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Posted by: Ostap Bender, May 4th, 2011, 7:17pm

Hey, how is it going.

As it is easy to tell by my post, I am somewhat new to the community, well, let's not sugar coat it, completely new. I've been writing for quite a while now, mostly short stories and always have been inspired to write a script, or two (or maybe a dozen, but we'll see how the first one finishes up).

In any case, I am looking forward to interact with the community of like minded people who can offer insight and advice, and really, I'm looking forward to all this. I mean, if we're writing we all share a dream right? I'm rambling now :).

Just a few quick questions. How large is the community? How active are most members? And, more importantly, you guys always keep each other up to date on contests and such right? Stupid questions I know, but I felt like posting a post just for the sake of introducing myself is a bit... stale. :)

Posted by: dogglebe (Guest), May 4th, 2011, 7:24pm; Reply: 1

Don is probably the only one who can answer your questions regarding the numbers, but there are probably fifty to seventy active members and probably fifteen to twenty really active members.

Regarding the competitions, visit moviebytes.com and visit the competitions area.  Competitions, there, are rated and reviewed by those who've entered them.

Welcome to the boards.  Now go read some scripts.

Phil

Posted by: Dressel, May 4th, 2011, 7:29pm; Reply: 2

Welcome aboard, Ostap. Looking forward to reading your work. If I were you, I'd try adapting one of those short stories into a short script.

Posted by: Matt Chisholm, May 4th, 2011, 7:35pm; Reply: 3

Welcome!

Enjoy it here! :)

Posted by: leitskev, May 4th, 2011, 8:10pm; Reply: 4

Hey Ostap

Nice to meet you. You're in the right place! Write some short scrips based on your stories, do some reviews of others work here, you'll fit in and learn alot. Best of luck!

Keivn

Posted by: Dreamscale (Guest), May 5th, 2011, 9:16am; Reply: 5

Welcome aboard, mate!!!! Watch out for them Aussies...thick as thieves 'round here.

Posted by: stevie, May 5th, 2011, 4:42pm; Reply: 6

Quoted from Dreamscale

Welcome aboard, mate!!!! Watch out for them Aussies... talented writers all and well hung apparently

Posted by: Heretic, May 5th, 2011, 4:46pm; Reply: 7

Two posts on the site and one's a feature review. You'll do well here Ostap! Welcome.

Posted by: ghost and_ghostie gal, May 7th, 2011, 1:58am; Reply: 8

Ostap Bender,

Despite what you may have heard... between the pros and amateurs in the world of screenwriting, the playing field is level. However, the competition is enormous.

Welcome and good Luck

Ghostie