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Don |
Posted: September 17th, 2021, 1:45pm |
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AdministratorAdministrator So, what are you writing?
LocationVirginia Posts16381 Posts Per Day 1.94 |
Theme: GoodbyeTwo entities are saying goodbye. One entity is leaving on a 'journey' (physical or metaphysical). One or the other (but not both) know the leaving entity isn't coming back. You can't actually write, "I'm/You're/We're not coming back."Guist: Say, " I'm/You're/We're not coming back," without saying, " I'm/You're/We're not coming back." Genre: Open (drama, war, scifi, comedy, horror, romance, etc.) Script length: up to 6 pages Scripts due to simplyScripts.com/owc on Friday September 24th Midnight EDT +++++ The "Rules":
- This isn't a contest - it's a challenge. There are no official prizes.
- Participants must read and comment/review in the discussion board at least 10 other scripts submitted or your work will be removed (no harm, no foul. I understand that life gets in the way.)
- You can revise your script as many times as you wish up until the deadline.
- Do not put your real name(s) on your script; this is an anonymous challenge. However, please use your real name(s) when submitting your script. Writing teams permitted.
- After the challenge closes you can either have your script removed or resubmit your script with your name on it.
- Please put ©2021 on your title page.
- Any questions about the challenge, post them here.
- There will be a review page emailed to you for you to score the scripts you read. Please only give scores to scripts that you have read.
- Please do not rate scripts in your review.
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Zack |
Posted: September 17th, 2021, 1:47pm |
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LocationErlanger, KY Posts4487 Posts Per Day 0.69 |
Sweet. Cool challenge. I'm on it! |
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SAC |
Posted: September 17th, 2021, 1:49pm |
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Of The Ancients
but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3201 Posts Per Day 0.79 |
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ReneC |
Posted: September 17th, 2021, 2:11pm |
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LocationVancouver, BC Posts1435 Posts Per Day 0.31 |
Define "entity." |
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irish eyes |
Posted: September 17th, 2021, 2:14pm |
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January Project Group There`s too much blood in my alcohol
LocationUpstate New York Posts1865 Posts Per Day 0.37 |
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Don |
Posted: September 17th, 2021, 2:16pm |
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AdministratorAdministrator So, what are you writing?
LocationVirginia Posts16381 Posts Per Day 1.94 |
Define "entity." |
entity plural entities Definition of entity 1a: BEING, EXISTENCE especially : independent, separate, or self-contained existence b: the existence of a thing as contrasted with its attributes 2: something that has separate and distinct existence and objective or conceptual reality 3: an organization (such as a business or governmental unit) that has an identity separate from those of its members |
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------------- You will miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky
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FrankM |
Posted: September 17th, 2021, 2:49pm |
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LocationBetween Chair and Keyboard Posts1447 Posts Per Day 0.63 |
entity plural entities Definition of entity 1a: BEING, EXISTENCE especially : independent, separate, or self-contained existence b: the existence of a thing as contrasted with its attributes 2: something that has separate and distinct existence and objective or conceptual reality 3: an organization (such as a business or governmental unit) that has an identity separate from those of its members
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Just so long as they aren't the entities from The Zero Theorem. |
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Warren |
Posted: September 17th, 2021, 4:28pm |
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Of The Ancients A man who has taught his mind to misbehave
LocationSydney, Australia Posts3897 Posts Per Day 1.36 |
Super cool challenge, I'm so strapped for time these days but if something pops up I'll try get it down on the page.
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Geezis |
Posted: September 17th, 2021, 4:47pm |
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January Project Group There's always a single malt waiting for you.
