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Posted by: Don, August 13th, 2021, 8:25am
Posting this for Warren since I got the maths wrong:
Challenge: Write a mockumentary.
Genre: Comedy… but any extra genres are allowed as long as the script has comedic undertones.
Script length: 5 to 10 pages
Characters: Unlimited
Criteria: There is no restrictive criteria for this challenge as the challenge itself is to write a mockumentary; that alone will be tough as this genre is quiet unique and comes with its own quirks.
Scripts due to
SimplyScripts.com/owc on
Friday 20th 13:00 AEST (Friday 20th 11:00 am EST)
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THE USUAL:
This isn't a contest - it's a challenge. There are no official prizes.
You can revise your script as many times as you wish up until the deadline.
Do not put your real name(s) on your script; this is an anonymous challenge. However, please use your real name(s) when submitting your script.
After the challenge closes you can either have your script removed or resubmit your script with your name on it.
(Don's rule)
Participants must read and comment/review in the discussion board at least 10 other scripts submitted or your work will be removed (no harm, no foul. I understand that live gets in the way.)
Please put ©2021 on your title page.
Any questions about the challenge, post them here.
There will be a review page emailed to you for you to score the scripts you read. Please only give scores to scripts that you have read.
Please do not rate scripts in your review.
Posted by: Grandma Bear, August 13th, 2021, 9:40am; Reply: 1
Funny! Dena and I were just talking this morning about the Charlotte 48hr challenge we're writing for tonight. We both agreed that we'll be okay as long as the director doesn't draw rockumentary!!! :D
Posted by: FrankM, August 13th, 2021, 11:29am; Reply: 2
This is going to be a challenging challenge. Comedy is always subjective.
I have an idea, but hoping to get a good idea before I start writing.
Posted by: Robert Timsah, August 13th, 2021, 11:58am; Reply: 3
oh boy.. just wrote a mocumentary with Feedback Addiction. Another one!? I just don't know
Posted by: khamanna, August 13th, 2021, 12:55pm; Reply: 4
I want to write for this! Let's see... I'm just scared I jinxed it by announcing my thoughts here now
Posted by: JEStaats, August 13th, 2021, 3:24pm; Reply: 5
I want to write for this! Let's see... I'm just scared I jinxed it by announcing my thoughts here now |
Come on, Kham! We've missed you on the last few challenges. Now that you've shown the least bit of interest, you've no choice but to enter!
Posted by: Warren, August 13th, 2021, 5:01pm; Reply: 6
Thanks for getting this up, Don.
So yes, pretty simple challenge, or is it?
I absolutely love mockumentaries so I'm looking forward to seeing what you all come up with.
Any questions just fire away, but as mentioned this really isn't too restrictive.
Posted by: Warren, August 13th, 2021, 5:03pm; Reply: 7
Posted by: LC, August 13th, 2021, 5:30pm; Reply: 8
It cracked me up, that one. You did a stellar job.
Oh, jeez... I don't know. Definitely outside the box. Which is good on the one hand.
Never attempted one before, that's all I'll say for now.
Posted by: Robert Timsah, August 13th, 2021, 8:03pm; Reply: 9
I think I got it. Found a theme song, which helps me get into the groove -
https://youtu.be/YX_C-b-L13sThis one might get me fired from amateur, anonymous screenwriting.
Posted by: khamanna, August 13th, 2021, 9:32pm; Reply: 10
Come on, Kham! We've missed you on the last few challenges. Now that you've shown the least bit of interest, you've no choice but to enter!
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I got the theme and some bits that are funny in my mind! Now for the story, ending and stuff
Posted by: LC, August 13th, 2021, 11:24pm; Reply: 11
Genre: Comedy… but any extra genres are allowed as long as the script has comedic undertones.
Just think this needs highlighting.
Posted by: Warren, August 13th, 2021, 11:41pm; Reply: 12
Genre: Comedy… but any extra genres are allowed as long as the script has comedic undertones.
Just think this needs highlighting. |
For sure, does not need to be full blown comedy... think sci-fi, western, horror, essentially any story that can be documented by someone else. I think a lot of the comedy comes from the awkwardness of the situations.
Posted by: Warren, August 14th, 2021, 2:48am; Reply: 13
Funny! Dena and I were just talking this morning about the Charlotte 48hr challenge we're writing for tonight. We both agreed that we'll be okay as long as the director doesn't draw rockumentary!!! :D |
All the more reason to bust one out :p
Posted by: Robert Timsah, August 14th, 2021, 2:49am; Reply: 14
I got the theme and some bits that are funny in my mind! Now for the story, ending and stuff
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We need a story?
