SimplyScripts Screenwriting Discussion Board / General Chat / January OWC?
Posted by: Grandma Bear, January 12th, 2012, 7:57pm
Just curious if we're sticking to traditions and doing one of these in January? :)
Posted by: irish eyes, January 12th, 2012, 8:22pm; Reply: 1
I really hope it is, I thoroughly enjoyed the last one.
Mark
Posted by: dogglebe (Guest), January 12th, 2012, 9:05pm; Reply: 2
The last time I asked Don (a few weeks back) he said he was behind in things. I'll ask him again.
Phil
Posted by: Reef Dreamer, January 13th, 2012, 8:25am; Reply: 3
It would be great to know.
I have a few things to organise in the next month and if possible I would like to make time for this. Nice to support.
If possible, a little prior notice would help.
Having looked at a couple of previous challenges.. someone in a wheeel chair... its on like Donkey Kong! (had no idea what that meant) i get the feeling something harder than the last two could be on the cards.
Posted by: nawazm11, January 13th, 2012, 8:31am; Reply: 4
That would be nice! If there is, can't wait! ;D
Posted by: Electric Dreamer, January 13th, 2012, 12:21pm; Reply: 5
Is there a typical style of theme used for this time of year? Like the Horror in October type deal.
E.D.
Posted by: Sandra Elstree., January 13th, 2012, 12:31pm; Reply: 6
I think a January OWC is a good idea. Start the New Year off right.
Sandra
Posted by: Grandma Bear, January 13th, 2012, 1:19pm; Reply: 7
Is there a typical style of theme used for this time of year? Like the Horror in October type deal.
E.D.
No. It can be anything. Last year at this time I think we did one for Rick to film and a Star Trek one. The interesting thing about the ST OWC was that many people here especially from other countries and also young people were not familiar enough with the show.
It's been years since we did a western.... ;D
Posted by: Reef Dreamer, January 13th, 2012, 1:26pm; Reply: 8
Western!!! Wow, I've ever thought about writing a western, what fun. I doubt I would ever do one unless in an OWC.
Posted by: Electric Dreamer, January 13th, 2012, 3:01pm; Reply: 9
Only western I've ever read is Red Sun. I'd be game, though. Westerns as a short...hmm. As a short, could be tough.
Owe, I've also read the western about Limp Wristed Larry!
I think there's a script called "Red Storm" floating around the site too. Mark Lyons also had a short about barbed Western vengenace. Then there's Paramour's! http://www.simplyscripts.com/scripts/Paramourns.pdf
Be great if the option could be left open to do a Western set in the modern day.
Sounds weird, but one of my favourite films is bring me the head of Alfredo Garcia...that always seemed like a Western to me, even though it wasn't set in the Old Wild West.
I'm sure there are others of a similar vein...
Posted by: dogglebe (Guest), January 14th, 2012, 3:42pm; Reply: 18
Native Indians? Or Bollywood Indian? Cause if the latter! I got a surprise for you! ;D
Mohammad
Or another Asian-type of Indians:
Phil
Posted by: Grandma Bear, January 14th, 2012, 3:56pm; Reply: 19
I think a western would be cool. I wrote this one, Savage Frontier in -06. One of my first scripts. I think I've matured since then. At least I hope so. ;D
Posted by: jwent6688, January 14th, 2012, 4:10pm; Reply: 20
Look up Blood and Dust on these boards. Best western short since... :-) james
Posted by: Electric Dreamer, January 14th, 2012, 6:13pm; Reply: 21
Be great if the option could be left open to do a Western set in the modern day.
Sounds weird, but one of my favourite films is bring me the head of Alfredo Garcia...that always seemed like a Western to me, even though it wasn't set in the Old Wild West.
I know a Western may not readily lend itself to production, but sounds fun to write
Mr. Z wrote one that got produced. It looked awesome!! Can't remember the title right now.
And btw, no one has said it will be western. It's either Don or Phil that decides this. I just mentioned it because it's been like 6 years since we did that. :)
Posted by: dogglebe (Guest), January 14th, 2012, 6:47pm; Reply: 26
I may pick horror, just to screw with your minds.
I actually have a different idea I want to try
Phil
Posted by: nawazm11, January 14th, 2012, 6:52pm; Reply: 27
Quoted from dogglebe
I actually have a different idea I want to try
Can you give us a clue? ::)
Mohammad
Posted by: dogglebe (Guest), January 14th, 2012, 7:49pm; Reply: 28