A professor at the at the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at Mānoa is gaining international recognition for his critically-acclaimed screenwriting. Marc Moody has recently made waves in some of the most prestigious competitions worldwide, showcasing both his talent and the strength of the university¡¯s cinematic arts program.
In a major accomplishment, Moody was a quarterfinalist in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Nicholl Fellowship International Screenwriting Competition. Considered the top global contest for emerging screenwriters, the Nicholl Fellowship received more than 5,500 entries this year, with Moody¡¯s screenplay standing out as one of just 354 to advance.
“Marc is a great example of what we are so happy to have at SCA, faculty who are professionals in the field and continue to practice their craft,” said Christine Acham, a professor and chair at SCA.
Moody also proved his versatility and consistency in other renowned competitions. At Screencraft¡¯s Best Feature International Screenwriting Contest, all four of his submitted screenplays reached the quarterfinals, with one advancing to the semifinals. In the Best Action and Adventure category, another of Moody¡¯s scripts also made it to the quarterfinals.
Moody¡¯s screenwriting talents was further validated at the Richmond International Film Festival, where Moody was named a finalist—no small feat in one of the Mid-Atlantic¡¯s largest and most competitive festivals. Additionally, he was recognized as a finalist in Final Draft¡¯s Big Break International Screenwriting Contest. The grand prize announcement is slated for this December. His success also extends to the WEScreenplay Diverse Voices competition, where he secured a semifinalist position.
This fall, Moody is teaching screenwriting and film history at The International College of Seville in Spain, part of the UH Mānoa . He will return to the Mānoa campus to teach screenwriting at SCA in spring 2025.
The School of Cinematic Arts is housed in the UH Mānoa .