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Kevin Schewe's 'Bad Love Strikes' Triumphs at Marina Del Rey Film Festival

In a remarkable achievement, Dr. Kevin Schewe's screenplay, titled 'Bad Love Strikes,' has been awarded the Grand Prize for Best TV Script at the prestigious Marina Del Rey Film Festival. Recognized as one of the top 100 film festivals globally, this win marks a significant milestone in the journey of the Bad Love screenplay, which is based on the inaugural novel of the widely acclaimed Bad Love Book series.

Dr. Schewe expressed his excitement on Instagram, sharing how this award is not just a recognition of his writing abilities but a manifestation of his deep-seated passion for storytelling. He described the win as 'a dream come true,' highlighting the hard work and creativity poured into the creation of this narrative universe.

Dr. Schewe remarked, “Winning the Grand Prize at Marina Del Rey is more than an honor, it's a validation of the years of passion, research, and creativity that went into crafting the Bad Love universe. This festival is a beacon for storytellers, and it is thrilling to be recognized among such talent.”

This award is part of a series of accolades that the screenplay has received in recent months. 'Bad Love Strikes' also claimed the Award for Best Twist Ending at the Cannes Script Festival. This notable recognition marks its first award acknowledging its unique conclusion, with many anticipating future accolades on the horizon.

Moreover, the film adaptation of 'Bad Love Strikes' has made a splash by winning the Best Historical Screenplay at the Cambridge Script Festival in the UK, alongside multiple awards at the IMDB-Qualifying FilmNest International Film Festival, where it garnered honors for Best Script, Best Unproduced Script, Best Fantasy Script, Best TV Pilot Script, and Best Web Series Pilot Script. With an enthusiastic declaration, Dr. Schewe stated that 2025 is set to be the year when the Bad Love series truly comes alive on the big screen.

'Bad Love' is characterized as both historically accurate and action-packed, revolving around time travel, which has resonated with audiences, leading to hundreds of screenplay awards since its debut in 2023. Dr. Schewe’s past accolades include winning Best Original Story at the Cannes World Film Festival as well, consolidating his position as a standout storyteller.

In addition to his recent accolades, 'Bad Love Strikes' has achieved recognition at various international film festivals, including the Madrid Arthouse Film Festival, the Rome International Movie Awards, the New York International Film Awards, and the Los Angeles Movie Awards. As of early 2025, it has added victories from the Redwood Film Festival, Author Script Awards, Cine Fern Film Festival, and Hollywood Hype International Film Festival to its impressive record.

Reflecting on his inspiring journey, Dr. Schewe noted, “These stories have come to life in such an organic way. They combine my lifetime of adventures, friendships, and memories with my love of pre-2000 pop culture, 60's-80's music, WWII history, military aviation, science fiction, and time travel. Whether you're a history aficionado, a time-travel buff, a sci-fi lover, or just looking for a fun book series to cheer you up, the Bad Love Book series is the adventure you've been waiting for.”

Renowned Amazon Top 100 Reviewer, Grady Harp, praised Schewe’s work, stating that it contains “skillful writing (both historical and fantastical), a zesty sense of humor, and an appreciation for pop culture.” With such strong endorsements, Bad Love is undeniably creating waves in the literary and cinematic world.

For those interested in experiencing the kinetic narrative of the Bad Love series, including its exciting twists, book trailers are available to view: Trailer 1, Trailer 2, Trailer 3, and Trailer 4.

About Dr. Kevin L. Schewe

Dr. Kevin Schewe is a board-certified cancer specialist with an impressive track record, having practiced radiation oncology for over 38 years. With nearly 90K followers on Instagram, he shares insight into his literary accomplishments and personal adventures at @realkevinschewe. Discover more about his works at KevinSchewe.com.