Posted by: Warren, August 14th, 2021, 2:49am; Reply: 15
This is going to be a challenging challenge. Comedy is always subjective.
I have an idea, but hoping to get a good idea before I start writing. |
It definitely is, but I think this genre has tried and true things that work great if used correctly.
Posted by: Warren, August 14th, 2021, 2:50am; Reply: 16
oh boy.. just wrote a mocumentary with Feedback Addiction. Another one!? I just don't know |
You can do It!
Posted by: Warren, August 14th, 2021, 2:51am; Reply: 17
I want to write for this! Let's see... I'm just scared I jinxed it by announcing my thoughts here now |
I'd love to see you get an entry in for this, Kham :)
Posted by: Warren, August 14th, 2021, 2:52am; Reply: 18
Come on, Kham! We've missed you on the last few challenges. Now that you've shown the least bit of interest, you've no choice but to enter!
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I think I could come around to a western mockumentary... just saying :p
Posted by: Warren, August 14th, 2021, 2:52am; Reply: 19
It cracked me up, that one. You did a stellar job.
Oh, jeez... I don't know. Definitely outside the box. Which is good on the one hand. Never attempted one before, that's all I'll say for now.
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It's a great time to start!
Posted by: Warren, August 14th, 2021, 2:53am; Reply: 20
Posted by: Warren, August 14th, 2021, 2:57am; Reply: 21
Paul, Dave, James... I'd love to see all of you in this. All of you are really strong comedy writers.
Zack, give us a gory-as-hell horror mockumentary!
Posted by: khamanna, August 14th, 2021, 4:39am; Reply: 22
Come on, Kham! We've missed you on the last few challenges. Now that you've shown the least bit of interest, you've no choice but to enter!
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Are you in, John?
Posted by: khamanna, August 14th, 2021, 4:40am; Reply: 23
Paul, Dave, James... I'd love to see all of you in this. All of you are really strong comedy writers.
Zack, give us a gory-as-hell horror mockumentary! |
And when you say James - are you talking to Mark?
Posted by: Warren, August 14th, 2021, 4:41am; Reply: 24
And when you say James - are you talking to Mark?
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Yeah Markitzero.
Posted by: jwent6688, August 14th, 2021, 9:28am; Reply: 25
Funny! Dena and I were just talking this morning about the Charlotte 48hr challenge we're writing for tonight. We both agreed that we'll be okay as long as the director doesn't draw rockumentary!!! :D |
How did that go for you two? I did the Cleveland 48 three weeks ago. We got Science Fiction. Felt bad for the people who got western/musical. I can write western just nowhere to film it or costumes for the cast. Musical? They can keep my money.
After that aside, mockumentary always sounded fun. I might give this one a try if I come up with an idea.
James
Posted by: Zack, August 14th, 2021, 10:04am; Reply: 26
Zack, give us a gory-as-hell horror mockumentary!
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I've got the spark of an idea... Just not confident I can pull off the comedy aspect. lol
I have faith:)
Posted by: mmmarnie, August 14th, 2021, 10:26am; Reply: 27
Posted by: eldave1, August 14th, 2021, 11:00am; Reply: 28
Paul, Dave, James... I'd love to see all of you in this. All of you are really strong comedy writers.
Zack, give us a gory-as-hell horror mockumentary! |
Going to have to bail. Right now dealing with a hand injury that only allows me to hunt and peck at the keyboard.
Posted by: khamanna, August 14th, 2021, 12:06pm; Reply: 29
Going to have to bail. Right now dealing with a hand injury that only allows me to hunt and peck at the keyboard.
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Ouch, sorry to hear. Get well soon. I'm sure something could be done about it tho. Let's see.
Posted by: Grandma Bear, August 14th, 2021, 12:12pm; Reply: 30
How did that go for you two? I did the Cleveland 48 three weeks ago. We got Science Fiction. Felt bad for the people who got western/musical. I can write western just nowhere to film it or costumes for the cast. Musical? They can keep my money.
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We got thriller/suspense which both Dena and I were VERY happy about, but the director took an hour before he told us what he drew and while we were waiting Dena got really sick, so I ended up staying up until 2am writing six pages. Very stressful. She's still sick, but hopefully will be fine soon. The film? Who knows. We'll see how that turns out.
I'm tossing my hat in the ring here though. I did tinker with some ideas, just in case we'd get mockumentary. ;D
PS: I see my autocorrect changed it to rockumentary when I obviously meant mockumentary...
Posted by: Gary in Houston, August 14th, 2021, 12:23pm; Reply: 31
Hmmmmm..... maybe, just maybe, have an idea for this one... we shall see...
Posted by: JEStaats, August 14th, 2021, 3:41pm; Reply: 32
Best in Show is still one of my all time favorites. I had an idea pop I to my head in the middle of the night that kept me awake for hours. I'm in.
