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News about my TV pilot script "Bounty" (currently 1512 views) |
Gary in Houston |
Posted: June 25th, 2022, 11:22pm |
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LocationTexas Posts1306 Posts Per Day 0.31 |
So not to derail the thread about a super quickie, and the double meanings that has, but just wanted to provide a quick update on my TV drama pilot "Bounty," which originally started out years ago as part of a seven week challenge here on SS and was called "Dead Connection" at the time.
It got scrubbed, and re-written, and re-written some more, and entered in several contests, where it did pretty well. Ultimately it got on Coverfly's Red List for a while and currently it is in the top 1% of all discoverable scripts on the Coverfly site.
I got an email a couple of days ago that "Bounty" had been selected to be performed at a Virtual Live Table Read this coming Friday, July 1st, beginning at 1 pm PST (3 PM CST, 4 PM EST). This will be done via Zoom and anyone who is invited and has the zoom link can join in and watch. I will be doing a Q & A following the live read, so you are welcome to ask questions and actually hear an SS member speak in real life!
They will have actors from LA's Storytellers Conservancy performing the script. I hope to have the Zoom link either Monday or Tuesday and I will post it here as soon as I have it. Would LOVE to have some SS representation there and actually get to put a face to a name! Hope you can join!
Gary |
| Some of my scripts:
Bounty (TV Pilot) -- Top 1% of discoverable screenplays on Coverfly I'll Be Seeing You (short) - OWC winner The Gambler (short) - OWC winner Skip (short) - filmed Country Road 12 (short) - filmed The Family Man (short) - filmed The Journeyers (feature) - optioned
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AnthonyCawood |
Posted: June 26th, 2022, 2:25am |
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LocationUK Posts4323 Posts Per Day 1.13 |
Congrats Gary, great news! |
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LC |
Posted: June 26th, 2022, 6:34am |
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LocationThe Great Southern Land Posts7628 Posts Per Day 1.34 |
Congrats again, Gary! Think I'll be sleeping when this is all happening. Hopefully it'll be on tape for viewing later. |
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Grandma Bear |
Posted: June 26th, 2022, 7:08am |
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LocationThe Swamp... Posts7961 Posts Per Day 1.35 |
So not to derail the thread about a super quickie, and the double meanings that has, but just wanted to provide a quick update on my TV drama pilot "Bounty," which originally started out years ago as part of a seven week challenge here on SS and was called "Dead Connection" at the time.
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LOL! It seemed rather dead around here, so I was just trying to liven things up. I did not realize your script started out as a seven week challenge. Do you remember which one it was? Did I read it in the past? I started reading it and somehow it seemed familiar. But, I wasn't sure. That is amazing how well you have done with that script! Huge congratulations! I will definitely try to check in on Friday. Do you recommend reading the script first? |
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Gary in Houston |
Posted: June 26th, 2022, 8:27am |
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LocationTexas Posts1306 Posts Per Day 0.31 |
LOL! It seemed rather dead around here, so I was just trying to liven things up. I did not realize your script started out as a seven week challenge. Do you remember which one it was? Did I read it in the past? I started reading it and somehow it seemed familiar. But, I wasn't sure. That is amazing how well you have done with that script! Huge congratulations! I will definitely try to check in on Friday. Do you recommend reading the script first? |
Gosh I can't remember which challenge it was -- I'll have to go back and look. All I remember is that you wouldn't recognize the original entry compared to the current script! As to whether to read beforehand -- I don't think it matters, really. I was going to print it out and read along with the actors, but I think I'd rather focus on the actor's takes on the characters, since I already know the script well enough. Viewer's choice, I guess! |
| Some of my scripts:
Bounty (TV Pilot) -- Top 1% of discoverable screenplays on Coverfly I'll Be Seeing You (short) - OWC winner The Gambler (short) - OWC winner Skip (short) - filmed Country Road 12 (short) - filmed The Family Man (short) - filmed The Journeyers (feature) - optioned
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MarkRenshaw |
Posted: June 26th, 2022, 5:15pm |
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LocationUK Posts2335 Posts Per Day 0.58 |
Congratulations, hearing your screenplay voiced by actors is a wonderful experience and I hope you enjoy it. |
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PKCardinal |
Posted: June 26th, 2022, 9:34pm |
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LocationKansas Posts1448 Posts Per Day 0.63 |
Oh yeah, that's awesome!
