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February OWC Scripts listings. (currently 8986 views) |
Don |
Posted: February 13th, 2010, 4:19pm |
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There were 31 scripts submitted within the timeframe given. I will be posting them roughly six at a time every 12 hours or so. Please note that * in the title indicates that the person who submitted the script is a member of the discussion board AND has in the past thoughtfully read and reviewed scripts. Those new to the board and who wrote a script for the challenge are encouraged to read and review at least 6 scripts at which point I will add a * to his/her script. All participants are highly encouraged to read and review OWC scripts. The Dark by Steve McDonell (stevie) - Short, Fantasy - A mysterious warning drives a man to the brink of insanity... - pdf, format Issues by P. Cook (me) - Short, Drama, Horror - Longing for love, can make you do bad things. - pdf, format Sanitarium by Cindy L. Keller - Short, Horror - An orderly tries to make life bearable to a young girl who is lost in Hell. - pdf, format Revenge by Gary Rademan (grademan) - Short, Thriller - A man mourns the death and rape of his sister. His uncle’s revenge leads to their capture by the killers. - pdf, format Shamrock by Seth Hamilton - Short, Psychological Thriller - A Priest, having killed, struggles with whether or not to take his own life. - pdf, format A Night To Remember by Javier Torregrosa (jayrex) - Short, Dark, Thriller, Horror - Tyler awakes to find he doesn't know who he is, and all he has to go on are the clues left behind to help him retrace his whereabouts. - pdf, format The Light by Michel J. Duthin (michel) - Short, Fantasy - In a (near?) dark future, the last family in the country waits for the light to come... - pdf, format Monster in the Dark by Zack Akers (splatter boy) - Short, Thriller - Disturbed cop Jack Morton is followed home by a dark secret. - pdf, format Sisyphus Imagined by Anthony Russo (ajrscreenworks) - Short, Fantasy - A re-telling of the myth of Sisyphus, who does battle with Zeus and Hades. - pdf, format The Killing Gene by Tim Ratcliffe (trojan) - Short, Supernatural Thriller - A man has his beliefs put to the test when he is confronted with an offer he simply can't refuse. - pdf, format The Dark Place by T. Joseph Fraser (blakkwolfe) - Short, Science Fiction - Surrounded by darkness, A young man struggles between compassion and commitment. - pdf, format Three Strikes, You're Out by Jeff Bush (Dreamscale) - Short, Horror - First comes the love, then comes the marriage, then comes...the infidelity...and bad shit. - pdf, format The Room of Doors by Paul J. Gitschner - Short, Supernatural Thriller - A woman wakes up somewhere strange and tries to make sense of it all. - pdf, format Are You Afraid of the Dark? by Ronald Simpson - Short, Supernatural Thriller - A dark supernatural thriller that digs deep into the philosophical minds of sophisticated people, and really makes you wonder what really hides in the depths of the shadows of darkness. - pdf, format Eyes in the Dark by Zach Shearer (Zach.scripts) - Short, Horror - A man comes to terms with his lack of humanity. - pdf, format Dragan's Apparatus by Martin B. - Short, Horror - A professor must foil a desperate man who holds him captive for a non-existent formula. - pdf, format The Environmentalist by James Williams (jwent668 - Short, Horror - A young girl alone in her parent's plush ski retreat gets a visit from a malevolent stranger. - pdf, format Marooned by Mark-Curtis Dunn (currentcmine) - Short, Science Fiction - Two space deputies put off on Ganymede to save shuttle fuel discover a hermit scientist in residence. - pdf, format Auto-da-fe by William Pearce - Short, Horror - {no logline} - pdf, format It Gazes Back by Jon Barton (jonnyboy) - Short - A writer struggles with a dangerous obsession. Remember, He's always watching... - pdf, format Cul-de-sac by Ezekeil Obregon - Short - {no logline} - fdr, format Stranded by Herman Chow (coding) - Short, Science Fiction - Two survivors stranded on a spaceship need to find whatever ways to survive.-9 pages - pdf, format One For The Road by Cameron Mitchell (cam17) - Short - Four people in an isolated Nebraska diner encounter a stranger with a horrifying secret. - pdf, format The Ass Spider by Greg Baldwin - Short, Science Fiction, Thriller - The saying "I've got butterflies in my stomach" takes on a whole new meaning. - pdf, format |
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Dreamscale |
Posted: February 13th, 2010, 9:20pm |
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OK, I've read and commented on 11 scripts (I can't open Poor Mr. Burns).
