Screenplay Showcase

May 18, 2025
Block D
660 N. Heliotrope Dr., Hollywood, CA 90004

Celebrate storytelling through screenplays.

Be part of the celebration as we showcase the creative work of our nominated screenplay writer, featuring a thought-provoking storyline exploring mental health and psychology.

About the Event

Step into the world of storytelling where the festival spotlights two standout screenplays from our annual screenplay contest.
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​ Experience compelling narratives that explore deep psychological themes, offering a rare look into the creative minds behind the scripts. 

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SCREENPLAY FINALIST

THE AGE OF EMPATH
​​BY STEVE BROWN

SYNOPSIS:

In a near-future world where thoughts shape reality, a compassionate scientist and a group of extraordinary empaths must fight a covert, militarized faction bent on controlling humanity's consciousness.

About the Writer: 
​Steve Brown, a graduate of the UCLA Professional Program in Screenwriting, holds dual degrees in Journalism and English from the University of Arizona. In 2023, he transitioned from corporate copywriting (for popular brands such as Nintendo and Kaplan Test Prep) to pursue his passion for film and TV. Today, he dedicates his time entirely to screenwriting, with a focus on mysterious, cerebral, sci-fi storytelling. Steve’s works, while always grounded in science, take a deep dive into quantum physics, collective consciousness, astrophysics, mysticism, ancient symbology, and more.
Finally, Steve has garnered acclaim, winning more than 100 awards in less than two years. His teleplay, THE AGE OF THE EMPATH, was the "#1 Sci-Fi Television (One-Hour)" script on Coverfly from May-October 2024. And, notably, this was his second teleplay to reach #1 this year.