2024-2025 for her short film, JEAN & I.

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A VAMPIRE AND GRIM REAPER IN NEW YORK

Urban Fantasy Pilot by Jessica Hymowitz

LOGLINE: “A Vampire and Grim Reaper in New York” is a dramatic and hilarious Urban Fantasy series that follows Lillian (the vampire) and Number 37 (the grim reaper) in 1970s New York as they try to live their lives. But wether it’s a vampire army or 37’s home office, they just can’t seem to. “Dead Like Me” with Urban Fantasy 70s twist.

WRITER BIO: Jessie S. Hymowitz is a passionate writer. She has won one Wildsound Festival award and was a finalist for the Mystic Film Festival. Her goal is make stories that keeps the world of imagination going.

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ABSENT

Drama Short by Isaiah Lucero

LOGLINE: Right before graduation, a young filmmaker is contacted by the father who abandoned him, threatening to unravel the stability he built with the partner and friends who became his family.

WRITER BIO: Isaiah Lucero is a writer from Colorado with a passion for storytelling and a dream of becoming the next great storyteller. His love for film began at the age of eight, inspiring him to write and act in movies. He studied film at the University of Colorado-Denver and has been involved in the industry ever since. Isaiah strives to create stories that resonate deeply with audiences, tackling subjects like mental health or other real-life struggles while also providing an escape—just as films and writing have done for him since childhood. Whether crafting his own worlds or bringing characters to life on screen, he is dedicated to telling meaningful stories that leave a lasting impact.

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THE AUNTS

Gothic Supernatural Pilot by Kendra Christel

LOGLINE: With supernatural threats at their door, hell at their backs, and a council on their heads, two sisters overcome goliath-like obstacles to raise their Nephilim nipplings, including the demon son of Lilith.

WRITER BIO: Born and raised in Texas, Kendra considers herself a Southern-fried maverick who loves to tell Southern tales just South of somebody's God. A Jill of all trades, she began dancing at 3 years old, singing at 7, writing at 8, and acting at 10. She earned a B.A. in Journalism from Texas State University, where she was part of the E-Board that revamped the only Black theatre group in the university's history. She's also earned an M.F.A. in Screenwriting from the University of Georgia and has since continued to place in several major screenwriting competitions/fellowships. As a drama and genre screenwriter, her accolades for both TV and Film include being a 2nd rounder in the Black Boy/Girl Writes Fellowship and NBC Universal Fellowship; A Semifinalist for Final Draft Big Break, Nicholl Fellowship, and the AFF; a top 25 finalist in the Outstanding Screenplay Competition; and a winner of WeScreenplay's Feature Competition and Stowe Story Labs Sidewalk Fellowship. She is currently in production for a horror short

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EAR HUSTLING

Drama Short Film by Keshia Thomas

LOGLINE: Eavesdropping can lead to dire consequences, especially when you're not supposed to be listening anyway.

WRITER BIO: Keshia Thomas is a passionate writer who weaves captivating tales of fantasy and horror on the silver screen. With a knack for creating immersive worlds and spine-chilling narratives. She thrives on creating moments audiences will unknowingly integrate into their personal lives. Producer of short film “Don’t Look In The Corner” and writer of an award-winning short script “Crusin.”

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SERENA & SKYE

Drama , LGBTQ, Coming -of- Age Feature by Isaiah Lucero

LOGLINE: What begins as a dream prom night for Serena and Skye—a night of love, friendship, and celebration—spirals into chaos when Serena’s father discovers their relationship. Kicked out of her home and left to pick up the pieces, Serena must rely on Skye and her friends to redefine what family truly means and find the strength to claim the future she deserves.

WRITER BIO: Isaiah Lucero is a writer from Colorado with a passion for storytelling and a dream of becoming the next great storyteller. His love for film began at the age of eight, inspiring him to write and act in movies. He studied film at the University of Colorado-Denver and has been involved in the industry ever since. Isaiah strives to create stories that resonate deeply with audiences, tackling subjects like mental health or other real-life struggles while also providing an escape—just as films and writing have done for him since childhood. Whether crafting his own worlds or bringing characters to life on screen, he is dedicated to telling meaningful stories that leave a lasting impact.

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A VAMPIRE AND GRIM REAPER IN NEW YORK

Urban Fantasy Pilot by Jessie Hymowitz

LOGLINE: “A Vampire and Grim Reaper in New York” is a dramatic and hilarious Urban Fantasy series that follows Lillian (the vampire) and Number 37 (the grim reaper) in 1970s New York as they try to live their lives. But wether it’s a vampire army or 37’s home office, they just can’t seem to. “Not Dead Yet” with Urban Fantasy 70s twist.

WRITER BIO: Jessie S. Hymowitz is a passionate writer. She has won one Wildsound Festival award and was a finalist for the Mystic Film Festival. Her goal is make stories that keeps the world of imagination going.

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THE CALL CENTER

Comedy Pilot by Shanté Kaneisha

LOGLINE: Where everyone can come together, not give two cares, and disconnect services freely.

WRITER BIO: Shanté Kaneisha is a multi-talented female powerhouse based in Jackson, AL. With an unwavering passion for the arts, she has excelled as an actor, author, screenwriter, and voice actor. Her diverse creative range allows her to effortlessly bring characters to life on both the stage and screen, while her captivating storytelling abilities shine through her published works. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Entertainment Business and Creative Writing Master of Fine Arts Degree from Full Sail University. Shanté's undeniable talent and dedication continue to make a lasting impact in the entertainment industry.

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TAKU DOGS

Action Drama Pilot by Sarah Sprague

LOGLINE: When a buttoned-up, indigenous Search and Rescue K-9 handler agrees to take in her estranged big sister, she discovers that while they are training their dogs to save lives, their heroic dogs are teaching them how to save their broken sisterhood.

WRITER BIO: With over fifteen years of experience in physical production as a production coordinator and supervisor, Sarah Sprague has worked in the dynamic world of television, film, and studio settings. She’s worked on series such as JAG and OVER THERE. And on feature films including FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL, GET HIM TO THE GREEK, FAST AND FURIOUS 5, THE GOOD LIE, and THE LOST DAUGHTER. She was fortunate enough to work with producers and writers such as Judd Apatow, Nick Stoller, and Molly Smith that welcomed her curiosity in their creative process. They inspired her to begin her own screenwriting journey. As an adventurer, she’s jumped from an airplane, dived with sharks, climbed Half Dome, and walked amongst grizzly bears on the Katmai Peninsula. She’s also studied Mantis Kung Fu achieving the green sash level. As a writer, Sarah gravitates toward action and adventure stories that explore the humanity of heroes - men and women who risk their lives – with a certain sense of humor at the audacity of their exploits. She currently lives in Venice, CA.

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A FEAST OF FRACTURES

Surreal, Dark Fantasy, Psychological, Drama Short by Alexandra Noelle

LOGLINE: A lost guest arrives at a lavish, otherworldly feast where the guests speak in riddles, the table breathes, and reality twists with every bite - until the dinner is no longer a choice, but a sentence.

WRITER BIO: I write bold, character-driven stories, using fantasy and the supernatural as a mirror for the real-world struggles of People of Color.

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