IndieProducer's blog

IndieProducer.net (IP) was founded in 2001 by producer Kerry David (http://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0202968/) to discover, educate and support new and emerging filmmakers. The Screenwriting Contest & Short Film Contest are an extension of that mandate. IndieProducer.net and it’s contests have become a beacon to filmmakers dedicated to the art of telling stories and affecting audiences all over the world. With over 6,000 member profiles and a newsletter that reaches 80,000 filmmakers worldwide; it is now the number 1 resource filmmaking resource in Hollywood. IndieProducer provides substantial networking opportunities, mentoring programs and a website dedicated to connecting artists from around the world. Our Screenwriting and Short Film Contests celebrate the work of undiscovered talent to provide winners access to high-profile producers, directors, writers, agents, managers and studio executives. For more about IndieProducer and what we offer, visit us at www.indieproducer.net ABOUT THE FESTIVAL What sets us apart from most contests is that we are owned and operated by actual working filmmakers with such credits as "Agent Cody Banks", Agent Cody Banks: Destination London", "Seeking Happily Ever After", "Mercy Streets", "My Date with Drew", "Perfect Match" and the multiple award winning film "Like Dandelion Dust" releasing on September 24th, 2010. IndieProducer's judges are established, industry veterans who are looking for new talent which means that even if you don't win one of our contests, you may still catch the eye of one of our judges with your writing or filmmaking styles, all of whom can move your careers forward. Current and previous judges include; Oscar nominated screenwriter, Stephen J. Rivele (Ali, Nixon), producer Martin Brown (Moulin Rouge, Romeo & Juliet), screenwriters Ashley Edward Miller & Zack Stentz (X Men: First Class, Thor, Sarah Connor Chronicles), producer Clark Peterson (Monster, Scanners, Wishmaster), producer Adam Platnick (The Score, Seven Years in Tibet) and screenwriter Alec Sokolow (Toy Story, Daddy Day Camp, Evan Almighty). Oscar nominated screenwriter, Stephen J. Rivele (Like Dandelion Dust, Ali, Nixon) says of his participation in IndieProducer: "I believe in finding new talent, original ideas and fresh perspectives and fostering it and the IndieProducer contest enables me to do that."