And Our 2019 Feature Finalists Are…

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After much deliberation, we are pleased to announce our eight finalists for the 2019 CineStory Feature Retreat & Fellowship Competition!

• BARBARA THE BARBARIAN by Des Bernison
• BLACK DIAMOND by Jon O’Neal
• THE EXTINCTION RULE by Randall Greenland
• A GREAT BIG LOVE by Samuel Johnson
• IN TOO DEEP: THE BRIAN FUTZ STORY (A LONG LOST 80’s MOVIE) by Zack R. Smith & Andrew Miller
• LORD HAVE HERSCHEL by Michael Wohl & Barry Levine
• SWALLOW by Kerry Kolbe
• THIS CLOSE by Marc Messenger

Each of the finalists will now be considered for this year’s Fellowship, which is valued at $20,000 and includes, among other prizes, $10,000 and a year long mentorship with two entertainment industry professionals. We will also name a second and third place winner. For more information about prizes for each winner, please visit our Features Prizes page.

Please check back in the beginning of September, when we’ll announce our winners!

Thanks to everyone who submitted, and congratulations again to our finalists!