Quoted from stevie Also am confused about the budget?  You said earlier that the 'winner' may be produced? Yet you say just now that the budget is open?  Can you clarify this please as it will make a huge difference to mine and I'm sure, most other people's work. Cheers mate

Stevie, I think you might have got confused. I believe I said the winning script might get some extended time on the SS home page, which we all know is prime real estate as far as getting picked up by producers.

As far as the budget goes, I think it's up to you. Do you want to get your script produced or do you just want to show potential filmmakers what you are capable of? If your aim is to get produced, keep the budget low. If you just want to show off your skills, don't worry about budget.  

Quoted from Zack Are we allowed to collaborate with another writer for this challenge?

I don't have a problem with it. Most comps allow it too. The challenge here is to write a really awesome script in one week. Lots of scripts are written by more than one writer.

Don't forget the title and logline though...  

Quoted from Grandma Bear Don't forget the title and logline though...

What's a logline?  

Ah right thanks for that Pia! I think I read into it that you would maybe produce any that yiu liked ! Hmm big decisions now lol. I may go with the low budget and see what happens! I guess that is a challenge within itself.

I think it's best not to worry about budget so much as story. Tell a good story ...and I like to think of a short that would attract feature potential. My Red Rover from the last SS challenge has been optioned for a feature. I have not signed the contract yet but it's in the works. People do recognize our work here on SS.

As for this one....I do not have an idea yet.

Quoted from Pale Yellow As for this one....I do not have an idea yet.

I've got the beginning of an idea. Frustrating.  

~Zack~

Quoted from Pale Yellow I think it's best not to worry about budget so much as story. Tell a good story ...and I like to think of a short that would attract feature potential. My Red Rover from the last SS challenge has been optioned for a feature. I have not signed the contract yet but it's in the works. People do recognize our work here on SS. As for this one....I do not have an idea yet.

well done

Well done indeed. Great news, Dena!

Dena, awesome news.  Very happy for you!!!!!

I did tell you that it was a great idea.  Can't wait to see this at the movies.

Are you involved in the feature rewrite too?

Let me know if you need any help.

In other news, finally feeling better after getting that damn gastrointestinal bug.  More than 3 weeks with stomach issues.

On the plus side, I think I have an idea for this OWC.  I had over 10 different ideas, but narrowed it down to two and I think I have the one.  I have learned a lot about writing shorts, so looking forward to using that knowledge.

Good luck to all!!!

Dan

I am going to have to pass on this one - just can't see away to  fit it in with travel plans. Good luck to all - will try to make a few reads

I have 1) an idea for this and 2) a paper due on the 19th.

Hope I can manage to enter, but looking forward to reading, anyway.

Full disclosure, the idea I'm playing around with will require me to write a new script from scratch so it will meet the criteria (If I get it done in time ofc) but it will be loosely based on something I'm already working on that has an apocalyptic theme.

I do feel a bit guilty which is why I'm confessing, but this is the potential disadvantage of having such an open challenge. Is that OK?

  

Quoted from MarkRenshaw Full disclosure, the idea I'm playing around with will require me to write a new script from scratch so it will meet the criteria (If I get it done in time ofc) but it will be loosely based on something I'm already working on that has an apocalyptic theme. I do feel a bit guilty which is why I'm confessing, but this is the potential disadvantage of having such an open challenge. Is that OK?

When I discussed the challenge my wife pointed out that another OWC  script - The ultimate weapon - fitted this. Gotta start from fresh - damn  

Still no idea and I"m having a writer's block weekend. Dizzy in my head and my eyelids are droopy. I dunno... still with all the rest I have absolutely no idea. I have an old one that would fit this though wish I could use it!

Quoted from Pale Yellow Still no idea and I"m having a writer's block weekend. Dizzy in my head and my eyelids are droopy. I dunno... still with all the rest I have absolutely no idea. I have an old one that would fit this though wish I could use it!

I have an old one I actually like for this as well. I may revamp it.

Quoted from MarkRenshaw Full disclosure, the idea I'm playing around with will require me to write a new script from scratch so it will meet the criteria (If I get it done in time ofc) but it will be loosely based on something I'm already working on that has an apocalyptic theme. I do feel a bit guilty which is why I'm confessing, but this is the potential disadvantage of having such an open challenge. Is that OK?

That's legit imo. If you adapt a plot from yourself, from a bigger script, to me it's a new script, and you should do it. Everything writers write is "based" on something.