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FIREWALKER - JENNIFER MARTIN
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - Narrating her ordeal in the heroic rescue of her kidnapped cousin on the fiery banks of the volcano, Kilauea, a spirited teen salvages her reputation and taps into her legacy as a Hawaiian firewalker.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Alana is accused by a classmate of lying about her firewalking experiences. She tells the stories of her adventures to interested students and by the end of the story the student come to appreciate her tales and realize that she is telling the truth. This would be an entertaining film that could offer children a glimpse into other cultures. Nicely deals with bullying. Flashbacks between school and her summer in Hawaii keeps the story moving well. Teaches a lot about Hawaiian culture and religious beliefs. An adventurous and entertaining story. Some minor negative aspects in the screenplay were unnecessary; minor swearing and mentions of groping and sexual harassment.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

JUNK YARD CASTLE, THE - NICHOLE BROWN
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - A short comedy about two kids' discovery of a castle made completely from trash and their search to uncover the identity of the mysterious garbage prince who refuses to return their ball.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Nine-year-old twins, Joey and Fran, go into the junk yard to retrieve their lost ball and discover a castle with someone in it who won't let them in or return their ball. Joey and Fran go back at night, hoping to get into the castle they couldn't get into before. Linus, the garbage man's son, is looked down on by the twins. He saves them from the junk yard bulldozer and they become friends and learn that he is smart and creative. This screenplay deals with the concepts of stereotypes and shows how even garbage can turn into something wonderful when you are creative. The kids are very realistic and you are glad when things work out for them. This could really help a child socially to learn to accept people and not judge them in advance. It shows how even negative behavior, like arguing, can lead to social and emotional growth.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

PUPPY BREATH - AMY HUBBARD
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - Ben is on his death bed, but refuses to enter Heaven's Pearly Gates without his beloved dog, Chewy.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Imaginatively presents serious family relationship issues with gentle humor and compassion. It will appeal to kids and adults, and dog lovers will be particularly responsive. The settings are outstanding, easily visualized and dramatically different - i.e.. heaven's gate, outer space, hospital room, football field. The mother models an admirable career and great compassion. The children's opinions are respected and upheld. The proposed fantasy of dogs sent from heaven to earth "on special assignment" combines two parallel stories into one satisfying drama.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

KEEMO THE ARCHER - MARK WINZER
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - A young girl battles her cancer in a post-operative dream and discovers the fortitude to defeat her disease. Hope really can change the future. Nicole is a 12-year-old cancer patient introduced to us under sedation in a hospital room, awaiting further testing. The compassionate nurse and Nicole's exhausted mother inform us through their realistic and heartfelt dialogue of the gravity of this threat on her life and of the existence of medication-induced dreams. We are next thrown into her dream of running in terror from a horrible beast and the unexpected appearance of "Keemo the Archer" who "was sent" to help her. The action and interplay leave Nicole in a desperate condition comparable to what we envisioned in the hospital room. But, Keemo's bravery and counsel inspire her to summoning courage and strength she did not know she had. The result- both of the dream and in real life - is stunning and very gratifying.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This screenplay is outstanding. The story appeals to both children and adults and is poignant and powerful. The main characters are concisely presented in a very believable manner, including the dream characters who are essential to the plot. The pace is intense, appropriate to the serious subject matter. The grave threat of cancer and the powerful toll that treatment takes on the patient are starkly conveyed and sensitively addressed. There is no humor used, which is appropriate. The descriptive language is rich and beautiful. It will be interesting to see how this is handled by actors. The contrasting settings are compelling. The portrayal of a life and death challenge, addressed in an empowering manner, is central to the social value of the story. Outstanding.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

DADTASTIC - JIMMY MONACK
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - When three bumbling single dads attempt to connect with their kids by becoming real-life superheroes, real-life criminals decided to get in the way.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

MINOR REVOLUTION - STEPHANIE TSUKADA
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - Four sixth graders on assignment take on the local power plant in an attempt to convince the company to convert to solar. Faced with rejection, an employee's dubious layoff and a shady CEO, the children investigate and uncover an embezzlement ring.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

BLINDA - VICKI BARTHOLOMEW
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 5-8
Description - Blinda's imagination populates her real life with fairy tale characters who are in reality her own family doing ordinary things.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Blinda is a young girls whose overactive imagination helps her see fairy tale characters in her daily life in place of her real family. Her family encourages the storytelling, as we see the grandfather take part of telling his own tales with the father asking questions about the story. The story creatively takes events from daily life and turns it into creative, imaginative adventure, like when Cinderella almost doesn't make it to the ball because she was grounded for not cleaning her room. Unique storyline, interesting and fun, models intergenerational interactions and the camera work and angles mentioned will add a lot of depth and ingenuity to the simple story. All Star ranking.
Juror Recommended Age: 2-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

