February 26, 2001

More than 10,000 Contestants from all 50 states entered the Project Greenlight Contest making it the largest screenplay contest in the world.

250 made the first cut.
30 made the second.
10 made the third.
And then there were THREE.

Live from our 'Top 3 Announcement Party' in Hollywood, California, Project Greenlight proudly announces the "TOP 3" Contestants in our inaugural Contest.

"THE PROJECT GREENLIGHT TOP 3"
(alphabetically by screenplay title)


"Freeing Mr. Jiggs" by Evan Katz and Barron Ebenstein
(Los Angeles, CA)



"Speakeasy" by Brendan Murphy
(Atlanta, GA)



"Stolen Summer" by Pete Jones
(Los Angeles, CA)


Our most sincere congratulations and thanks to everyone who entered. It's been an amazing journey. But, it's not over yet…!

This Thursday, March 1st, ONE will remain.



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