As part of Scriptwriters Network’s 40th Anniversary – 12 Months, 12 Ways We Give Back, we are proud to highlight writers from our community whose work stood out in our monthly creative challenges.

Each month, we recognize writers for their creativity, originality, and storytelling strength. These Featured Writers represent the heart of our mission — supporting and empowering storytellers at every stage of their journey.

We are pleased to present our March 2026 Logline Challenge Winners.

March 2026 – Logline Challenge Winners

🏆 Grand Prize Winner

Kevin Martin

Project Title: Untitled

Logline:
A CPS agent and a paranormal investigator are tasked to confront a vlogging family troubled by paranormal entity claims. The family is accused of abusing their two children, one of whom they claim is possessed by their dead grandfather.

Bio:
Kevin Martin is a screenwriter from Diamond Bar, California originally raised in North Carolina. His primary influences come from his childhood love of horror films, the Coen Bros. films, and Japanese cinema. He’s been writing creatively and working for R&R Films and Media since 2023.

🌟 Honorable Mention

Phil Yuhas

Project Title: Rocky Road

Logline:
After his struggling single mom gives away his beloved pit bull, a timid 13-year-old defies his mother and embarks on a desperate 130-mile bicycle journey to reclaim his dog.

Bio:
Originally from Pittsburgh and now residing in Orange County, California, Phil Yuhas is an award-winning screenwriter and devoted animal welfare advocate. His credits include the short films Calogero’s Day Off and Praying on the Rain. His feature screenplays have been recognized by the Nicholl (semifinalist) and PAGE Awards (finalist). His short script True Blue, a story about loyalty told through the eyes of an aging shelter dog, won first place in contests held by the Nashville, Vail and New York City Independent film festivals.

🌟 Honorable Mention

Bill Lundy and P.K. Silverson

Project Title: Ring

Logline:
Hurled into an alternate time line by the loss of his enchanted wedding ring, a desperate man must prevent the wife who doesn’t remember him from marrying a rival suitor.

Bios:
Bill Lundy co-wrote two highly-rated original films for SyFy, Silent Warnings and Alien Siege, sold two stories to Star Trek: Voyager, and has optioned over a dozen scripts. Bill has also been a screenwriting teacher and consultant, and contributed to several popular books, including “Now Write: Screenwriting” and “Q&A: The Working Screenwriter.”  He currently has two projects in development with independent producers.

Paul Silverson sold one horror/thriller script as a ghostwriter. He’s had four screenplays optioned, including a prior Nicholl Semi-Finalist. Paul’s earned Official Screenplay Selections in the Marina del Rey Film Festival for six consecutive years. including winning Best Dramedy and Best Action Comedy Screenplays. He’s the author of six award-winning fantasy novels including a Gold Medal for contemporary fantasy in the Global EBook Awards and has also published a short story collection.

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