DRESSING UP - HUGH SCHULZE
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - Two pairs of sisters, two adults and two younger pre-teen girls, become involved in a design and fashion competition that will take them from Detroit to New York City where they encounter personal challenges and test to their relationships.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

NEVAEH CAN'T WAIT - LESLIE BRADFORD
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - An animated short film explains the emotional affects of childhood terminal illness to peers. The toughest part of Shawn's return is not the long journey, it's the alienation of his friends.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This screenplay takes on difficult issues and addresses them sensitively. It takes a child from another world and addresses the fact that this child finds out that he is going to die before old age. It shows the adjustment of children around the child and the children have a difficult time being around him. It's a find story that addresses a difficult topic but almost seems a bit forced at points and tells rather than shows emotion - taking away from it's potential impact.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

MYTHATANIA - LONG WAY HOME PRODUCTIONS
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - Scottish siblings are swallowed by Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster, and brought to the land of Mythatania, where all creatures heard of in myth and folklore live.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - An appealing, creative fantasy that challenges viewers to accept others on their own merits and to rely on friendship to solve problems. It models compassion and respect within a delightfully fast-moving adventure, all wrapped in wonderful humor. Two Scottish children find themselves at the center of the timeless battle between good and evil in a magical kingdom peopled by a variety of mythical creatures (who all have funny, engaging personalities) in a fast-paced adventure that has lots of action and drama, where the power of friendship and serving others saves the day. It's a lot of fun!
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

FINDING SKUNK APE - SABI LOFGREN
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - Two high schoolers form an unlikely partnership as they endeavor upon a wild adventure to discover the truth behind Florida's own Bigfoot - the Skunk Ape!
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - With some minor changes, this screenplay would be very entertaining to both children and adults and promote interest in the world around them. However, many viewers might not appreciate the dishonesty in the film. A boy learns about himself, his family and friendship as he researches a legend for a school project. Things get out of hand as he chooses to pretend to be the mythical skunk ape, but turns out in his favor when they discover the ape really does exist. A weak point is the profanity, words such as "Oh, my God" and "douche." Most swearing is extraneous and could easily be eliminated.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

NUTS! - FROMAGE PICTURES
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - Two nuts must team together to save their family and friends when all the residents of two neighboring nut farms are brought to the factory to be dry roasted in this animated comedy.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Highly entertaining screenplay with a good message of friendship and having faith in others. Engaging and entertaining for both adults and children. Great use of humor. Encourages children to stand up for their beliefs and handle peer pressure. A story with strong characters and decent conflict.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

TOUCAN YOU CAN! - DONNA LISA
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 2-5
Description - A pair of adventurous young toucans brave Amazon dangers to find a rare, medicinal fruit that will heal their ailing leader.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - A fun story highlighting adventures in the Amazon jungle with rich characterization and song. The animals risk their safety for one who is in need. Dialogue is natural and believable and the characters are engaging. An entertaining title with a fine moral message.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

SPACE RACE - JULIAN COHEN
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 5-8
Description - Eagle Wingstrong, a hotshot spaceship who lives to set speed records, enters the first ever race from Earth to Jupiter in order to prevent the sinister Vulture Albatross from destroying the solar system's most valuable natural resources.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This title is entertaining and engaging, and also carries an important message about taking care of our resources. An extremely creative way to talk about the value of natural resources and the importance of safe alternative fuel sources. This will make a terrific family film.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

TOUCANS OF THE AMAZON - DONNA LISA
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 5-12
Description - When a flock of rowdy, fun-loving toucan cause Amazon mayhem, they are banished from the treetops to the dangerous lower forest. They turn to a clever outcast female, who helps them outsmart an army of Night Creatures.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This is a fun story highlighting adventures in the Amazon jungle with rich characterization and song. The animals risk their safety to help one who is in need. This screenplay has a positive message that provides social, persona dn educational challenges, encouraging kids to stand up for their beliefs. An entertaining story filled with great moral and educational lessons.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

HICKORY HORSE, THE - VICKI BARTHOLOMEW
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 12-18
Description - A family drama about Michelle, who was switched at birth, coming back to Lexington, KY when she turns eighteen.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Good story, Well paced. Shows the negative results of human error and how things can end up okay despite the human error. Its greatest strength is the way in which it makes you feel connected with the characters. One is immediately drawn into the story and intrigued by the switch of the babies. The middle unfolds well but the Dad's reactions seem a bit harsh for someone who supposedly loves his wife and daughter. The conclusion is fine but you are left wondering about the reunion between the mother and daughter and you also wonder what happened to the granddaughter.
Juror Recommended Age: 12-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