I'm sure alot of people are cursing me and wondering why I'm such an ass. Not my intent at all, and I apologize up front for my harsh comments.
Whether or not we have a time deadline, I see no excuse for such poorly edited and proofed scripts. A couple mistakes, sure, no problem, but the vast majority of these scripts are just littered with mistakes and poor writing.
I'm always going to give my honest opinion, and if they seem harsh or cruel, I'm sorry, but I'm not going to sugarcoat anything, as I don't think it helps in any way.
I'm hoping the next batch will be an improvement in quality, as well as meeting the challenge better. |
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mcornetto |
Posted: February 13th, 2010, 9:26pm |
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I'm almost through this 12 and I have to say I'm pleased with the entries I've read so far and at least one of them is definitely going to get selected. I'll make sure of it.
I'm looking forward to the rest of them.
And while it's good to comment on grammar and such, I feel I should let you guys know that I'm not in the least bit concerned about the grammar or typos while I'm perusing these scripts. So if you have some mistakes of that nature don't let it worry you. |
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Posted: February 13th, 2010, 9:43pm |
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31 scripts? This is lower than usual. Not a bad thing at all. The challenge was actually challenging. Did I meet it? Maybe not.
Still, big thanks to Mcornetto for making it interesting, not to mention all the work that will be involved in his making the Moviestorm movies!
So, again, thanks!
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Seth |
Posted: February 13th, 2010, 10:01pm |
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I like it better with fewer entries.
There have been some scripts so far that didn't tickle my fancy, but I have not read anything that was complete crud either.
The Dark seems to get hammered, but I thought it wasn't that bad at all. Just didn't fit the assignment. |
I, too, like that there are fewer entries (still a good number). It speaks to how challenging the challenge was. And The Dark, although, it didn't stay within the parameters, was funny as hell! I hope, if Mcornetto doesn't, someone takes the time to make it -- so I can kick back, drink in hand, laughing my ass off! |
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Posted: February 13th, 2010, 10:07pm |
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Yeah, props to MC for putting this together.
I didn't enter this time, which I'm kinda annoyed about. I'm going to read some random scripts though soon, looking forward to the entries. |
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Posted: February 14th, 2010, 2:21am |
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Quoted from Dreamscale OK, I've read and commented on 11 scripts (I can't open Poor Mr. Burns).
I'm sure alot of people are cursing me and wondering why I'm such an ass. Not my intent at all, and I apologize up front for my harsh comments.
Whether or not we have a time deadline, I see no excuse for such poorly edited and proofed scripts. A couple mistakes, sure, no problem, but the vast majority of these scripts are just littered with mistakes and poor writing.
I'm always going to give my honest opinion, and if they seem harsh or cruel, I'm sorry, but I'm not going to sugarcoat anything, as I don't think it helps in any way.
I'm hoping the next batch will be an improvement in quality, as well as meeting the challenge better. |
Jeff, I've never really had a problem with your reviewing (April OWC aside) but this time you're being a little too tactless with your comments. Don't want to start something (just being honest) but every script is peppered with complaints of "awkward phrasing, bad grammar", etc, etc. To me, it seems like an exercise to be seen reading every script, and less a concerted effort to provide helpful feedback. Let's not forget that almost everyone here is an amateur writer, so approaching our reviews in this way would really seem the way forward - we're helping one anther grow, right? Those who are working professionals may be justified in your tone, but you're really not. bert pretty much hits the right tone, 'cos he's harsh when necessary, but actually able to provide insight as to why. Just felt the need to say it, Jeff, 'cos I personally find it annoying to read the same thing each time, and imagine others feel the same, which of course you alluded to. Andrew |
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Scar Tissue Films |
Posted: February 14th, 2010, 9:22am |
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I'm actually finding this OWC quite amusing.
