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mcornetto
Posted: February 14th, 2011, 10:13pm Report to Moderator
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This is a thread where screenwriters face-off, compete against each other in quick rounds.  Two screenwriters are chosen, then a logline.  They have two days to complete a script that will fit in one post (approx 5 pages or 7,850 characters including spaces and line feeds).  The scripts will be delivered to whoever is posting them via PM.  

The logline will be picked by a non-interested person from

http://www.lifeformz.com/cgi-bin/idea/idea.fcgi

The scripts will be posted anonymously in a separate poll thread.  There will be a script A and a script B and the voters will be asked to choose between them.    Voting will last approximately 24hrs after scripts are posted.

The winner of a showdown may continue on and challenge another writer.  Any non-winning writer may play again but not in consecutive challenges.   This is ongoing but will be halted for other events like OWCs.

I will clear this thread before every round is posted.

If you would like to be on the roster of possible players for future challenges then please PM me.  Thanks.

Please remember this is only an exercise and meant to be fun.

Results:
First round: Ledbetter vs RayW.  Genre: Family Comedy Theme: Frogs  and the winner is RayW
Second round: RayW vs khamanna Genre: Commercials Theme: pastry and anti-smoking and the winner is RayW
Third round: RayW vs Ryan1 Logline: The ex-wife of a Gambler goes on a killing spree.  and the winner is Ryan1 (with special guest appearance by grademan).
Fourth round:  Ryan1 vs two mystery contestants Logline: A gang leader is accused of raping a lab technician.  and the winner is Ryan1.
Fifth Round:  Ryan1 vs letiskev Logline: In 1840s New Orleans, debutantes search for the Fountain of Youth in a graveyard. and the winner is Ryan1
Sixth Round: Ryan1 vs Dreamscale Logline: A schizophrenic hitman babysits for the adopted daughter of an advertising agent in a pub. and the winner is Ryan1
Seventh Round: Jwent vs JonnyBoy Logline: The horny wife of an optometrist finds a dead body in an apartment. and the winner is Jwent
Eighth Round: Jwent vs Darren  Logline: A widow goes on a pilgrimage to Mexico to find her reincarnated husband. and the winner is Jwent
Ninth Round: Jwent vs Andrew  Logline: A young woman/man receives a package in the mail. Opening it could change his/her life. The question is: will she/he open it? and the winner is James.
Tenth Round: Jwent vs LC Logline: The grandmother of a soldier hides from the police. and the winner is Libby.
Eleventh Round: LC vs screenrider vs Mystery Contestant. Logline: A narcissistic comedienne and a tax collector get completely trashed at a luxury resort.  and the winner is the Mystery contestant (Ryan1).  With special kudos going to LC and screenrider for being good sports about the surprise entry.  
Twelfth Round: Ryan vs James Challenge: Write an iconic scene from any movie as a completely different genre.  and the winner is Ryan.
Thirteenth Round: James vs Michael Challenge: Any genre, 1-5 pages, signature item: Map.  and the winner is James.

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mcornetto
Posted: July 11th, 2011, 4:36pm Report to Moderator
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Ok.  The next challenge will be Ryan1 vs Jwent.

Starts Wednesday.
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mcornetto
Posted: July 13th, 2011, 12:02am Report to Moderator
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The CHALLENGE is

Write an iconic scene from any movie as a completely different genre.  

So take a movie like STAR WARS.  Find a scene that everyone knows.  Like when Hans, Chewy, and Luke  rescue Princess Leia.  That scene is heavy action.

Choose another genre, say mystery.  And rewrite the scene.

You choose the scene and the genre you want to write it in.   Make sure the genre is different enough from the original so that we all get to see the scene in a different light.  Yes, you can change all the dialogue you want, but extra credit if you use lines we already know in completely different ways.

Good luck.  These are due Friday.

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Now this sounds good. Should produce some interesting results. Great idea, Michael.

I hope SS members get in the spirit of voting.


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This is a really cool idea.  I feel like I should write a couple for my own personal edification!

I think I might start with Clarice's first scene with Hannibal as a romantic comedy
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jwent6688
Posted: July 13th, 2011, 8:04pm Report to Moderator
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Good idea Cornie, although I wish I were in the cheapseats for this one. I'm struggling. I'll be in by deadline tomorrow with something.

James


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mcornetto
Posted: July 13th, 2011, 8:10pm Report to Moderator
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It's meant to make both of you struggle a bit.   If it were a piece of cake then it wouldn't be a challenge.  Would you have preferred the logline about 16th century France?  

You'll do great and I'm looking forward to seeing what both of you do with it.
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mcornetto
Posted: July 14th, 2011, 7:36pm Report to Moderator
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I have both of the scripts and I'm tempted to post them right now but I'm going to wait until I'm home from work.  Both of you did great, it was very interesting to see what you came up with.
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jwent6688
Posted: July 14th, 2011, 9:39pm Report to Moderator
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Good job trying to fire it up Cornie! Unfortunately, I don't think anybody gives a fart in a whirlwind.

Hope to get some votes! Even if they're not for me...

James


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Quoted from jwent6688
Good job trying to fire it up Cornie! Unfortunately, I don't think anybody gives a fart in a whirlwind.



LOL, damn that's depressing.  Alright, Mike, lets post these desecrations and let the bloodletting begin.

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Dreamscale
Posted: July 14th, 2011, 10:02pm Report to Moderator
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Here here!!!

Can't wait to ravage these abortions!!  Just kidding, of course.  Sounds like a tough challenge, so I'm interested to see how the OH welder did.  
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jwent6688
Posted: September 26th, 2012, 5:17pm Report to Moderator
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A challenge has been put forth!

And accepted!


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Anytime. dude.


A little clip to get us all in the mood...



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mcornetto
Posted: September 26th, 2012, 5:26pm Report to Moderator
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Ok.  If you want to do it, you two pick the challenge.... Write the scripts - post pdfs on dropbox -  Don't include your name in the pdf.  Send me the public links and I'll put up a poll.
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I anjoyed that clip, thanks.   Now that yer done with the melodrama can we write?   I'll submit a script (any genre, 1-5 pages) via a dropbox link by tomorrow night.

Sound good?   Or are you gonna backpedal like your buddy Dreamscale.  


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Ok.  If you want to do it, you two pick the challenge.... Write the scripts - post pdfs on dropbox -  Don't include your name in the pdf.  Send me the public links and I'll put up a poll.


Sorry I jumped the gun.   Guess I'll wait for the pirate to chime in.   Doesn't matter if we keep them anonymous.   I've read a few of Jwent's scripts.  He's got a grainy font you can spot a mile away.   Might as well just put names on scripts?
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jwent6688
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Quoted from M.Alexander
I anjoyed that clip, thanks.   Now that yer done with the melodrama can we write?   I'll submit a script (any genre, 1-5 pages) via a dropbox link by tomorrow night.

Sound good?   Or are you gonna backpedal like your buddy Dreamscale.  



Sorry I jumped the gun.   Guess I'll wait for the pirate to chime in.


I won't back pedal, I love this stuff... writing under the gun. Problem is a third party has to pick the challenge. Apparently, Michael doesn't want to.

The thread says 24hrs to write the script, but it's usually been 48hrs to my recollect. It can't be something you're already working on, that's why the challenge is dictated by a third party. Any volunteers?

James



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