DIRTY LAUNDRY - BRIAN GARLAND
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - Brother socks happily separate amid a sibling rivalry. After learning the importance of family, these twins reunite to make the greatest bond in the laundry world.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This is a fun, fantasy adventure that teaches children it's okay to be unique then shows what little people can do. It does have some objectionable behavior however such as profanity, provocative women's underwear (pg 17) and lots of jokes about underwear and brassieres such as pg 38 where it says, "what I'd give to get into those pants." and also mentions an affair on page 88. Some viewers might find some of the scenes a bit crass including the one with Skidmark and Buttface pointing at the crotch on pg 57. Aside from the objectionable language and behavior, the story definitely has kid appeal. Its strength is in its strong storyline, creativity and humor. The middle pulls you further into the story and creates more conflicts as you meet more characters. You want the sock to reunite and the other old clothes to find owners. Well paced, good characters, good dialogue. Get rid of the sexual innuendos and inappropriate behaviors and KIDS FIRST! can stand behind it.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

MAGICAL KINGDOM OF NAGA AS ENVISIONED BY THE PRINCESS LENA, THE - TANYA KLEIN
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - Orphaned, Lena spends most of her time in the imagined and magical world of Naga where she battles ogres, demons and her own fears to secure a loving family.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

JOE: THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD - TAUGHANNOCK ENTERTAINMENT
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 12-18
Description - Based on the true story of when Joe DiMaggio's lucky bat was stolen during his 56-game-hitting streak in 1941, and a young boy's five day adventure bringing the bat back to his hero.
Juror Recommended Age: 12-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

BARACK-O'-LANTERN - CHRISTOPHER CANOLE
Series: SCREENPLAY, AGES 12-18
Description - An October surprise for a right wing Republican who wears a Barack Obama mask on Halloween as a political statement.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This title could broaden a child's global perspective and promote balanced appreciation of others. This short screenplay creatively puts someone in Obama's shoes for Halloween, helping him see people's reactions to Obama in a different light. It may bother some viewers with its one-sided portrayal of politics. The ending might also strike a nerve with some viewers. Its strength lies in the importance of seeing other people's side of things. Its weakness is that it is very heavy on promoting the Democratic side and makes Republicans seem like heartless, brainless fools. It does draw you in. You quickly get a sense of what is happening in the story - right down to the guests choosing the right or left side of the porch to socialize on. The middle shows how people react leading to an understanding of the change in Barry at the end.
Juror Recommended Age: 12-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

GHOST SONATA: THE WINGED BRIDGE - JAMIE READ
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 12-18
Description - Lu Zhang, a master cellist stuck a century in the Governor Hotel of Portland as a ghost, awaits his love, Blossom, a French-Chinese ballerina from Shanghai. An American boy with Asperger's and a ghost Chinese girl help Lu find Blossom in Paris.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This film could broaden a child's global perspective and promote balanced appreciation of others. It could also encourage children to improve their own self esteem and positive self worth. This is not your typical ghost story. It's very interesting and pulls together cultures, demonstrating how people are basically the same throughout time, pursuing love and showing appreciate for arts such as cooking, sculpture and music. At first, it is a bit confusing and difficult to understand what is going on in the story. However, with the actual visuals, this should not be a problem. You quickly get a sense of what is happening in the story even though some of the shifts in time and characters are a bit confusing. The middle section shows how the ghosts and the boy come to be a team working together to find the lost loved ones. The pacing is very good. You want to get to the end so you can find out what happened, yet you are interested enough in what's going on in the middle that you don't feel it is dragging. Even though the characters are ghosts, you still connect with them at a human level. The characters are easy for kids to relate to, especially the boy who isn't so good at social communication. The richness of the characters is one of the greatest strengths of the screenplay. You feel connected to all of the characters, even the ones who are not main characters like the mother. The dialogue is easy to follow, pretty natural and believable. It might inspire children to look deeper into personal issues that they face. I love the richness of culture from music to dance to art that is represented in the script.
Juror Recommended Age: 12-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