LocationGlasgow, Scotland Posts411 Posts Per Day 0.27 |
I'll try and squeeze a few pages of incoherent nonsense into a properly formatted.....thing. |
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Robert Timsah |
Posted: September 17th, 2021, 5:12pm |
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January Project Group Story Is Structure
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I may have something. If I can squeeze it in 6 pages coherently is the key |
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LC |
Posted: September 17th, 2021, 5:18pm |
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MarkRenshaw |
Posted: September 17th, 2021, 5:37pm |
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LocationUK Posts2335 Posts Per Day 0.59 |
Nice idea. I have to re-write a short I've optioned and change it from based in the US to based in the UK this weekend, but I'll have a think and see what pops up. |
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khamanna |
Posted: September 17th, 2021, 6:13pm |
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Aaa, I'm getting ready for something which I can't announce here because I'm superstitious. so, I can't participate, but it sounds fun and a lot of possibility for heartfelt dramas. I miss those, haven't cried after seeing a movie for a long time |
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Heretic |
Posted: September 17th, 2021, 6:39pm |
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LocationVancouver, British Columbia, Canada Posts2023 Posts Per Day 0.28 |
Whoa, this is a great challenge. Hoping I can find time. |
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Yuvraj |
Posted: September 19th, 2021, 7:03am |
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Been Around
LocationWhy you wanna know? Posts779 Posts Per Day 0.50 |
Seems tough to me. Definitely give it a try. |
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SAC |
Posted: September 21st, 2021, 7:40am |
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Of The Ancients
but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3201 Posts Per Day 0.79 |
Anyone getting any work done on entries? Where ya at? |
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ReneC |
Posted: September 21st, 2021, 12:06pm |
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LocationVancouver, BC Posts1435 Posts Per Day 0.31 |
I was hoping to, but I have a shoot coming up in a couple of weeks and my AD duties are keeping me pretty busy. There's still time if an idea grabs me though. |
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SAC |
Posted: September 21st, 2021, 12:11pm |
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Of The Ancients
but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3201 Posts Per Day 0.79 |
Nice. Nothing is coming to me yet. Im thinking but I dont want to write just for the hell of it. I want to write something good. This time, anyway. |
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PKCardinal |
Posted: September 21st, 2021, 12:18pm |
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LocationKansas Posts1447 Posts Per Day 0.63 |
I have an idea and a very rough outline. Sometimes that means the pages come fast. Sometimes they never arrive. |
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60 Feet Under - Low budget, contained thriller/Feature The Hand of God - Low budget, semi-contained thriller/Feature Wait Till Next Year - Disney-style family sports comedy/Feature
Many shorts available for production: comedy, thriller, drama, light horror |
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Zack |
Posted: September 21st, 2021, 12:31pm |
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LocationErlanger, KY Posts4487 Posts Per Day 0.69 |
I've had a few ideas, but nothing that's grabbing me by the nipples just yet. Still got plenty of time though. |
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Yuvraj |
Posted: September 21st, 2021, 12:43pm |
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Been Around
LocationWhy you wanna know? Posts779 Posts Per Day 0.50 |
Same here as well. No idea as such but, I'll still try. |
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SAC |
Posted: September 21st, 2021, 12:59pm |
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Of The Ancients
but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3201 Posts Per Day 0.79 |
I've had a few ideas, but nothing that's grabbing me by the nipples just yet. Still got plenty of time though. |
Oh, if only I was there. |
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Mr. Blonde |
Posted: September 21st, 2021, 1:30pm |
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AdministratorWhat good are choices if they're all bad?
LocationNowhere special. Posts3064 Posts Per Day 0.57 |
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Zack |
Posted: September 21st, 2021, 2:36pm |
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LocationErlanger, KY Posts4487 Posts Per Day 0.69 |
Do it.
Oh, if only I was there. |
Promises, promises. |
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Warren |
Posted: September 21st, 2021, 7:31pm |
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Of The Ancients A man who has taught his mind to misbehave
LocationSydney, Australia Posts3897 Posts Per Day 1.36 |
Ah man, no way I'm getting something in. Time is not something I have lately :/
Good luck to all that enter. |
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LC |
Posted: September 21st, 2021, 7:36pm |
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LocationThe Great Southern Land Posts7581 Posts Per Day 1.34 |
I don't know if I have anything yet, but...
Clarification from Don, or anyone else please -
The going away forever and not coming back is not allowed to be verbalised. It can be acknowledged verbally however that they are saying goodbye.
Bit dim maybe, but I'm having trouble getting my head around it. |
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Matthew Taylor |
Posted: September 22nd, 2021, 3:04am |
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LocationShakespeare's county Posts1770 Posts Per Day 0.89 |
I took it to be like the following... Allowed
Quoted Text Minnie slouches on a sofa, eyes glued to a shitty soap opera.
Mike grabs his car keys, opens the front door.
Mike I'm just popping out to get some milk.
Mike stares at Minnie, she doesn't respond.
He sighs, checks his pocket, he has his passport and a one-way ticket.
Mike Goodbye, darling.
Mike closes the door behind him. |
Not allowed
Quoted Text Minnie slouches on a sofa, eyes glued to a shitty soap opera.
Mike grabs his car keys, opens the front door.
Mike I'm just popping out to get some milk.
Mike stares at Minnie, she doesn't respond.
He sighs, checks his pocket, he has his passport and a one-way ticket.
Mike Goodbye, darling. Oh and by the way I am NOT coming back you stupid bint.
