Sunday, December 3, 2017

UTOPIA - BEST SCREENPLAY (Short) at LA Film Awards 2017


Thank You to LA Film Awards 2017 Team for selecting our 29 Page Short sci-fi screenplay "UTOPIA" for BEST SCREENPLAY WINNER - written by Jean Marcello and Dimi Nakov. - https://www.lafilmawards.net/november-2017

We have been working for a while on several screenplays, that are now circulating a selected screenplay competitions/contests and fests and we are also hard at work in the development of few other projects, so stay tuned. - https://www.lafilmawards.net/november-2017

Also, Huge Thank You to Marla J. Hayes, Screenwriter for the support and advice as a Script Consultant for #UTOPIA. 


Los Angeles Film Awards (LAFA) is a monthly, IMDb qualifying monthly film competition for filmmakers worldwide.
LAFA's mission is to promote films and be another step up in the filmmakers' careers. Each month, LAFA's Jury will award the best films through private screenings, and make a special interview with the winner of the Best Film of the Month award.


LA Film Awards Website - https://www.lafilmawards.net/

LA Film Awards on  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lafilmawards/

LA Film Awards on Twitter - https://twitter.com/lafilmawards


Monday, November 20, 2017

UTOPIA - Sci-Fi Screenplay - OFFICIAL SELECTION - LA Film Awards 2017


Thank You to LA Film Awards​ 2017 for the Official Selection of our Short Sci-Fi Screenplay "UTOPIA" - written by Jean Marcello & Dimi Nakov. We have been working for a while on several screenplays, that are now circulating a selected script competitions and fests and we are also hard at work in the development of several other projects, so stay tuned. 

Also, Huge Thank You to Marla J. Hayes, Screenwriter​ for the support and advice as a Script Consultant for #UTOPIA. 


Los Angeles Film Awards (LAFA) is a monthly, IMDb qualifying monthly film competition for filmmakers worldwide.
LAFA's mission is to promote films and be another step up in the filmmakers' careers. Each month, LAFA's Jury will award the best films through private screenings, and make a special interview with the winner of the Best Film of the Month award.

LA Film Awards Website - https://www.lafilmawards.net/

LA Film Awards on  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lafilmawards/

LA Film Awards on Twitter - https://twitter.com/lafilmawards

Sunday, November 19, 2017

RECTIFIED - Sc-Fi Screenplay - FINALIST at Oxford Film Festival 2018


Huge Thank You to Oxford Film Festival​ 2018 for Selecting our Short Sci-Fi Screenplay "RECTIFIED" as FINALIST - written by Jean Marcello & Dimi Nakov. We have been working for a while on several screenplays, that are now circulating a selected script competitions and fests and we are also hard at work in the development of several other projects, so stay tuned. 

Also, Huge Thank You to Marla J. Hayes, Screenwriter​ for the support and advice as a Script Consultant for #RECTIFIED. 


The #OxfordFilmFestival (OFF) celebrates the art of independent cinema. Through year-round programming, the festival works to encourage filmmaking in Oxford and North Mississippi while growing understanding of cinema through screenings, workshops and educational programs, culminating in the annual five-day festival.

Oxford Film Festival Website - http://oxfordfilmfest.com/ 

Oxford Film Festival  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/oxfordfilmfest

Oxford Film Festival Twitter - https://twitter.com/oxfordfilmfest

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

RECTIFIED - Sci-Fi Screenplay - FINALIST - Hollywood Screenplay Contest 2017


Huge Thank You to Hollywood Screenplay Contest for Selecting our Short Sci-Fi Screenplay "RECTIFIED" as FINALIST. "Rectified" is written by Jean Marcello and Dimi Nakov. We have been working for a while on several screenplays, that are now circulating a selected script competitions and fests and we are also hard at work in the development of several other projects, so stay tuned. - https://hollywoodscreenplaycontest.com/contest/past-winners/2017-official-finalists#

Also, Huge Thank You to Marla J. Hayes, Screenwriter for the support and advice as a Script Consultant for #RECTIFIED. 


Hollywood Screenplay Contest is one of the world's most visible and recognized screenplay competitions, HSC's aim, quite simply, is to discover and recognize the brightest new talent and original voices in film and television storytelling from around the world. HSC identifies emerging talent and places top new screenwriters firmly on the industry’s radar directly in the heart of the motion picture capital of the world.






Tuesday, September 19, 2017

OVERCOMING MY FEAR OF WRITING by FILESTAGE


Huge Thank you to Filestage for the awesome & personal guest post by Dimi Nakov - Director.
READ THE GUEST POST HERE <>>  https://blog.filestage.io/guest-post-dimi-nakov-overcoming-fear-writing/

Filestage is a web app to review and approve videos, designs, and documents with clients and co-workers.