AILEMA - PARKVILLE PICTURES
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - Amelia is a six-year-old dyslexic. When confronted with the unforgiving restrictions of the classroom, she uses her imagination to surprising effect in order to overcome her disabilities.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Shows in a fun and creative way how people are sometimes different and how that's not a bad thing. It shows how a child sees things different from other children but users her imagination to make it work for her instead of getting depressed. It's very strong on imagery. You can see how Amelia finds reading a challenge and you also see how vivid her imagination is. Its greatest weakness is in defining dyslexia. Kids with dyslexia don't just see letters backwards; they sometimes see completely different characters. You quickly get a sense of what is happening in the story and get an appreciation for Amelia's artistic bent with the drawings on her wall. The middle shows how school places her in uncomfortable situations but she doesn't let that defeat her. You care about her, don't want to see her ridiculed and you want her to get through the assignment successfully. It wraps up neatly at the end. Well paced. There is one part that isn't credible, when +4 Amelia is stressed but it doesn't seem to bother her when she gets everything wrong. This screenplay would be a great discussion starter for disabilities and how to deal with them. It is very informative and inspiring.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

ELLIOT MOOSE: NIGHT JEWELS - KATARZYNA KOCHANY
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 2-5
Description - When all the stars in the sky are missing, Sheriff Elliot and his friends must find the infamous outlaw Mousee James. They learn that friends can do anything when they work together.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Imaginative and teaches a good moral lesson. It's a sweet, simple story that shows little ones how we can work together to solve problems. This original story is very creative and will most likely capture a child's interest. It is very short, perfect for the target age. It's greate4st strength is in its simple, easy-to-follow storyline. It's greatest weakness lies in the ending. You are drawn into the story right from the start and find out the problem of stars disappearing pretty quickly. As the story unfolds, the friends work together to solve the missing stars' mystery. You want them to find them and are pleased that their efforts keep drawing them closer to fixing the problem. The conclusion is mostly satisfying in that the stars are returned to the sky. However, some might be bothered by the fact that they release the stars but the villain runs off and the magnet is left intact so they end up with the same problem all over again. Good pace, good progressing.
Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

RUPERT AND THE FLYING WEASEL - KATARZYNA KOCHANY
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 5-8
Description - When Rupert Bear and Podgy Pig wished for a summer adventure, they never expected to find trouble in Nutwood. Will the boys get blamed for the mysterious robberies, or will the revolutionary Trouble Repellent help them catch the real culprit?
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - There is some violence that can be justified. The bad guy has the girl in a cage and throws a boot at the weasel. The weasel attacks his arm. It's all part of the story where the evil is overcome. This is a very creative story that teaches children a good lesson in a fun manner. It has a solid beginning, middle and ending. It's great at tying tidbits of information together like the wishes for dragons and flying which end up becoming true. You immediate relate to the characters and get a sense of their friendship and relationship. The conflict is produced quickly but naturally. It unfolds well as the characters try to solve the mysteries, becoming suspects themselves. It makes you wonder how they are going to prove their innocence and you are upset when they are false accused. The conclusion is very satisfying, right down to the fact that the weasel is treated with kindness and rewards that kindness by giving the children the key. The Wizard gets his comeuppance as the eagles carry him off and a good moral is pointed out - that one must take car of one's own troubles.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

ELLIOT MOOSE: THE WINDY CREATURE - KATARZYNA KOCHANY
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 2-5
Description - When famous explorers, Doctor Elliot and Doctor Socks, go looking for the very scary Windy Creature, they are in for a surprise and learn just how important friends are.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Cute story with good lessons and concepts. This simple story demonstrates many good qualities from scientific facts to friendship and understand of others. It is very short which is perfect for the target age. The storyline is simple to follow and the plot is smooth with a solid beginning, middle and end. Immediately, you are drawn into the story and find out the problem very quickly - people scared of the wind monster. Good conclusion because it shows that fear of things perceived as scary, the dragon, might be the result of a misunderstanding (the dragon happened to breathe wind inadvertently when sighing over the fact that no one visited0. Good pace, good progression. You want the friends to find the source of the wind and help the others. The dialogue is very natural and believable. The characters model good manners and behavior such as when Elliot picks up Sock's hat and Socks thanks him.
Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

DRAGON TALES: A SPECIAL JOB - KATARZYNA KOCHANY
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 2-5
Description - When Max and Emmy help the dragons deliver a secret box to the School in The Sky, Wheezie's curiosity makes them lose all the keys to the box. To find the keys, the friends will have to learn shapes: circles, triangles and squares.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Kids tend to love "Dragon Tales" and this teaches a cute lesson involving the preschool concepts of identifying shapes. This simple story shows how important it is to follow directions and teaches kids about different shapes The writer uses the dragons' and kids' personalities to create a conflict that they must work together to resolve. The impulsive dragon gives in to temptation and makes a mess they all work on together to fix - trying to find all the shapes she dropped. Its beginning is consistent with other Dragon Tales' episodes where Emmy and Max are together and are summoned into Dragon Land. The story unfolds well as the characters are given a task to bring the bag to the school. Wheezie gives into temptation and touches the keys that the kids were not supposed to touch. She drops them all and they have to work together to find them. The story cleverly teaches children that they can use shapes to make other shapes like when they use two triangles to make a square which is the shape they need to open the box.
Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

