Final Draft, Inc., to honor Stephen J. Cannell, Big Break Winners this Thursday

Final Draft, Inc., publisher of Final Draft®, the #1-selling scriptwriting software and Script magazine, will be hosting its annual corporate event in Hollywood, CA where Stephen J. Cannell will be awarded the 4th annual Hall of Fame Award. This award is given by Final Draft, Inc. to entertainment industry luminaries who foster the art of scriptwriting and nurture and inspire the creative process.

"We look forward to this event each year and the opportunity to thank our friends and partners who have helped and supported us along the way," says Marc Madnick, Founder and CEO of Final Draft, Inc.

Final Draft, Inc. will also honor the top-three winners from the 9th annual Big Break International Screenwriting Contest. The winners are flown in for the event where the first, second, and third place winners will be revealed for the first time.

The Big Break contest supports emerging creative talent and reinforces the Final Draft, Inc. mission to advance and provide industry access to writers. The Big Break contest rewards screenwriters with over $30,000 in cash and prizes plus A-list executive meetings and mentorship. Winners and finalists have had their screenplays optioned and produced and have secured high-profile representation as well as lucrative writing deals.

"The contest is a great stepping stone for emerging writers. We're honored to champion them," Liz Alani, Big Break contest director says.

The event will take place on Thursday, October 23rd at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, California, from 7:30-11PM. In attendance will be A-list writers, reputable industry executives, and Final Draft, Inc. business partners and friends.