Filmarket Hub’s Feature Film 2020 Screenwriting Contest WINNER!

After careful consideration from the jury, we are delighted to announce the WINNER of our 2020 Screenwriting Contest for English language feature films!

• Exiles

Written by Mary Waireri

Genre: Thriller

Country: United Kingdom

A British doctor returns to Kenya, the country she fled as a young girl, when her twin brother suddenly goes missing while investigating a mysterious conspiracy.

The award includes a 2.000€ cash prize and the writer will be offered a place in the final selection of projects chosen to pitch at the next UK Online Pitchbox, amongst other prizes and benefits!

In addition, the two finalists will get 500€ each and all three finalist writers will have their scripts read by the contest’s executive partners; Archery Pictures (‘Miss Sloane’, ‘Tolkien’), Ecosse Films (‘Becoming Jane’, ‘The Water Horse’), Magnolia Mae Films (‘Philomena’, ‘The Duchess’), Protagonist Pictures (‘The Lobster’, ‘American Honey’), StudioCanal (‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’, ‘The Commuter’) and Brian Walters (Development Executive at…