LILA LYMPHOCYTE SAVES THE DAY - DANA WAX
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 5-8
Description - When her family is brainwashed into attacking the very body they are sworn to protect, junior Immuniteam agent, Lila Lymphocyte, must travel through Timmy's body to determine the cause of the mysterious illness and stop it before it destroys them all.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This screenplay makes a great discussion starter for explaining how the body works. It would work particularly well for science museums. While the main premise is somewhat controversial, the way it shows the inner workings of the body is brilliant. There is some kissing which isn't really appropriate and could be changed to hugs without losing the context. There is also some reckless driving modeled but the situation isn't replicable. The story details what could happen when we inject substances into our bodies, even if done for good purposes. It's very believable as it shows how the body gets taken over when one is ill but shows how the body heals itself. The story unfolds well as Timmy's body fights for survival. The characters are strong and you want the good to win, for Timmy to be okay and you're not sure how that will happen. It's a definite page turner. The ending is very satisfying with Timmy being saved and Lila realizing that she can fight the viruses. It also shows how the body continuously works to keep itself healthy.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

JUNIOR DETECTIVES AND THE CITIES OF GOLD, THE - NEUROTIC BOY PRODUCTIONS
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - A boy who's afraid of the dark joins forces with other misfit kids to find a hidden treasure on a Caribbean island, but they'll have to overcome their phobias to triumph.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Fun, easy to visualize, captivating and a great story. Helping each other face up to and overcome fears is a wonderful thing - especially when buried treasure is involved. There is some violence that doesn't need to be here. The bad guys have guns and knives and hold the children at knifepoint and gunpoint more than once. The bad man slaps a worker and smacks Sandy. It's part of the story and eventually good overcomes bad but, the writer could be more creative with this. There is mild kissing between fifth and sixth graders - doesn't need to be there. The good in the screenplay far outweighs the negative. However, cleaning up the language would be simple and would not detract from the story and viewers would appreciate it. Kids would enjoy unraveling the mystery of the hidden treasure and learning that the kids onscreen have fears they have to overcome that are similar to their own. While this plot is pretty standards evil vs. good, hunting for treasure and facing waterfalls and cliffs, it's still captivating. It weaves in Native American history and culture and has a solid beginning, middle and end with believable twists. It's weak in that the kids are never really taken to task for disobeying their parents and getting themselves into unsafe situations and it's strong in close sibling relations with both Peter and his brother and with Jackie and Sandy. It unfolds well. Has a very satisfying ending with all the loose ends getting tied up. It's refreshing to see the lack of greed as the treasure given to Boone who then shared his wealth by surprise gifts based n each characters' individual desires and dreams. It's a page turner. Good pace.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

DIFFERENT CHRISTMAS DAY (THE LITTLE SKUNK), A - ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 5-8
Description - Join three young animals as they leave there zoo in search of the meaning of Christmas, and in the process, become part of a miracle. Starring Aaron Eckhart and the voice of Glen Close.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Sweet story of forgotten zoo animals who embark on an adventure with a mysterious reindeer to search for the true meaning of Christmas. Along the way they work together and save themselves and the other animals from being sold. Very loveable characters, especially the baby skunk and the reindeer. The skunk's personality is well developed. The reindeer is a bit mysterious. He appears out of nowhere and then disappears. But, t fits with the story. There is a scene in here when a young woman asks her mother, "Are you sure he was the only one?" She is boarding a train to look for her father, who doesn't know about her. This question implies that she is asking her mother if she is sure that she only slept with one man at the time of her daughter's conception. This is not appropriate in a story geared for young children.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

