January 6, 2026: There were over 250 submissions this year. MR. OXENFREE received an outstanding score of 8.5 and was praised for its strong genre identity and engaging storytelling rhythm. The horror thriller was awarded an Honorable Mention by the jury.
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January 1, 2026: What a great way to start the New Year! MR. OXENFREE has been nominated for Best Feature Script. Winners will be announced January 31, 2026. Stay tuned!
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January 1, 2026: Here we go! A new year and new adventures!
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DECEMBER 11, 2025: MR. OXENFREE has been selected as a Semifinalist in the 2025 Outstanding Screenplays Feature Competition. For more information, visit https://www.outstandingscreenplays.com/
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DECEMBER 2, 2025: WILDMAN, based on the short story written by Nic Anstett, directed by Austin Lewis and starring Bailey Pope and Jody Matzer, is now available online. After two and a half years of being on the national film festival circuit, from Atlanta to San Francisco, Seattle to Pennsylvania, this little film with huge heart has had quite the adventure! Check out the film and more at http://www.wildmanfilm.com
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NOVEMBER 26, 2025: ICE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD, based on the award-winning book by Mark Richard, has wrapped production in Mathews, Virginia. Directed by James C. Burke, Ice At The Bottom of the World is a drama about a retired Navy captain who returns to his Chesapeake Bay Island home after decades and throws his already dysfunctional family into chaos. The story explores themes of family, forgiveness, and love. The movie stars Jake Weber, Virginia Madsen, Elise Eberle, Seth Numrich, Will Patton, Emily DeForest and Wes Chatam. Stay tuned for more details.
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NOVEMBER 26, 2025: MR. OXENFREE has been selected as A Quarterfinalist in the 2025 Outstanding Screenplays Feature Competition. For more information, visit https://www.outstandingscreenplays.com/
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OCTOBER 30, 2025: The 2025 Carnage Awards have been announced for the Diabolical Horror Film Festival. MR. OXENFREE has been selected as Best Feature Script. For more information, visit https://www.diabolicalhorrorfilmfestival.com/
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OCTOBER 31, 2025: Winners have been announced in the 2025 Melbourne International Screenwriting Awards. MR. OXENFREE won Best Horror Screenplay. For more information, visit https://www.misawards.com.au/
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OCTOBER 30, 2025: Both TITCH and MR. OXENFREE have been announced as OFFICIAL SELECTIONS of the 2025 Diabolical Horror Film Festival. For more information, visit https://www.diabolicalhorrorfilmfestival.com/
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OCTOBER 19, 2025: Last night at a ceremony FEAR EATER was announced as the winner of the 7th Annual Carnival of Darkness Frightful Feature-Length Screenplay Competition presented by Haunted Pamlico. For more information, visit https://www.hauntedpamlico.com/carnival-of-darkness-film-fest
#jodymatzerscreenwriter #awardwinningscreenplay #feareater #horror #featurefilmscreenplay #CarnivalofDarkness #filmfestival #HauntedPamlico
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October 7, 2025: MR.OXENFREE, the fifth screenplay from Jody Matzer, has been selected as a FINALIST – among the Top Ten – in the Best Original Script category in the 2025 Athens International Monthly Arts Film Festival.
For more information and updates, visit https://www.aimaff.eu/ #jodymatzerscreenwriter #awardwinningscreenplays #mroxenfree #horror #featurefilmscreenplay
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September 30, 2025: The status of FEAR EATER has been updated and is now officially an FINALIST in the Frightful Feature-length Screenplay category of the 2025 Carnival of Darkness: The Haunted Pamlico Film Festival.
For more information and updates, visit https://www.hauntedpamlico.com/carnival-of-darkness-film-fest #jodymatzerscreenwriter #awardwinningscreenplays #feareater #horror #featurefilmscreenplay
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September 29, 2025: “By the pricking of my thumbs…something wicked this way comes.” What a perfect time of year for horror screenplays! Here’s hoping there will be more treats than tricks for TITCH, FEAR EATER and MR. OXENFREE as they make their way through national and international screenwriting competitions and festivals. https://filmfreeway.com/JodyMatzer
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September 24, 2025: The status of THIS BUSINESS WHICH IS GRIM has been updated and is now officially an AWARD WINNER of the 2025 Sugar Loaf Film Festival.
For information, visit: For information, visit: https://www.sugarloaffilmfest.com/ #thisbusinesswhichisgrim #awardwinningscreenplays #jodymatzer
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September 19, 2025: One, two and three! TITCH, FEAR EATER and THIS BUSINESS WHICH IS GRIM have all been designated as OFFICIAL SELECTIONS of the 2025 Sugar Loaf Film Festival.
For information, visit: For information, visit: https://www.sugarloaffilmfest.com/ #titch #feareater #thisbusinesswhichisgrim #awardwinningscreenplays #jodymatzer
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September 16, 2025: MR. OXENFREE, is the latest screenplay from screenwriter Jody Matzer. Mr. Oxenfree combines elements from psychological and supernatural horror. Today marks the first day of submissions to national screenwriting competitions.
For information, visit: https://filmfreeway.com/projects/4013900 #mroxenfree #newscreenplay #jodymatzer • Original Mr. Oxenfree artwork created by Work Monkey Illustration. All rights reserved.
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September 14, 2025: Results from 2025 Nashville Horror Fest have been posted. FEAR EATER has been designated as an Official Selection.
For information, visit: https://nashvillehorrorfest.wixsite.com/my-site-1 #feareater #awardwinningscreenplay #nashvillehorrorfest #jodymatzer
September 10, 2025: Results from 2025 The Independent Horror Movie Awards have been posted. FEAR EATER was selected as a Best Feature Screenplay Winner. TITCH was selected as a Runner Up for Best Feature Screenplay.
For more information, visit: https://www.horrormovieawards.com/ #feareater #titch #awardwinningscreenplay #independenthorrorrmovieawards #jodymatzer
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September 5, 2025: Results from 2025 HorrOrigins Film Festival Screenwriting Competition have been posted. FEAR EATER has been selected as an Official Selection for this year’s competition.
For more information, visit: https://horrorigins.com/index.html #feareater #awardwinningscreenplay #horroriginsfilmfest #jodymatzer
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August 30, 2025: Results from 2025 Phobia Film Festival Screenwriting Competition have been posted. Both TITCH and FEAR EATER has been selected as an Official Selection for this year’s competition.
For more information, visit: https://phobiafilmfest.com/ #feareater #titch #awardwinningscreenplay #phobiafilmfest #jodymatzer #jodymatzerscreenwriter
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September 15, 2025: Results from the 2025 SICK FEST Screenwriting Competition have been posted. FEAR EATER has been selected as an Official Selection for this year’s competition.
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September 5, 2025: http://www.jodymatzer.com goes LIVE! on WordPress.
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