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Mike, You are such a cool presence here on SS. I mean it.
I think what you have is a great idea, tempered by the experiences of those who have seen similer (not exact) ideas move into courtyards where most everyone needed to divide up in order to show friendship.
Should I interpret from your post, you have givin up?
We'll encourage you with praise and job well done back rubs, "not by me personally", until it gets done! Let's make a petition and take it all the way to Washington. >
S.R., you just gotta trust us -- this is one of those ideas that works so much better in theory than in actual practice. It invariably leads the board to dark places.
We've been there. More than once. We know.
Quoted from screenrider
...but I really think we're BIGGER than that.
What, did you just join the boards yesterday? (joking...)
Anyways, if you stumble across a dynamite script, really, you should wake up the "Simply Recommended Scripts" thread with a fresh post.
That is what it's there for -- it will draw just as much attention to the script as some sort of award thread -- and it is more enduring.
And while I cannot predict Don 100% of the time, I do not think he is gonna be crazy about this idea.
He likes to keep the boards peaceful -- as peaceful as we can at any rate -- and these sort of undertakings just....aren't.
I've been reading this thread with some interest, and I'm torn down the middle on this.
On the one hand, I'm literally the most competitive person alive. I will mercilessly and repeatedly beat a 6-year-old at checkers, keeping Nietzsche in mind all the while. I will walk down the hall at work and see it as a challenge to pass everyone along the way. I see no reason to do anything in life unless it's for some goal, personal or professional. There is no "just for fun" in my world (yes people, envy my wife!).
On the other hand, I say what's the point in going through all this organizing to hand out what will amount to a pat on the back? This is why I revert to the suggestion of many here and say that the Simply Recommended thread is the way to go. At least until there are real stakes at stake...
Well, folks, after careful consideration, and I do appreciate everyone's input, I've decided to move forward with this despite popular belief. I'm sure Don's all-seeing eye has spotted this thread and if he had any objections he would've intervened by now. So, without further ado I will act as "facilitator" for this prestigious event, as I am probably one of the most unliked people on this site and therefore least likely to give in to favoritism.
A- At the end of each month, one full-length feature script will be awarded "Best Screenplay of The Month" B- One "short" will be also be awarded. C- One full-length feature wiill be given an honorable mention, but no trophy. This script will be determined by me or someone who wishes to volunteer for the position, so the other judges need not worry about having to read an extra script.
1- There will be three "new" judges every month. The identities of the judges will remain anonymous and determined on a volunteer basis -- PM me at the begnning of the month if you wish to be a judge, first come first serve. If no one volunteers then I will be the judge and select the winning screenplays myself.
2- Each judge will pick one full-length feature script. Past, present or "future" for any of you time travellers out there. This script does NOT have to be a script from an active member. It just needs to be a good script. Keep in mind if you volunteer for this assignment you will be required to read a total of "three" full-length features and "three" shorts before the month is up.
Notify me if you wish to volunteer and let me know what scripts you've chosen so I can notify the other two judges as to what other two scripts they must read. Please try to make your selections by the 7th.
3 - Voting will be based on three aspects of a 30 point system.
A- Originality 1-10 points. B- Format - 1-10 points. C - Story 1-10 points.
The script with the highest points wins the trophy. This will not be a popularity contest by any means. This will be about finding and recognizing the best of the best. I highly encourage prospective judges to dig through the archives.
I will be one of the judges for November just to get the ball rolling. We'll need 2 more judges --PM me if interested. And remember you're identitiy must remain anonymous to the board.
Winners will be announced on the 30th of every month.
Any comments or questions?
EDIT: I just got word from Don. Erm, guess it's a no go. I tried.