HUNATICS CLUB, THE - JENNIFER MARTIN
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 12-18
Description - A Hawaiian teenager must use kahuna magic to stop the storm raining down on her parade--and her life.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - A girl tries to determine where her life is going and finds a connection with friends, family and ancestors along the way. The premise is original and imaginative. The girl works with friends to strengthen their inner powers among family members that hold a myriad of mystical talents from leaf reading to talking with animals. Children will most likely enjoy the way Noelani and her family and friends work together to resolve problems ranging from divorce to rodeo racing to weather. Good plot development. The greatest strength is how the characters communicate with one another - with their talents and verbally. There is a strong emphasis on family relations and working with others as a unit to bring positive energy to a situation such as when they band together in the park to use positive energy to move the rain clouds away. One is immediately drawn into the story and can easily visualize it. There are several small conflicts that easily mesh into the story's main conflict - i.e. Noelani's relationship with her father, boy/girl issues, befriending the boy with Asperger Syndrome. It unfolds in a very natural manner. A lot happens in a one week spam but it all seems to fit into the story and one doesn't feel rushed. The connection between the father and grandfather make sense and offer a hint at future healing. The ending is very satisfying. All the loose ends are tied up. Noelani shows that she has found the strength in herself and knows how she is going to face the future. Definite page turner. Good pace. It transports the reader to Maui. Very credible characters; they are good people with some flaws. The grandfather realizes he has treated his son unfairly and the father realizes the way he tries to reach out to Noelani is wrong and works on correcting it. Kids in close knit families will identify with the interactions of the various relatives. Others might relate to dealing with bullies like the mean brothers at the rodeo. Well written with good grammar, spelling and punctuation. There is some mild profanity that is extraneous to the story. It shows different cultures and different beliefs with the ancestor connection. Would make a great film. Excellent
Juror Recommended Age: 12-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

MORTIMER SMEDLEY'S INVENTION - SCOTT AND PAULA MERROW
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - Ten-year-old Mortimer Smedley III is the class genius...and the class nerd. He invents a homework machine and hopes it will score some points with the popular kids. Unfortunately, that's where his troubles begin. It works for a while. But, at the big science fair his machine explodes and his dreams go up in a cloud of smoke.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This screenplay has a cute premise with the nerd gaining popularity through a great invention but some viewers might not appreciate aspects of the science fair scene with the cat poop flying all over. It is original and imaginative. Mortimer creates a machine to do homework perfectly. But, it backfires on him and his nerd friends document the saga with poetry. Kids will love the thought of creating something to do away with homework. This has a well developed plot. It's greatest strength is the bond between the nerds and the way they stick together through good and bad. One is immediately drawn into the story and can easily visualize it. While it is pretty predictable, it is still interesting and funny with its own funny twists. It unfolds well with the events building on each other. The bully develops a respect for Mortimer when the machine works and Mortimer and his friends gain some popularity until it all backfires at the disastrous science fair. The scene at the science fair leaves you feeling a bit robbed. Once you heard about the cat poop, you knew it was going to end up on the bully. When you read about the hose, you knew that Mortimer's experiment was going to get destroyed. The ending leaves you happy for the kids and their friends and leaves you chuckling about his plans for next year when he plans to design a flying car but first has to learn to drive. Good characters. Everyone can relate to the nerds and bullies. You develop an empathy for Mortimer and really want him and his friends to succeed. The dialogue is very natural and believable. Well edited, good grammar, spelling and punctuation. Easy to follow. Could spark an interesting discussion about inventions and science fair projects. Demonstrates the strength of friendships. Overall, it's fun and slightly predictable.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

EGG - PASCAL PERRIN
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - In his nest, a little bird faces a dark menace: a cuckoo's egg, ready to hatch.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - An interesting drama of survival in the wild. You can feel the frustration of the little bird as it realizes it is too small to help itself and the reader is taken in by it's struggle and cannot help but root for the little bird.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

DILIGENT BUGS OF KOOK BOG, THE - DUAL ACTION PRODUCTIONS
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 12-18
Description - A kaleidoscopic and darkly humorous fairy tale featuring a dastardly patent administrator, an insect-powered robot baby, and a one-way gondola to Kook Bog.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - The story is fascinating and filled with interesting inventions. It is easy to follow and enjoyable to read. Some objectionable concepts, such as when the boy steals the girls doll, are not portrayed negatively as they should be. The story shows the scientific progression through the generations, with different reasons to create along the way. A very enjoyable and imaginative screenplay with great humor.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

MCKNIGHT CORPORATION, THE - DEIDRE OCONNOR
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - Four children, who run their own business buying and selling small collectible items, purchase an old locked trunk without knowing what is inside. Will the mystery contents make them rich or turn out to be more trouble than they bargained for?
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent story with solid beginning, middle and end. Very good at showing humans as they are - both good and bad. Although some characters are not redeemed, the story highlights the overall good of mankind. This story encourages teamwork, self-acceptance and always doing your best even through hardship.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

