Screenplay Finalists

We’re thrilled to announce the finalists of the Bushwick Film Festival Screenplay Competition. These talented writers stood out for their originality, craft, and powerful storytelling.

Poster featuring a young woman with short curly blonde hair, holding a camera to her face, with a serious expression. Background is purple, and she is wearing a beige t-shirt with a pink skull graphic, hoop earrings, and a gold necklace. The poster has a bright blue background with yellow and white text.
A woman standing on a red carpet in front of a backdrop featuring Netflix branding and images from a movie or show. She has shoulder-length hair and is wearing a sleeveless, patterned dress.
Book cover featuring a young woman with dark hair and makeup, wearing a black tank top, sitting in a room with posters and photos on the wall, titled 'Finalist Abigail Espinal'.
Poster featuring a young man with black sunglasses and tattoos holding a vintage camera outdoors. The poster has a blue background with yellow and white text, stating "Finalist Josh Kirk" at the top and describing him as a former baseball player turned car dealership spokesperson. It mentions his screenplay and brushback role.
A person standing in front of a backdrop for the show Stranger Things, wearing a white sleeveless shirt and maroon pants, with short hair and a serious expression.
A woman sitting on stone stairs outside in a sunny location, wearing sunglasses and a white top, with a camera hanging from her shoulder, surrounded by pillows and plants.
Book cover for 'Screenplay I Hate Birthdays! (SCRIPT)' featuring a smiling woman in a black dress at a birthday party with a living room setting in the background.
Cover of a magazine or article featuring a person with glasses and tattoos, wearing a floral shirt, standing in front of a backdrop with logos and text, with headlines about a screenplay and a humorous relationship story.
Certificate or award in front of a photo of three people in red dresses, at a film festival event.
A poster for the TV show 'Screenplay | Screentime' featuring finalist Zoé Paddon, including a black and white photo of a woman with shoulder-length hair holding a phone near her face, with descriptive text about the show's premise.
“If you want to be a writer, stop talking about it and sit down and write.” – Jackie Collins
— Jackie Collins