The board absolutely loves horror and when the chains are finally removed...everyone writes a thriller.
MC gave us no less than four possible genres and still most of us failed to hit one!
Not being critical there, I know that we can be lenient with the genre, I just found it funny.
I personally think the general standard of the scripts is excellent. There are several scripts out of just the initial batch that have real potential. A couple are almost fully realised already.
For me that is an outstanding achievement in just a week.
I've never written a script in a week in my whole life before, and it more than shows. Neverthless I'm extremely pleased with my concept and have full confidence that it will become an exceptional film in the future.
I think to expect some level of perfection after just a week is crazy to be honest.
I take my hat off to the writers who can write to a professional level in such a short space of time, particularly as most people work, but I'm not one of them. My script will evolve over the months ahead, partly based, hopefully, on the feedback I receive from my fellow readers here.
Feedback is critically important and is at the core of this site's existence. I think it should definitley be kept constructive, especially when we are dealing with scripts that have gone from concept to completion in just a matter of hours. |
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Dreamscale |
Posted: February 14th, 2010, 10:52am |
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Andrew, if a script is poorly written, peppered with bad grammar and awkward phrasing, then I'm going to mention that. Why wouldn't I or anyone else, for that matter? You don't need to be a pro to know how to write a proper sentence, phrase, passage, etc.
Pretty simple stuff, actually. Sorry you have a problem with the tone of my reviews. |
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Scar Tissue Films |
Posted: February 14th, 2010, 11:29am |
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I think the limitations set by the MovieStorm thing prevented people from doing full blown horror. Not that it can't be done, but that may have lead people to think in different directions. Cornetto said he could only do some blood and there was also limitations in weapons used as well as character having physical contact... or something like that. I've read a few that people said didn't fit any of the genres. "Issues" for example is definitely DARK and HORROR in my book. I saw it as dim lighting with the lightning flashes and the dark was the doctor's dark mind and how can it not be horror when there are flashes of dead women all the time and a killing in the end. It certainly wasn't comedy. There were a few scripts like that I've read that fit the assignment in my mind, but got complaints by some others about not fitting the challenge. |
I'm sure Michael will be lenient with the genre anyway, so it's no big deal. I personally would call Issues a thriller. You can get dead people and serious violence in thrillers, eg Silence of the Lambs. There are basically only three sub-genres of Horror: Horror of Armageddon (Eg The Stand, 28 days etc) Horror of Personality (Hostel, Psycho etc) Horror of Demonic. (Exorcist, Reeker, Jeepers Creepers etc) Issues doesn't really fit into any of them. The core of the story is about people personal issues. It's a drama/thriller at heart. Just my opinion of course, and I'm sure it doesn't matter, as I say. I thought you wrote it by the way... |
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Posted: February 14th, 2010, 1:51pm |
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So, Jeff is not crazy about the problem with some of these scripts in regards to the PDF conversion. At least, he is not crazy in that specific regard.
I am also getting messages about "CourierFinalDraft", and the file appears as only a series of dots. They are unreadable.
Anybody know of a quick fix for this, aside from downloading some other form of reader that I do not care to download?
Or perhaps somebody can convert those files to readable form and shoot them back to Don for another upload?
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And if we go to the extra trouble, I darn sure hope those files belong to members who are participating in the reading of these scripts, or I'll be kind of pissed.
