BRITTANY DEWITT
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 PictureBrittnay Dewitt
Where do you live (City, State, or Country)?
I live in Arkansas.

Your script stood out among hundreds of others. What was the inspiration for your story and why did you write a script instead of a short story or a novel?
Growing up in the 90’s, I loved movies like Brink! and Point Break and anything to do with skating. It’s films like these that I drew my inspiration from. I chose to write a script over a short story or novel simply because I like movies.

How long did it take you to write your script...and what is your writing process? Do you outline...use index cards...white board...or just start with FADE IN?
I have been working on McTwist on and off for almost ten years. I mostly start with FADE IN. Once I have the idea of the story I want to write, I only ever outline the protagonist and often times the antagonist but never the story.

What is your ultimate ambition as a writer?
My ambition as a writer is to write wholesome content for the screen that is family friendly, includes faith and will inspire an audience after they leave the theater.

Was your entry at The Wiki Screenplay Contest a full script or “the first ten pages”? Why did you make that choice?
My entry was a full script. I made that choice so I could get feedback on the entirety of McTwist so I could see what works and the areas I need to improve upon.

What’s your all-time favorite movie or television show...and why?
My all-time favorite tv show is Rizzoli & Isles. I love the friendship dynamic between Jane Rizzoli and Maura Isles. It isn’t everyday you see a close female friendship onscreen where two women support and are present for one another without feeling threatened by the other’s success.

What advice do you have for writers hoping to win a contest or place as a finalist as you have?
My advice to writers is to learn your craft and to be open to receiving feedback from others.

What else are you working on that the world needs to know about?
I am currently working on a feature script that incorporates experiences of my time in the Navy with the struggles veterans can face of acclimating to civilian life and finding their