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3.88 - Terms & Conditions by Anthony Cawood (Anthony Cawood) writing as Francis Bacon - A desperate dash to answer a call of nature leads to an unexpected diagnosis. 6 pages - Short, Horror
Congrats, Anthony!!
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NOTABLE FACTS:
As Don said, an all male-only cast of challenge contenders this time around.
No women writers entered. I'd like to change that. That's what Don said and I agree... C'mon girls!
No writer voted for himself.
All of you very much liked the following:
2nd place - Dave.
3.82 - Echo of Guilt by David C Lambertson (eldave1) writing as Alexa - Modern technology serves as Judge and juror. 6 pages - Short, Horror
3rd place - Ajr:
3.69 - The Bad Planes by Anthony J. Russo (ajr) writing as Don Day Elbano - A young girl chronicles her existence in the age of technology in 2028 America. 6 pages -
3.35 - CC by Anthony Cawood (Anthony Cawood) writing as Don - honest! - An Augmented Reality ghost hunt hits close to home. 6 pages - Short, Horror
3.13 - Catastrophic Disassembly by Joe Garza (SPQR) writing as Jake Gittes - A nanorobot virus threatens the existence of the human race. 6 pages - Short, Horror
3.06 - Passwords by Paul Knauer (PKCardinal) writing as Anonymous - A boy is harassed by an online opponent. 6 pages - Short, Horror
3.06 - Metallic Pill by Rob Herzog (Rob) writing as - An innovative biotechnology transforms a married couple. 6 pages - Short, Horror, Sci Fi
3.00 - Lurking Trauma by Bill Sarre (Reef Dreamer) writing as The Awoken Tiger - Eager to improve his Wife's mental health, a desperate Husband buys a device to help her manage old childhood trauma, by altering her mind. What could possibly go wrong? 6 pages - Short, Horror
The rest of the bunch in no particular order:
The Loop by Rene Claveau (ReneC) writing as Mobius - A boy gets a visit from his future self and his life changes forever. 6 pages - Short, Sci Fi, Horror
Dream Job by Vin Conzo (Conz) writing as Farch Carbone - With a promotion to the top of his plant-based meat company in his sights, an ambitious tech worker preps for the presentation of his life. 6 pages - Short, Sci Fi, Drama
Divided We Fell by Zack Akers (Zack) writing as The Tiger King - When mysterious lights appear in the sky, a man must protect his pregnant wife from an ominous threat. 6 pages - Short, Horror, Sci Fi
Due Process by Niall Byrne (The Moviegoer) writing as - An old-school criminal falls foul of the law in a world where the judiciary has been privatized and justice streamlined. 6 pages - Short, Sci Fi
Collapsing Memories by Cameron Gray (Cam Gray) writing as Arthur V. Darke - An old man suffering from dementia tries to save a woman from the memories of his past. - Short, Horror, Sci Fi
The Big Bad by John E. Staats (JEStaats) writing as O'Brother Grimm - Making it out of the woods will be saving Grace. 2 pages. - Short, Horror, Sci Fi
Voice Assisted Homicide by Owen Herity (Geezis) writing as Glenda-the-glass-hole - Franny loves his geek life and his reliance on it leads to murder. 6 pages - Short, Sci Fi
The Californians by Max Ruddock (Max Ruddock) writing as Highly Derivative - A dystopian reimagining of Hansel & Gretel set in a post apocalyptic world ravaged by a deadly virus, militiamen, and cannibals. 6 pages - Short, Sci Fi, Dystopian
Woke by Mark Renshaw (markrenshaw) writing as Isaac A. Clarke - A man wakes up from an artificially induced dream state to find himself in a factory where humans are experimented on and slaughtered like cattle. He must escape while avoiding some very familiar faces. 6 pages - Short, Sci Fi, Horror
Homa by Mark Dykshoorn (TheCasualScreenwriter) writing as Claude Cooper - A man's home network of smart-speakers becomes demonically possessed. 6 pages - Short, Horror, Scifi
Retribution by Gary Howell (Gary Howell) writing as The Masked Avenger - A young black couple are cyber-targeted because of their protest rallies, but can they count on the police for help? 6 pages - Short, Horror
Route 13 by Frank MacCrory (FrankM) writing as Autonomous Anonymous - A gangster messes with the passengers on an automated trolley. 3 pages - Short, Horror, Sci Fi
On The Grassy Knoll by Steven Dilworth (steven writing as Puddin' Tane - Bill and Barb discuss their future on the grassy knoll. 3 pages - Short, Sci Fi
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P.S. I'll let Don sort mugs etc. Thanks all. I had a lot of fun!
Haha, at least I guessed who wrote the winning script...well done Anthony!! Thoroughly deserved mate, and with another one in the runners up spot?? Ripping the p***!! I joke, obviously, really impressive work. Well done to all the runners up too, some really good work spread across this whole challenge, been a blast.
