American Zoetrope Screenplay Contest The annual screenplay contest is open for entries. The Grand Prize is $5,000. The winner’s and ten finalists’ scripts will be considered for film option and development by dozens of leading production companies, and the writers will be considered for representation by the top agencies. The early deadline is August 3; the final deadline is September 8. For contest rules and electronic entry, please visit www.zoetrope.com/contests. All-Story's Summer Edition The latest issue features new fiction from Ha Jin, Ryu Murakami, Pasha Malla, and Lysley Tenorio, as well as a never-before-published early work from Kurt Vonnegut and the short story "Tetro," which comprises the foundation of Francis Coppola's new film of the same name. The incredible Antony (of Antony and the Johnsons) provides the design. You won't want to miss this issue. Official "Tetro" Website Updated Visit http://www.tetro.com for the latest on Francis Ford Coppola's newest film, "Tetro." The site features videos of Francis talking about filming on location in the neighborhood of La Boca in Argentina, as well as the trailer, stills of the leading cast, and a description of the visual style of the film. Summer Writing Workshops Register for online writing courses taught by Zoetrope: All-Story and American Zoetrope affiliates. Fiction workshops begin the week of July 13, and screenplay workshops the week of July 20. Class size is strictly limited to 18 students. more "Youth Without Youth," now on DVD To view a trailer, visit www.sonyclassics.com/youthwithoutyouth. For a gallery of photos, go to www.ywyfilm.com/. To read the Mircea Eliade novella on which the film is based, see All-Story's Fall 2007 issue. |