Robert Chomiak - writer of BOXED IN, BSSC 2007 semi-finalist

I have some terrific news. A friend in L.A. who runs The Script Department script service mentioned that director Christopher Wolfe, who made a short last year with Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy), was eager to add another short to his reel.

I passed along my script. His response was enthusiastic. BOXED IN is scheduled for production at the end of the month (December 2008)

Julian Williams - writer of The Rosarian, BSSC 2008 qualifier

A quick note to say thank you for running the BSSC. Second year in a row I made it through to round two and I’m very proud of that.

Next year I have three entries, one already written. Each time I feel stronger in my writing and that’s why the BSSC is so important. Not just for me but for all us budding writers.

So a big thank you for holding the competition and, fingers crossed, for running it for many years to come.

Jane Hamer- writer of Room to Let, 2007 joint winner

Where do I start….I’ve cried, and laughed, and cried again, and laughed again, and cried tears of joy. This has to be the greatest day of my entire 43 years of life! If I died tomorrow, I’d die the happiest woman on the planet.

I’m so over whelmed it’s hard to take in. Just the mere fact that the Readers and Judges have shared with me what I’ve written and to know that someone likes your work is wonderful beyond words, and it proves I must be on the right track, I must be getting something right.

Steve Gomez - writer of The Happiness Salesman, 2007 1^st runner-up

So I’m in the finals again! For the second year running! (You may tell Sir Alan Parker that this is my way of stalking him).

Honestly, I’m so chuffed I’m practically bouncing off the walls. Thank you squared.

Congratulations on running this country’s most successful screenwriting competition. I know some people have expressed dismay and/or impatience at the number of qualifying rounds. Rubbish. Having a decent number of qualifying rounds gives everyone an opportunity to calibrate the standard of their work. Not to mention offering edge-of-your-seat excitement as you scroll down each new qualifiers’ list to see if you’ve made it through.

So, to summarise ; It’s thank you, thank you, thank you once more and keep it up. And thanks.

Steve

Richard Layton - writer of Let No Man Put Asunder, 2006 3^rd round qualifier

Please can I take this opportunity to say that I was very encouraged by the fact that my 2006 entry LET NO MAN PUT ASUNDER, was a third round qualifier? My thanks to the judges for not dismissing it out of hand. There seem to be very few short film schemes aimed at writers in existence so I hope that Kaos Films continues to prosper…

Mahalia Rimmer - writer of Jumping From My Window, 2005 runner-up

The Kaos Film competition is where it’s at. I just wanted to let you know that since coming runner up in the 2005 competition many exciting doors have opened for me. Not only is ‘Jumping From My Window’ with a producer and director in Australia, but I am also studying the MA in Screenwriting at the NFTS - if I had not entered the competition I would not have come runner up and in doing so been guaranteed an interview with the NFTS. So thank you to everyone at Kaos for providing such a fantastic hub for up coming talent.

Steve Gomez - writer of Hidden, 2006 runner-up

A thousand thanks to you, the judges, readers etc and of course my congratulations to the winner and 1st runner up, who I’m sure are highly deserving of the main prizes.

Steve

Mark Jones - writer of Knife Point, 2006 runner-up

I have to thank you again for running the BSSC competition. Before entering the competition, I had considerable self-doubt with regards to my writing, and wasn’t sure if what I had written made any sense or had any worth.

I’ve been writing for about 1 year now and ‘Knife Point’ was my 3rd (or 4th?) short screenplay. I would love to see it filmed, but not having a ‘foot in the door’ or any contacts in the industry to make use of is obviously restricting the chances of that happening.

Winning the accolade of a runner up in the competition totally boosted my confidence and I’m hoping it will be the first step on the road to greater things.

Thanks again
Mark Jones

Austin Blakely - writer of The Black Book, 2006 runner-up

Fantastic news.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Judges and everybody associated with Kaos Films for running such a fine competition. Special thanks to all the Readers for sifting through this years entries.

The British Short Screenplay Competition is a great launch pad for new writers. It’s the only forum where you can truly gauge your writing talent without taking your work to market.

“There is a tide in the affairs of man which taken at the flood leads on to great fortune.”

Surfs Up Dude!

Cheers
Austin

Jane Hamer- writer of When Guinea Pigs Fly, 2005 1st runner-up

…the Kaos films competition is the most wonderful opportunity and I’ve seen it grow from strength to strength through the years; It’s very exciting to watch it happening and be a part of it, and I know speaking for myself as a writer it’s the kind of opportunity that I appreciate and want and I’m sure other writers do too.

The prize to have it filmed is like no other and that’s the ultimate goal and dream and no amount of money can replace that kind of opportunity, so I for one think your competition with Kaos is just wonderful.

Kindest regards,

Jane

Hank Isaac - writer of The Stars Don’t Twinkle In Outer Space, 2003 Winner

Winning the BSSC gave me tons of confidence and opened quite a few doors. I need to try to keep them open. The contest folks are great to work with and are truly serious about what they do.

Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 5:04 AM
Subject: I must say, “Thank you,”…

…not just because I was this year’s Short Screenplay Competition winner, but because my film is actually going to be produced. To me, that’s a far better “prize” than any amount of cash one might receive.

Well…

…perhaps not ANY amount of cash. But you know what I mean. Cash gets spent. Memories live forever.

The story of The Stars Don’t Twinkle In Outer Space is quite dear to me. For its surface tale, yes, but even more for its deep metaphor. And I thank you for this opportunity to have it placed before an audience. So I anxiously await your pleasure and the next step.

Hank

Thomas Beach - writer of The Handy Man, 2002 Winner

I received your e-mail declaring The Handy Man as winner of this years competition with great enthusiasm! I am honored, especially when considering the number of talented writers who submitted their work.

Please extend my gratitude to all members of Kaos Films, the British Short Screenplay Competition and the seven members of the judges panel.

I look forward to hearing from you soon regarding the films preproduction/production schedule. Again, my sincerest appreciation.

Kindest regards,
Tom

Jenny Wishart – writer of Train Ride

Dear folks,

I have now seen the Qualifiers and Finalists lists (my entry Train Ride made it through to the second round) and I would like to thank you for the opportunity of entering this competition. I wish all the judges and finalists well and hope that you manage to continue this very worthy competition.

I had Train Ride sitting in a drawer, as we do, and really enjoyed pulling it out and combing through it one more time to send it to you. If your judges made any comments about it I would be delighted to hear them.

Thanking you all once again.

Regards Jenny Wishart