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The Burial - OWC (currently 1338 views) |
Don |
Posted: August 4th, 2018, 9:42am |
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AdministratorAdministrator So, what are you writing?
LocationVirginia Posts16381 Posts Per Day 1.94 |
The Burial by 0 - Short, Action - The burial of a simple farmer is interrupted by a known gang and a mysterious drifter. - fdr format
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LC |
Posted: August 4th, 2018, 9:52am |
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LocationThe Great Southern Land Posts7582 Posts Per Day 1.34 |
This one is in fdr format.
Final Draft, I assume. Can the writer convert to PDF and resubmit to Don? |
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Don |
Posted: August 4th, 2018, 9:59am |
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AdministratorAdministrator So, what are you writing?
LocationVirginia Posts16381 Posts Per Day 1.94 |
This one is in fdr format.
Final Draft, I assume. Can the writer convert to PDF and resubmit to Don? |
I've asked the writer to submit in PDF. Stand by. - Don |
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stevie |
Posted: August 4th, 2018, 9:53pm |
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Of The Ancients
LocationDown Under Posts3441 Posts Per Day 0.61 |
Lol I picked this to read first as it was at the bottom |
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Don |
Posted: August 5th, 2018, 8:27am |
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AdministratorAdministrator So, what are you writing?
LocationVirginia Posts16381 Posts Per Day 1.94 |
This is now in pdf format.
- Don |
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Dreamscale |
Posted: August 5th, 2018, 12:54pm |
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Title page looks terrible and is a very bad start, as it hasn't been filled out.
"medium sized coffin" - Huh?
1st page is way overwritten and is a real slog to get through.
I'm sorry, but I'm out. Nothing is going on here. Too many useless characters intro'd, nothing about heat or cold at all other than a dude sweating.
Sorry, not for me. |
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eldave1 |
Posted: August 5th, 2018, 12:54pm |
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LocationSouthern California Posts6874 Posts Per Day 1.95 |
Need a title page. This is one where the lack of dialogue seems unbelievable given the setting even there are hints at it (e.g., the priest finishes his eulogy). There are format errors and some odd passages like this one:
Quoted Text INT. CHURCH ENTRANCE/PEW - EVENING
Raymond catches the eye of Father Elliot. FATHER ELLIOT He nods.
INT. CHURCH FRONT ROW - EVENING
Jake catches the nod from Father Elliot.
He Looks back |
Maybe accidentally written twice. Looks like a newer writer here. Kudos on entering. You did meet the parameters |
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JEStaats |
Posted: August 5th, 2018, 1:21pm |
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Old Timer No sh*t, there I was....
LocationTucson, AZ Posts1735 Posts Per Day 0.62 |
The lack of a completed title page set the tone of this one. Newer writer with new software?
Way over written. So many characters with names and descriptions that don't add anything to the story. A lot of awkward little actions, faces, and filler that is unnecessary. Grammar, spelling, formatting and punctuation issues too.
Plodded through to the end and just didn't get it. |
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CindyLKeller |
Posted: August 5th, 2018, 7:22pm |
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It seems to me that this came out of a larger piece. Maybe if we knew why all of this was happening, it wouldn't feel that way. There were a lot of characters in this short and I had to read it a few times to figure out who was who, but that could easily be fixed if we knew why this was happening. Maybe the guy stole from them? Your writing is very vivid though. It was hot and there was no dialogue, so I guess you met the challenge, but it was confusing. |
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SAC |
Posted: August 6th, 2018, 10:21pm |
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Of The Ancients … but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3201 Posts Per Day 0.79 |
Writer,
Sorry to say, this was very awkwardly written, so much so that I really had no idea what you intended here. Many problems with placing of commas and the like. A few here and there I will not mention it, but here it all seemed to be off. I'm sure there was a story here that you wanted us to see, but what happens many times with unclear writing is that the story just gets lost, and that's what happened for me. Appreciate the effort, though.
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Cameron |
Posted: August 7th, 2018, 4:32pm |
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Definitely a new writer then (hopefully),
I’m not sure what to say here, so I’ll just say what I’ve told others already, study other people’s work and just learn how to format and screenwrite correctly.
You completely lost me, and the way that it reads at the moment is kinda like when in the Planet of the Apes reboot the monkey starts talking in broken English. This isn’t meant to sound too harsh a criticism, just to exemplify where you are right now.
Everyone needs a disasterpiece to show them where they are going wrong, and this one is yours. Take that negative, work hard on your basics and come back with something for the next OWC that will surprise everyone.
Best of luck, and if you need pointed in the direction of some sample work after the challenge, let me know and I’ll be more than happy to help.