FUTUREBALL - RICHARD GUIMOND
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 12-18
Description - When Adam Reynolds became wheelchair bound from an injury suffered in a championship soccer game, his father is determined to develop a sport where Adam can become a player again, as well as the millions of other physically challenged. But, a big engineering company tries to steal the idea and a legal showdown of corporation vs. individual ensues. In the process, the family becomes united and closer.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Wonderfully creative story about human tragedy, triumph, friendship and family. It is full of humor and is fun to read/watch. Children and parents should both enjoy it. Very creative and imaginative. The concept of a new kind of game, one that is won by brains instead of brawn is wonderfully original. Any child who has never been good at sports will find it particularly appealing, whether they are handicapped or not. It draws you in immediately at the beginning. It is exciting and interesting. We see an assortment of futuristic globes each with a small entrance hatch and a bright yellow painted battery powered engine. The plot development is very good, introducing challenging twists as it moves along. The ending is quite exciting with a competition between the buff athlete types and wheelchair bound Adam and his friends on the other. The characters are very credible and likeable. The reader emphasizes with Adam and his dad. We weren't thrilled that Denise's mother smokes but in the end she decides to quit smoking which provides a positive role model. The dialogue is extremely well written and you can easily visualize this as a film. There is a lot of humor in this story which kids will readily enjoy. Overall, it is wonderfully creative and would make a great film.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

MAX FLEMMING SAVES THE DAY - UP ON THE ROOF PRODUCTIONS, LLC
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - Max Flemming, kid detective, strikes fear in the hearts of criminals - young and old. When the town bully goes missing, Max is on the case, but what he uncovers goes much deeper than a missing kid.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Old woman hits kids with a broomstick, whacks on head and smacks other kids. Good pace. Characters are credible and they do a good job breaking stereotypes like the girl who is good at fixing carts. Some people might not appreciate the slapstick humor but overall, it's a fun and interesting mystery. It's fun and light and entertaining for adults and kids.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

EBONYLOCKS - CHARISE STUDESVILLE
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 5-8
Description - Ebonylocks sets off on her first big-girl journey to see her grandmother, but a meeting with The Three Bear Family teaches some unexpected lessons.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

MYBODY MYSPACE - CHARISE STUDESVILLE
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 12-18
Description - A young girl stands at the doorway to womanhood, and uses her body as currency in a marketplace she does not fully understand.
Juror Recommended Age: 12-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

PEOPLE THAT DREAM, WHALES THAT DANCE - BLACK JAGUAR FILMS
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 12-18
Description - Twelve-year-old Chloe is once again uprooted to move to another town. She befriends a teenage thief and a gay man, whose friendships give her courage as she finds an unusual way to force her dad to stop running from his broken marriage.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

IS IT ME? - MICHAEL FISHMAN
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 12-18
Description - A 12-year-old suburban girl and a 35-year-old city man unknowingly switch bodies when a scientist uses them for a secret experiment.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This is a funny story about a 12 year old girl who switches bodies with an adult man. In the process, both help the other and see his/her own life more clearly. Not a unique storyline. Also, the characters need to be fleshed out more at the onset. Their development should be clearer. However, it is very funny. More suitable for an 8-12 audience and therefore, use of profanity inappropriate.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

KHENG KHENG CROCODILE - DONNA LISA
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 5-8
Description - A spirited baby crocodile becomes the pet of a lonely Thai boy and turns village life upside down. The boy must confront jungle dangers, outsmart a nasty poacher, and navigate a raging river in order to keep his beloved pet.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Very clean, violence is used for self-defense by the "good guys" and to demonstrate the negative traits of the bullies. Some viewers might not appreciate the cigar scenes, even though it's the bad guy who smokes. Very creative, the crocodile has a personality and the boy's growth is shown through his love for the animal. Perfect for kids, adventure, intrigue, lots of imagination. The story is very believable, the ready readily identifies with the characters and it has a great hook. The conflict is a bit predictable but dealt with in an interesting manner. There are some fun scenes where the crocodile shows his playfulness. It has several conflicts introduced in the main plot and sub plot. The ending is great with a nice twist when the crocodile rescues the girl. The only loose end is that you don't know what happens to the water monitor. It's a great way to peek into another culture.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

SAARDU: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS - CARMA DILLON
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - Recently orphaned, 7-year-old Ruby must suppress her ability to daydream in a future society strictly ruled by superstitious genetic engineers. Mysteriously drawn to the planet Saardu, she emerges as the chosen conduit for truth and kinship.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This title opens your eyes up to another culture and weaves a creative entertaining story. It is very imaginative and creative and appeals to a child's sense of adventure. The storyline is very strong. You quickly get a sense of what is happening in the story and immediately sense the conflict. The middle pulls you further into the story and creates more conflicts as you meet more characters. You want success for all the main characters and enjoy watching the emotional changes happening in Ruby. The ending is not what you expect. It is still very satisfying. Good dialogue. Three stars.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