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, August 14th, 2021, 4:40pm; Reply: 33
Nearly missed this as my day job is super busy at the minute, but a comedic mockumentary is well outside of my comfort zone - just as I like my challenges ;-)
Posted by: Geezis, August 14th, 2021, 5:57pm; Reply: 34
Haven't been around for a couple of months due to work and personal issues and during that time I've been watching a load of Parks and Recreation so I am definitely out of this one. Way too influenced by the plethora of characters that show provided.
Good luck to those who do enter and kudos for taking on such a difficult challenge, I will absolutely reading all of them.
Posted by: Warren, August 14th, 2021, 6:39pm; Reply: 35
How did that go for you two? I did the Cleveland 48 three weeks ago. We got Science Fiction. Felt bad for the people who got western/musical. I can write western just nowhere to film it or costumes for the cast. Musical? They can keep my money.
After that aside, mockumentary always sounded fun. I might give this one a try if I come up with an idea.
James
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It's a super fun genre to write in, give it a crack!
Posted by: Warren, August 14th, 2021, 6:41pm; Reply: 36
Glad to see there might be a strong female presence in this one. Just need Kham, Pia, and Libby to commit.
Posted by: Warren, August 14th, 2021, 6:42pm; Reply: 37
Going to have to bail. Right now dealing with a hand injury that only allows me to hunt and peck at the keyboard.
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Sorry to hear it, Dave, your entry will be missed. Hope your hand come good soon.
Posted by: Warren, August 14th, 2021, 6:43pm; Reply: 38
We got thriller/suspense which both Dena and I were VERY happy about, but the director took an hour before he told us what he drew and while we were waiting Dena got really sick, so I ended up staying up until 2am writing six pages. Very stressful. She's still sick, but hopefully will be fine soon. The film? Who knows. We'll see how that turns out.
I'm tossing my hat in the ring here though. I did tinker with some ideas, just in case we'd get mockumentary. ;D
PS: I see my autocorrect changed it to rockumentary when I obviously meant mockumentary...
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Awesome! Glad to hear it.
Posted by: Warren, August 14th, 2021, 6:44pm; Reply: 39
Hmmmmm..... maybe, just maybe, have an idea for this one... we shall see... |
Got to keep building on they mug collection :p
Posted by: Warren, August 14th, 2021, 6:45pm; Reply: 40
Best in Show is still one of my all time favorites. I had an idea pop I to my head in the middle of the night that kept me awake for hours. I'm in. |
Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Those ideas that tend to keep you awake can be the best ones.
Posted by: Warren, August 14th, 2021, 6:45pm; Reply: 41
Nearly missed this as my day job is super busy at the minute, but a comedic mockumentary is well outside of my comfort zone - just as I like my challenges ;-)
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I hope you manage to get one in, Anthony!
Posted by: Warren, August 14th, 2021, 6:46pm; Reply: 42
Haven't been around for a couple of months due to work and personal issues and during that time I've been watching a load of Parks and Recreation so I am definitely out of this one. Way too influenced by the plethora of characters that show provided. Good luck to those who do enter and kudos for taking on such a difficult challenge, I will absolutely reading all of them. |
Sounds like you are in the strongest position to compete :p
Posted by: MarkRenshaw, August 15th, 2021, 4:44am; Reply: 43
What a great idea! I'd love to take part in this, just so busy with work and I've a big deadline I've got to hit for Friday so I may not have chance but I'll see.
Posted by: Warren, August 15th, 2021, 5:04am; Reply: 44
What a great idea! I'd love to take part in this, just so busy with work and I've a big deadline I've got to hit for Friday so I may not have chance but I'll see. |
Really hope to see you in this one, Mark.
Posted by: khamanna, August 15th, 2021, 10:50am; Reply: 45
I'm researching my subject and writing!
after such long writing rest, it's really hard. I don't know whether to explain the setting each time, show the props as they come into view, or earlier... so many questions.
And I know proper writing is important. Or is it. I forgot even that
Posted by: khamanna, August 15th, 2021, 10:52am; Reply: 46
Hope all of those who wrote here submit!
Posted by: khamanna, August 15th, 2021, 12:30pm; Reply: 47
It cracked me up, that one. You did a stellar job.
Oh, jeez... I don't know. Definitely outside the box. Which is good on the one hand. Never attempted one before, that's all I'll say for now.
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AAa, pretty sure you finished your short by now and rewriting!
How's the rewrite going?
Posted by: Grandma Bear, August 15th, 2021, 12:57pm; Reply: 48
Hope all of those who wrote here submit! |
I’m in. I don’t think I even remember the last OWC I entered. I bet it’s over a year. Seems like I wrote one last spring maybe. About the pandemic in 2020.