And one last thanks to Don and Libby, you guys rock x
OMG...I never realised I had a birthday thread until you mentioned it, genuine thanks to the folkles who set that up. So sorry I missed it!! What a giant douche I am xx
The Elevator Most Belonging To Alice - Semi Final Bluecat, Runner Up Nashville Inner Journey - Page Awards Finalist - Bluecat semi final Grieving Spell - winner - London Film Awards. Third - Honolulu Ultimate Weapon - Fresh Voices - second place IMDb link... http://www.imdb.com/name/nm7062725/?ref_=tt_ov_wr
Anthony, dude… teach me, man. Not one but two kick ass scripts for this challenge. Truly a well-deserved mug O’ the SS Academy of Arts for you. So envious right now… I weep tears of inadequacy as I write this, lol.
Looks like I guessed one right on the who wrote what thread, but the others completely threw me. Lots of great scripts this time around.
As well, thank you, Don and Libby for a big, shiny, futuristic challenge. And a big hearty thanks to those who didn’t enter this round but stopped in to give some great feedback on the scipts: Chris, Jeff, et al.
congrats Anthony, that was a really cool concept with a splash of humor (no pun) which is always appreciated.
I'd list my "work" here, but I don't know how to hyperlink.
"Career" Highlights -2, count em, 2 credits on my IMDB page. -One time a fairly prominent producer e-mailed me back. -I have made more than $1000 with my writing! -I've won 2 mugs... and a thong. (polaroids of me in thong available for $10 through PM)
Thanks all, appreciated the feedback, kind words and votes on both my scripts, surprised and delighted to have been award Writer's Choice, many thanks.
I'll comment on the script threads to the feedback I had and answer a few questions etc, but again thanks for the mostly kind words and constructive suggestions.
Congrats to everyone who entered too, some fantastic scripts on display again from the great writers on SS.
Big thanks to Libby and Don, the pandemic had really impacted my writing both ideas and motivation, so this was just what I needed to get back on it.
Well done Anthony! A well deserved win, T&C is a great script.
Congrats go the runners up too. Some really excellent stories came out of this one, and the budget-conscious writing might give some a chance at actually getting made.
Great competition Libby, just sorry it happened during a period I had no spare time. Congrats, Anthony, I have resolved to read every terms & conditions that I come across
Frank, did I read that you said you up and moved your family out of NYC? Or am I confusing you with someone else? I looked it up, and yes you did!
A valiant effort of yours, mate. Thanks for entering.
And to everyone else, a big thanks. I had no idea the SciFi/horror blend would be quite so challenging.
It was part of a job change, though it got iffy whether the offer would get rescinded due to the pandemic. They stood by their job offer, though, and I moved up our move a few weeks.
The looters hit my part of town June 1 and 2... and I’ve literally had better sleep in a warzone.
4:22 AM Eastern on June 3, we left NYC probably never to return.
But even with all that going on, this was too perfect a challenge to not have a go.
Wow, scary. Glad you're safe and sound, Frank, and you still have a job, and that through all that you got your priorities right with entering the challenge.
Rick, that's so funny. And no, you have nothing to feel embarrassed about.
And it's pretty interesting... I tried it out myself. Thanks for the link.
I started with this:
Crikey, I saw a wallaby in the front yard (true story btw, but I don't often say, crikey) It continued... a few years ago - what on earth is that thing up to? So when a planter this big began to fall over at Melway Beach, Perth (approx half a kilometre from where I live), I decided to take a look.
Firstly I'll explain what you'll find if you have a decent level of tree care.
You can have plant on top of a surface. In fact it's a no brainer, but I also have plants at the bottom of a container of rubble, where soil can get fairly mucky when you try to cut it.
There's nothing wrong with having top plants in containers, that's part of what makes them nice so...
What...?
non sequiturs galore...
But a lot of fun.
I did another with baking bikkies and it really got confused.
Yes, it will move in strange directions if you allow it to roam. You have to keep it on a certain theme by reseeding it with similar ideas, eventually it catches on.
Originally ScarTissueFilm (Rick) posted the link to the AI, a few months back: not sure where that thread is buried; I just bookmarked the site and remembered it when you posted the challenge theme; and I thought; hmm... maybe a sci-fi script where parts of it are actually written by AI. The by-product is definitely not what I had originally envisioned but... There it is.
The Elevator Most Belonging To Alice - Semi Final Bluecat, Runner Up Nashville Inner Journey - Page Awards Finalist - Bluecat semi final Grieving Spell - winner - London Film Awards. Third - Honolulu Ultimate Weapon - Fresh Voices - second place IMDb link... http://www.imdb.com/name/nm7062725/?ref_=tt_ov_wr
I heard through the grapevine that a hint may be forthcoming. I don't know how much stock I'd put into it, but rumors are abound...
Shhhhh... I was just teasin' Libby, lol. Thought; because she stepped up and was so efficient (not that you're not all efficient... ok, now I'm kissin' ass*) albeit, was so efficient on the last OWC, that Don put her in charge of the next one.
But now that I know 'you' know, there must be a secret channel of communication between The Don and the Mods that the rest of us are not aware of... HERESY!
p.s. all good, just me being a tool, keeping this ol' thread alive for no apparent reason but to pass time...
*He meant: wink, wink, nudge, nudge - Michael Palin
But now that I know 'you' know, there must be a secret channel of communication between The Don and the Mods that the rest of us are not aware of... HERESY!
If there was a subboard where everyone's a moderator, you'd probably never see any disagreement... just a lot of posts vanishing without a trace