Big news guys, the winning script from our 2024 competition just secured a director.
This is a major step toward production — and it happened because of your votes.
The project: The Waif
Claimed the #1 spot in the 2024 Script to Screen Competition
Directed by: Stephen Fingleton
We’re building something different here — where you help shape what gets made. Check out the full details at the blog post below:
Got questions for the director? Drop them here — our team is putting together a Q&A.
Congratulations to the writer and to Kinolime! 
That’s amazing!
Name is familiar but I haven’t seen his work. Any idea where I can stream the Survivalist? Congrats btw.
Hey there, probably depends where in the world you are. Based on your profile picture, I’m guessing you’re in the US. I believe The Survivalist is on Amazon Prime in the US, see link HERE.
So excited! Thank you to the Kinolime community!
question for Stephen
do you see the Waif as more of a horror/drama or a drama/horror? small distinction but big difference IMO
what was it like working with Mia Goth and what’s it been like watching her career since working together
oooh I have one - what challenges do you anticipate in bringing this story to screen? Im also curios about Mia Goth… good casting for the Waif?
I’m going to chime in with a question myself - Stephen, there seems to be a great deal of respect between yourself and Adam Hampton, the writer of The Waif. Do you have any frequent collaborators for writing OR directing that you find yourself returning to, or do you have any dream teams that you’d love to assemble in the future?
when does the next competition start and when will the Waif be in theaters?
Hi kndlovusr12189 and welcome to the forum!
As soon as this current competition is concluded, we begin preparations on the next one. While we don’t have a set date as of yet, it looks like we’re aiming for a late 2025 launch.
We’re too early to have a release date for The Waif right now as we’re still in preproduction – keep up to date with the blog and our social media for regular updates. Thanks for your interest!
If asked to describe the waif, what is your X meets Y comp.