“Behind the Curtain: Secrets and Surprises from the 2023 Nicholl Fellows Revealed!”
Have you ever wondered what it takes to win a prestigious screenwriting fellowship? I mean, while most of us are busy battling writer’s block, there are some folks taking the cinematic world by storm! The Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, an esteemed Academy accolade, continues to spotlight emerging talents, giving voice to stories that resonate deeply within our hearts. In this article, I share insights from my interviews with every winner since 2012, diving into the unique narratives of the latest crop of winners. From cannabis-infused brownies during the AIDS crisis to a high school baseball prodigy’s struggles to break barriers—these stories are not just plots; they’re reflections of resilience and creativity. So, buckle up and get ready to explore these outstanding scripts that embody the spirit of storytelling. You won’t want to miss this! LEARN MORE.
I have interviewed every Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting recipient since 2012 including last year’s winners. Via the Academy:
The 2023 winners are (listed alphabetically by author):
Brent Delaney (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), “Brownie Mary”
At the height of the AIDS crisis, Mary Jane Rathbun illegally distributes cannabis-infused brownies to heal thousands of gay men in San Francisco and inadvertently becomes the face of the first medical marijuana movement in U.S. history.
Harris McCabe (Los Angeles, CA), “Nat Cady’s Boys”
Two young boys seek bloody vengeance on the posse that hung their outlaw father in 1882 Wyoming.
J. Miller (Burbank, CA), “Slugger”
Abandoned by her mother and coached by her unloving father, a high school baseball prodigy with a hot temper and thunderous bat must confront old-school coaches, jealous teammates, injuries, and her own sexual identity on an inspirational quest to be the first woman to play in the Majors.
c. Craig Patterson (Los Angeles, CA), “Tah”
The black sheep of the family comes back home to live with the most difficult matriarch in New Orleans.
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