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Figure Out the Theme In Your Story!
An insightful new column by Darren Greninger explores how to start developing your script's theme.
Mark Naccarato
Mar 132 min read


Mike Bentley Wins (Another) TSA Script Contest!
Nashville screenwriter Mike Bentley won the Tennessee Screenwriting Association's 2025 'Short 'N Sweet' script competition.
TSA Newsroom
Feb 272 min read


Spring Social 2025: Fellowship, Accolades & Pro-Tips!
Dozens of writers and film industry pros packed the NECAT Network studio for TSA's 'Spring Social.'
TSA Newsroom
Feb 272 min read


‘Script School’ Kicks Off With High Turnout & Participation
TSA's "Script School" kicked off with a bang as dozens tuned in for a lecture by filmmaker and screenwriting instructor Bob Giordano.
TSA Newsroom
Feb 201 min read


TSA Celebrates Its New Home at NFI!
Over 30 people joined in-person and online at TSA’s Open House to celebrate the organization's new home at Nashville Film Institute.
TSA Newsroom
Feb 121 min read


A Look Back at 2024 & Setting a Course for 2025
2024 has been one of the most active years ever for the Tennessee Screenwriting Association.
Mark Naccarato
Dec 30, 20242 min read


Enjoy the Holidays… But Keep on Writing!
On behalf of the 2025 TSA Board of Directors.... Happy Holidays, no matter which holiday you are celebrating!
Mark Naccarato
Dec 22, 20242 min read


TSA’s Sarah Smith Screens Her New Short Film!
TSA Member Sarah Smith premiered her short film "Life On Planet Earth" to a packed crowd in Carthage, TN.
TSA Newsroom
Dec 16, 20241 min read

TSA's Jason Allen Options 'The Gift' to LA Indie Filmmaker!
TSA Member Jason K. Allen recently optioned his short script 'The Gift' to an LA-based indie filmmaker.
TSA Newsroom
Dec 13, 20241 min read


An Explosion of Creativity, Education, and Networking at Script-Com 2024!
With over 100 people attending, Script-Com 2024 turned out to be the largest screenwriting conference in the South!
TSA Newsroom
Dec 9, 20242 min read


TSA Holiday Party Brings Out the Holiday Cheer!
TSA Members and their guests gathered at the home of Irish Johnston for this year’s holiday party.
TSA Newsroom
Dec 9, 20241 min read


2025 Board Members & Officers Elected at the TSA Annual Meeting!
Elections for TSA's 2025 Board of Directors and Officers were held on Saturday, December 7 in Nashville at this year’s Annual Meeting.
TSA Newsroom
Dec 8, 20241 min read


Melissa Sheridan’s Screenplay Rated “Top New Release” Kindle on Amazon!
TSA Member Melissa Sheridan’s screenplay was released in the Kindle format on Amazon and was ranked “#1 New Release” in its category!
TSA Newsroom
Nov 24, 20241 min read


Mike Bentley Wins TSA's Short 'N Scary contest with "Gray Hare"!
Mike Bentley is the winner of TSA's Short 'N Scary script contest for "Gray Hare."
TSA Newsroom
Nov 21, 20242 min read


TSA's "RIFF" Shreds Script-Com Audience!
15 short films and trailers screened at "RIFF III," a film festival featuring work by members of the Tennessee Screenwriting Association.
TSA Newsroom
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Script-Com & TSA Name-Checked in Articles About Growing TN Film Industry!
Script-Com and the TSA are mentioned in two newspaper articles about Tennessee's film industry.
TSA Newsroom
Nov 15, 20241 min read


TSA's Elvis Wilson Lauded for Support of Higher Education & the Arts!
TSA Board Member Elvis Wilson was recognized by the Nashville Community College Foundation for supporting the arts and higher education.
TSA Newsroom
Nov 12, 20241 min read


Congratulations to TSA’s Anita Modak-Truran and Gary Frazier for their big wins!
TSA Members like Anita Modak-Truran and Gary Frazier are shaking things up and moving forward in their careers!
TSA Newsroom
Nov 10, 20241 min read


Screenwriter Audrey Shulman Talks LA Bars and Cake on New 'Page 2 Screen' Episode!
TSA’s streaming series 'Page 2 Screen' drops a new episode featuring author, screenwriter, and native Tennessean Audrey Shulman.
TSA Newsroom
Nov 3, 20241 min read


Student Writer Awarded Scholarship to Script-Com!
Thanks to a generous contribution by a member of the TSA, a local film student will be attending Script-Com in Nashville at no cost.
TSA Newsroom
Oct 30, 20241 min read


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