Contest Open for Entries
Over $30,000 in cash and prizes
plus a trip to Hollywood for industry meetings!

Big Break is an annual, global screenwriting contest designed to support emerging creative talent. Now in its 8th year, Big Break rewards screenwriters with cash, prizes and A-list executive meetings. Winners and finalists alike have had their screenplays optioned and produced and have secured high-profile representation as well as lucrative writing deals.

Since its inception in 2000, Big Break has awarded screenwriters with over $100,000 in cash and prizes and invaluable industry exposure. A panel of notable industry professionals conducts the final judging.

For previous winners, judges, success stories and to enter for your Big Break,
Visit: www.bigbreakcontest.com

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Kirsten Thayer recently took over the role of Product Manager for our Final Draft software product line.  She brings more than eight years of entertainment industry and writing experience to the position. She joined the company as the Final Draft AV Product Manager in July 2005 from Baseline StudioSystems, another entertainment industry software provider.

She is responsible for the development of Final Draft software and will also edit a quarterly email newsletter about the program beginning Spring 2007. These articles will include product how-tos, answers to customers' frequently-asked questions and the latest product development news. 

For more information on our products,
Visit: www.finaldraft.com/products/final-draft/
 

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A-List Advice from A-List Talent
The 2nd Annual Scriptwriters Showcase is now open for registration. Final Draft's premier event, the largest public gathering of professional screenwriters ever assembled, returns to the Universal Sheraton April 20-22, 2007.

Visit www.scriptwritersshowcase.com to view our complete list of speakers (updated often).

Coming Soon! Take A Meeting sessions offered à la carte! Check the site for details.
Access is limited to just 999 attendees. This event will sell out, so register now! Packages start at only $199. All Silver and Gold packages include one Take A Meeting session.

Receive 10% OFF any package option*
Use code SWS6 during checkout to receive this discount. *Offer valid until January 31, 2007.

FREE admission to our kick-off event, the Hollywood Networking Breakfast, on Friday, April 20th at 8:00 a.m. for the first 200 Silver and Gold package registrations only. Seats are filling fast, so sign up today!

For more details or to register,
Visit: www.scriptwritersshowcase.com 

The January/February 2007 issue of Script magazine -- the first under the Final Draft banner -- is on newsstands now.

The new Script is completely redesigned and packed with valuable content that celebrates the screenwriter. Some of the exciting features in this issue include an interview with Emilio Estevez, writer-director of the Golden Globe®-nominated Bobby, a profile of ProdCo powerhouse Benderspink, Guillermo del Toro's account of creating Pan's Labyrinth and an in-depth look at Sundance and the Screenwriter.

Read the full article on Guillermo del Toro and Pan's Labyrinth:
media.finaldraft.com/mm_newsletters/070109script/script-pans.pdf 

For a complete table of contents,
Visit: www.scriptmag.com 

To subscribe,
Visit: www.scriptmag.com/subscribe/subscribe.php

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