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Dreamscale |
Posted: February 14th, 2010, 3:28pm |
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Bert, Pia sent me the pdf's of the 3 I couldn't open, and I still couldn't read them. Same exact problem you're having. I'm not into loading any other reader, either, but I would like to read these scripts. |
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mcornetto |
Posted: February 14th, 2010, 3:35pm |
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Posted: February 14th, 2010, 3:36pm |
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Don said scripts with a * after it are all by active board members. |
Yeah -- but his definition and mine do not always align in that regard. He is much nicer than me -- as is just about everybody, I suppose.
Quoted from Dreamscale Pia sent me the pdf's of the 3 I couldn't open, and I still couldn't read them. Same exact problem you're having. I'm not into loading any other reader, either, but I would like to read these scripts. |
Unfortunately, that may take knowing who the authors are (or is) -- as I do now -- so I would wait for Cornetto or George or one of our other resident geeks to get a fix into place. I am pretty sure one of those guys will know what to do once they are aware of the problem. |
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Posted: February 14th, 2010, 3:41pm |
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That link doesn't work at all for me, Michael. Says"End of session - debug".
Hey, Bert, what do you mean you know who the authors are now? What's up with that? |
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Posted: February 14th, 2010, 3:45pm |
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Quoted from Dreamscale That link doesn't work at all for me, Michael. Says"End of session - debug".
Hey, Bert, what do you mean you know who the authors are now? What's up with that? |
Just for those -- and it was by accident -- I was not seeking it out. The others are a mystery -- unless I recognize the style, of course. |
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Posted: February 14th, 2010, 3:45pm |
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The link works - its the final draft site. Try this. http://www.google.com.au/searc.....R1WZPB_en-GB___AU358And you should be able to get to the site and navigate to the link. And if that doesn't work then search for 'courier final draft font' in order to find somewhere to download it. |
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Dreamscale |
Posted: February 14th, 2010, 3:59pm |
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That's the fix, Michael! Thanks. Very impressive...
Bert, just follow Michael's last link...it works. |
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Posted: February 14th, 2010, 7:56pm |
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Okay, I've read all of the scripts that have a * behind it and one that didn't. I'll read one more, but after that, I'm not reading anymore of those scripts from people who do not read themselves. Great system you came up with Don!
Hope the next two batches are not going to be filled with the non * scripts... |
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Posted: February 14th, 2010, 9:09pm |
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Man, I've only read five scripts s far. Got called into work today and I have to go back tomorrow morning. Gonna read a few more tonight. ~Zack~ |
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Don |
Posted: February 14th, 2010, 10:32pm |
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All the OWC scripts are live.
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Dreamscale |
Posted: February 14th, 2010, 10:45pm |
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Awesome, Don! So very impressive. Great work! |
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Posted: February 15th, 2010, 1:01am |
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My favorites are...
The Environmentalist Obsessions Sisyphus Imagined Stranded One For The Road Ambuscade
Not necessarily in this order because they're all equally as good in there own right.
A special thanks to Don and Michael Cornetto for providing this opportunity. It was definitely an education...and fun!
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Dreamscale |
Posted: February 15th, 2010, 10:51am |
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No contest whatsoever...
One for the Road is by far the best, and by far the best of any OWC I can remember. |
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Posted: February 15th, 2010, 12:40pm |
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I think I've read all the * scripts now and a few of the un-*. If any more of them get one I will read them, but for now, I think I'm done. Some scripts were written better than others while some had more interesting ideas, but need to be fixed up writing wise. Great job all around and thanks to all of those who read and commented on all the scripts. |
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Scar Tissue Films |
Posted: February 15th, 2010, 7:46pm |
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Read most of them and tried to skim the ones that I didn't have time for:
Like Pia says, there are some very polished ones, and then several that have great potential but need amendments.
In my opinion, and it's not an obvious choice, Eyes in the Dark would make the best Moviestorm film.
It's not by a regular, so hasn't been read much and it's not hugely sophisticated in a lot of ways. However, it fits the genre and the medium perfectly as it deals with a man investigating his lack of humanity. The fact that it would be a comptuerised animation would add an extra layer to it.
