We are thrilled to announce the results of the “Scriptmatix True Story Contest.” The response was overwhelming, with screenwriters from around the globe submitting their remarkable true story screenplays. The talent, creativity, and authenticity reflected in the submissions made the judging process both inspiring and challenging.
Without further ado, let’s unveil the results:
WINNER: “Prisoner of Heaven” by Douglas Rappaport
He was the greatest musician who ever lived… and you’ve probably never heard of him. The narrative centers on Nicolo Paganini’s life, beginning with his birth to deeply religious parents, who believe him to be blessed by God. As he grows into a renowned violinist, Paganini faces poverty, illness, and scandal, adding to the supernatural theme. Prisoner of Heaven is a period-piece but a modern fable about the price of fame.
Finalist:
| TITLE | WRITER |
| Abstract Faces | Dimitrios Aletras |
| Abuse of Power | Rachel Cann |
| Bearing Witness | Wiindsor Racine |
| Before the Boogie Down | Floyd Fisher |
| BEYOND THE RAZOR WIRE | Sandy Thorne |
| Box and Boxer | Kevin C. |
| Cheap, Sexy, and Shocking! | Janna Jones |
| Collaborator? | morris G |
| Cruise of the Amberjack | E. Lyn |
| GADHAFI: Mad Dog of the Desert | Georges S. |
| Gorilla Gram | Jack Bennet |
| Gringos | Gladden Rangel |
| Integrated Offender | Manjit Bhangoo |
| It’s Only Life | J. Stephen |
| Jackie, Holly, Candy and Craig (Working Title) | Craig Highberger |
| No Small Thing | Tony Gonzalez |
| No. 1 Jai Ti Chang | Brian Stoddart |
| One Mad Apple | Tom Pratt |
| PRISONER OF HEAVEN | Douglas Rappaport |
| Reunion | Anhtuan Do |
| SEOUL ’88 | Jennifer D’Angelo |
| THE DEATH OF TARPONS | Les Edgerton |
| The Rockefeller Massacre | Sven Damer |
| THE WAY THINGS TURN | Timothy Williams |
| This Wonderful Life | Sam Juergens |
| Those Who Wander | David Neal |
Semi-Finalists:
| TITLE | WRITER |
| A brand new day | Lissette Mehl |
| A Chick in the Cockpit | Ray Keller |
| A Labour of Love | Olga Holtz |
| Afterburn | lawrence cremo |
| An Incredible Journey | Eryka Alanna |
| Big Al, Hip Hop and Her | Ellen Gerstein |
| Bouboulina | Elena Anastasiou |
| Breakaway Heart | Gary A |
| Calamity Jane: Queen of Spades | Pamela PerryGoulardt |
| Colter’s Run | Michael Holliday |
| DEVIL’S BREATH | David McClendon |
| DIVIDED | Rosemary Zibart |
| Dmitri’s Revenge | Martin K |
| Dmitriy’s Revenge | Martin Zitter |
| Dreaming Big | Frank A |
| Eight Days | JP Lake |
| ESPERANCIA | John Edward |
| Everything But Glory | Michael Joseph |
| Fighting Season | William Treadway |
| Flight For Life Or Death | Opal C. |
| Frenchy | Dominique |
| Hitting Rock Bottom | Gary Rose |
| I’ll Never Find Another You | Michael Elliott |
| Japanese For Baseball | Ray Keller |
| King’s Evidence | Felicity Fair |
| KISS OF DARKNESS | Michael Mcclung |
| Last Stop | Tommy McInnis |
| Le Train | William Swanson |
| Lee Harvey Oswald : Dead Man Walking | John Bolbot |
| LIU | R Unknown |
| Matlovich | Dennis Smith |
| Meeting Director Sam Peckinpah | Nancee LaFayette |
| MOB BALLERS | Ryan Anker |
| MUSIC WILL NEVER BE THE SAME . | Panayotis Mathesis |
| SILENCE | John Edward |
| Sioux Falls | Phil Olson |
| St Louie Louie | Joseph Evola |
| STAY WITH ME | Zsolt Pozsgai |
| Steel City Hero | Chaz Fatur |
| SUPERIOR: IRON-BOATS IRON-MEN | Joe Bechtold |
| SUPREMACY | Rosalyn Rosen |
| Suraya’s War | Andy Patrizio |
| The Christians – Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile | Tony Gioutsos |
| The Great Sea Monster Hunt Club | Donald Rogers |
| The Hurt | Glenn Topping |
| The Last Cossack | Ronald McQueen |
| The Last Ones | Carl Peterson |
| The Lowtide Lounge | Daniel Dougherty |
| The Music Men | Jay Jaworski |
| The Sun Also Sets | Bret Paris |
| The Venture | Gary St |
| The Wolves Within | Ginger Marin |
| To What End | Michael Salort |
| Tom Paine | Hans Benjamin |
| Two Nights at the Pine Street Inn | J. Christopher |
| Unwelcome | Keeshann Jones |
| Varteg: A Musical | Dave Thomas |
| We Called Him Beethoven | Bob Brennan |
| When Doves Cry | Patricia Fox |
| Where There’s A Will | Erin Lander-Hickman |
| Whiskey Mountain Days | Bill Walker |
| Words that Must Be Said | Raymond Boivie |
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated, submitted their work, and contributed to the success of this contest. Each script was a unique testament to the power of true stories and the art of screenwriting.
Regarding winners: deliberation is currently taking place regarding the winner of the True Story contest. We’ll be in touch with finalists for the announcement in the upcoming week.
Congratulations to the finalist and all the semi-finalists! Your talent and hard work have truly set you apart in the “Scriptmatix True Story Contest.” We look forward to witnessing the continued success of your screenwriting careers.
