Jes Sugrue 2024-11-29 Jes Sugrue 2024-11-29

AI, eh? (Part 2)

It was well worth the price of admission to learn and play with this mind-boggling app!

Jes Sugrue 2024-11-10 Jes Sugrue 2024-11-10

AI, Eh?

The good, the bad, and the implications for women in film…

When an offer is too good to be true, it likely is, but I was AI curious. I submitted six feature-length screenplays to Greenlight Coverage and AI-Powered Screenplay as their prices best fit my budget.

Jes Sugrue 2024-10-24 Jes Sugrue 2024-10-24

ADAPTATION…

When it comes to award-winning movies, screenplays that have been “adapted from” other material equal or exceed the number of original screenplays that have won. That’s a concern to screenwriters who are trying to get their spec scripts optioned. But what to do?

Jes Sugrue 2024-10-13 Jes Sugrue 2024-10-13

DO NOT ENTER - YET

When it comes to screenwriting contests, "get covered" and make sure your screenplays are ready to SUBMIT!

Jes Sugrue 2024-10-06 Jes Sugrue 2024-10-06

WFCN…

Navigating Film Festivals in a World of Online Scams (Part 4)

WFCN continues to run film festivals that were blocked on the Film Freeway portal after I reported them, including Enjoy Film Festival and War of Films.

Jes Sugrue 2024-09-29 Jes Sugrue 2024-09-29

Taking Aim at the War of Films

Navigating Film Festivals in a World of Online Scams (Part 3)

War of Films, a film festival competition, emailed me after my debatable win as Best Screenwriter with the Enjoy Films Festival. At first, I was flattered, excited - hopeful…

Jes Sugrue 2024-09-21 Jes Sugrue 2024-09-21

Fool Me Once…

Navigating Film Festivals in a World of Online Scams (Part 2)

Hi Jes, we are very surprised by your review. Out of 23 reviews, the only bad one is yours..."

Jes Sugrue 2024-09-12 Jes Sugrue 2024-09-12

Just Take the Win, Damn It!

Navigating Film Festivals in a World of Online Scams (Part 1) "Never trust a laurel on a vinyl floor backdrop.” —Wayward