ROB YESCOMBE
ROB YESCOMBE
DATES
TO REMEMBER
AUGUST 23rd
End of Submissions
AUGUST 26th
Longlist Announced
SEPT 21st
Shortlist Announced
SEPT 26th
TOP 5 Live Announcement
DATES TO REMEMBER
AUGUST 23rd
End of
Submissions
AUGUST 26th
Longlist
Announced
SEPT 21st
Shortlist
Announced
SEPT 26th
TOP 5 Live
Announcement
CenterFrame Selects
is a new, prestigious initiative
for filmmakers designed
to highlight the
next wave of storytellers.
CenterFrame Selects is a new, prestigious initiative for filmmakers
designed to highlight the next wave of storytellers.
FINAL
SUBMISSIONS
NOW OPEN
EARLY BIRD
June 5th - July 2nd
£14
STANDARD
July 3rd - July 27th
£19
LATE
July 28th - August 23rd
£25
FINAL SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN
EARLY BIRD
June 5th - July 2nd
£14
STANDARD
July 3rd - July 27th
£19
FINAL
July 28th - August 23rd
£25
Why this initiative?
Breaking into the film industry is challenging, and storytellers need all the support and recognition they can get. CenterFrame Selects offers filmmakers the endorsement of a respected industry professional, helping their work reach key decision-makers.
How does it work?
Writer ROB YESCOMBE will handpick
FIVE STAND-OUT SHORT SCRIPTS
from all submissions.
The chosen scripts will be revealed in a LIVE stream where he will discuss his selection.
Why this initiative?
Breaking into the film industry is challenging, and storytellers need all the support and recognition they can get. CenterFrame Selects offers filmmakers the endorsement of a respected industry professional, helping their work reach key decision-makers.
How does it work?
Writer ROB YESCOMBE will handpick
FIVE STAND-OUT SCRIPTS
from all submissions.
The chosen scripts will be revealed in a LIVE stream where he will discuss his selection.
WHY SUBMIT?
CHECK THE REWARDS
Once the TOP FIVE SCRIPTS are announced LIVE by Rob Yescombe, each writer will receive exclusive rewards to help elevate their career.
This is your chance to get noticed, celebrated and shared with key industry decision-makers.
Endorsement of your work by
Rob Yescombe
Attend as a special guest at the CenterFrame Industry Showcase where we will announce your selection to Industry guests.
Each writer will receive a six months free CenterFrame Pro membership. It will grant you access to CenterFrame’s exclusive networking events and further attention in our industry network.
Promotion on our social media and our mailing list.
Once the TOP FIVE SCRIPTS are announced LIVE by Rob Yescombe, each writer will receive exclusive rewards to help elevate their career.
This is your chance to get noticed, celebrated, and shared with key industry decision-makers.
Endorsement of your work by
Rob Yescombe
Attend as a special guest at the CenterFrame Industry Showcase where we will announce your selection to Industry guests.
Each writer will receive a six months free CenterFrame Pro membership. It will grant you access to CenterFrame’s exclusive networking events and further attention in our industry network.
Promotion on our social media and our mailing list.
Landing in the TOP 10 means your script is already among the best emerging talent. While only five will make the final cut, all shortlisted writers receive:
3 month free CenterFrame Pro membership, which will grant you access to CenterFrame’s exclusive industry resources and networking opportunities.
Promotion on our social media.
Landing in the TOP 10 means your script is already among the best emerging talent. While only five will make the final cut, all shortlisted writers receive:
3 month free CenterFrame Pro membership, which will grant you access to CenterFrame’s exclusive industry resources and networking opportunities.
Promotion on our social media.
ABOUT THE GUEST CURATOR
Screen Star of Tomorrow 2022 and one of Variety's 10 Screenwriters to Watch 2023, Rob
Yescombe began his career in video games, working on franchises including BLADE
RUNNER, FAMILY GUY, THE TWILIGHT ZONE and STAR WARS. After writing FARPOINT
for Sony (Road to VR's Game of the Year) and RIME (Titanium Game of the Year Nominee),
his critically acclaimed VR murder mystery THE INVISIBLE HOURS premiered at the
Cannes Film Festival.
