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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:

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:

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:

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:

BRISTOL'S WONDER - MARCIA SINCLAIR
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - Eleven-year-old Matt uses his newly discovered psychic abilities in his quest to earn money to purchase Mark McGwire's rookie baseball card.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

BUCCANEER'S COVE - JEN MCGOWAN
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - A feisty New York kid is forced to move to a tropical island with his father, who he's never met. There they work through their new relationship and join forces to defeat a nasty developer.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Incorporates family relationships, challenges with friends, new experiences, opportunities for growth and has a great ending. Very easy to read.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 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:

CHIP & ZOE: CYBER AGENTS - DREW TOLMAN
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - Two kids are accidentally launched into cyberspace at the Tech Olympics and sent on a mission to save the world from a crazy cyber villain.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

DA VINCI'S SECRET: CLEAN UP YOUR ACT - CLARENCE SHERIDAN
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 5-8
Description - When young Leonardo da Vinci, a busboy, was asked to make turtle soup, one of the turtles begged for his life! Tuttle, the turtle, tried to convince Leonardo that there is a big world out there, and he could show him all about it, if he would just take a chance.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This title could be very cute or very slow, depending on how it's produced. It introduces children to da Vinci and gets them thinking of what he was like as a child. Having a turtle behind his inventions is a humorous and creative way to get kids' attention. The last scene hooks you - when chaos reins and an invention is formed out of the disaster. Another hook - the tension when da Vinci thinks the turtle is getting baked. This is good, clean fun with a fun ending.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

FELIX THE FLYER - CHRISTOPHER CANOLE
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 12-18
Description - The inspirational story of a young Cuban mailman, who ran 1200 miles from New Orleans to Mississippi, to reach his goal of running in the 1904 Olympic Marathon.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - While it is interesting to see how Felix will do in the race, viewers will be drawn to the journey which is interesting and enlightening. A young boy grows up to become a man who influences others through kindness and determination. Watching Felix's character grow is compelling. The relationship with his grandfather and the humanness of his weaknesses draw the viewer in. The clever way Felix finds solutions to problems are also good hooks. Some references to Lilah, when she tries to seduce Felix and does a striptease behind a scene need to be handled carefully. Too much would disqualify it for KIDS FIRST!
Juror Recommended Age: 12-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

FEN, THE - DAVID ESKIN
Description - When Mama squirrel moves her and her two children to the Fen she learns that the forest creatures have drafted a treaty where the wolves will not attack anyone within the Fen, while the rest of the forest is fair game. Scowl, a wolf who does not wish to honor the treaty, devises a plan to take control of the Fen and get rid of the wolf leader, Sarge. Sarge believes in the treaty and wants to see it work. But Scowl feels it is not in the wolfs' interests to have this treaty. During a town hall meeting with the forest creatures, Scowl makes a surprise attack on the Fen with other wolves, and in the clash, Brother squirrel and Sister squirrel, get lost in the forest outside of the Fen. They must make their way through the forest and try to get back to the Fen. Mama Squirrel searches for them along with the town leaders. Sarge becomes a reluctant ally to the forest creatures and tries to stop Scowls plan. But Scowl is able to get rid of Sarge and put his plan into action, with the help of the Hawks. The climax is when the forest creatures must battle the wolves for control of the Fen. Just when things look hopeless for the forest creatures, a surprise ally comes to the aide of the forest creatures.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This addresses nature's fight of good against evil, delivering a positive moral lesson. It starts out very simply and picks up half way through. The characters become stronger and there are twists in the conflict. At the end, the resolution is plausible and the viewer leaves with the impression that they've seen a good film with positive values that isn't pushy. Some families will bristle at the use of the word, "damn," which is really unnecessary. This could be a lovely film, depending on how they execute the visuals. It could be very scary and intense for sensitive little ones. It would be ideal for second grade when they teach morals and fables. We would really need to see the final production to give it a final endorsement.
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:

FIRST FLIGHT OF BILLY B. BARNES - PAUL TOMPKINS
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 12-18
Description - Billy, a 13-year-old wannabe hero, never really knew his father, a fighter pilot killed in a military accident. Pappy, a mysterious pilot that only Billy can see, teaches him to fly a B-17 bomber and guides him through the path toward adulthood.
Juror Recommended Age: - 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:

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:

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:

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:

HORSE FOR SALE (SCREENPLAY) - KATARZYNA KOCHANY
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 12-18
Description - Youth-friendly comedic drama. A mysterious letter spurs a young girl to sabotage the sale of her sister's prize horse.
Juror Recommended Age: 12-18 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:

