Feature Screenplay AFIN 321
THE RED ZONE
Written by Terry Luke Podnar
AFIN 2025 Winner
- 2025
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USA - English
- M
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Synopsis
A mysterious and nearly indestructible football running back with fragmented memories and traumatic dreams entrusts a determined beat reporter to help find his murky origins, a conspiracy, an unfathomable experiment and the devastating truth of his dominance.
From the Judges
From the Judges
What drew the panel here was the concept itself: a sports drama threaded through with conspiracy and sci-fi in a blend that feels genuinely fresh. The world-building unfolds in layers, letting the mystery deepen at its own pace, and the characters land as distinct people whose central relationship carries real emotional weight. Sharp, witty dialogue holds the balance between tension and character, and the whole thing keeps a voice of its own throughout.
Writer's Biography
Terry Luke Podnar Writer
Terry Podnar, a graduate of Kent State, is a screenwriter who currently lives in Akron, OH; however, he does have the flexibility to move. In the past year, he has written four feature length screenplays and four short scripts, all of which have won multiple awards. His feature script, The Red Zone, was placed on The Red List in January of this year. His passion for films started early on when he wrote and filmed many independent films. During that time, Terry was forced to make a living. As a result, he became the founder and CEO of a successful business that served the continental U.S.A.. But Terry returned to his first love: writing screenplays. You can follow Terry’s progress on InkTip, Coverfly and FilmFreeway.
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THE RED ZONE was Winner of Best Feature Screenplay at the AFIN International Film Festival 2025, a Top 100 Best Reviewed and IMDb-qualifying festival.
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