Some slight changes would need to be made, particularly to the dialogue, but the concept would work very well in that particular medium. |
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Posted: February 15th, 2010, 9:17pm |
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These were fun to read, as OWC's usually are.
I got through all of the *-marked scripts, though I think I forgot to comment on one or two of them, which I'll get to eventually. The non *-ers I'm going to forgo at the moment because I just don't have the time. Exams and stuff.
I don't really have a favorite, though there are a few I'd rank a little higher than the others. Overall, though, they were fun to read. Good job to everyone who put forth the effort.
Can't wait for name revelations...
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Posted: February 15th, 2010, 10:36pm |
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Can't wait for name revelations... |
I think I'd prefer staying anonymous... |
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Scar Tissue Films |
Posted: February 16th, 2010, 1:22pm |
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Can I out myself?
I noticed that screenrider did on Ambuscade. I doubt I'll be getting too many more reads and I'd like to explain what I was attempting so that people can offer constructive feedback on how to bring that out.
The feedback has already been valuable and I've made alterations already. I'd just rather people saw the grand scheme if you will, so the feedback becomes even more valuable.
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Posted: February 16th, 2010, 1:42pm |
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It has only been a few days, guys. It goes a week. Give people a chance to catch up.
Screenrider's impatience notwithstanding, you should cool your jets.
Out yourself now, Dec, and you run the risk of feedback that is less than 100% honest.
We cannot stop people from outing themselves, but it is discouraged -- and should really be Don's call when to do it. Right? |
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Posted: February 16th, 2010, 1:47pm |
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That's fine. Perfectly understandable and fair. That's why I asked first. |
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Posted: February 16th, 2010, 1:53pm |
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Posted: February 16th, 2010, 5:38pm |
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Can I out myself?
I noticed that screenrider did on Ambuscade. |
I was outted by the first reviewer on Ambuscade. At that point I figured the cat was out of the bag. It wasn't my intention the buck the system. Sorry, SS |
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Question - have any of the non *s been converted to an * yet?
Because it would seem to me that with 30 entrants reading, each story should have 20+ reads at this point. And the stories have been posted for almost a week now, so that's 3 reads every two days to get your story converted to a *. |
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Posted: February 17th, 2010, 9:43am |
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There were 31 entries. All any writer had to do to get a * after their script was to read 6 scripts. I know one got a star added later on, but I do not remember which one. Don made a note of it in that script's thread.
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Because it would seem to me that with 30 entrants reading, each story should have 20+ reads at this point. And the stories have been posted for almost a week now, so that's 3 reads every two days to get your story converted to a *.
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Posted: February 17th, 2010, 2:43pm |
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The * are an indication of the author reading at least 6 scripts. NOT how many reads a script get!! |
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Posted: February 17th, 2010, 7:46pm |
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At what point do we normally start writing our guesses as to who wrote what? |
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At what point do we normally start writing our guesses as to who wrote what? |
And another question, sort of connected to that: Michael, are you aware of who wrote what script? Or are you choosing them 'blind' so to speak, with no knowledge of who wrote what? |
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Posted: February 17th, 2010, 7:53pm |
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I am not aware who wrote what script and will remain so during the selection process. So don't come out as the writer of your script yet. You can of course make guesses - but no confirmations please. |
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Quoted from mcornetto I am not aware who wrote what script and will remain so during the selection process. So don't come out as the writer of your script yet. You can of course make guesses - but no confirmations please. |
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Posted: February 17th, 2010, 8:24pm |
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I think Jeff wrote One For The Road. I'm terrible at guessing. I should remember people's styles by now... |
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Posted: February 17th, 2010, 8:33pm |
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I know several of these -- I do -- but only got one guess I feel like tossing out there.
Ass Spider belongs to Greg.
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Pia wrote Issues.