Mike closes the door behind him. |
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Two steps to writing a good screenplay: 1) Write a bad one 2) Fix it |
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LC |
Posted: September 22nd, 2021, 3:16am |
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LocationThe Great Southern Land Posts7581 Posts Per Day 1.34 |
Haha! Cracked me up. Thanks Matt. |
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Yuvraj |
Posted: September 22nd, 2021, 5:14am |
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LocationWhy you wanna know? Posts779 Posts Per Day 0.50 |
I have an idea which might work or might not, idk. Still, I'll try to give it a go. |
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MarkRenshaw |
Posted: September 22nd, 2021, 5:47pm |
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LocationUK Posts2335 Posts Per Day 0.59 |
It's taken me longer then expected to do the rewrite but it's finally done. Not sure I'll have time for this as I've no ideas at the moment but not giving up yet. |
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Pleb |
Posted: September 23rd, 2021, 4:44am |
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LocationUK Posts444 Posts Per Day 0.15 |
Oh man, this sounds like such a simple challenge but actually getting something in that's no more than 6 pages is tough. |
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JEStaats |
Posted: September 23rd, 2021, 8:50am |
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Old Timer No sh*t, there I was....
LocationTucson, AZ Posts1735 Posts Per Day 0.62 |
I'm struggling. A couple thoughts, that remain as thoughts. I've tomorrow off so we'll see what happens.... |
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Pleb |
Posted: September 23rd, 2021, 3:59pm |
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LocationUK Posts444 Posts Per Day 0.15 |
Had to be pretty relentless with the edit but managed to keep it within 6 pages. Now I just hope it meets the rest of the criteria.
Good luck to everyone who's taking part. |
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SAC |
Posted: September 23rd, 2021, 5:21pm |
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Of The Ancients
but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3201 Posts Per Day 0.79 |
Three days to write, four to prepare for the heaping of manure itll receive. |
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Zack |
Posted: September 24th, 2021, 2:15pm |
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SAC |
Posted: September 24th, 2021, 2:27pm |
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Of The Ancients
but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3201 Posts Per Day 0.79 |
Nice, Zack! So, if I have this right, we should be expecting a few murders, lots of blood, lots of gore. And a naked dude. |
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Zack |
Posted: September 24th, 2021, 2:46pm |
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LocationErlanger, KY Posts4487 Posts Per Day 0.69 |
Nice, Zack! So, if I have this right, we should be expecting a few murders, lots of blood, lots of gore. And a naked dude.
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Dudes. Naked DUDES. Speaking of naked dudes... What are your thoughts on those photos that I sent you? |
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SAC |
Posted: September 24th, 2021, 3:39pm |
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Of The Ancients
but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3201 Posts Per Day 0.79 |
Dudes. Naked DUDES. Speaking of naked dudes... What are your thoughts on those photos that I sent you? |
Daddy like. |
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MarkRenshaw |
Posted: September 24th, 2021, 6:00pm |
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LocationUK Posts2335 Posts Per Day 0.59 |
Sorry. Between the re-write and a week from hell at work I'm burnt out. Best of luck to this who entered and ill try my best to take part in the next one. |
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Zack |
Posted: September 24th, 2021, 6:55pm |
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LocationErlanger, KY Posts4487 Posts Per Day 0.69 |
Only 4 hours left! Who all is in? |
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SAC |
Posted: September 24th, 2021, 7:13pm |
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Of The Ancients
but some dreams do
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LC |
Posted: September 24th, 2021, 7:54pm |
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LocationThe Great Southern Land Posts7581 Posts Per Day 1.34 |
Ugh. Three hours to go. Doubtful, seeing as only a vague idea.
Good luck guys! |
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Zack |
Posted: September 24th, 2021, 9:15pm |
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LocationErlanger, KY Posts4487 Posts Per Day 0.69 |
Ugh. Three hours to go. Doubtful, seeing as only a vague idea.
Good luck guys! |
A vague idea is all you need, Woman! Get something in! |
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PKCardinal |
Posted: September 24th, 2021, 10:17pm |
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LocationKansas Posts1447 Posts Per Day 0.63 |
Got it done.
Pulling teeth, but I got it done. |
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60 Feet Under - Low budget, contained thriller/Feature The Hand of God - Low budget, semi-contained thriller/Feature Wait Till Next Year - Disney-style family sports comedy/Feature
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RolandJ |
Posted: September 25th, 2021, 4:06am |
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Im in.
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LC |
Posted: September 25th, 2021, 5:26pm |
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LocationThe Great Southern Land Posts7581 Posts Per Day 1.34 |
Yay, well done, Roland! So, now start reading and sharing your reviews. Sadly I did not cross the line. The consolation prize seems to be noticing Zack's new avatar and laughing myself silly over it. |
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Zack |
Posted: September 25th, 2021, 7:04pm |
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