Tenn, a student at Niu Valley Intermediate School, tied with three other contestants -- out of 782 entrants -- but won top honors when the Star-Bulletin's Academy members -- OK a reporter, two editors and a clerk -- voted her tie-breaking plot line featuring two local celebrities the, uh, most unique.

"Oh my God, I won first place, oh my God I won first place," Tenn yelled to her mom, who didn't enter the annual contest herself because she couldn't think of a plot. "I can't believe it. Are you sure? I didn't even see all the movies, like 'The People vs. Larry Flynt' 'cuz my mother wouldn't let me. First place -- I can't believe it!"

And here's Tenn's cash-winning storyline: "Dan Cook stars in 'The Deadly Escape' as an escaped mental patient who stalks his ex-girlfriend, Shari Shima."

What will Tenn do with her prize money?

"I'm going to save for something big!"

When Art Freedman was notified just before the Oscar show began that he had won second place -- and $250 -- the Moliliili resident yelled, "Don't tell me who won! I'm about to watch the Academy Awards! Oh, I guess you just did.

Freedman's plot involved University of Hawaii volleyball coaches. "Dave Shoji and Mike Wilton create an empire attracting a huge population to a previously barren, forgotten place. Supporting cast includes Yuval Katz, Angelica Lundquist, Robyn Ah Mow, Aaron Wilton and more."

His inspiration came from being "a fervent supporter" of the UH athletic program.

Freedman has more culinary plans for his cash.

"Maybe, I'll have one of those Waikiki dinners that no one can afford anymore," he said.

Third place ($100) went to James McKown of Hawaii Kai.