2025 Film & Screenwriting Winners

This contest is the very best! Highly supportive in every way. From the first phone call, telling you how much they like your work to seeing through the awards process. They help you get hooked up with a support team that allows discussing your career to go in the right direction! -Kevin Pike

Worth every penny. The script feedback they provided was unequivocally the best I've *ever* gotten from a competition. I tip my hat to whichever NY Metropolitan script reader reviewed my screenplay, because he/she flawlessly grasped the nuances of my narrative intent. That gave their compliments -- and criticisms -- a validity that was immensely useful. Having earned semifinalist honors, I'm truly grateful to the entire team at NY Metropolitan Screenwriting & Cinema. -Joseph Dionisio

I submitted my script to several festivals with feedback and New York Metropolitan’s feedback was superior to the rest – by far! I eagerly incorporated the changes they suggested. I only wish I could work directly with their Analysts fulltime. To the jurists, please accept my heartfelt thank you for the Semi-Finalist award. -Bryan Jacomo

An absolute honor. Thank you so much for the support. ~Mike Kitchens

Thank you so much for your message and the incredible honor. I’m truly grateful that The Last President has been selected as a category winner, especially in such a competitive season. This recognition means a great deal to me and the entire team behind the project. ~Bin He

Thank you for your feedback. It is very much appreciated.  Wil Cuba

Thank you so much for this wonderful news and for your kind words about DAFFODILS. I’m truly honored to be selected as a quarter-finalist and grateful for your support of independent storytellers. Alice Giza

It is an honor to be recognized at your Festival. I will always cherish this Award… I wish I could congratulate all the Winners. Thank you again, John R Sacco

The leaders of this competition and awards festival have a good eye for scripts that shine. I appreciate not only being a finalist but also being recognized in my own home town. Gary Jaworski

Great communication from the start. Many opportunities to compete and win. I highly recommend this Festival. Five Stars are not enough! Hat tip to the staff.  ~Eddit Clay Thompson

Thank you for your support! It was an honour!  Alberto Diamante

I’m so thankful that metropolitan acknowledge my hard work. ~Charlies Harrison

Being a Quarter Finalist with DAFFODILS at the New York Metropolitan Screenwriting Competition & Film Awards was a wonderful experience. This festival connects writers with industry professionals, giving our stories a real chance to be seen and heard. ~Andys Platrites

This festival is seriously a cut above. The time and care put into this festival is impressive. Communication was incredibly good. I did win the grand prize and all of the prizes were set up right away. This should be in everyone's top ten festival list. -Barry Jay

I just now saw your feedback on my script “7 The Legend”. What a great Christmas present it was to read your comments!  This script was a work of passion and I loved hearing that you enjoyed reading it. Thank you so much for your detailed notes and thoughts. I will work on implementing them. Thanks again and I hope you had a great Christmas and that you have an amazing New Year! Regards, Randall 

It has been my pleasure to submit my work to this festival. Films and Screenplays are analyzed with the utmost respect and appreciation! The communication is outstanding! Thank you so very much for honoring my script, with Gratitude! Kimberly Fisher