Mariia Kukkakorpi’s feature film script ’Under Control’ has been selected as a semifinalist in the highly competitive ScreenCraft Fall 2024 Virtual Pitch Competition.
The ScreenCraft Virtual Pitch competition, which seeks to highlight emerging talent in the film industry, saw nearly 800 submissions from writers across the globe. Kukkakorpi’s project stands out in the psychological thriller genre, making her one of the select few to reach the semifinals.
Designed to highlight promising talent, the competition gives emerging screenwriters the opportunity to present their ideas to top industry executives. As a semifinalist, her psychological thriller has already captured the attention of industry insiders.
The competition now moves forward as semifinalists work to refine their pitches, with finalists being chosen based on the creativity, marketability, and impact of their ideas. The Finalist announcement is set for October 16th 2024.