{"id":19179,"date":"2024-07-22T20:57:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T20:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nashvillefilmfestival.org\/?p=19179"},"modified":"2024-07-29T15:40:11","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T15:40:11","slug":"nashfilm-2024-screenplay-competition-semifinalists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nashvillefilmfestival.org\/nashfilm-2024-screenplay-competition-semifinalists\/","title":{"rendered":"NashFilm 2024 Screenplay Competition Semifinalists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nashvillefilmfestival.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Copy-of-Screenplay-Quarterfinalists.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1875\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/nashvillefilmfestival.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Copy-of-Screenplay-Quarterfinalists.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19198\" style=\"width:999px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nashvillefilmfestival.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Copy-of-Screenplay-Quarterfinalists.png 1875w, https:\/\/nashvillefilmfestival.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Copy-of-Screenplay-Quarterfinalists-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/nashvillefilmfestival.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Copy-of-Screenplay-Quarterfinalists-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/nashvillefilmfestival.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Copy-of-Screenplay-Quarterfinalists-1536x512.png 1536w, https:\/\/nashvillefilmfestival.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Copy-of-Screenplay-Quarterfinalists-600x200.png 600w, https:\/\/nashvillefilmfestival.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Copy-of-Screenplay-Quarterfinalists-1200x400.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1875px) 100vw, 1875px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nashville Film Festival Screenplay Competition receives over a thousand screenplays every year. Over several months, readers select the best of the best to honor the work of writers across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It\u2019s an honor to announce this year\u2019s semifinalists, a dedicated and diverse group of artists that have dedicated hours to crafting an entertaining story. Thanks to everyone who participated in this year\u2019s competition. Your words have made us laugh, cry, and jump every time we hear an unexpected noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Cat Stewart, Screenplay Competition Manager<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations to the scripts that advanced from <a href=\"https:\/\/nashvillefilmfestival.org\/announcing-the-2024-screenplay-competition-quarterfinalists\/\">quarterfinalists.<\/a> Stay tuned in the coming weeks to see which of these scripts makes it to the final round! The winners will be announced at the 55th Nashville Film Festival taking place Sept. 19-25, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comedy Feature Semifinalists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Bad Dates and Aliens<\/em> <\/strong>by Navid Mehrjou<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Bass Champs<\/em><\/strong> by Elizabeth Baquet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Boom the Conquerer<\/em><\/strong> by Ana R. Dominick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Brave John Burns<\/em><\/strong> by John Biolsi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Cheekbones<\/strong> <\/em>by Deantre Henderson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Dick Nixon: Crisis in Space<\/em><\/strong> by Danny Rathburn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Down at the Val<\/em><\/strong> by Neil Goodchild<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Emily&#8217;s Toy Boy<\/em><\/strong> by Paula Smith<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>I&#8217;m Begging You to Date Me<\/em><\/strong> by Fiona Kida<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Janice Beside Herself <\/em><\/strong> by Laura Jaques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Nothing to See Here <\/em><\/strong>by Josh Long<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Our Christmas Anniversary<\/em><\/strong> by Gary Templeton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Playing Hero<\/em><\/strong> by Warren Lane<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Formidable Miss Bennet <\/em><\/strong>by Alisa Kindsfater<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Horror Feature Semifinalists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Assimilated<\/em><\/strong> by Christopher Guerrero<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Blue Dreams<\/em><\/strong> by Jonathan Samuel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Desolation<\/em><\/strong> by Frank Kelly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Edgeplay<\/em><\/strong> by Jason Kaleko<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>House Of The Deaf Man<\/em><\/strong> by Henry Harper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Indigent<\/em><\/strong> by Briana Cox<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Mars One<\/em><\/strong> by Andrew Henderson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>No Control<\/em><\/strong> by Jeff Bower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Noctua<\/em><\/strong> by Andrew M. Henderson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Seeking Sugar Mason<\/em><\/strong> by Christopher O&#8217;Bryant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Designer<\/em><\/strong> by Em Johnson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Knocking At The Marsh<\/em><\/strong> by Gina Deangelis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Mantis<\/em><\/strong> by Wylie Rush &amp; Jessie Gill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Titch<\/em><\/strong> by Jody Matzer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>White Bone<\/em><\/strong> by Richard B. Pierre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Witchsign<\/em><\/strong> by Scott Hawthorne<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drama Feature