Posted by: Warren, August 15th, 2021, 5:36pm; Reply: 49
I’m in. I don’t think I even remember the last OWC I entered. I bet it’s over a year. Seems like I wrote one last spring maybe. About the pandemic in 2020.
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Excellent!
Posted by: JEStaats, August 15th, 2021, 6:18pm; Reply: 50
Finished my first draft.
Big problem - I like it. I'm doomed.
Posted by: LC, August 15th, 2021, 8:35pm; Reply: 51
AAa, pretty sure you finished your short by now and rewriting! How's the rewrite going? |
Haha! No such luck, Kham.
No idea how the last challenge came so easy.
This one's a whole different ballgame. Kudos to Warren for coming up with something different, but sadly I'll be a no-show.
I'll be reading yours though. ;)
Posted by: khamanna, August 15th, 2021, 11:03pm; Reply: 52
I’m in. I don’t think I even remember the last OWC I entered. I bet it’s over a year. Seems like I wrote one last spring maybe. About the pandemic in 2020.
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Aw nice!
Posted by: khamanna, August 15th, 2021, 11:03pm; Reply: 53
Haha! No such luck, Kham. No idea how the last challenge came so easy.
This one's a whole different ballgame. Kudos to Warren for coming up with something different, but sadly I'll be a no-show.
I'll be reading yours though. ;)
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Well, we both know the truth! I’ll say no more
Posted by: Zack, August 16th, 2021, 9:59am; Reply: 54
I've got a pretty wacky idea. No clue if I'm gonna be able to pull it off, but I'm gonna give it my best. ;D
Posted by: khamanna, August 16th, 2021, 5:31pm; Reply: 55
I've got a pretty wacky idea. No clue if I'm gonna be able to pull it off, but I'm gonna give it my best. ;D |
Aw, there will be blood!
Posted by: khamanna, August 16th, 2021, 5:34pm; Reply: 56
Meanwhile, I had the idea fully fleshed in my head on Sunday but didn't have time to write. I was supposed to have time, but I had to postpone.
Believe it or not I forgot half of the idea, or more how to go about it - and I had it in my head. And now it's 3 days and 16 hours left to a deadline on that clock - are we submitting on Australian time or something?
Posted by: Warren, August 16th, 2021, 6:14pm; Reply: 57
I've got a pretty wacky idea. No clue if I'm gonna be able to pull it off, but I'm gonna give it my best. ;D |
Yes, great stuff!
Posted by: Warren, August 16th, 2021, 6:15pm; Reply: 58
Meanwhile, I had the idea fully fleshed in my head on Sunday but didn't have time to write. I was supposed to have time, but I had to postpone.
Believe it or not I forgot half of the idea, or more how to go about it - and I had it in my head. And now it's 3 days and 16 hours left to a deadline on that clock - are we submitting on Australian time or something? |
Hi, Kham, yes this is running on AEST.
But... it still means everyone has the exact same amount of time to write.
Posted by: PKCardinal, August 17th, 2021, 12:10am; Reply: 59
Going to have to bail. Right now dealing with a hand injury that only allows me to hunt and peck at the keyboard.
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Isn’t this why God gave us noses? As backup for hand injuries?
Posted by: PKCardinal, August 17th, 2021, 12:12am; Reply: 60
Paul, Dave, James... I'd love to see all of you in this. All of you are really strong comedy writers.
Zack, give us a gory-as-hell horror mockumentary! |
Just got back from a long road trip. Really tired. On the other hand, I don’t have a mockumentory in my portfolio…
Posted by: Warren, August 17th, 2021, 2:04am; Reply: 61
Just got back from a long road trip. Really tired. On the other hand, I don’t have a mockumentory in my portfolio…
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You got this! I think you could really shine in this genre.
Posted by: Robert Timsah, August 17th, 2021, 3:36am; Reply: 62
Glad to hear others are joining. A mocumentary aint no joke. Pun.
Posted by: Warren, August 17th, 2021, 4:42am; Reply: 63
Glad to hear others are joining. A mocumentary aint no joke. Pun. |
:P
Posted by: LC, August 17th, 2021, 6:56am; Reply: 64
Going to have to bail. Right now dealing with a hand injury that only allows me to hunt and peck at the keyboard. |
No writing & no golfing make Dave a :'( guy, I suspect.
Oh, your poor wife.
Grats on the semis, btw. :D
Posted by: Zack, August 17th, 2021, 2:12pm; Reply: 65
That damn timer is mocking me. lol
Posted by: Robert Timsah, August 17th, 2021, 3:49pm; Reply: 66
Got it submitted even tho it said July. It's got rough patches but it's generally where I want it. Good luck to everyone, but not too much.