An obvious one for sure... |
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Posted: February 17th, 2010, 8:37pm |
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I think Jeff wrote One For The Road. |
If he did, that excessive gushing in the thread should warrant him drinking a whole case of Summer's Eve.
Quoted from Decadence Pia wrote Issues.
An obvious one for sure... |
Agreed, and I think she wrote Obsessions too. |
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Posted: February 17th, 2010, 8:42pm |
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I think Jeff wrote One For The Road. I'm terrible at guessing. I should remember people's styles by now... |
Yeah, i picked this as his, too. Also, the software he uses shows the scene list at the side - i pick him every time! |
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Posted: February 17th, 2010, 8:42pm |
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Pia wrote Issues.
An obvious one for sure... |
I think Pia wrote Obsessions, and I think she wrote two so these could both be hers. |
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Posted: February 17th, 2010, 8:43pm |
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If he did, that excessive gushing in the thread should warrant him drinking a whole case of Summer's Eve. Agreed, and I think she wrote Obsessions too. |
Pia didn't cover her PDF tracks. |
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Posted: February 17th, 2010, 8:55pm |
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Guys and girls. If you can't guess without confirming then please don't guess. |
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All I can say is, as I said earlier, I wish I wrote "One for the Road".
I know several writers of scripts, but I won't reveal anything. |
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Posted: February 17th, 2010, 9:09pm |
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Quoted from Dreamscale All I can say is, as I said earlier, I wish I wrote "One for the Road". |
That one is a fine piece of work. I expect to be pleasantly surprised at the reveal. I hope it isn't somebody that I hate. |
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Posted: February 17th, 2010, 9:11pm |
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I know nothing!
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Posted: February 17th, 2010, 9:12pm |
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Quoted from screenrider I'm 100% sure Mike Shelton is behind Cul-De-Sac. It's nothing but an ingenious ruse to write the worst OWC entry ever. The script is so bad, it's brilliant!
God I hope I'm not wrong.
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Posted: February 17th, 2010, 9:12pm |
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I would love for Jeff to have written One For The Road, because boasting is fine, if you can deliver! |
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Posted: February 17th, 2010, 9:19pm |
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I wrote as many scripts as I left reviews for.
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Ouch. Anyway...to the writer: I said it's brilliant! |
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Posted: February 17th, 2010, 9:20pm |
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I think Baltis wrote The Room of Doors. |
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Posted: February 17th, 2010, 9:26pm |
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HaHa! I bet you're right! Balt wrote Room of Doors! And Cul De Sac! |
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Of the 31 shorts, you'll find I've read and reviewed 7 thus far. Per a post on my short's thread, I'm letting you know. |
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Posted: February 19th, 2010, 12:05pm |
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I pick screenrider for "Sanitarium" - other than that, I'm clueless (but you people already knew that)... |
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Posted: February 19th, 2010, 1:04pm |
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Of the 31 shorts, you'll find I've read and reviewed 7 thus far. Per a post on my short's thread, I'm letting you know. |
If you are saying you have read 7 and your own script still does not have a * behind it you need to ask Don or anyone of the mods to add that to your script. |
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Posted: February 19th, 2010, 1:14pm |
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If you are saying you have read 7 and your own script still does not have a * behind it you need to ask Don or anyone of the mods to add that to your script. |
I think Don is out of town. Drop me a PM and I will take care of it. That goes for any of you guys in a similar situation. But do it privately -- by PM -- not by announcing your script on this thread. It is almost time to announce names, but not quite. |
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Posted: February 19th, 2010, 2:05pm |
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It is almost time to announce names, but not quite.
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Posted: February 19th, 2010, 4:59pm |
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The suspense is killing me...I hope it lasts!
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Posted: February 19th, 2010, 5:10pm |
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Few reviews for me, too, brother! I read (or at least tried to read) all 31 entries. |
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Posted: February 19th, 2010, 5:10pm |
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Okay, the cat's out of the bag, Andrew - I know which one you wrote.