Looking forward to checking it out.
I just re-read the script. I've always liked it, but it's even better now than it was. |
| PaulKWrites.com
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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SAC |
Posted: June 27th, 2022, 9:10am |
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Of The Ancients … but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3208 Posts Per Day 0.78 |
Great news, Gary! Hope this gives it the extra oomph it needs to get rolling further. |
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Gary in Houston |
Posted: June 27th, 2022, 9:49am |
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LocationTexas Posts1306 Posts Per Day 0.31 |
Thanks Mark, Steve and Paul! Even though I've had some shorts produced, this feels even more exciting to me for some reason. Maybe it won't lead to anything, but hopefully it'll be a blast to watch. |
| Some of my scripts:
Bounty (TV Pilot) -- Top 1% of discoverable screenplays on Coverfly I'll Be Seeing You (short) - OWC winner The Gambler (short) - OWC winner Skip (short) - filmed Country Road 12 (short) - filmed The Family Man (short) - filmed The Journeyers (feature) - optioned
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Don |
Posted: June 27th, 2022, 9:15pm |
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AdministratorAdministrator So, what are you writing?
LocationVirginia Posts16431 Posts Per Day 1.94 |
Gary,
That is awesome! Post that link. I'm still busy with keeping my mother from dying, but I'll try to pop in if I can.
Written in haste,
Best,
Don |
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Gary in Houston |
Posted: June 27th, 2022, 9:51pm |
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LocationTexas Posts1306 Posts Per Day 0.31 |
Oh Don, I’m so sorry to hear that. I know what you’re feeling and sending nothing but good thoughts to you and your family for peace and comfort right now.
Once I have that link will definitely post here.
Gary |
| Some of my scripts:
Bounty (TV Pilot) -- Top 1% of discoverable screenplays on Coverfly I'll Be Seeing You (short) - OWC winner The Gambler (short) - OWC winner Skip (short) - filmed Country Road 12 (short) - filmed The Family Man (short) - filmed The Journeyers (feature) - optioned
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Warren |
Posted: June 27th, 2022, 11:26pm |
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Of The Ancients A man who has taught his mind to misbehave
LocationSydney, Australia Posts3897 Posts Per Day 1.35 |
Friday, July 1st, beginning at 1 pm PST (3 PM CST, 4 PM EST).
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I think that's 6am Saturday here in Sydney. Will try my best to check it out. |
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Gary in Houston |
Posted: June 28th, 2022, 9:19am |
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LocationTexas Posts1306 Posts Per Day 0.31 |
I think that's 6am Saturday here in Sydney. Will try my best to check it out.
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Thanks Warren! Send Libby a wake up call as well! |
| Some of my scripts:
Bounty (TV Pilot) -- Top 1% of discoverable screenplays on Coverfly I'll Be Seeing You (short) - OWC winner The Gambler (short) - OWC winner Skip (short) - filmed Country Road 12 (short) - filmed The Family Man (short) - filmed The Journeyers (feature) - optioned
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eldave1 |
Posted: June 28th, 2022, 11:37am |
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Gary in Houston |
Posted: June 28th, 2022, 12:00pm |
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LocationTexas Posts1306 Posts Per Day 0.31 |
Thanks Dave! |
| Some of my scripts:
Bounty (TV Pilot) -- Top 1% of discoverable screenplays on Coverfly I'll Be Seeing You (short) - OWC winner The Gambler (short) - OWC winner Skip (short) - filmed Country Road 12 (short) - filmed The Family Man (short) - filmed The Journeyers (feature) - optioned
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