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Is there a thread going for the 7WC? How do you know it's going to be found footage?
I'd like to tell you it's all due to the gamma ray's I was exposed to, allowing me to see into the future -- but I thought there was a locked topic on the portal that had some criteria in it. It might be gone now, I don't know. I guess I spoke too soon.
The 7WC thread will be available (for viewing only) in a few days because Don felt it would distract you guys from the OWC.
Watching you guys talk about it in this thread actually makes me concur. It was locked for a reason dudes.
So keep on topic.
Ok. OWC - read the entries. Encourage the author to finish writing their script or if you see problems with it give them good notes that will help get them on track. There's a very real possibility some of these will actually make it to feature length so lets see some really thoughtful comments.
One thing that would have helped make some of these clearer: the task was to write the first 10 pages of a feature, but it was added that shorts were welcome. But we can't tell when we begin a read whether we're looking at a short or the beginning of a feature. I think they all indicates shorts, if I'm not mistaken.
If I can make a general comment on the decision to make this a first 10 challenge. For the most part, I liked this idea, because as OWC's seem to do, they force you to think outside the box. Often good things result.
The problem is that the longer one writes, the more they realize how critical the first 10 pages of a script are. Writing 10 pages is not so much the problem as having to sketch out your story. You have to really think out where you want to take it, and all of that is reflected in the set up. Usually.
I would humbly suggest if this is attempted again, 2 weeks might allow a better chance to think out a feature outline. But as I said, a great idea, and a good decision to allow shorts. Thanks for running the challenge.
After noticing some small mistakes in a few of the scripts (spelling, punctuation, formatting) I decided to read mine one more time. Just noticed a glaring error on my part. I'm going to get reamed for it. Noooooo!
'Artist' is not a term you should use to refer to yourself. Let others, and your work, do it for you.
After noticing some small mistakes in a few of the scripts (spelling, punctuation, formatting) I decided to read mine one more time. Just noticed a glaring error on my part. I'm going to get reamed for it. Noooooo!
I don't see why -- these scripts are written over 7 days; in some cases mere hours. How can anyone hold you to a set standard of excellence? How can anyone tell you this is the apex of your entire body of work? They can't. Take the reads, soak up the advice and administer it properly or disregard it. But don't let anyone joust you into a corner because your OWC isn't AAA quality. I think Joe Eszerthas is the only guy who ever wrote a script in 3 days and had it sell for a million bucks -- so the odds are gonna be in your favor here.
I won't be reading all the scripts, as I didn't meet deadline to post my own -- but if you send me your script link I'll check it out. I've still gotta finish my review for Jwent this weekend too.
My Page entry script My OWC script My promised reviews I've been putting off
Thanks, man. I'm not actually that worried about it. It's just such a silly mistake to overlook that I was forced to slap my forehead when I saw it. It's all good. =D
'Artist' is not a term you should use to refer to yourself. Let others, and your work, do it for you.
Don't worry about it. Whenever, I submit something I always find a hundred mistakes with the script and regret ever submitting it. I cringe and can't stand seeing it.