TWIRL
(TV Pilot, Drama)
Cara's pilot "Twirl" is damned near a masterpiece,
a no-holds-barred depiction of an unravelling rural American family during the farming crisis of the early 1980’s. [It is] the American Dream is turned on its head -- from a goal to be achieved to a feverish state of being from which we might not wake. Truly one of the best scripts I have ever encountered." ~Howard Emanuel, Screenwriter & Playwright
WINNER, TVWriter's People's Pilot
SEMI-FINALIST, Film Empire Diversity Competition
SEMI-FINALIST, Table Read My Screenplay, Hollywood
SEMI-FINALIST, Table Read My Screenplay, Park City
EVOLUTION
(Original TV Pilot, Science Fiction/ Drama)
"The judges found EVOLUTION fascinating and involving. None of us could put it down. The story and especially the dialog are extraordinary."
~ Larry Brody, The People's Pilot Competition
WINNER (1st Place in Drama), TV Writer's People's Pilot
FINALIST (Top 20), Film Empire
FINALIST, WeScreenplay Diverse Writers Competition
SEMI-FINALIST, ScreenCraft/ BIFF Screenwriters Residency
MISS BUBBLES STEALS THE SHOW
(Feature)
Based on the novel by Melanie Murray
"...brilliant! When I read the last words of [this] script, the only thing I could screech out was, ‘beautiful!’" ~Coverfly peer review
(Feature)
Based on the novel by Melanie Murray
"...brilliant! When I read the last words of [this] script, the only thing I could screech out was, ‘beautiful!’" ~Coverfly peer review
SONG FOR THE ASKING
(Feature, Drama)
"The first ten pages are some of the strongest I've seen in an un-produced screenplay. The imagery was vivid, with smaller details added to make the reader feel like they were really there. I was impressed from the very beginning." ~ Coverfly Peer Review
QUARTER-FINALIST, PAGE INTERNATIONAL SCREENWRITING AWARDS
CHANEL BONFIRE
Based on the NY Times Bestseller
(TV Miniseries)
SEMI-FINALIST, Script Lab Free Screenplay Competition
SARAH, SOLDIER
(Feature, Historical Drama)
"...this Civil War drama was excellent in its tone and execution of its concept. I followed right along with Sarah's journey through the rigors of the time; the War, the mentality of the people of the time, and the historical context of what Sarah went through. Her story is an important one to tell, and her trials are relevant to this day when it comes with the struggles women being accepted." ~Coverfly Peer Review
SEMI-FINALIST, International Faith in Film Competition
SEMI-FINALIST, ScreenCraft Public Domain Competition
(Feature, Historical Drama)
"...this Civil War drama was excellent in its tone and execution of its concept. I followed right along with Sarah's journey through the rigors of the time; the War, the mentality of the people of the time, and the historical context of what Sarah went through. Her story is an important one to tell, and her trials are relevant to this day when it comes with the struggles women being accepted." ~Coverfly Peer Review
SEMI-FINALIST, International Faith in Film Competition
SEMI-FINALIST, ScreenCraft Public Domain Competition
SOCIAL WORK
(Stage Play; Drama)
Margaret is a talented and insightful social worker, except when it comes to her own life. When she falls for a charismatic alcoholic, Margaret must face her own addictions, demons, and fears.
SOCIAL WORK was produced by Manhattan Repertory Theatre in conjunction with Tony Award-winning producers Alan Ostroff & Anna Roberts-Ostroff.
SEMI-FINALIST, Centre Stage New Play Festival.
THE NEWSROOM: Brothers in Arms
(TV Spec)
"Cara's The Newsroom spec"Brothers in Arms" scored 9.50 in the Drama category, 0.75 points higher than its nearest competitor. The judges were especially impressed by the dialog and characterization; one judge voiced the opinion that Aaron Sorkin would be jealous. ~ Larry Brody, TV Writer & Producer
WINNER, 1st Place in Drama, TV Writer's Spec Scriptacular
2nd ROUNDER, TV Spec category, Austin Film Festival
(Stage Play; Drama)
Margaret is a talented and insightful social worker, except when it comes to her own life. When she falls for a charismatic alcoholic, Margaret must face her own addictions, demons, and fears.
SOCIAL WORK was produced by Manhattan Repertory Theatre in conjunction with Tony Award-winning producers Alan Ostroff & Anna Roberts-Ostroff.
SEMI-FINALIST, Centre Stage New Play Festival.
THE NEWSROOM: Brothers in Arms
(TV Spec)
"Cara's The Newsroom spec"Brothers in Arms" scored 9.50 in the Drama category, 0.75 points higher than its nearest competitor. The judges were especially impressed by the dialog and characterization; one judge voiced the opinion that Aaron Sorkin would be jealous. ~ Larry Brody, TV Writer & Producer
WINNER, 1st Place in Drama, TV Writer's Spec Scriptacular
2nd ROUNDER, TV Spec category, Austin Film Festival