The Black List

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Franklin read hundreds of pitches for the next hollywood hit. He decided to email a bunch of hollywood insiders asking, what's your favourite unproduced screen play? Then he clated the list of their topics. For the past 17 years, it's become an annual list of hollywood's uncut gems. Franklin has made a huge mark on the industry. The films he spot lighted have been nominated for more than 275 oscars and one over 50.

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