Yescombe began his career in video games, working on franchises including BLADE
RUNNER, FAMILY GUY, THE TWILIGHT ZONE and STAR WARS. After writing FARPOINT
for Sony (Road to VR's Game of the Year) and RIME (Titanium Game of the Year Nominee),
his critically acclaimed VR murder mystery THE INVISIBLE HOURS premiered at the
Cannes Film Festival.
Rob made his transition into writing features with Netflix's OUTSIDE THE WIRE. Starring
Anthony Mackie, the film was a worldwide number one on the streaming platform upon its
release in 2021.
Rob made his transition into writing features with Netflix's OUTSIDE THE WIRE. Starring
Anthony Mackie, the film was a worldwide number one on the streaming platform upon its
release in 2021.
More recently, Rob wrote the 2024 action-comedy feature JACKPOT! for Amazon Studios. The film stars Awkwafina, John Cena, and Simu Liu; was directed by Paul Feig; and was produced by Roth/Kirschenbaum (F9, THE GRAY MAN) and Feigo Entertainment (SPY, A
SIMPLE FAVOUR).
More recently, Rob wrote the 2024 action-comedy feature JACKPOT! for Amazon Studios. The film stars Awkwafina, John Cena, and Simu Liu; was directed by Paul Feig; and was produced by Roth/Kirschenbaum (F9, THE GRAY MAN) and Feigo Entertainment (SPY, A
SIMPLE FAVOUR).
SIMPLE FAVOUR).
He is currently consulting on a AAA videogame for Amazon, and has a new original
action-comedy in development with Netflix.
He is currently consulting on a AAA videogame for Amazon, and has a new original
action-comedy in development with Netflix.
ABOUT THE GUEST CURATOR
Screen Star of Tomorrow 2022 and one of Variety's 10 Screenwriters to Watch 2023, Rob
Yescombe began his career in video games, working on franchises including BLADE
RUNNER, FAMILY GUY, THE TWILIGHT ZONE and STAR WARS.
Yescombe began his career in video games, working on franchises including BLADE
RUNNER, FAMILY GUY, THE TWILIGHT ZONE and STAR WARS.
After writing FARPOINT
for Sony (Road to VR's Game of the Year) and RIME (Titanium Game of the Year Nominee),
his critically acclaimed VR murder mystery THE INVISIBLE HOURS premiered at the
Cannes Film Festival.
for Sony (Road to VR's Game of the Year) and RIME (Titanium Game of the Year Nominee),
his critically acclaimed VR murder mystery THE INVISIBLE HOURS premiered at the
Cannes Film Festival.
More recently, Rob wrote the 2024 action-comedy feature JACKPOT! for Amazon Studios. The film stars Awkwafina, John Cena, and Simu Liu; was directed by Paul Feig; and was produced by Roth/Kirschenbaum (F9, THE GRAY MAN) and Feigo Entertainment (SPY, A
SIMPLE FAVOUR).
More recently, Rob wrote the 2024 action-comedy feature JACKPOT! for Amazon Studios. The film stars Awkwafina, John Cena, and Simu Liu; was directed by Paul Feig; and was produced by Roth/Kirschenbaum (F9, THE GRAY MAN) and Feigo Entertainment (SPY, A
SIMPLE FAVOUR).
SIMPLE FAVOUR).
He is currently consulting on a AAA videogame for Amazon, and has a new original
action-comedy in development with Netflix.
He is currently consulting on a AAA videogame for Amazon, and has a new original
action-comedy in development with Netflix.
action-comedy in development with Netflix.
Connect with Rob Yescombe
Represented by
Curtis Brown
FESTIVALS & COMPETITIONS
Open for Submissions on CenterFrame
SUBMISSION RULES
SCRIPT LENGTH
Up to 20 pages (not including title page)
PROJECT AGE
There’s no limit to the age of the script.
MEMBER AGE
Members have to be 18+ to submit.
MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS
Yes, multiple submissions are allowed, and yes you can submit the same script to different filmmakers at the same time.
GENRES
All genres.
AVAILABILITY
Submitted scripts must be uploaded and viewable on CenterFrame.
You can set your project to PRIVATE if you don't wish the script to be visible to the community. The Guest Curator will be able to see it.