Jenna Suru, Festival Director of Paris International Film Festival, announced today updated news of the upcoming Script Competition that is taking place as part of the 2021 Edition, taking place in February 2021.
Reflecting on the upcoming event, Suru had this to say:
“We’re thrilled by the fantastic scripts we’re receiving for the script competition of the Paris International Film Festival this year.
Once more, screenwriters and film-makers are showing how resilient there are and how creative they can be, even in these transitional times, telling stories with meaningful messages that break barriers and make this world a better place or point at major topics that must be dealt with.
We champion film-makers who go the extra mile and are committed to tell heartfelt and meaningful stories from all genres and languages. The scriptwriting process is obviously a major part of the making of the film, we sure don’t want to skip that part and are thrilled to put screenwriting into the spotlight, now more than ever when filming is limited due to pandemic restrictions.”
Submissions are open on Film Freeway until December 7, 2020 for both Short and Feature Scripts. Excerpts of the winning scripts will be read by actors during the virtual screenwriting competition ceremony on Festival Dates early February.
Link to submit:Paris International Film Festival – FilmFreeway
Two key figures in the Competition, who will form part of the Script Jury, are Cheryl Neve and Melissa Hurry.
ABOVE: Cheryl Neve
Actress, screenwriter and director Cheryl Neve grew up on the South Coast of England and studied Hispanic Studies at King’s, London, before embarking on her career in the film industry. She has acted in and written a wide range of genres, from WWII to espionage.
Her directorial debut, Cold War thriller Cheating Charlie, has so far won awards for Best First Time Director, Best Director (Honorable Mention), Best Screenplay, Best Short Mystery/Thriller, Best Writer, Best Producer and Best Cinematography.
On being part of the team for the Festival, Neve had this to say:
“Being part of the Paris International Film Festival Script Jury has been such an honour! The scripts have been so varied and so inspiring”.
ABOVE: Melissa Hurry
Melissa Hurry is the Co-Founder of RIME Entertainment Limited and Co-Presenter of RIME Entertainment Showcase.
Since a very young age, she has always been interested in film and music and have always been inspired by people’s expression through art.
She has over 16 years’ experience within the entertainment industry and have managed successful events for both corporate and non-corporate organizations, as well as charities. She has written short films; and manage short & long-term entertainment projects/campaigns.
She also has radio presenting experience and has hosted her own diversity interview show in 2004, as well as being a certified Script Reader & Analyst and studied screenwriting at Birkbeck University, London.
In 2010, Melissa teamed up with her sister, Rita, to create RIME Entertainment Limited and since then her passion and creativity within the Arts and Media industry has grown and is looking forward to evolving the vision of the company further that will serve as a platform for more emerging artists in this industry.
Melissa has a wide-range of skills within the industry and a proud track record in the following:
Project/Event Management; Film Editing; Presenting; Screenwriting; Proof reading; Script analysis; Social Media Marketing; Networking; Creative Planning; Brand Ambassador work.
Reflecting on her contribution to the Festival, Hurry commented:
“It is such an honour to be part of a film festival that recognises positive change, diversity and positive media. We have such a talented, diverse panel like Jeff Arch and Carrie Annie Bernans to name a few. I am super excited for what’s to come and the future of these super talented film-makers and screenwriters who have submitted their work. You should be proud!”
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https://www.parisintlfest.com/
