Michael Winingham’s Dead Mountain:

A Big Hit at Ken Rotcop's PitchMart®!!!
An Interview with the 2012 CinemaSpoke Winner

Michael Winingham, the 2012 CinemaSpoke Winner, attended Ken Rotcop’s Pitchmart on April 13th, and, at last count, seven companies had requested his script Dead Mountain.

After CinemaSpoke announced extending the dateline for this years contest to May 15th, Mary Schirmer interviewed Michael about his experience working with Ken Rotcop so that he could share his experiences with screenwritiers who are considering entering CinemaSpoke this year.

MJS: Michael, I understand your screenplay did very well at the PitchMart. I'm really happy and excited for you.

MW: Yeah, I did really well, to my surprise, at the PitchMart and thank you.

MJS: Do you believe that the CinemaSpoke table read helped you improve your screenplay?

MW: The CinemaSpoke table read was an amazing experience for me. To witness the life breathed into my written words not only allowed me to see my story in a whole new light but it showed me the true potential of my screenplay. Without a doubt, the CinemaSpoke Screenplay Competition gave me the tools to take my screenplay to the next level.

MJS: How did you feel about the attention Ken Rotcop gave your material?

MW: I can't thank Ken Rotcop enough for all he's done for me. Working with Ken can only be described as awesome. He has so much experience and was so supportive both technically and emotionally. Ken not only gave me the confidence but the venue to showcase my screenplay to real working executives, producers and agents. Ken Rotcop is a master of what he does and having the opportunity to learn from him is priceless.

Final Draft, Inc. supports the 2013 CinemaSpoke Screenwriting
Contest!

The CinemaSpoke team has just signed a contract with Final Draft, Inc. which will supply, as prizes for 2013 Contest, two Gift Certificates for download of Final Draft v. 8 screenwriting software - est. value $250! More details to come!

The total value of the prize package for the winner now exceeds $600! We will also give the runner up a certificate which means that the value of the runner up's prize exceeds $250! And there is still time to enter by May 15, 2013! Also, please remember that if you have revised a script you previously entered, you can resubmit the script.

GREAT PRIZES!

CiinemaSpoke is happy to announce that Hollywood writer-producer Ken Rotcop, founder of PitchMart, will again provide the first-place prize for the 2013 CinemaSpoke regional screenwriting contest. Rotcop will provide coverage for the winner, which is a $350 value.

Veteran Hollywood agent Lloyd D. Robinson will also provide a major prize for the first-place winner of the 2013 CinemaSpoke screenplay competition. Robinson, who founded Suite A Management Talent & Literary Agency in Beverly Hills more than 20 years ago, will recommend the synopsis of the winning script to approximately 400 producers, all personal contacts he'€™s made over his 40-plus years in the entertainment business. We can't put a value on these prize because it is priceless! Suite A agency is signatory to the Writers Guild, the Directors Guild, and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Robinson represents writers, producers, directors, and actors. The CinemaSpoke judges can also recommend other finalists to Robinson also.

Each finalist, including the winner, will also receive an autographed copy of The Perfect Pitch by Ken Rotcop, courtesy of Michael Wiese Productions, and a full public reading of their selected script. Each finalist will also get notes from the judges at the complete reading of their selected script. CinemaSpoke will also issue a press release announcing the finalists and winner, so all finalists get recognition through a local media blast. With guidance from Script Mechanics and its casting committee, the finalists will be given the option to assist in the casting and provide the actors with some direction before the reading.

Michael Wiese Productions has also generous provided screenwriting books for prizes to those writers who the judges award an honorable mention. Michael Wiese Productions also offers contests, workshops, and special events through their Facebook page. Please click on www.facebook.com/mwpfilmbooks and like Michael Wiese Productions!

In addition to the coverage of their screenplay that was provided to every writer, the CinemaSpoke organizers are committed to rewarding as many writers as possible for their efforts, and we can't promise every entrant a prize, we were able to send every one

Presented by Script Mechanics in cooperation with Cinema St. Louis

Entry Form with Updated Prizes!

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