FIRST DOG - STELLAR ENTERTAINMENT
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - "First Dog," Teddy, is abandoned during an attempt on the President's life. Thousands of miles from home, Danny finds him and discovers that he belongs to the President. Danny runs away from his foster home to return Teddy to the White House.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - The story about a dog's epic journey across the country, but with a twist. Danny, the boy who finds the dog decides to return Teddy, the President's dog, to his owner. The story is funny and although written for entertainment purposes, it also provides an opportunity to learn about the landscapes, buildings and monuments of Washington, DC. Some minor inaccuracies and poor language, which was unnecessary to the storyline detract from the story and make it less "kid-friendly."
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

HEAR, BOY! - NOAH EDELSON
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - A pack of ragtag dogs seek a mythic Guardian to guide them. Their one hope is a misfit who "smells like fear." If he can decode the lore of the canine ancestors, he may find his courage and lead the pack to the dogs' legendary Eden: The Fields.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Hear Boy! Takes the common device of talking animals in a new and interesting direction. It covers a lot of ground, tackling issues like the differently abled to animal rights. Particularly enjoyable is the boy's character arc which takes him from insecure to confident and proud. It's only fault is that perhaps it tries to do too much in one script.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

TECH WORLD: A VIRTUAL WORLD OF COMPUTERS - JESSICA OKOROJI
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 12-18
Description - A computer microchip sends three ordinary teenagers from New York City into Tech World, a living world inside our computers, where they must destroy an evil computer virus that threatens to wipe out the one thing they love, technology.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Excellent. Very fun and entertaining film that could be enjoyed by a wide age range. Biggest drawback is that there is some profanity. Also has some violence but it is essential to the story as the good guys defend themselves. Story is interesting and has a good beginning, middle and end that are plausible. The characters are well defined which makes you immediately care about what happens to them. The back-story is also well told so you understand the legends and the history as well as the prophecy and how it connects with immediate events. At times the story is a bit confusing but it may be clarified when produced as a film. Action is steady, not too intense or too slow. The characters are one of the greatest strengths of this screenplay. The dialogue is very believable with relaxed and true communication. It's very age-appropriate with the girls using slang that most likely won't outdate it. The weakest part is the grammar and spelling errors of the screenplay itself. It needs copy-editing.
Juror Recommended Age: 12-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

CATASTROPHE - ALPINE PICTURES
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - Nerdy Toby tries to acquire his cat's DNA so he can join the football team and impress his dad, the coach. But the experiment goes wrong - he and his cat switch bodies! Now Toby must switch back before it's too late and win the big game for his dad.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Well paced, well written dialogue, and a great sense of humor. Trading places storylines aren't new but the fact that the boy finds self-confidence, self esteem, contentment and a renewed relationship with his father as a result are all good. Nicely done.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

ADVENTURES OF THE YOUNG WORLD TRAVELERS PRESENTS: IT'S ALL GREEK TO ME - THE YOUNG WORLD TRAVELERS COMPANY, LLC
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 5-8
Description - A Greek-American family, living here in the states, visits their grandparents in Greece. Join them on an educational and exciting journey through beautiful Greece.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - An exemplary model of melding educational programming within positive relationships between generations. Some unnecessary stereotyping and lack of believability, but overall engaging and imaginative. Explores the rich cultural history of the American people. Very unique presentation as the characters "morph" from live action into animated characters. Offers positive examples for communicating and interacting with siblings, parents and grandparents.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

DRAGONFLIES AND ELEPHANTS - VICKI BARTHOLOMEW
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 12-18
Description - Amy wants more than anything to be reunited with her father Rudy, so she travels to exotic Thailand to make her dream come true.
Juror Recommended Age: 12-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

SECRET ISLAND OF TORTUGA - PATRICIA RUST
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - A dog and a dolphin form an unlikely partnership when pirates blow up a family's research vessel. Accompanied by a brother and sister, they embark on a journey, overcoming obstacles to find their remaining family members.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

BEYOND CELL SERVICE - PATTI CANDELARI
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - A pre-teen fashionist in New York City incessantly attached to her cell, is forced to attend sleep-away camp on a farm in the Catskill Mountains. Through adventure and heroism she makes self discoveries and "wireless network" takes on a new meaning.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

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