Top 10 finalists announced in debut Blvck Scriptwriting Contest
The Blvck Scriptwriting Contest has announced its top 10 finalists, showcasing the exceptional talents of Filipino writers and sparking creativity within the scriptwriting community. Under the theme “Crafting Dreams, Creating New Cinema for Filipinos,” the contest attracted over 150 entries, striving to highlight fresh, inspiring narratives in the industry.
Top 10 Finalists:
1. SUPREMO by Dustin Celestino
2. HULING KORONA by Kulbinderjit Paul Cudal
3. MEMORIES OF THE FORGOTTEN by James Evangelista Ambito
4. TRES MARIAS by Mario M. Banzon
5. MENTO by Ronald Batallones
6. LITTLE MISS HOPE by Abet Pagdagdagan
7. Habang Tulog Ang Mundo by Gian Arre
8. Drifters of Britannia by Nash Casiño
9. GRRRBAGE by Kristofer Ted Navarro
10. CHESTER’S EIGHT BIRTHDAY PARTY by Joseph Abello
The esteemed panel of judges includes:
• Raffy Tejada
• Roman Perez Jr.
• Mon Confiado
• John Carlo Pacala
• Erick Castro
• Zig Dulay
• Ronald Rios
The contest called for submissions starting in April, inviting all Filipino professional and non-professional writers to submit stories that reflect the life and culture of Filipinos across any genre, including comedy, drama, suspense, and horror.
Prizes will be awarded during a special ceremony at Teatrino in Greenhills, San Juan:
• 1st Prize: PHP 100,000
• 2nd Prize: PHP 50,000
• 3rd Prize: PHP 30,000
• 10 Consolation Prizes: PHP 10,000 each
The top 3 winners of the Blvck Scriptwriting Contest will have their scripts produced by Blvck Films and Blvck Entertainment.
