Entered the Creative Screenwriting Expo Cyberspace On-Line Scene Writing competition and have completed Round 1 with a score of 82 from a possible 100 with judges comments saying I had a 'good writing style'. I think that's an OK score, but not sure... depends how they mark. Someone got 97 out of a possible 100!
Round 1, they give you a premise and you have the weekend to send in 3-5 completed pages.
Round 2, they give you another premise but only one day to submit 3-5 pages.
Round 3, they give yet another but only 90 mins to submit (which will be interesting as my timezone is 15 hours behind LA).
If your scene is one of final three chosen by the judges, it gets read out at the CS EXPO in front of some very influential people.
I'll be happy to compete and receive the comments which are included with your scores.
Anyway, very good exercise for my writing muscles.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
My Feature Opportunity
I was recently offered a contract to write a feature scheduled for Cannes ~ a fantastic opportunity which unfortunately, I had to turn down.
The timing wasn't right for me ~ neither was the proposed style of script construction.
Although human relationships are my speciality, I like to actually write the script ~ work from the page but not everyone works that way, some prefer to let the script evolve as the actors work through given situations.
That's not a method I'm comfortable with so although the director and I had many brain-storming sessions where the characters, relationships and situations were thrashed out, I regretfully had to withdraw from the project.
I suggested the 'visual' director write it herself or maybe she'll have someone else come in to take notes at workshops, rehursals etc.
For sure it will go ahead ~ steam ahead without me and I'm comfortable in the knowledge I gave a very good 'head' start to the story.
Using my 9 picture exercise (thank you John Rapsey @ ECU) to give the story some structure, there is now a character base and story spine to work from.
Can't wait to see the notice of the film accepted for screening at Cannes and look forward to one day, attending the Perth premiere.
The timing wasn't right for me ~ neither was the proposed style of script construction.
Although human relationships are my speciality, I like to actually write the script ~ work from the page but not everyone works that way, some prefer to let the script evolve as the actors work through given situations.
That's not a method I'm comfortable with so although the director and I had many brain-storming sessions where the characters, relationships and situations were thrashed out, I regretfully had to withdraw from the project.
I suggested the 'visual' director write it herself or maybe she'll have someone else come in to take notes at workshops, rehursals etc.
For sure it will go ahead ~ steam ahead without me and I'm comfortable in the knowledge I gave a very good 'head' start to the story.
Using my 9 picture exercise (thank you John Rapsey @ ECU) to give the story some structure, there is now a character base and story spine to work from.
Can't wait to see the notice of the film accepted for screening at Cannes and look forward to one day, attending the Perth premiere.
What's in Production - in Western Australia
The What's in Production document on ScreenWest's website has the latest information on Western Australian projects in pre-production, production and post production.
Download the latest edition of What's in Production now.
If you have a project that you would like listed in this document, please contact ScreenWest Funding Team Leader Shannon Jenkins.
If you are looking to get work on one of the many productions gearing up in Western Australia, then submit your details now to the WA Production Directory so that producers/production companies can contact you.
Producers - if you want to promote a production casting date or call for crew then please submit your story to be considered for inclusion in ScreenWest's weekly e-newsletter ScreenOnline.
Download the latest edition of What's in Production now.
If you have a project that you would like listed in this document, please contact ScreenWest Funding Team Leader Shannon Jenkins.
If you are looking to get work on one of the many productions gearing up in Western Australia, then submit your details now to the WA Production Directory so that producers/production companies can contact you.
Producers - if you want to promote a production casting date or call for crew then please submit your story to be considered for inclusion in ScreenWest's weekly e-newsletter ScreenOnline.
Screen Australian offers new 'springboard' for aspiring feature filmakers.
(Thanks to Screen Australia news & events)
Screen Australia is seeking applications for Springboard - a unique development and production opportunity for creative teams to write and produce a short film that acts as a creatively and professionally relevant calling card for their proposed first feature project.
The deadline for applications is September 28, 2009.
Springboard is targeted at filmmaking teams who have a final draft script ready for the marketplace and are one step away from making their first professional feature film.
Six teams will be selected to take part in two high-level workshops to develop and hone a short film proposal from scratch. Following these stages, Screen Australia will select the three most promising short film projects to go into production, with a budget of up to $120,000 each.
The Springboard workshops will be run by Simon van der Borgh and Jonathan Rawlinson - screenwriting teachers and script consultants with extensive international experience.
Simon and Jonathan have previously designed and delivered film training programs for the UK Film Council, the European Union's MEDIA Program, the British Council, the Fulbright Commission and screen agencies in the UK, Europe and Australia.
Successful applicants will be announced on November 13, with the first Springboard script development workshop scheduled for December 2009.
Screen Australia will continue to support the teams on completion of their short film, including providing festival strategy advice to assist the short in being showcased at national and international festivals.
Further information or to download the application form please visit the Screen Australia website.
Screen Australia is seeking applications for Springboard - a unique development and production opportunity for creative teams to write and produce a short film that acts as a creatively and professionally relevant calling card for their proposed first feature project.
The deadline for applications is September 28, 2009.
Springboard is targeted at filmmaking teams who have a final draft script ready for the marketplace and are one step away from making their first professional feature film.
Six teams will be selected to take part in two high-level workshops to develop and hone a short film proposal from scratch. Following these stages, Screen Australia will select the three most promising short film projects to go into production, with a budget of up to $120,000 each.
The Springboard workshops will be run by Simon van der Borgh and Jonathan Rawlinson - screenwriting teachers and script consultants with extensive international experience.
Simon and Jonathan have previously designed and delivered film training programs for the UK Film Council, the European Union's MEDIA Program, the British Council, the Fulbright Commission and screen agencies in the UK, Europe and Australia.
Successful applicants will be announced on November 13, with the first Springboard script development workshop scheduled for December 2009.
Screen Australia will continue to support the teams on completion of their short film, including providing festival strategy advice to assist the short in being showcased at national and international festivals.
Further information or to download the application form please visit the Screen Australia website.
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