Say buddy, can you spare a semifinal?

Academy
Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting

August 27, 2007

Ms. Rebekah M. McDaniel
PO Box 5219
Santa Monica, CA 90409

Dear Rebekah,

Congratulations! You have advanced into the Semifinal Round of the 2007 Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting. In so doing, yours is only one of 108 entries to survive the Quarterfinal Round.

During the Semifinal round, four Academy members, drawn from a variety of branches, will read Kingdom of Daylight. Over the past half dozen years about ten Semifinalists have progressed into the Finals; the number will be similar this year.

Remember: if you become a Finalist, by early October we will ask you to send a short, informal letter telling us about your immediate and future screenwriting plans. If a producer is badgering you to option or sell this or another screenplay, hold off receiving any money for another month or so.

For a list to be forwarded to agents, development executives, managers and producers who request it, we shall use the contact information you have given us. Check the information below to make certain that it is as you want it. If this information is incorrect -- or if earnings have recently made you ineligible -- please change it via your online account or let us know as soon as possible via email to nicholl@oscars.org or fax to 310-247-3794. Over 200 copies of the lists were distributed last year. Lists will be distributed in October.

Good luck in the Semifinals.

Sincerely,

Greg Beal
Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting


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Well, that's one step further than I ever dreamed of going. Once that list goes out, I feel sure I'll get at least one call. Once again I'm speechless, and grateful to so many people.