Semifinalists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Aman And Flor Against The M*ther**cking World<\/em><\/strong> by Emilie Blythe McDonald<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Becoming Elizabeth<\/em><\/strong> by Aimee Veronica Pitta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Black Woman Down<\/em><\/strong> by Felicia Baxter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Bounce<\/em><\/strong> by Chris Manydeeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Crescendo<\/em><\/strong> by Michael Carrithers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Demanding An Answer From God<\/em><\/strong> by Kevin J. Howard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Elephant Path<\/em><\/strong> by Robert Wooldridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Flowergiver<\/em><\/strong> by Alex Ramirez<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Good Chance<\/em><\/strong> by Tricia Lee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Hattie&#8217;s House<\/em><\/strong> by Dewane Alexander<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>How To Heal<\/em><\/strong> by Josh Wilson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Myriam<\/em><\/strong> by J Rainsnow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>On The Hook<\/em><\/strong> by Sassy Mohen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>R.e.g.g.i.n<\/em><\/strong> by A. D. Smith<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Sacrificial Prodigy<\/em><\/strong> by Kristen Mcnaule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Sad Gopher<\/em><\/strong> by Brian Koukol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Speak Easy<\/em><\/strong> by Christopher O. Lukens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Spitting Fire<\/em><\/strong> by Angie M. Comer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Take My Life<\/em><\/strong> by Larry Collins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Brockton Brawler<\/em><\/strong> by Timothy Driscoll<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Genre Feature Semifinalists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Angels In Hip Hop Land<\/em><\/strong> by Gail E. Davis &amp; Clyde Santana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Anywhere<\/em><\/strong> by Adam Seidel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Checkout<\/em><\/strong> by Hunter Davis &amp; Bryan Bock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Driverless<\/em><\/strong> by Wilder Konschak &amp; Stirling Mclaughlin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Echoes In The Dark<\/em><\/strong> by Renee Miller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Falling From The Sky<\/em><\/strong> by Robert Rhyne<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Heartrace<\/em><\/strong> by Will Bermender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Inner Station<\/em><\/strong> by Matt O&#8217;Reilly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Rikkorrokkir<\/em><\/strong> by James Steele Haney<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Riveters<\/em><\/strong> by Max Rissman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Silhouettes<\/em><\/strong> by Dustin Richardson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Stormheart<\/em><\/strong> by Meshal Alsaleem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Most Marvelous Man In The World<\/em><\/strong> by Khris Burton &amp; Colin Scott<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Night Watchman<\/em><\/strong> by Thomas Gaunt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Tunnels<\/em><\/strong> by HF Crum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Half Hour Pilot Semifinalists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>And Also With You<\/em><\/strong> by Olivia Marie Haller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>A Black Girl&#8217;s Guide&#8230;<\/em><\/strong> by Aadrise Johnson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Andi Lake Has Things To Do<\/em><\/strong> by Teri Elam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Blkr Than Black<\/em><\/strong> by Emeka Orjiakor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Kiss My Highness<\/em><\/strong> by Michael Rodriguez<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Me!<\/em><\/strong> by Deontae Simolien<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Mister Miss America<\/em><\/strong> by Neil D&#8217;Astolfo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Procreation, Inc.<\/em><\/strong> by Lex Powell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Detail<\/em><\/strong> by Jonah Einstein<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Sex Witch Of Templecombe<\/em><\/strong> by Christine Burright<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Switch<\/em><\/strong> by Victor Dean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Temp<\/em><\/strong> by Devi Snively<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hour Pilot Semifinalists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>A Question Of Service<\/em><\/strong> by Hans Obma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Before The After<\/em><\/strong> by Laura Brienza<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Butch<\/em><\/strong> by Rae Binstock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Crescent Sun<\/em><\/strong> by Ladarrion Williams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Displacement<\/em><\/strong> by Toby Marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Free Huey<\/em><\/strong> by Phillip Charles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Melvin<\/em><\/strong> by Jeremiah Nemeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Men Will Be Boys<\/em><\/strong> by Torthell Robinson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Molotovs<\/em><\/strong> by HF Crum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Superstition<\/em><\/strong> by Jeremy St. Romain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The 147<\/em><\/strong> by John White<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Battleground<\/em><\/strong> by Teri Elam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Dragon and The Pendant <\/em><\/strong>by Adam Velasquez<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Girl