Happy to share that two of my half-hour comedy pilots were just named Quarterfinalists in the 2026 Emerging Screenwriters Comedy Screenplay Competition!
The Essential Male:
With retirement looming, an old school “man’s man” looks to hand over his lifestyle company to secure his legacy. When his impulsive son gets overlooked in favor of a new woman CE-Bro, he plots a coup to take over the company and prove he’s the right man for the job.
Success Story:
Twenty years after being voted Most Likely to Succeed, an underachiever concocts a success story to tell at his high school reunion, but finds himself forced to maintain the illusion of success long after the reunion’s end.
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Congratulations!
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Vikki Harris Thank you!
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Congrats!
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Congratulations!
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Look at you go! Congrats!
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Mike O'Neill Congratulations that’s a great achievement, especially with two projects recognized.
Both concepts sound really strong. The Essential Male feels timely with that generational and identity clash, and Success Story has a very relatable, character-driven premise with a lot of comedic potential.
Best of luck as they move forward in the competition excited to see how they progress.
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Abhijeet Aade Thanks so much!
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Congratulations. Comedy is the hardest to write. Telling yourself a joke and then laughing is never a good sign. Cheers
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congratulations
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That's amazing, Mike! Congratulations! Nice to meet you all!
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Thank you, everyone!
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That's awesome Mike O'Neill - a twofer to boot!!!
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Congratulations! Thats great news!
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Lauren Hackney Thanks!