The first round of judging is complete & we are one step closer to finding our winning script
& screenwriter of the 2nd annual KITS National Short Screenplay Competition!!!
Congratulations to our Top 10!!!!!
To each youth who completed & submitted a short script To each youth who completed & submitted a short script To each youth who completed & submitted a short script: words cannot express how
proud we are of you. That alone is no small feat! You can do GREAT THINGS & we have
already seen proof of that by your accomplishments thus far.
Keep going. Keep writing. Keep telling your stories.
The sky is no limit for you, just another level. We are so proud of you!
To the first round judges To the first round judges To the first round judges: thank you for serving our youth & giving of your time in this
capacity. We know all of our youth will continue to be better storytellers based on your notes
& feedback.
To our TOP 10 screenwriters To our TOP 10 screenwriters To our TOP 10 screenwriters: CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
Your short screenplays are already on their way to the next round of judges. Thank you for
telling your stories. Thank you for sharing them with us. Whatever happens from here, you all
have sooooooo much to be proud of. We are so proud of you!
Stay tuned for the Top 3 announcement next week as the celebration of our creative, resilient
& talented youth continues during National Foster Care Awareness Month!
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