With The Devil Eyes<\/em><\/strong> by Toby Marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Many Girlfriends Of Manny<\/em><\/strong> by Kahlil Maskati<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>There Goes The Gayborhood<\/em><\/strong> by Larry Collins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Unpredictable<\/em><\/strong> by Lisa Hickey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Short Competition Semifinalists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>A Few Perfect Heads <\/em><\/strong>by Ben Hirschhorn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>A Long Road Ahead <\/em><\/strong>by Bernhard Riedhammer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Bank Robbery Hottie <\/em><\/strong>by Ruby Mainieri<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Become The Wounded <\/em><\/strong>by Gabe Berry &amp; Amir Zargara (story by)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Bomb Ass Boss(es) <\/em><\/strong>by Shanice Williamson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Bound <\/em><\/strong>by Kirk Richardson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Butcher Box <\/em><\/strong>by Victor Dean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Canopy <\/em><\/strong>by Shiv B<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Chaste <\/em><\/strong>by Joanna Koss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Cheekbit <\/em><\/strong>by William Winston<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Derby City <\/em><\/strong>by Tyler Totten<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Heaven Knows <\/em><\/strong>by Randall C Willis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Hood <\/em><\/strong><em>by<\/em> Dante Desmond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>In Time <\/em><\/strong>by Molly-Anne Dameron<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Las Maldecidas<\/em><\/strong> by Alycya Magana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Make A Wish<\/em><\/strong> by Lucy Johnson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Mary Go Round<\/em><\/strong> by David-Matthew Barnes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Me, The Dog, And The Dark Fog<\/em><\/strong> by Christopher Shank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Mirrored Opposition<\/em><\/strong> by Nick Mendoza<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Pat<\/em><\/strong> by Quam\u00e3\u00a9 Hamlin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Scars That Define Us<\/em><\/strong> by Edward Worthy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Shinobi Of The West<\/em><\/strong> by B.A. Buffong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Double&#8217;s Life<\/em><\/strong> by Cindy Di Xin &amp; Martin Aguilera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Evil That Men Do<\/em><\/strong> by Steve Hanisch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Neuroinfernal Friend<\/em><\/strong> by Melissa Balint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Vital<\/em><\/strong> by Gabe Berry &amp; Amir Zargara (story by)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tennessee Writer Semifinalists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>901<\/em><\/strong> by Phillip Charles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Bestial<\/em><\/strong> by Tyler Fedele<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Burnt Umber<\/em><\/strong> by Seth Christian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>I Am<\/em><\/strong> by Phillip Charles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Let Her Go<\/em><\/strong> by Melissa Sheridan &amp; Amy Traurig<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Lunatic<\/em><\/strong> by Sally Jane Pitts &amp; Ryan Louis Gaumont<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Mary\/mary<\/em><\/strong> by Connor Scott Thompson<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Miss Ney<\/em><\/strong> by Jan Morrison &amp; Kelly Brownlee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Music Store Miracle<\/em><\/strong> by Alan Sproles &amp; Lizanne Southgate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>R.e.g.g.i.n<\/em><\/strong> by A. D. Smith<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Anchoress<\/em><\/strong> by Matthew Fisher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Creighton Chronicles: Master Of Death<\/em><\/strong> by Ben Parsons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>To The Family Of Verlean Banks<\/em><\/strong> by Briana Cox<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">For more information on the 55th Nashville Film Festival, visit the official festival webpage below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nashvillefilmfestival.org\/2024-festival\/\" style=\"background-color:#b4288c\"><strong>55th ANNUAL NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nashvillefilmfestival.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NFF24-Moviemaker-728x90-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/nashvillefilmfestival.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NFF24-Moviemaker-728x90-2-1024x126.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nashvillefilmfestival.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NFF24-Moviemaker-728x90-2-1024x126.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nashvillefilmfestival.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NFF24-Moviemaker-728x90-2-300x37.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nashvillefilmfestival.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NFF24-Moviemaker-728x90-2.jpg 1517w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nashville Film Festival Screenplay Competition receives over a thousand screenplays every year. Over several months, readers select the best of the best to honor the work of writers across the globe. It\u2019s an honor to announce this year\u2019s semifinalists, a dedicated and diverse group of artists that have dedicated hours to crafting an entertaining &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nashvillefilmfestival.org\/nashfilm-2024-screenplay-competition-semifinalists\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;NashFilm 2024 Screenplay Competition 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