I CAN! FAIRYTALES - DINOSAUR ADVENTURE - ESPAVO PRODUCTIONS LLC
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 2-5
Description - Four fairies venture into the human world where they learn not only about all the wonderful things they can do and be, but also about the strengths within themselves and their importance within the world. Along the way, they sing and dance and interact with all sorts of magical and humorous creatures.
Juror Recommended Age: 2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

I HATE BURNT SIENNA - KATHLEEN MACKAY
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - Twelve-year-old Sienna is determined to make this her "cool" year.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

I LOVE YOU - OAK TREE FILM PRODUCTIONS LTD
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 12-18
Description - A boy sets off to meet someone, with a letter that starts, 'For You, With Love (I Hope)'.
Juror Recommended Age: 12-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

INSTRUMENTS - MICHELLE LUDWIG
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - An asthmatic set of bagpipes plots to ruin the sound of music forever and only a pitchy violin and his friends can stop him
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This is a lovely story about Victor, a terrible-sounding violin. He is destined for greatness, but doesn't know it. He is kind, humble and has lots of friends, despite not being able to play. In the end he defeats the evil villain and fulfills his destiny with the help of his friends. He makes new friends along the way and the reader learns a little bit about instruments. There is a lot of comedy in this screenplay, a film would be very funny!
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

MALTESE'S FALCON, THE - PATTI CANDELARI
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 8-12
Description - In this fantastical parody of The Maltese Falcon with an all-dog cast, Samantha Spayed risks her life working with a prissy, deceitful Maltese to retrieve the falcon or be nabbed by Police Dogs on a planet devoid of people.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

MARTIAN GIRL, THE - NIALL LACEY
Series: SCREENPLAY, AGES 12-18
Description - When the girl you love is from mars, things are complicated. When your science teacher wants her for experiments, they get dangerous. The race is on for home.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - This screenplay puts a great spin on the alien/human interaction. It's funny and deals with teen issues like dating and relationships with adults in a realistic manner - even between planets. I would love to see this as a film! The characters are endearing and the plot engaging.
Juror Recommended Age: 12-18 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:

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:

MIDNIGHT AT THE CONCERT HALL - ITTY IMPRINTS LLC / BABY WONDER YEARS
Series: SCREENPLAY FOR AGES 5-8
Description - The concert hall is closed and everyone is gone. But in the dark silence, peeking out from under the stage, the sprites appear.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0 Media:

MILES IN TIME - AHRON YESHAIEK
Series: INDEPENDENT SCREENPLAY, AGES 8-12
Description - Einstein's secretly discovered "Unifying Theory" has been stolen, putting its infinite potential into dangerous hands. A time-travel mistake sends an 11-year-old underachiever back in time, and it's up to him to make things right before it's too late.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Overall, a fun action film where children work to save the world. Similar to "Spy Kids," this film is an action packed time travel tale where a misfit boy becomes a hero. It is creative in the way the boy, his sister, and the other girl work together to save the world. Some fighting in the dream sequence could get out of hand, an inappropriate comment about breasts on page seven, some profanity and alcohol references on page 9, and some mild profanity throughout. These could be changed without hurting the screenplay.
Juror Recommended Age: 8-12 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:

MY LIFE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FOOD CHAIN - RICH SAMUELS
Description - 13-year-old Alexander thinks of himself as prey in a sea of predators - he fears the dangers that lurk around every corner. In reality, there are no dangers, nobody's out to get him, and Alexander's problems are only just beginning when he decides to take a stand.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Has a lot of potential. The characters start with a simple problem and their personalities and conflicts grow throughout the screenplay. The resolution is unusual yet believable. Bullies and school conflicts are very familiar topics for kids. Some will identify with the underdogs, others will identify with the person perceived as the bully. This film has the potential of helping kids relate with all sorts of people and teaching them to look at the big picture.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-12 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:

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:

NANA'S SLIPPERS - RENEGADE PRODUCTIONS
Series: BEST FEATURE SCREENPLAY FOR CHILDREN
Description - Assisted by her quirky grandmother, awkward 12 year old soccer player, Anna, is able to pursue her dream of dancing ballet, utilizing her skill to 'save the day' during a robbery and finding out you don't have to be perfect to 'fit in'.
KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Overall, a pretty good script. The beginning contains profanity that is very offensive though for religious viewers but could easily be changed. Characters have real-life issues from grieving to business to family love and caring. It demonstrates how people work together to bring out the best in each other. Throughout the script, you wonder what the burglaries have to do with the story and in the end, where her ballet talents manifest themselves during a break-in, it all comes together. Needs work.
Juror Recommended Age: 5-8 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:

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