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Urban Legend - The Unauthorized OWC! 12/2011 (currently 4025 views) |
Don |
Posted: January 2nd, 2012, 12:01pm |
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AdministratorAdministrator So, what are you writing?
LocationVirginia Posts16417 Posts Per Day 1.93 |
I thought I'd sex it up a bit with "Unauthorized OWC!" Take one of the Urban Legends found via this link http://www.snopes.com/horrors/horrors.aspWrite a 5 to 10 page screenplay and put your own spin on it - I want to see your voice shine in what you've written. 12 Steps by Dena McKinnon (paleyellow) - Short - Blown away by his wife's overdose, a recovering addict hurts his only son in an uncontrollable rage and must find a way to cope with his guilt. 12 pages - pdf, format True Myth by Bill Sarre (reef dreamer) - Short, Urban Legend - When a secret military team gains the power of psychic foresight, their greatest challenge is what happens next. 8 pages - pdf, format No Experience Necessary by Dena McKinnon (paleyellow) - Short, Horror - Desperate for income, Liz takes on a gig that she may not live to regret. - pdf, format Cooked by Chris Shamburger (sham) - Short, Horror - A this-or-that of urban legends as an old cat lady goes about her day. - pdf, format The Enforcer by Mark Dunn (currentcmine) - Short, Horror - A drug cartel enforcer goes ona rampage of murder and mayhem. - pdf, format Semper Fi by Felipe D. Machado (cinemachado) - Short, Suspense - A man attempts to settle his affairs before flying home from military duty. - pdf, format Speed Trap by Gary Rademan (grademan) - Short, Horror - Two teenage boys joyride and shoot an empty “trap” patrol car on a night when an unusual officer is inside. - pdf, format |
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Electric Dreamer |
Posted: January 2nd, 2012, 1:52pm |
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Old Timer Taking a long vacation from the holidays.
LocationLos Angeles Posts2740 Posts Per Day 0.55 |
Hey Don,
Are these all the scripts or are there more waves to come?
E.D. |
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Mr.Ripley |
Posted: January 2nd, 2012, 2:04pm |
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LocationNew York Posts1979 Posts Per Day 0.30 |
I think it's all. I don't think many people entered. |
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Grandma Bear |
Posted: January 2nd, 2012, 3:04pm |
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LocationThe Swamp... Posts7961 Posts Per Day 1.35 |
That's about how many OWC scripts there used to be in the old days. More manageable than 40 and definitely less hectic. Thanks to those who participated. |
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mcornetto |
Posted: January 2nd, 2012, 3:27pm |
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Thanks Don for posting these so quickly after the New Year. The turn out was actually better than I expected. Sorry, again, that I didn't submit one but curious to have a look at these. |
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Reef Dreamer |
Posted: January 2nd, 2012, 3:34pm |
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LocationThe Island of Jersey Posts2612 Posts Per Day 0.56 |
Phew... i thought it was me and Dena holding the fort for a moment. I'm really glad to see others join in.
Thanks Don for posting this as a OWC version - i like the title!
Pia, the old OWC's only had 8-10 entries! Really! i'm so new i've only seen the large entries. One beauty of this challenge is that we can reply to the reviews! Praise the lord.
Also, well done Dena for two scripts. I like the attitude.
Finally, Michael you may not be in but thanks for the idea.
Remember folks these were put together over Xmas.
Cheers |
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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 |
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DarrenJamesSeeley |
Posted: January 2nd, 2012, 4:16pm |
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LocationMichigan.USA Posts1522 Posts Per Day 0.31 |
Quoted from mcornetto Thanks Don for posting these so quickly after the New Year. The turn out was actually better than I expected. Sorry, again, that I didn't submit one but curious to have a look at these. |
I didn't even know there was one. I'm tempted to say not many other folks did either. As for the theme, I already had a Urban Legend short on site anyway (Forced Donation - Stolen Kidneys) |
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mcornetto |
Posted: January 2nd, 2012, 5:00pm |
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And about the title, "Unofficial" would have been a more apt description. |
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CoopBazinga |
Posted: January 3rd, 2012, 12:49am |
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LocationPerth, Australia Posts1175 Posts Per Day 0.26 |
Look forward to reading these. I wanted to post one but thought it was bit too early in my development especially with it being a busy Christmas and new year period.