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Lightfoot |
Posted: August 7th, 2018, 6:23pm |
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LocationLondon, Ontario Posts379 Posts Per Day 0.07 |
Well there seems to be a lot more to this story than you showed. I didn't really see a point to all that went down and by the time the ending came I was left even more confused. Maybe 6 pages is just too short to tell this story completely? I get the jist of it, clearly there is something going on or something that happened to make Jake crash the funeral like he did, but I haven't pick up on anything that can explain why.
You can go through this and trim it up quite a bit too. For an example, the couple that's arguing. This doesn't really add anything to the story apart from being filler. Raymond isn't affected by it nor does it have any effect later on in the story. |
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MGray |
Posted: August 7th, 2018, 8:36pm |
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Posts37 Posts Per Day 0.02 |
It's a tough one to get through, but keep going! A few more drafts and you could have something. A few suggestions.... Check a format guide for when to capitalize elements. Watch for hyphens...it should be "medium-sized coffin." Proofread literally twenty times before submitting. That's what I do, if not more. Good luck with your writing! |
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DaveTroop |
Posted: August 7th, 2018, 10:21pm |
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January Project Group
Locationat my desk Posts127 Posts Per Day 0.03 |
Hey writer,
Your software contains Title Page Publisher. In this contest, you needed only the script title, a fictitious name, and copyright 2018.
I'm sorry to say I saw nothing even resembling a plot here. Just an endless parade of mourners entering the church, performing schtick, and then sitting or leaving.
The parameters? A lot of sweating, people packing heat for no reason, and a eulogy without words.
All writers can learn craft by reading produced screenplays in their chosen genre. It just so happens you're a the right place. Download a few.
Thanks for entering. Good luck. |
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Anon |
Posted: August 8th, 2018, 1:15pm |
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Posts203 Posts Per Day 0.07 |
Haven't got time for a full critique but all I can say is practice makes perfect. You have some imagination - learn more about the craft of writing and story structure. |
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Reef Dreamer |
Posted: August 9th, 2018, 4:38am |
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LocationThe Island of Jersey Posts2612 Posts Per Day 0.57 |
Welcome to the school of OWC hard knocks. Can feel a bit rough.
First off, you entered a script.
Second it has acontianed scene- thatreally helps if you want it filmed.
Next wrist conflict - heavies , church, others etc
My tips would be to
Nail Down format
Cleanse any writing of what is not essential , characters and description wise. If you ale away a character, can the story still work etc
Be clear on the story and how people will felt the end
Shorts usually need a twist, finale, best is one that’s not ash to see
Best of luck
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Kyle |
Posted: August 10th, 2018, 1:09pm |
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LocationDorset Posts103 Posts Per Day 0.03 |
Not entirely sure what went on here and not sure what it had to do with the theme of the challenge.
Almost reads as if it's been plucked out from a larger project with all of the dialogue removed.
I liked the setting and the mysterious nature of it to a point, but not much else I'm afraid.
Not for me.
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realxwriter |
Posted: August 10th, 2018, 3:45pm |
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Posts180 Posts Per Day 0.04 |
For the best part of this script, I didn't have any idea where the story was heading. You didn't establish a clear goal from the beginning. And the last bit was confusing. So if they tranquilized Jake what happened to his armed men? The ending was a bit confusing and I didn't know what to make of it.
Thank you for participating. |
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ChrisBodily |
Posted: August 10th, 2018, 5:14pm |
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January Project Group
Posts572 Posts Per Day 0.17 |
Writer, this was originally submitted in Final Draft format and then resubmitted as PDF. Bad start right there.
I usually wouldn't say this, but you've lost me on the title page. If you can't write a good title page, why should I believe you can write a good script?
This is the worst kind of rookie mistake you can make. I've read several terrible scripts this month, but this takes the cake. And I thought "Quantam (sic) Leap" was the Flub of the Century.
Sorry, I can't bear it. |
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Pale Yellow |
Posted: August 10th, 2018, 9:35pm |
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The title page ....
This reads really heavy...could try trimming it down some. If the descriptions do not do anything to build the world, build the character or move the story forward... they need to be cut out. This will make it read faster/easier.
There are visual gaps throughout the story. Like one second Raymond is in the car... and then the next he's walking thru the church doors.
Seems like this funeral goes on way longer than normal.. and do funerals usually take place at dusk/evening? I cannot remember ever going to one at night.. we have been to showings and funeral homes at night though.
I am not sure what this story is about. Is it about a burial? Or about a shootout in the church. It isn't quite clear who are the main characters.
Good on completing an owc. |
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