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Brooke Mihalek Wins TSA Script Contest with "One Last Ride"!
At this year's Spring Social, writer Brooke Mihalek won the Tennessee Screenwriting Association's 'Short 'N Sweet' script contest with her romantic drama, "One Last Ride."

TSA Newsroom
6 days ago2 min read


Women Helping Women
In my latest blog, I look at women helping women in the entertainment industry, including Joy Kimbrough and TSA's Melissa Sheridan.

Gail E. Moss
Feb 241 min read


Do You Have 'Followers'?
Check out my interview with screenwriters Phil Hudson and Kevin Lewandowski from Rook Digital who explain how your followers on social media could actually help you break into the business.

Gail E. Moss
Feb 101 min read


Memories of a Killer Event (Pun Intended)
When we learned that "Samurai" - episode 103 of the Fox crime drama series 'Memory of a Killer' - was co-written by TSA Board member Heidi-Marie Ferren, we sprang into action and not even Nashville's recent Ice-pocalypse could stop us!

TSA Newsroom
Feb 51 min read


Your First Writing Assignment for 2026: TSA’s “Short ‘n Sweet” Script Contest!
Tennessee Screenwriting Association members are invited to submit a short script themed around Valentine’s Day and romance for TSA’s Short ‘N Sweet Script Contest!

TSA Newsroom
Jan 81 min read


Take the TSA Challenge and Write Your Best Script(s) in '26!
What will your screenwriting goal be in 2026? If you haven’t already given that question some serious thought - or even if you have - I would like to present you with the TSA Challenge for 2026…
Mark Naccarato
Dec 28, 20252 min read


New Board of Directors Elected at TSA’s Annual Meeting & Holiday Party!
On December 13, the Tennessee Screenwriting Association held its Annual Meeting in West Nashville prior to the Holiday Party.

TSA Newsroom
Dec 14, 20251 min read


Table Reads for Top-Rated Horror Scripts at NFI in December!
The Tennessee Screenwriting Association continues its celebration of TSA members who thrived in ‘25 by hosting table reads of scripts that placed in the finalist rounds of this year’s Short ‘N Scary competition.

TSA Newsroom
Nov 30, 20251 min read


Happy Thanksgiving from the TSA!
As we celebrate with friends and family over the next few days, I just wanted to say how thankful I am for all the amazing people I got to meet and work with since this time last year.
Mark Naccarato
Nov 27, 20252 min read


OFFICIAL NOTICE - Annual Meeting is Dec. 13
This message serves as the OFFICIAL NOTICE of the TSA Annual Meeting to elect board members and officers...

TSA Newsroom
Nov 26, 20251 min read


Script School "Honor Roll" Students Recognized at Script-Com!
In February 2025, the Tennessee Screenwriting Association launched its Script School program for members of the TSA.

TSA Newsroom
Nov 23, 20251 min read


Straight From My Heart... Thanks TSA!
I got my Christmas present early thanks to the Tennessee Screenwriting Association's Script-Com webinar Straight from the Heart, where I had the chance to have a heart-to-heart about storytelling and screenwriting with Christine Conradt and Bob Saenz.

TSA Newsroom
Nov 22, 20251 min read


Script-Com Showdown: A Night of Wild Writing Games!
We had a blast this weekend at Script-Com, and let me tell you, the games were on fire! We kicked off the night with "Screenwriter Bingo," where we uncovered some wild tidbits about our crew!

TSA Newsroom
Nov 20, 20251 min read


Script-Com Was EPIC!
The Script-Com Screenwriters Conference was packed with online and in-person events for screenwriters and creators from Monday through Sunday.

TSA Newsroom
Nov 18, 20251 min read


"R.I.F.F." Returns With Slate of Films from Tennessee Storytellers!
Attendees of the 2025 Script-Com Screenwriters Conference settled in for the return of "R.I.F.F.", a program of trailers and short films made exclusively by members of the Tennessee Screenwriting Association.

TSA Newsroom
Nov 17, 20251 min read


Jim Peacock Wins TSA's Short 'N Scary contest with "Underneath"!
The winner of this year's Short 'N Scary contest is Jim Peacock for his short script 'Underneath,' which battled through two rounds of voting to our first-ever "Sudden Death" round before getting the highest point score.

TSA Newsroom
Nov 16, 20252 min read


Our Members Are on Fire — Here’s What They’ve Been Up To!
As we count down to TSA's awards dinner on November 15 as part of Script-Com (tickets on sale now), I want to recognize some of the accomplishments and successes TSA Members have had just over the past few weeks.
Mark Naccarato
Oct 19, 20253 min read


Script School Project Deadlines Are Coming Up!
Here are the latest updates on TSA's 'Script School' program as it begins to wind down for 2025.

TSA Newsroom
Oct 12, 20251 min read


TSA Members Rack Up the Accolades at the Nashville Film Festival!
Several TSA members scored victories at this year's Nashville Film Festival awards ceremony, which was held at the Green Hills Hilton.

TSA Newsroom
Sep 21, 20252 min read


Melissa Sheridan Wins Pitch Competition in Nashville!
TSA's Melissa Sheridan was the Winner in the features category of this year's 'The Pitch' competition at the Nashville Film Festival.

TSA Newsroom
Sep 21, 20251 min read


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