A big well done to Dena (Paleyellow) though, two scripts entered. |
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Hugh Hoyland |
Posted: January 3rd, 2012, 1:16pm |
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I missed out on this one. :[
Didn't know it was happening actually lol
Will read em asap.
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Electric Dreamer |
Posted: January 3rd, 2012, 5:41pm |
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LocationLos Angeles Posts2740 Posts Per Day 0.55 |
My hat's off to all the participants. The overall quality of the entries was undeniably solid. A testament to the writers and the organizers.
Cheers, E.D. |
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mcornetto |
Posted: January 3rd, 2012, 10:56pm |
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Ok. Since everyone seems to be responding to their entries, it's time for the readers (you don't have to have an entry) to pm me with their favourites (one, two, but no more than three). I'll collate them and post the results as Reader's choice. You have three days.
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mcornetto |
Posted: January 4th, 2012, 3:40pm |
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A reminder to vote for readers choice by PMing me with up to three choices in order. Several have. You want to make sure your vote is counted too. |
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Grandma Bear |
Posted: January 4th, 2012, 4:22pm |
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LocationThe Swamp... Posts7961 Posts Per Day 1.35 |
I haven't had time to read them all yet! |
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mcornetto |
Posted: January 4th, 2012, 4:35pm |
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You have until Friday to vote. |
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Sham |
Posted: January 6th, 2012, 12:43am |
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My hat's off to all the participants. The overall quality of the entries was undeniably solid. A testament to the writers and the organizers.
Cheers, E.D. |
Agreed! I personally am glad I participated for this. I haven't been a part of a OWC in almost two years, and I needed a good challenge. |
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Grandma Bear |
Posted: January 6th, 2012, 1:00pm |
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LocationThe Swamp... Posts7961 Posts Per Day 1.35 |
Sent in my votes.
I think everyone did a great job! I liked this challenge. The only thing I would have liked better would be for all scripts to have a link to that particular legend it uses. |
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mcornetto |
Posted: January 6th, 2012, 4:14pm |
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Thanks to all that participated. It was a small but good OWC.
The Reader's Choices are as follows:
Malevolence Cooked
With Honorable Mention for:
True Myth Speed Trap
Additional kudos to:
Semper Fi No Experience Necessary
Hope you all had fun. We'll do this again some time. |
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Reef Dreamer |
Posted: January 6th, 2012, 4:46pm |
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LocationThe Island of Jersey Posts2612 Posts Per Day 0.56 |
Thanks Michael,
That was an enjoyable outing. Well done to Pia and Sham and all those who took part.
Cheers |
| My scripts HERE
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 |
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Felipe |
Posted: January 6th, 2012, 5:59pm |
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Great job all around! Looking forward to the next one? Any ideas on when that will be? In a writing mood lately.
Glad to see people in general agreed with my opinions. Haha |
| 'Artist' is not a term you should use to refer to yourself. Let others, and your work, do it for you. |
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Pale Yellow |
Posted: January 6th, 2012, 9:06pm |
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Enjoyed the contest...nothing like a deadline to get the writing wheels turning!
Congrats Pia and Sham! |
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Grandma Bear |
Posted: January 6th, 2012, 11:17pm |
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LocationThe Swamp... Posts7961 Posts Per Day 1.35 |
People liked my story?? That means a lot since I've been on the writers block drive for a while! I shall have a beer to celebrate!
...I meant, #9...... |
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Sham |
Posted: January 7th, 2012, 9:34pm |
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Cool, I've never been a reader's choice before. Can I put that on a resume? It's definitely a confidence boost knowing people enjoyed something you created. Thanks for that. And congrats, Pia! I don't have any beer in the house but I'm in the middle of sipping my celebratory glass of wine. Cheers! |
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CoopBazinga |
Posted: January 8th, 2012, 1:44am |
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LocationPerth, Australia Posts1175 Posts Per Day 0.26 |
They were all very good and well done to participants. It was some impressive work considering the time of year.
Congrats to Pia and Sham.
All the best |
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RayW |
Posted: January 8th, 2012, 9:56am |
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LocationAbout a thousand years from now. Posts1821 Posts Per Day 0.36 |
Congratulations, Pia. I'm looking forward to soon reading what appear to be another batch of fine entries. Maybe I'll even finish up the last dozen of the OCT OWC! Ha! |
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