In Partnership with Big Swing Productions
Broadening its mission to cultivate opportunities for and about women, SeriesFest is proud to partner with Big Swing Productions (founded by Emmy®- and Golden Globe®-winner Kyra Sedgwick, Meredith Bagby and Valerie Stadler) for the Women Writing Competition to discover and celebrate bold new series with a distinctly female perspective. The script writing competition gives female artists the opportunity to share diverse ideas through visual media and create unique and powerful roles for women.
2020 Women Writing Competition Winner
Christina YR Jun, a Korean–American director and writer who shares authentic human stories through the Asian-American and female experience with her original script Jackpot, will receive a year-long development deal with Big Swing Productions and a live read of her script with professional actors.
“We've really enjoyed our collaboration with SeriesFest. We share a common mission of embracing and uplifting female creators. Christina is a powerhouse talent and we look forward to working with her on Jackpot.” – Kyra Sedgwick.
ABOUT BIG SWING PRODUCTIONS
Formed in 2018 by Kyra Sedgwick, Meredith Bagby and Valerie Stadler, Big Swing Productions is committed to celebrating new heroes and amplifying bold voices. Focusing on stories with heart and purpose, we believe that when talent meets opportunity, magic happens. We all deserve the chance to take a BIG SWING.