#Filestage is made to serve the needs of professionals in advertising, design, film, media and the creative industry. 
Simply drop your files, share the link and let your clients mark their changes. Filestage is the easiest way to handle your client's feedback.

Check Out Filestage FREE eBook: The Ultimate Storytelling Guide for Brands & Agencies - https://blog.filestage.io/ebook-download-storytelling-guide/ 

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OVERCOMING YOUR FEARS AS A FILMMAKER INTERVIEW - HECKLER KANE PODCAST


Huge Thank You to Heckler Kane Creations​ Team for the Awesome Interview for the #ImperfectPodcast


#HecklerKane Creations was formed in 2010 by Joe Kane and Wayne Heckler. Joe and Wayne have been working together creating screenplays, acting, directing and as musicians since 2002. They have worked on dozens of movies through the years including The Dark Knight Rises, Anger Management and Begin Again. 

They have also worked on television including Curb Your Enthusiasm, Third Watch, and Sex And The City. They bring their expertise to the filmmakers' community as the company continues to expand and grow.

Heckler Kane Creations Website - http://hecklerkane.com/

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Sunday, September 10, 2017

STAR A REVOLUTION (Music Video) - SILVER AWARD WINNER at Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards & Festival 2017


Huge Thanks to Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards 2017 for the SILVER AWARD WIN & Massive Congrats To Everyone involved in the making of "Start A Revolution" #MusicVideo by the Unstoppable " Devilskin " - Directed by Dimi Nakov and Produced by ZODIAC ENTERTAINMENT. - https://www.hollywoodindependentfilmmakerawards.com/winners-1

HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS and FESTIVAL is an independent film competition and live-screening event at PARAMOUNT STUDIOS, HOLLYWOOD, IMDb Award Listing Qualifier, combined with a unique opportunity for PR geared toward independent filmmakers worldwide.



HIFAF2017 on Twitter - https://twitter.com/filmmakerawards

Thursday, September 7, 2017

"UTOPIA" - Sci-Fi Script - FINALIST and BEST OVERALL SCRIPT NOMINATION at OAXACA FILM FEST 2017


Huge Thank You To Oaxaca FilmFest for the Official Selection, FINALIST & Best Overall Script Nomination of our Short Sci-Fi Screenplay "UTOPIA" written by Jean Marcello and Dimi Nakov.  - https://www.oaxacafilmfest.com/p/utopia

We are currently seeking sponsors to be able to attend the festival and participate in the screenwriting workshops and events with guest speakers such as: Keya Khayatian, Dexter Davis, Angela Guerrero, Maria Halliday, Joseph Beyer, Marco Antonio Salgado and key note speaker Max Borenstein .

We have been working for a while on several screenplays, that are now circulating a selected script competitions and fests and we are also hard at work in the development of several other projects, so stay tuned.

#OaxacaFilmFest is an eight-day long international film festival held every autumn in the colonial #Mexican city of #Oaxaca since 2010 and is devoted to the advancement filmmakers through screenings, Q&A sessions, and networking events. 

Also, Huge Thank You to Marla J. Hayes, Screenwriter for the support and advice as a Script Consultant for "UTOPIA". 

Oaxaca FF 2017 Website - https://www.oaxacafilmfest.com/

Oaxaca FF 2017 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OaxacaFilmFest/

Oaxaca FF 2017 Twitter - https://twitter.com/OaxacaFilmFest

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

START A REVOLUTION (Music Video) - OFFICIAL SELECTION at HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS & FESTIVAL 2017


Huge Thanks to Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards 2017 for the OFFICIAL SELECTION & Massive Congrats To Everyone involved in the making of "Start A Revolution" #MusicVideo by the Unstoppable " Devilskin " Directed by Dimi Nakov & Produced by ZODIAC ENTERTAINMENT

HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER AWARDS and FESTIVAL is an independent film competition and lives screening event at PARAMOUNT STUDIOS, combined with a unique opportunity for PR geared toward independent filmmakers worldwide.



HIFAF2017 on Twitter - https://twitter.com/filmmakerawards

Friday, August 4, 2017

"RECTIFIED" - OFFICIAL SELECTION for 13th HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2017


Huge Thank You To HollyShorts Film Festival for the Official Selection of our Short Sci-Fi Screenplay "RECTIFIED" written by Jean Marcello and Dimi Nakov. We have several screenplays circulating the script competitions and we are working hard on several more, so stay tuned.

The 13th HollyShorts Film Festival (#HSFF 2017) is an annual film festival showcasing the best and brightest short films and screenplays from around the globe. #HollyShorts is devoted to the advancement filmmakers through screenings, Q&A sessions, and networking events.

HSFF 2017 Website - https://www.hollyshorts.com/ 


HSFF 2017 Twitter - https://twitter.com/HollyShorts


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