Actually it was phil that said no whining.

And to voice - what makes you think that the results will be unoriginal?  You obviously have never participated in an OWC, I've seen some pretty unique stuff come out of these excercises.

Perhaps you should try to give the subject a fresh spin, show us how you think it should be done?  

As there is no prize for best script and it's not really a contest, you can't be disqualified.

Phil

Of course it's a contest! Call a duck a duck.
If there's no contest, then all entrants should have their scripts recorded.
Right?

Quoted from ABennettWriter So... can the prison cell be a metaphor? I read back and Phil said a prison cell had to be a central part. I'm asking again because I really don't want to be disqualified.

I think it has been mentioned, Steel, but not discounted. I really don't see why it CAN'T be, as long as the prison cell, metaphoric or solidified, as you say, plays "a central part."

In fact, if it makes you feel any better, my script is actually taking it metaphorically, so if metaphors or symbolism are forbidden, we will both be disqualified.
AS ONE!


(sorry, I just love that film)

Quoted from voice Theme: A Prison Cell not my style - and not original - have seen so many

Yeah. I refuse to write about anything that takes place on the planet Earth. It’s been done a million times before.  

Quoted from Takeshi Yeah. I refuse to write about anything that takes place on the planet Earth. It’s been done a million times before.

I couldn't help but laugh at that.

But the prison cell doesn't even have to take place in a prison. Make it in the Mariana Trench or a planet 50,000 light years away. There is a lot to do with a prison cell...the only problem I have (or had) was trying to add drama to it. Yikes...


Sean

All right, Voice, I know other people are chewing you out for this, but I promise I don't have any smartass comments for you.  My reaction to what you said is 100% serious and I hope helps you think about it.

Quoted from voice Theme: A Prison Cell - not my style

I believe that's kind of the point to this exercise, to get the writer to work out of their everyday element and under a deadline.  Although this is my first OWC, I can tell it's an excellent exercise in sharpening a writer's skills.  I wonder how many past participaters have actually surprised themselves with what they didn't think they'd be able to do.

Congratulations, however.  I think that's the first thing I've ever seen you post that I was able to comprehend 100%, eventhough you're grammar was still off.

:-)  All right, so I lied about the smartass comment thing.  No offense.  I just like to get a jab in every now and then.

Quoted from ABennettWriter Of course it's a contest! Call a duck a duck. If there's no contest, then all entrants should have their scripts recorded. Right?

If the OWC stand for One Week "Contest" than I guess it is. That is what it is called.

Instead of posting hundreds of posts trying to be funny, why doesn't everyone just write something?

Quoted from voice Theme: A Prison Cell not my style - and not original - have seen so many

Then it's your job to make it something original.

Keep in mind that, on occasion, scripts get picked up here.  Usually, they're picked up by film students with not much money.  Your script has a better chance of being produced if it takes place in a prison cell than it does on a viking tall ship....or a futuristic prison cell on the second moon of Dargu IV.


Phil

Quoted from voice ....not my style...

Gee....and so many people were eagerly anticipating your submission  

Quoted from Doc M In fact, if it makes you feel any better, my script is actually taking it metaphorically, so if metaphors or symbolism are forbidden, we will both be disqualified.

No need to overthink it.  There are always those who play fast and loose with the genre and theme -- and that is a good thing.

People always wring their hands and gnash their teeth worrying about compliance -- and it has never once been an issue.  Get back to your keyboards and start typing already.

This being my first OWC, when I am done, do I email it to Don as an attachment, or...?

Quoted from Dr. McPhearson This being my first OWC, when I am done, do I email it to Don as an attachment, or...?

On Phil's original post in this thread, there is a link where you submit your entry.

~Zack~

Yeah, just note it in the submit my script form. I'm still not clear if we're using names or not this time around. Oh and if one or two people want to look mine over and give me a little critique, I've finished a first draft and would gladly rteurn the favor. Just hit me up. UPDATE: Sorry but I found a set of eyes to look it over. Guess you'll have to wait.

Are two or more people allowed to write one script?

~Zack~

Didn't people partner up for the last OWC?