Posted by: khamanna, August 17th, 2021, 4:21pm; Reply: 67
Isn't Australian time earlier than any other time on earth?
no riots here?
Posted by: LC, August 17th, 2021, 4:31pm; Reply: 68
Isn't Australian time earlier than any other time on earth? no riots here? |
I think Tonga beats us, and a couple of other smaller island countries..
:D
Riots for what?
Posted by: FrankM, August 17th, 2021, 5:03pm; Reply: 69
Isn't Australian time earlier than any other time on earth?
no riots here? |
They are communicating to us from the future. If we're nice to them, they might tell us tomorrow's lottery numbers.
Posted by: Warren, August 17th, 2021, 6:13pm; Reply: 70
Isn't Australian time earlier than any other time on earth?
no riots here? |
We are pretty close to the earliest, but it doesn't change your writing time :)
Posted by: Zack, August 17th, 2021, 6:17pm; Reply: 71
Alright, I've got a VERY rough draft finished. It's NOT good. Lol. But I love the idea. Got tomorrow off, so let's see if I can't polish this turd up a bit. Prepare yourselves, people. I'll be in. ;D
Posted by: Robert Timsah, August 17th, 2021, 7:12pm; Reply: 72
Alright, I've got a VERY rough draft finished. It's NOT good. Lol. But I love the idea. Got tomorrow off, so let's see if I can't polish this turd up a bit. Prepare yourselves, people. I'll be in. ;D |
Good to hear.
Posted by: Warren, August 17th, 2021, 7:30pm; Reply: 73
Alright, I've got a VERY rough draft finished. It's NOT good. Lol. But I love the idea. Got tomorrow off, so let's see if I can't polish this turd up a bit. Prepare yourselves, people. I'll be in. ;D |
I'm prepared... or am I???
Posted by: Zack, August 17th, 2021, 7:37pm; Reply: 74
I'm prepared... or am I???
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Just remember... You asked for this. ;D
Posted by: khamanna, August 17th, 2021, 7:48pm; Reply: 75
We are pretty close to the earliest, but it doesn't change your writing time :)
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That depends on when I read about the challenge!
Posted by: khamanna, August 17th, 2021, 7:50pm; Reply: 76
They are communicating to us from the future. If we're nice to them, they might tell us tomorrow's lottery numbers.
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This goes really well with vodka mixed with peach schnapps and cranberry and orange juices!
(my daughter just graduated from a bartending school)
Posted by: Grandma Bear, August 17th, 2021, 8:27pm; Reply: 77
I've got one done, but I never seem to do well in these OWCs, so I don't expect much.
Posted by: LC, August 17th, 2021, 8:43pm; Reply: 78
This goes really well with vodka mixed with peach schnapps and cranberry and orange juices!
(my daughter just graduated from a bartending school)
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Haha! I get it now... Your daughter's been practicing her cocktails on you.
No wonder you're having trouble telling the time. ;D
Posted by: LC, August 17th, 2021, 8:44pm; Reply: 79
I've got one done, but I never seem to do well in these OWCs, so I don't expect much. |
Go the girls!
Marnie, Kham, Pia, maybe Andrea...
Posted by: Warren, August 17th, 2021, 8:54pm; Reply: 80
Just remember... You asked for this. ;D
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I did, bring it on ;D
Posted by: Warren, August 17th, 2021, 8:56pm; Reply: 81
That depends on when I read about the challenge!
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In a way, yes. But the amount of time remains the same :)
Posted by: mmmarnie, August 17th, 2021, 9:03pm; Reply: 82
I have the scraps of an idea and have Thursday off, so hopefully I'll get er done. Glad some of my fave girls are in it too!!
Posted by: Zack, August 17th, 2021, 9:31pm; Reply: 83
I've got one done, but I never seem to do well in these OWCs, so I don't expect much. |
Whatever. I'm sure your gonna knock it out of the park. :)
Posted by: Yuvraj, August 18th, 2021, 7:36am; Reply: 84
Posted by: Zack, August 18th, 2021, 9:40am; Reply: 85
Why the sad face, Yuvraj?
Posted by: Yuvraj, August 18th, 2021, 11:06am; Reply: 86
Why the sad face, Yuvraj?
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Man! Less than 2 days remaining and I still don't have any idea.
But still, I will try my best to write something.
Posted by: JEStaats, August 18th, 2021, 11:36am; Reply: 87
OMG, I had to submit. I kept changing, revising, this, that, the other thing... Not sure how it even reads now.
Regardless, I think someone might get a laugh or two...maybe even like it.
