IFP' Script to Screen Conference Final Winner Announced

The lucky winner of the Script to Screen Conference pass is Indian Cowboy. According to Twitter, "Indian Cowboy's" real name is Nikhil Kamkolkar and he is a filmmaker/actor/writer from New York. Nikhil will get to ask the following tweeted question to writer Peter Hedges (WHAT'S EATING GILBERT GRAPE?, ABOUT A BOY, PIECES OF APRIL) in person.

@#IFPS2S Is writing your second script a harder challenge? Do you or not focus the second script to be more "commercially" viable?

For more information about the contest, read the previous blog post.

To buy tickets and find out more about the Conference: click here.

IFP's Script to Screen Day Two Twinner Announced

The lucky winner of the Script to Screen Conference pass is Jae Choe. Jae will get to ask the following tweeted question to writer Peter Hedges (WHAT'S EATING GILBERT GRAPE?, ABOUT A BOY, PIECES OF APRIL) in person.

#IFPS2S Do you make a concerted effort to avoid being pigeonholed or build on what got you noticed a la genre or subject matter?

For more information about the contest, read the previous blog post.

To buy tickets and find out more about the Conference: click here.

First Day's SCRIPT TO SCREEN Winner Announced Below!

As promised, IFP is selecting one lucky Tweeter/winner (Twinner) to attend the upcoming Script to Screen Conference in person, and ask Pete Hedges a question. The lucky winner of yesterday's incarnation (the contest lasts for 3 days) is: circlesoffire. According to Twitter, this is one Emily Millay Haddad . The winning question:

circlesoffire: @ifpfilm How do we stay flexible as writers for screens as small as your thumb and as big as a palace? #IFPS2S

Again, to win a pass:

Read about the panel:
Workshop #2: Now What? Sustaining A Screenwriting Career
You’ve found success by winning a screenwriting contest, selling your first script, finding representation or even making your first film – but now what? How do you leverage this success and continue to sustain a career as a writer or writer/director? What are the steps to take to ensure you get your next project off the ground and continue to stand out in an increasingly competitive creative environment?

Moderated by Adam Brooks, Writer,DEFINITELY, MAYBE; BRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF REASON; Featuring Peter Hedges, WHAT'S EATING GILBERT GRAPE?, ABOUT A BOY, PIECES OF APRIL

2. On March 10th, March 11th, and March 12th - Tweet Your Question

Tweet your question for Peter Hedges at IFP's Twitter Page.

Make sure to include hashtag #IFPS2S.

3. See if you've won and attend the Conference
A winner will be picked and blogged about each day at The Independent Filmmaker Project Blog. The winner will win a weekend pass to the Conference, and get to ask their question in person!

Saturday and Sunday
March 20th and 21st at 92Y Tribeca (200 Hudson Street)

For more information and to buy tickets, click here.