Augusta Pictures Launches 2006 Screenplay Contest

Augusta Pictures is pleased to announce its second annual screenplay contest. The 2006 Augusta Pictures Screenplay Contest began April 15, 2006 and runs through October 15, 2006. The winning screenwriter will work with a film producer in developing their script for possible production.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 17, 2006 -- Augusta Pictures is pleased to announce its second annual screenplay contest. The 2006 Augusta Pictures Screenplay Contest began April 15, 2006 and runs through October 15, 2006. The winning screenwriter will work directly with Augusta Pictures founder and producer Diana Osberg to develop the winning screenplay for possible production. Ms. Osberg will personally guide the writer through the entire process of developing a script for production. While there is no guarantee of production, every effort will be made to bring the project to the screen.

Submitted screenplays must be original works and the sole property of the applicant(s). All entries must be in English, feature-length only, and must be unsold, unoptioned and unproduced. Any genre is accepted.

Augusta Pictures is a feature film and television production company founded by producer Diana Osberg. THE DUNK AND TICKLE by Jennifer Harrison took top honors in last year's contest and is currently in development at Augusta Pictures. The company intends to produce the project in 2007. Other film and television projects include BLIND ANGEL (producers Diana Osberg and Craig Anderson), SCRATCH THIS (producers Diana Osberg, Shannon Factor, Emma E. Hickox), which will be going into production this year, and a television series entitled MIX TRAC which Ms. Osberg will produce with creator David H. Foreman.

Previously with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Ms. Osberg has worked with many of the industry’s top studio executives, was a member of the creative development staff for an A-list actor/producer, is a valued script doctor for producers and writers and has numerous years of experience in physical production. Ms. Osberg developed and co-wrote the award winning indie feature, THE JOURNEY, and studied screenwriting with Janet Roach, Oscar nominated writer of PRIZZI’S HONOR.

Please visit the Augusta Pictures website at www.augustapictures.com for the official rules and entry information. Augusta Pictures is a production company that develops and produces original scripts for feature film and television release and provides script analysis services to the entertainment industry.

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