I'm doomed.
Posted by: khamanna, August 18th, 2021, 5:49pm; Reply: 88
In a way, yes. But the amount of time remains the same :)
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Yes, it's the same, I'm not saying it's not. But people expect it on Friday night as it usually is, so my assumption is some probably check on it Friday after 12.
I saw it earlier on Friday, but I could get to thinking about it only after the workday anyway.
Although starting to think about it right after work works for me.
Hmm. I remember doing the challenge from Baku Azerbaijan. I probably had to set it on my time then.
Posted by: khamanna, August 18th, 2021, 7:57pm; Reply: 89
I actually ran out of steam to finish it and thinking my idea is very stupid.
I'll write for the challenge if anything new comes to mind.
But I'll read! these should be a lot of fun
Posted by: Zack, August 18th, 2021, 8:48pm; Reply: 90
I actually ran out of steam to finish it and thinking my idea is very stupid. I'll write for the challenge if anything new comes to mind. But I'll read! these should be a lot of fun |
Don't give up, Kham! Embrace the stupid! That's what I do. ;D ;D ;D
Posted by: JEStaats, August 19th, 2021, 11:46am; Reply: 91
ME
Do you hear that?
ZACK
Hear what?
ME
THAT!
ZACK
I don't hear anything.
ME
Exactly! It's deafening...and it's building...someone, please, stop the madness!
ZACK
Dude...it's the sound of fellow Masters practicing their trade. Quit bothering them.
Posted by: Zack, August 19th, 2021, 12:18pm; Reply: 92
Allow them to work their magic and we shall be rewarded! ;D
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, August 19th, 2021, 12:41pm; Reply: 93
OOOOOPPPPPSSSS totally mis-read the countdown, seems to say there's 21 hours left and I haven't started yet!
What sort of deadline is this!
Posted by: khamanna, August 19th, 2021, 3:50pm; Reply: 94
OOOOOPPPPPSSSS totally mis-read the countdown, seems to say there's 21 hours left and I haven't started yet!
What sort of deadline is this! |
Oh, that's the beginning of a riot!
Posted by: Gary in Houston, August 19th, 2021, 5:59pm; Reply: 95
OOOOOPPPPPSSSS totally mis-read the countdown, seems to say there's 21 hours left and I haven't started yet!
What sort of deadline is this! |
Oh, crap. Same. What the heck -- not sure I can finish in time. Maybe I'll just submit what I've written and let everyone DQ me.
Posted by: Warren, August 19th, 2021, 6:11pm; Reply: 96
OOOOOPPPPPSSSS totally mis-read the countdown, seems to say there's 21 hours left and I haven't started yet!
What sort of deadline is this! |
You've got this, Anthony!
Posted by: Warren, August 19th, 2021, 6:12pm; Reply: 97
Oh, crap. Same. What the heck -- not sure I can finish in time. Maybe I'll just submit what I've written and let everyone DQ me.
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Still got time :)
Posted by: Warren, August 19th, 2021, 6:13pm; Reply: 98
This was a standard OWC, 7 days to write. The only difference is that it was on AEST.
Posted by: Robert Timsah, August 19th, 2021, 6:19pm; Reply: 99
I actually ran out of steam to finish it and thinking my idea is very stupid. I'll write for the challenge if anything new comes to mind. But I'll read! these should be a lot of fun |
A mocumentary is supposed to be stupid so it sounds promising.
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, August 19th, 2021, 7:14pm; Reply: 100
Yep, it's that pesky Antipodean time that nearly got me... just had to suppress my inclination to put multiple entries in, just the one this time ;-)
Posted by: Warren, August 19th, 2021, 8:38pm; Reply: 101
Yep, it's that pesky Antipodean time that nearly got me... just had to suppress my inclination to put multiple entries in, just the one this time ;-) |
;D
Posted by: Warren, August 19th, 2021, 8:39pm; Reply: 102
Looks like we have some big hitters in this, looking forward to seeing what everyone has come up with.
Posted by: Gary in Houston, August 19th, 2021, 9:37pm; Reply: 103
Well, I've submitted. If it's the last thing I ever write, I can at least say I gave it a half-hearted effort.
Posted by: Grandma Bear, August 19th, 2021, 9:43pm; Reply: 104
I feel pretty good about mine, which probably means it will get slaughtered. ;D
Posted by: Robert Timsah, August 19th, 2021, 10:50pm; Reply: 105
I feel pretty good about mine, which probably means it will get slaughtered. ;D |
That's the spirit.
Posted by: Warren, August 19th, 2021, 11:33pm; Reply: 106
Well, I've submitted. If it's the last thing I ever write, I can at least say I gave it a half-hearted effort. |
Still better than no effort at all, I'll take it!
