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3.5 Santuario by Anonima - An immigrant family seeks out a priest known for providing sanctuary (santuario). 10 pages Short, Drama (Kathy Cranford)
Closely followed by…
3.2 Kip and Whip’s Awesome Dimensional Ctrl/Shift by Bill S, Preston ESQ - Two frugal teens, on the verge of becoming a social stigma, are approached by a traveling tech-support agent that will change their lives forever. Short, Sci Fi (R5E)
3 Blind as a Bat by Brother Grimm - They say love is blind. So does everyone else in the room. Short, Comedy (Mark Moore)
2.9 The Turkey Takeover by Freda Gobbler - Inspired by actual events: When the actual CBS TV Boston Nightly News story focuses on rampaging Wild Turkeys that take over the small town of Woburn, one local man takes a stand that divides the community, even the country. 10 pages Short, Comedy (Lew Sherwood)
And the rest, in no particular order…
Don't Look by A Person, Place, Or Thing - A family's thanksgiving dinner is interrupted when they're visited by a godly being. 7 pages Short, Horror (Sean Elwood)
The Giving by Call Me Alfred - A father and his daughter share Thanksgiving with several guests. Some invited. Some not. Short, Horror (Paul Knauer)
Daddy's Apology by Have "no" Mercy - A father meets his daughter for the very first time and he has a lot to make amends for. 7 pages Short, Drama (Colin S.)
A Very Different Thanksgiving by Me (not 'me') - They have Thanksgiving in some suprising places. Short, Drama (Anthony Cawood)
Heedless by Can't say, it's OWC - A man's Thanksgiving night is disturbed when an unexpected visitor arrives seeking some answers. Short, Drama (Yuvraj Rajwanshi)
Thanks to everyone who entered, and all those who read and didn’t enter — you guys are all awesome!
Congrats Kathy, and all who entered, and Don and Steve for keeping us writing!
If it wasn't for the OWC's I'm not sure I would get my chops in. 'Twas a fun challenge. Which reminds me... 'twas the night before Christmas challenge coming up soon? err... I'll wait and see, lol. Thanksgiving is over so get out the x-mas tree and have a cup o' cheer, till then...
...and to all the other top finishers. (R53, Mark and Lew)
Fun challenge. I got a script out of it that, with some polishing, I think I'll like having in my portfolio. That's always a win.
PaulKWrites.com
60 Feet Under - Low budget, contained thriller/Feature The Hand of God - Low budget, semi-contained thriller/Feature Wait Till Next Year - Disney-style family sports comedy/Feature
Many shorts available for production: comedy, thriller, drama, light horror
Oh my gosh! I am so stunned and excited! I am also humbled that so many liked my little Thanksgiving tale. I had actually been working on this story as a feature length piece, but then decided, with a little tweaking, it might fit the requirements for this challenge. One tweak was the character, Abuelita. She was not part of my original storyline, but now that I’ve met her I know it absolutely must include her. I have no one to thank for that insight but this group. A little serendipity also happened along the way. There is a producer seeking shorts set along the Mexico/USA border, so I will be submitting this to him for consideration. Again, all thanks for that opportunity goes to this group. I’ll let you know how it turns out. One last bit of disturbing insight I’ve gained about myself - apparently I need to be given a theme and a deadline in order to set me in gear to write. As long as I have those two things, I’m good. LOL. Must work on my self-motivation! Again, thank you so much for your kind comments and constructive ideas. (((Hugs))) to each of you!
Scripts Available: Christmas Joe (Holiday Drama) Every Time It Snows (Holiday Drama) Happy Holi-DNA (Holiday Romance) Let That Pony Run (Family Drama) With Love, From Romance (Holiday Romance) Essex (Historical Drama)
Shorts: Santuario (OWC Writers' Choice) Death (OWC) Savior (OWC)
Congratulations. You are now (well, soon to be) the holder of the treasured SS mug, and with it comes much responsibility.
Some take years to achieve this status and you did it in the space of what, a few months? Watch your back now, and tread carefully. Many covet the mug.
One last bit of disturbing insight I’ve gained about myself - apparently I need to be given a theme and a deadline in order to set me in gear to write. As long as I have those two things, I’m good.
Welcome to the club. It's crowded. I believe it's a prerequisite to calling yourself a screenwriter.
Congrats again on the win!
PaulKWrites.com
60 Feet Under - Low budget, contained thriller/Feature The Hand of God - Low budget, semi-contained thriller/Feature Wait Till Next Year - Disney-style family sports comedy/Feature
Many shorts available for production: comedy, thriller, drama, light horror
Congratulations. You are now (well, soon to be) the holder of the treasured SS mug, and with it comes much responsibility.
Some take years to achieve this status and you did it in the space of what, a few months? Watch your back now, and tread carefully. Many covet the mug.
Thank you so much! I actually joined in September, so I’m calling this a classic case of beginner’s luck. And I thought you were just kidding about the mug - until I got the email from Don. What a great prize - I’m so excited to receive it and show it off!
Scripts Available: Christmas Joe (Holiday Drama) Every Time It Snows (Holiday Drama) Happy Holi-DNA (Holiday Romance) Let That Pony Run (Family Drama) With Love, From Romance (Holiday Romance) Essex (Historical Drama)
Shorts: Santuario (OWC Writers' Choice) Death (OWC) Savior (OWC)
Thanks, Libby. Sometimes the thought of - no one's gonna like what I wrote - crosses my mind. But writers like you prove me wrong. Thank you once again.