this better not be some kind of subliminal mind control...if i go around humming this tune for the rest of my life, there will be consequences...

Quoted from slap shot this better not be some kind of subliminal mind control...if i go around humming this tune for the rest of my life, there will be consequences...

too late I'm doing it already.

One quick Question.
Are we restricted to a particular type of comedy?
Can it be black humour for example?

Well, it's Romantic Comedy isn't it? I don't think black humour lies under that, and it might be looked down on by other readers if you did it, but have a go.

It can be black humour, yellow humour, red humour, orange humour. It can be a rainbow humour. It can be any type of humour you want to write, just make sure we laugh.

Wish I could get into this one, but I am very involved with a script that demands my attention.

I really wanted to do this though. Just not enough time and still finish what I am doing on a deadline.

Shawn....><

Quoted from mcornetto It can be any type of humour you want to write, just make sure we laugh.

I just downloaded and read your Pumpink Revenge short and laughed... I guess it'll be a tough jury!!  

GOOD LUCK ALL!

Quoted from mcornetto It can be black humour, yellow humour, red humour, orange humour. It can be a rainbow humour. It can be any type of humour you want to write, just make sure we laugh.

Now that is far more of a challenge than writing lyrics to a 58-second piece of music...will you settle for an amused smile?

I don't think I'll run it because, IMO, the main problem is it's practically impossible to establish a complete dramedy in 12 pages (or less), those kinds of stories are only effective in features where you take time to settle the situations. Too bad...

BTW did the rules changed? On the submit page, you don't speak of logline anymore, but synopsis. With a synopsis you can't have any surprise by discovering the script page after page, especially when there is a twist. So is it really synopsis or just logline as usual? Just for everyone's information.

Michel

Quoted from michel I don't think I'll run it because, IMO, the main problem is it's practically impossible to establish a complete dramedy in 12 pages (or less), those kinds of stories are only effective in features where you take time to settle the situations. Too bad... Michel

Unfortunately, have to agree with Michel here. The whole formula of romantic comedy - 'meet cute' obstacle/impediment 'torn apart' 'reunite against all odds' - my ideas are running way too long for this - disappointed. Just mo, sure other seasoned 'short' writers will disagree -- which is great. Looking forward to the results.

Anyone need help with the lyrics? That against the rules? (probably)

Be economical and you can for certain fit your script in 12 pages.   Romantic Comedy is one of the genres used for NYC Midnight Madness - which I believe is the inspiration for the OWC.  People manage there just fine, year after year, and for some of them it's their first script.

So don't give up.  It's supposed to be a challenge. Do the best you can and grow as a screenwriter.    

Quoted from michel BTW did the rules changed? On the submit page, you don't speak of logline anymore, but synopsis. With a synopsis you can't have any surprise by discovering the script page after page, especially when there is a twist. So is it really synopsis or just logline as usual? Just for everyone's information. Michel

Logline, please.   Sorry.  I'll get that fixed.  

hey Michel,
You made me laugh...on one hand you are not able to submit but on the other you are already on the submit page
Hmm...keeping us guessing till the end ?

Is it 12 pages including the title page?

Or is it 12 pages of writing plus a title page, ie. a total of 13 pages?

Requesting a ruling on this please.

Gary