Posted by: Warren, August 19th, 2021, 11:36pm; Reply: 107
I feel pretty good about mine, which probably means it will get slaughtered. ;D |
This feels like the majority of challenges I enter. The ones I love people hate and the ones I'm very unsure about are generally the ones people react positively to.
The OWC is a strange beast.
Posted by: Warren, August 19th, 2021, 11:36pm; Reply: 108
Just over 10 hours people, you got this!
Posted by: Zack, August 20th, 2021, 12:14am; Reply: 109
Oh man, I think I'm really pushing it with my take on a mockumentary. But I'm hoping readers will agree that I at least made a real attempt to bring something new to the table for a change. :) Got about half a page to shave off, then I'll be ready to submit this monster. Lol
Posted by: mmmarnie, August 20th, 2021, 12:49am; Reply: 110
OMG. I'm gonna submit but man is it stupid. LOL.
Posted by: SAC, August 20th, 2021, 6:56am; Reply: 111
I was almost in this one, got to eight pages before I decided I — didn’t have enough time/story was rushed/ending wasn’t coming to me. Maybe it’s something I’ll revisit at a later time. It was about a self proclaimed masturbating champion (14 times a day) and Twitter sensation was was having a documentary made about his exploits by a Nigerian student filmmaker, who claimed he was the Nigerian Steven Spielberg.
For another time. But good luck to everyone who enters!
Posted by: Grandma Bear, August 20th, 2021, 7:09am; Reply: 112
It was about a self proclaimed masturbating champion (14 times a day) and Twitter sensation was was having a documentary made about his exploits by a Nigerian student filmmaker, who claimed he was the Nigerian Steven Spielberg. |
Wow! That is so weird! Exact same story as mine, except my character masturbates fifteen times per day.
I'm actually kind of excited to enter this time. Haven't really written anything or taken part in much of anything since the pandemic started, but then all of a sudden something happened and I've written almost five pages/day for the last ten days or so. I'm hoping this will continue. :)
Posted by: SAC, August 20th, 2021, 7:35am; Reply: 113
Wow! That is so weird! Exact same story as mine, except my character masturbates fifteen times per day.
I'm actually kind of excited to enter this time. Haven't really written anything or taken part in much of anything since the pandemic started, but then all of a sudden something happened and I've written almost five pages/day for the last ten days or so. I'm hoping this will continue. :)
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Aha! Well, good luck with your script.
I was on the same roll as you seem to be on right now. But currently, my output has gone kaput.
Posted by: Zack, August 20th, 2021, 10:05am; Reply: 114
Just barely beat the buzzer. I'm in. ;D
Posted by: JEStaats, August 20th, 2021, 10:24am; Reply: 115
I'm soooo curious to see who made it this round. Are there some peeps keeping quiet and not letting on? Otherwise, I'm not sure there's a huge bunch of entries.
Posted by: Zack, August 20th, 2021, 10:28am; Reply: 116
I'm soooo curious to see who made it this round. Are there some peeps keeping quiet and not letting on? Otherwise, I'm not sure there's a huge bunch of entries. |
It was a tough challenge, for sure.
Posted by: Zack, August 20th, 2021, 11:43am; Reply: 117
The suspense is killing me!
Posted by: PKCardinal, August 20th, 2021, 11:58am; Reply: 118
I didn't make it. Didn't even have time to try. Just fell on the wrong week... which really bums me because I love this challenge.
I'll be reading.
Posted by: LC, August 20th, 2021, 5:11pm; Reply: 119
The suspense is killing me! |
Looking forward to seeing what you all got!
Posted by: Warren, August 20th, 2021, 5:14pm; Reply: 120
Sorry, all. Bit of a mix up on the timeline but the scripts will be up soonish.
Posted by: khamanna, August 20th, 2021, 5:32pm; Reply: 121
will I be able to vote even I didn't submit any? I'm planning to read them unless there are 30 of them.
Posted by: MarkRenshaw, August 20th, 2021, 5:56pm; Reply: 122
Sorry, work has been hell this week, so I didn't get around to writing anything and I so wanted to.
I came up with a mockumentary idea around 20 years ago about a documentary crew following a crazy guy called Kane Van Vordenburg who believed he was a vampire hunter. As the documentary progressed it gradually became apparent he was legit and vampires were real. This was ages before What We Do In Shadows but had similar vibes. Even though it's now not an original concept at all, I was planning on revisiting the idea for this challenge, but didn't get chance. Ah well, it wasn't meant to be.
Best of luck with all who entered.
Posted by: Warren, August 20th, 2021, 6:01pm; Reply: 123
will I be able to vote even I didn't submit any? I'm planning to read them unless there are 30 of them. |
Not sure, that's a question for Don.