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Posted: February 19th, 2010, 5:21pm |
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Quoted from Dreamscale Few reviews for me, too, brother! I read (or at least tried to read) all 31 entries. |
That sucks. I thought I knew yours (Killing Gene) but it would seem not, instead, I now think that belongs to Mr. Decadence. If I haven't read yours, Jeff, then I defo will. Anthony, you just gave me a second injection of confidence, mate! Being from a great writer makes it even better! Thanks Andrew |
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Posted: February 19th, 2010, 5:26pm |
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I'm pretty sure I got to all the * scripts, with the exception of the courier font ones... |
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Some pretty interesting entries this go around...a lot of horror, to be sure, but some bold attempts in some other genres as well.
I did notice a whole lot of grammatical stuff through out the contest. Real basic stuff that should be ingrained enough in us as writers that it shows up properly, even in first drafts. A few gaffes are inevitable...a whole script full? Not so much.
Simple stuff like the it/it is contraction, basic punctuation and other things that would make our 8th grade English teachers cringe and whip out the red marker like Zorro on a very good day.
I know that this is a practice thing (of which these OWC's are very good practice), but we want to do everything possible to keep our stuff out of the circle bin, slush pile or the heap of unwanted, amateurish scripts on the decision makers desk.
It's a very minor complaint (I'd rather have a gripping read with some questionable grammar than a properly written piece that bores me to death), but one that I wanted to address.
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You're not alone, BW! I hear ya, buddy..I totally hear ya! Shocking at how poorly some/most of these are in terms of grammar. No excuse for it in my book. |
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Posted: February 19th, 2010, 7:22pm |
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I toetully agre. Their is no exsqueeze 4 pour grandma. Eshpeshuly form champiun righters lyke uz |
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Posted: February 19th, 2010, 7:27pm |
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I toetully agre. Their is no exsqueeze 4 pour grandma. Eshpeshuly form champiun righters lyke uz |
Stevie, it's 11:00 in the morning. I know this is Australia but that is certainly no excuse for hitting the drink at such an early hour. |
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Quoted from mcornetto Stevie, it's 11:00 in the morning. I know this is Australia but that is certainly no excuse for hitting the drink at such an early hour.
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I'll bet you $1M it won't be... |
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You're on. $1M will be a pittance by then.
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Grammar is something I will never get. However, I do know how to spell it. One of my pet peeves is people spelling grammar "grammer"!! |
"It is a damn poor mind indeed which can't think of at least two ways to spell any word." - President Andrew Jackson I am feeling the need to confess to my iniquities in this OWC...I want to own it, apologize for it and then move on in my life, skulking off into the darkness in shame, but having gained the knowledge, the courage and conviction to do better next time around... |
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Since there's not too much reading, or guessing, going on any more, I for one would love to see the names.
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Pia, well done. Obsessions and Issues. Two in one week? You still rock the short script world. Easily two of my favs in this OWC.
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INTERESTING MATH FOR THIS OWC
510 Total comments left as of now ** 31 Total entries 16 Avg
6 Less # reviewing all (pia, bert, jeff, greg, stevie & george) 10 Avg # of scripts reviewed by other OWCers
What does this mean? We have a core review team who did a lot of lifting on this one. The rest of us did what we did very well reviewing about 1/3 of the total. Cool. Remember this is all avgs. Your experience may differ.
For what it's worth.
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I thought those two were Pia's scripts.
I'll come out with mine, too. I wrote Sanitarium.
And NO it wasn't written in 2008. I wrote it for the challenge in the one week. Two days actually.
That copyright year is standard on their title page(scripped.com). I forgot to remove it.
I have to go to work, but I will be back tonight and thank my readers. I still have some to read, too.
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Sanitarium was one of my favs, though I had screenrider pegged for it because of the imagery. Nice job!
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Sanitarium was one of my favs, though I had screenrider pegged for it because of the imagery. Nice job!
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I wrote Ass Spider.
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