"Montana Quagmire" is a gripping Hitchcockian thriller screenplay by award-winning screenwriter David A. Biscevic, a proud member of the Writers Guild of America-West. The story centers on a mysterious Black man seeking solace at a secluded Montana ranch, only to have his troubled past unravel through tense encounters with a racist sheriff, a sharp-witted cowgirl, and mysterious man who’s come for revenge. The result is a tale brimming with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists.
The screenplay has earned significant industry recognition, achieving a coveted spot in the Top 1% of scripts on Coverfly.com and securing placement on Coverfly's prestigious Red List, which showcases the highest-ranked projects.
"Montana Quagmire" was also a Finalist in the 2016 Slamdance Screenplay Competition and a Semifinalist in the 2017 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting—one of the most prestigious accolades offered by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to emerging talent. The screenplay reached as high as #7 on The Black List's Top Screenplay List and has garnered numerous additional honors, including:
- Semifinalist, The Script Lab - TSL Free Screenplay Contest (2022)
- Quarterfinalist, Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition (2017)
- Quarterfinalist, Final Draft Big Break Contest (2022)
- Quarterfinalist, Creative Screenwriting Unique Voices Screenplay Competition (2023)
2016 SLAMDANCE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION FINALISTS
2016 SLAMDANCE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION SEMI-FINALISTS
2016 SLAMDANCE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION QUARTER-FINALISTS
