A day like today makes the struggle and doubt that go with writing all worth it. I have just received word that my script Play Ball has now advanced in the Top 12 in the Kairos Prize for Screenwriting. I was previously in the semi’s where 55 writers competed. This is a competition that is run out of California. I was the only foreigner on the list; the other 11 finalists are all from the States. Below is the list of the 12 Finalists. You can also check out the Kairos link.
I knew this was the week the results would come in so I’ve kept myself busy by working on my play Circus. Circus is about mental illness. It’s a play I wrote a couple years ago, has gone through 2 drafts already, but needs a significant re-write. As I worked on Circus, I waited patiently (or not so patiently) for the Kairos results to be posted. And finally, at 11pm – Friday night, the news broke and I let out a massive scream of joy and relief.
Awards are handed out on February 15 to the top 3 winners. So….that means more waiting for the final round of judging. But for right now, I will breathe this all in, enjoy the moment and as always hope for the very best.
Kairos Screenplay Finalists
(listed in alphabetical order by TITLE)
Jonathan Murphy & Joshua Mills of Los Angeles, CA for A BROKEN BRIDGE
Dennis Lofgren of Westlake Village, CA for A LIFE WORTH LIVING
Steve Armour & Steve Gomer of Altadena, CA for ALL SAINTS
Kate Wright of Los Angeles, CA for THE AMERICAN SAINTS
James M. De Vince of Wallingford, CT for THE BASKETBALL
Maggie TerryViale of Napa, CA for THE CRY OF THE DAFFODILS
Sarah Raudszus of Berkley, MI for FROM THE STORM
Randall Hahn of Miami, FL for GIDEON
Romeo Ciolfi of Toronto, Ont., CAN for PLAY BALL
Glenn Griffin, David Hui & Matt Rust of Fitchburg, WI for SCAR OF CAIN
Kenata Martins of West Hollywood, CA for TANGERINE SON
Christopher T. Lovett of Lago Vista, TX for TIES THAT BIND
Well…well….well, Romeo. I give you a loud YAHOO!! I knew your dedication, perserverance and talent would get you to this place some day. I suspect it will be a stepping stone to even greater things!
Congratulations and good luck! John Barta and I are cheering for you!!
Sounds like you earned it! You deserve it for all the hard work you are doing! You know what “they” say- keep on keepin’ on! Congratulations- all the best!
Congratulations Romeo!! That is great news and such an accomplishment. Will be waiting to hear the final results. Good Luck and keep up the good work…
How cool is that – way to represent! Congratulations Rom. It is definitely not a surprise to all of us, but welcomed that others see your talents and are appreciating them.
This is a great achievement Romeo. Congratulations!!!
This is good news, Romeo! As I previously mentioned to you, I was moved by Play Ball. Try to savour the time of this fine accomplishment now. With you, I am hoping for the best!
We are so pleased that you have made it to the top 12. God is blessing you in your writing skills. May you be recognized for your work in writng plays of merit. We are waiting for the good news also.
Rome, in a way, I’m not surprised because your writing just gets better and better!! You deserve to be in this top 12! May this be the one that moves you to the next level.
Congrats Rome Dawg!
Congratulations!! That is amazing!! 🙂
Great job buddy and good luck with the waiting.
Even though we all hope you make it to the top and that this script gets produced, this is a HUGE accomplishment!!!! Top 10 from thousands of scripts! Amazing!
That’s my boy! Woo-hooooo!!!