Posted by: Grandma Bear, August 20th, 2021, 6:05pm; Reply: 124
I think Don lets people who have read the majority of the scripts vote even if they did not enter. At least regular active members.
Posted by: khamanna, August 20th, 2021, 6:08pm; Reply: 125
I think Don lets people who have read the majority of the scripts vote even if they did not enter. At least regular active members. |
OH, nice. I'll talk to Don then. Let's see how I behave)
Posted by: khamanna, August 20th, 2021, 6:10pm; Reply: 126
Here's my most favorite short of all time if anyone is interested. It's in Russian but subtitled in English
It's a mockumentary and I think I love the genre all because of this short. So funny
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, August 20th, 2021, 6:54pm; Reply: 127
Kham - you big tease!
Where's the link?!?!
Posted by: LC, August 20th, 2021, 6:57pm; Reply: 128
Kham - you big tease!
Where's the link?!?! |
Exactly what I was thinking. ;D
Posted by: khamanna, August 20th, 2021, 6:57pm; Reply: 129
Posted by: LC, August 20th, 2021, 8:39pm; Reply: 130
Haha! Cut off the legs, you'll live longer.
At war with the footwear mafia. ;D
Ooh, scripts are going up!
Posted by: Don, August 20th, 2021, 8:47pm; Reply: 131
will I be able to vote even I didn't submit any? I'm planning to read them unless there are 30 of them. |
Khamanna,
Yes, anyone who has read and commented on all of the scripts is eligible to vote.
Don
Posted by: Grandma Bear, August 22nd, 2021, 7:55am; Reply: 132
(Don's rule) Participants must read and comment/review in the discussion board at least 10 other scripts submitted or your work will be removed (no harm, no foul. I understand that live gets in the way.)
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Finished. Easy since there were only nine entries. A little disappointed with that number, but those that did take part did a great job, IMO. I liked all of them, but had some trouble following a couple. Easy fixes though if the writers want to. 8)
Posted by: Robert Timsah, August 22nd, 2021, 11:38am; Reply: 133
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Finished. Easy since there were only nine entries. A little disappointed with that number, but those that did take part did a great job, IMO. I liked all of them, but had some trouble following a couple. Easy fixes though if the writers want to. 8)
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I read them all. It was interesting to see the differing approaches to a mocumentary. We were all clearly challenged by this one. It felt like we had a challenging time combining good story WITH the mocumentary aspect. But I was amazed by the creativity on display.
Posted by: Zack, August 24th, 2021, 10:34am; Reply: 134
When are the votes due in?
Posted by: JEStaats, August 24th, 2021, 4:33pm; Reply: 135
An interesting assortment of topics: Serial killing; Cannibalism; Unjust racial bias; Cornholing; Lesbian Turtles; and Genocide survival (just to mention a few).
Voted - Great work everyone!
Posted by: Robert Timsah, August 24th, 2021, 6:04pm; Reply: 136
An interesting assortment of topics: Serial killing; Cannibalism; Unjust racial bias; Cornholing; Lesbian Turtles; and Genocide survival (just to mention a few).
Voted - Great work everyone! |
indeed, it was quite an assortment.
Posted by: mmmarnie, August 25th, 2021, 11:37am; Reply: 137
Read and voted. Some great imaginations here! I enjoyed them all but for me there was one, very clear standout. We'll see.
Fun challenge, Warren! Thank you!
Posted by: Warren, August 25th, 2021, 5:22pm; Reply: 138
Read and voted. Some great imaginations here! I enjoyed them all but for me there was one, very clear standout. We'll see.
Fun challenge, Warren! Thank you! |
Glad you enjoyed it, I think there were some excellent scripts to come out of it.
Posted by: Zack, August 26th, 2021, 12:30pm; Reply: 139
Read and voted. This was an interesting challenge. Lots of variety. Good show, Warren and Don. You guys are awesome!
And thanks to all who didn't enter but read and reviewed anyways. :)
Posted by: Mr. Blonde, August 26th, 2021, 10:51pm; Reply: 140
Read and voted and I feel so guilty, now... Best of luck to everyone. =)
Posted by: Robert Timsah, August 26th, 2021, 10:52pm; Reply: 141
Read and voted and I feel so guilty, now... Best of luck to everyone. =) |
Thanks for the feedback and voting.
Posted by: Warren, August 26th, 2021, 10:58pm; Reply: 142
Read and voted. This was an interesting challenge. Lots of variety. Good show, Warren and Don. You guys are awesome!
And thanks to all who didn't enter but read and reviewed anyways. :) |
Thanks, mate!
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