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I personally do not like the idea of a short time frame like 1 month. Why push it, and have the script suffer because of it?
I like the way Dec is going about this, and I'd like to hear more from him.
Sorry George, but I just don't like this idea.
And suddenly the entire discussion comes back to me...a discussion I'm not eager to rehash. I believe the conclusion to that discussion was that I don't like a lot of shows on TV, so I choose not to watch them as opposed to boycotting the network that made them.
And it's also a fair point that the interest in such a thing is primarily from those who have the motivation to write to begin with. Where this idea would differ from what decadence has posted is that it uses a real subject someone has asked for at one point as opposed to something random.
However, I'm not advocating an immediate start to this either as there remains enough opposition to it that it seems kind of pointless.
I think if you want to have an OMC just do it. Like anything else around here some people will participate, some will not. If you're looking for consensus in order to start it, you won't get it. Someone needs to take the bull by the horns and run with it.
And suddenly the entire discussion comes back to me...a discussion I'm not eager to rehash. I believe the conclusion to that discussion was that I don't like a lot of shows on TV, so I choose not to watch them as opposed to boycotting the network that made them.
And it's also a fair point that the interest in such a thing is primarily from those who have the motivation to write to begin with. Where this idea would differ from what decadence has posted is that it uses a real subject someone has asked for at one point as opposed to something random.
However, I'm not advocating an immediate start to this either as there remains enough opposition to it that it seems kind of pointless.
Just go for it I say. Only thing that I would say is that the challenge already exists, based on what you've said. The Producer on Inktip has issued it. Another problem is that a lot of people are left with scripts based on the same idea and only one, at best, out of the whole lot will have any possible use.
Like Mcornetto says though, just do it and see what happens it might work brilliantly.
I said this before when we were talking about the OMC, and I still believe it:
The OMC can only be seen as a positive exercise. It gets you thinking and working hard, and in the end you either have:
1) a fully completed script that's really great
2) a fully completed script that's OK to horrible (but who cares, because you can go back and polish it now!)
or
3) part of a script that you still put a lot of effort into that you can now make complete
Either way, you leave with something valuable. But if your goal is to "win", then your priorities are messed up
I agree 100%. Someone might win and already be a very strong screenwriter and that's super! On the other hand, someone may fail miserably despite an enormous amount of effort. The effort, (and remember to have fun) is the important thing.
No matter where a person is in the screenwriting game, the important thing is doing it.
I don't like the idea of a OMC for the sake that it implies people need an organized, community "event" to write a feature length script. It's ironic because it seems like the people discussing it are the people who have enough drive to write features themselves anyway. So why not just do it? Why a contest or an exercise just to accomplish something everyone can do (or should be able to do) on their own time?
Because we all need a kick in the keester once in awhile. And working together with others on a time limit makes a person work with a deadline, prioritize, and it forces you to commit time-- time that you probably don't have.
No, everyone doesn't need it, I agree. But I feel that I get a lot out of studying and working with others on a regular basis. People are good. Books are good. Computers are good. People and books AND computers? Really good!
I can dig it. A kick in the keester is needed from time to time. Still, isn't all screenwriting about prioritizing and committing time one doesn't have? It's just a little disconcerting at all. It'll still be nice to see a couple features around here for a change. It feels like those days are over around these parts.
Maybe I'm missing something here, but what Dec was talking about had absolutely nothing to do with an OMC...did it? I thought he was talking about working with individual writers and comign up with something that would help them, or push them into something that they may not normally do...or do well.
Am I wrong here? Dec? Set me straight...it's bee a rough day, so I apologize if I am wrong.
Dec's idea is similar, I think. Not the same though. I was talking about George's thing although my sentiments can also apply to Dec's. His idea does seem slightly more proactive though.
OK, how about this...we'll do a 2 day feature challenge. Subject is "horrendous scripts" genre will be "TV watching".
OK, kids, get started. We'll check back in Friday!
Jeff, you shouldn't make the mistake that everybody writes in the same way as you.
It's a bit like at Uni, when I would knock out a top grade 1500 word essay the night before consistently - 'cos I am better? No. It was 'cos I can perform under pressure, and while that is not true of screenwriting yet, I believe it's possible; plus, the top screenwriters work to tight deadlines, so practice is good. Demands will be high for anyone with aspirations for the business end of the game.
Andrew, I was obviously joking around. But if I remember correctly, someone said (back on that old thread about a 4 week feature script) that they were going to do it to prove me wrong...I don't think they succeeded, did they?
And, I'm not saying anything about it not being possible. I just don't think it makes a ton of sense, personally. If one is employed as a screenwriter, then they will not only have the time, but also the reason to perform under pressure, so to speak.
1,500 word essay? Dude, that's not saying much. I used to write 20-50 page finals the night before, and had no problem. I also usually did it quite under the influence of various...uh...well...things, let's say.
Jeff, you shouldn't make the mistake that everybody writes in the same way as you.
It's a bit like at Uni, when I would knock out a top grade 1500 word essay the night before consistently - 'cos I am better? No. It was 'cos I can perform under pressure, and while that is not true of screenwriting yet, I believe it's possible; plus, the top screenwriters work to tight deadlines, so practice is good. Demands will be high for anyone with aspirations for the business end of the game.
Andrew
I agree. In the beginning, (Beresheet) sorry, just had to throw in some Hebrew.) we might write some pretty cruddy stuff in whatever deadline we have, but by working it constantly, the crud level should diminish a little, hopefully.
I think it's stimulating when you are pushed by the clock. It's kind of like an emergency room for writers.
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