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khamanna
Posted: August 22nd, 2016, 1:42pm Report to Moderator
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It might be personal - the script might be autobiographical or something. Actually, that's what I thought when read it.
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Cameron
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Well if that's the case then fair play, injecting personal elements into screenplays always is a bit risky, especially if others are judging you in a blind read challenge like this
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Quoted from SimonM
To be fair, we don't know why the author removed it


Whatever the reason, I thought that was a gutsy script. I know the comments were negative but whoever wrote that you should be proud you tried something a little different.


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I was so sure James (MarkItZero) wrote AMA, then he commented on it... Hmm?


I was sure I'd be able to spot a couple people but they all start to run together...

Warren I think might be Taxi Joe, which I wasn't a huge fan of, don't hate me Warren!

Dustin I'd say is Red Light, Driven to Death, or All the Fives.


That rug really tied the room together.
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SimonM
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Quoted from Cameron
Well if that's the case then fair play, injecting personal elements into screenplays always is a bit risky, especially if others are judging you in a blind read challenge like this


When my Dad died of cancer in 2014 I found myself writing about it over and over - it became by far the biggest theme of my work, to such an extent that I had to stop writing because I felt I was stuck in a loop I couldn't escape from.

This was one reason for me doing the OWC - the set restrictions helped me create a story that broke completely away from this dominant element in my writing and do something new for a change.

Pity it'll get 32 passes...
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Cameron
Posted: August 22nd, 2016, 2:51pm Report to Moderator
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That's both sad and amazing Simon.

If the emotions were spilling out in the other work, and you were able to find some comfort in it, then there's no reason why you shouldn't carry on in that vein. If it was getting a bit too painful, then regardless of the OWC challenge result it's the right way to go.

If the writing helps then just keep losing yourself in it
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I thought I recognised a few here and there, but the more I think about it the less I'm sure.  Based on previous shorts I would have pegged Sorry Dave or A.M.A on Anthony C. but given the denial I’ll go with a Man Dies...   A stab in the dark would be Bill for Whiteout on Route 89.  Janet for Red Light?

That’s all I got.


My short scripts can be found here on my new & improved budget website:


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MarkItZero
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Everyone keeps guessing Janet but I don't think she entered. Unless she tricked me...


That rug really tied the room together.
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Finally read them all.
Some top quality scripts and there's a few I could guess who wrote just by their replies

Based on the amount of F bombs alone dropped on Driven by death tells me it was wrote by Dustin.
I'd be very surprised if it wasn't.

Great job everyone


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khamanna
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I think Dave wrote Red Lights Indicate The Doors Are Secured.

And Costla Bell is kind of obvious - I agree.
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I reckon the pulled one was from PrussianMoby.

I thought I recognised that poetic kind of style.

Well, then it must be a masterpiece as Kham said

No, I'm not in. My first idea was similar to the bank robber plot. The second was a cabbie committing suicide in a carwash (foam from the outside, blood from the inside was the visual idea). Most times the third concept is what I go for since there's not much time, right… but I wasn't inspired. Inspiration isn't the big deal but I need a bit of fire at least, so I refused to act and let it be, which is okay. It was a good challenge anyway. The quality is strong. It seems when the challenge is limited to members the performance is solid throughout.



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I love the carwash idea Alex.



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DanC
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Quoted from SimonM


When my Dad died of cancer in 2014 I found myself writing about it over and over - it became by far the biggest theme of my work, to such an extent that I had to stop writing because I felt I was stuck in a loop I couldn't escape from.

This was one reason for me doing the OWC - the set restrictions helped me create a story that broke completely away from this dominant element in my writing and do something new for a change.

Pity it'll get 32 passes...


Simon,  I didn't know you then, but, you have my condolences.  Losing a parent to cancer truly sucks the biggest of dicks.

Some find power in the writing.  Some find solace.  Perhaps you found the words to carry on during that difficult time.  Think about all the people who don't really recover from that (I know a few who just stopped living when their parent died) and I'm sure that your dad sees how you've dealt and handle it.


Thank you also for sharing that with us.  That is the one thing that I value most about this site is that for most of the regulars we are kinda an extended family rather then just a writing group.  I think it starts at the top with Don and then carries on down with the mods.  I know they let a lot of off-topic stuff slide when it pertains to real life.  Good for them.

You aren't the first to delve into a parental death.  The movie Return of the Living Dead part 3 was famous for that.  I know it gets ripped on a lot, but, I really enjoyed that one.  Or perhaps it was how hot Melinda Clarke was in it.  Or both.  

The writer had just lost his father too, and really explored how far would you go?  So, I'm glad that writing helped you during that time.

Dan


Please read my scripts:
http://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?b-series/m-1427564706/

I'm interested in reading animation, horror, sci fy, suspense, fantasy, and anything that is good.  I enjoy writing the same.  Looking to team with anyone!

Thanks
Dan
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ChrisBodily
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Ten more to go! I think I can do this before the deadline.

Of all the scripts so far, I've only passed on ten of them.


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SimonM
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Quoted from DanC


Simon,  I didn't know you then, but, you have my condolences.  Losing a parent to cancer truly sucks the biggest of dicks.

Some find power in the writing.  Some find solace.  Perhaps you found the words to carry on during that difficult time.  Think about all the people who don't really recover from that (I know a few who just stopped living when their parent died) and I'm sure that your dad sees how you've dealt and handle it.


Thank you also for sharing that with us.  That is the one thing that I value most about this site is that for most of the regulars we are kinda an extended family rather then just a writing group.  I think it starts at the top with Don and then carries on down with the mods.  I know they let a lot of off-topic stuff slide when it pertains to real life.  Good for them.

So, I'm glad that writing helped you during that time.

Dan


It did help at the time - dealing with feelings of grief and guilt (I was consumed at the time with the belief that I could have done more than I did). I produced some good stories during the period as well - one, "To Paint That Love Upon a White Balloon", was the best thing I have ever written, in any medium. It was published this summer in my second short story collection.

Eventually though it became like a form of literary PTSD and I realised that I had to break the cycle and move on. My OWC could, in hindsight, have been about the theme - other people did deal with funerals and the passing of loved ones, but I was able to break away completely and do something totally different.

However it goes, I'm glad of the opportunity to do that anyway.

Thanks for your kind words Dan, and "Cammy". Much appreciated.

Simon
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I believe that I have now read them all. And I also believe that I won't be taking a cab anytime soon, so much that can go wrong...


I would love feedback on any of these!
Back to Class: http://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?b-series/m-1453330945/ (comedy series, RECENTLY UPDATED DEC. '16)
Cause & Effect: http://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?b-series/m-1472594865/ (comedy-drama series)
Waking Up: http://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?b-series/m-1452376264/ (comedy series)
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