BREAKING NEWS...
THE JOURNEY'S OVER
Think You’ve Written the Next Great Thriller? Prove It.
Do you have a gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller that twists, turns, and never lets go? The Emerging Screenwriters team is looking for the next unforgettable script in the Thriller genre—and yours could be it.
Whether it’s a psychological rollercoaster like Gone Girl, a harrowing mystery like Prisoners, or a bold, genre-bending hit like Nightcrawler or A Quiet Place, we’re on the hunt for original thrillers with serious staying power.
From high-stakes crime dramas to slow-burn suspense with mind-blowing reveals, if your script has the tension, the tone, and the twist—we want to read it.
The Top 10 scripts will be considered for the ISA Development Slate and submitted to leading industry players like Amazon MGM Studios, LuckyChap, Miramax, Disney+, Paramount+, and more.
If your script leaves us breathless, it could be your big break.
Submit your Thriller today—if you can handle the suspense.
Hey Fans,
Well, Black Phoenix's screenwriting contest journey ended as a Semifinalist. The judges picked their top ten or 1% Finalists. Close but not close enough. My dual publishing/film writing journey continues!
ALSO BY CORTEZ
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"A criminal thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat! Absolutely fascinating with the multiple characters and the depth we are able to get to know each one... My heart hurt for the Detective. Haven't we all lost our way or will at some point in time?"
Abbie Riddle/Goodreads
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"Serial Rites by Cortez Law III is a Christian contemporary suspense that has the reader guessing from the start. An intricate and well thought out plotline keeps the reader entertained as we try to piece together the clues..."
Julia/Goodreads
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"Evil Realms", displays his abilities as a storyteller with strong descriptions, authentic characters that I cared for, and with several twists and turns that kept me reading... "Evil Realms" is a good story that will draw readers of all kinds--those of faith and those who like spiritual warfare stories with thrills and horror chills mixed in..."
Sean Elliot Russell/Goodreads
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