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Posted by: Don, September 17th, 2021, 1:45pm
Theme:
GoodbyeTwo entities are saying goodbye. One entity is leaving on a 'journey' (physical or metaphysical). One or the other (but not both) know the leaving entity isn't coming back. You can't actually write, "I'm/You're/We're not coming back."Guist: Say, "
I'm/You're/We're not coming back," without saying, "
I'm/You're/We're not coming back."
Genre: Open (drama, war, scifi, comedy, horror, romance, etc.)
Script length: up to 6 pages
Scripts due to
simplyScripts.com/owc on Friday September 24th Midnight EDT
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The "Rules":
- This isn't a contest - it's a challenge. There are no official prizes.
- 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 life gets in the way.)
- 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. Writing teams permitted.
- After the challenge closes you can either have your script removed or resubmit your script with your name on it.
- Please put ｩ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: Zack, September 17th, 2021, 1:47pm; Reply: 1
Sweet. Cool challenge. I'm on it!
Posted by: SAC, September 17th, 2021, 1:49pm; Reply: 2
Posted by: ReneC, September 17th, 2021, 2:11pm; Reply: 3
Posted by: irish eyes, September 17th, 2021, 2:14pm; Reply: 4
Posted by: Don, September 17th, 2021, 2:16pm; Reply: 5
entity
plural entities
Definition of entity
1a: BEING, EXISTENCE especially : independent, separate, or self-contained existence
b: the existence of a thing as contrasted with its attributes
2: something that has separate and distinct existence and objective or conceptual reality
3: an organization (such as a business or governmental unit) that has an identity separate from those of its members
Posted by: FrankM, September 17th, 2021, 2:49pm; Reply: 6
entity
plural entities
Definition of entity
1a: BEING, EXISTENCE especially : independent, separate, or self-contained existence
b: the existence of a thing as contrasted with its attributes
2: something that has separate and distinct existence and objective or conceptual reality
3: an organization (such as a business or governmental unit) that has an identity separate from those of its members
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Just so long as they aren't the entities from
The Zero Theorem.
Posted by: Warren, September 17th, 2021, 4:28pm; Reply: 7
Super cool challenge, I'm so strapped for time these days but if something pops up I'll try get it down on the page.
Posted by: Geezis, September 17th, 2021, 4:47pm; Reply: 8
I'll try and squeeze a few pages of incoherent nonsense into a properly formatted.....thing.
Posted by: Robert Timsah, September 17th, 2021, 5:12pm; Reply: 9
I may have something. If I can squeeze it in 6 pages coherently is the key
Posted by: LC, September 17th, 2021, 5:18pm; Reply: 10
Posted by: MarkRenshaw, September 17th, 2021, 5:37pm; Reply: 11
Nice idea. I have to re-write a short I've optioned and change it from based in the US to based in the UK this weekend, but I'll have a think and see what pops up.
Posted by: khamanna, September 17th, 2021, 6:13pm; Reply: 12
Aaa, I'm getting ready for something which I can't announce here because I'm superstitious.
so, I can't participate, but it sounds fun and a lot of possibility for heartfelt dramas. I miss those, haven't cried after seeing a movie for a long time
Posted by: Heretic, September 17th, 2021, 6:39pm; Reply: 13
Whoa, this is a great challenge. Hoping I can find time.
Posted by: Yuvraj, September 19th, 2021, 7:03am; Reply: 14
Seems tough to me. Definitely give it a try.
Posted by: SAC, September 21st, 2021, 7:40am; Reply: 15
Anyone getting any work done on entries? Where ya at?
Posted by: ReneC, September 21st, 2021, 12:06pm; Reply: 16
I was hoping to, but I have a shoot coming up in a couple of weeks and my AD duties are keeping me pretty busy. There's still time if an idea grabs me though.
Posted by: SAC, September 21st, 2021, 12:11pm; Reply: 17
Nice. Nothing is coming to me yet. I知 thinking but I don稚 want to write just for the hell of it. I want to write something good. This time, anyway.
Posted by: PKCardinal, September 21st, 2021, 12:18pm; Reply: 18
I have an idea and a very rough outline. Sometimes that means the pages come fast. Sometimes they never arrive.
Posted by: Zack, September 21st, 2021, 12:31pm; Reply: 19
I've had a few ideas, but nothing that's grabbing me by the nipples just yet. Still got plenty of time though. :)
Posted by: Yuvraj, September 21st, 2021, 12:43pm; Reply: 20
Same here as well. No idea as such but, I'll still try.
Posted by: SAC, September 21st, 2021, 12:59pm; Reply: 21
I've had a few ideas, but nothing that's grabbing me by the nipples just yet. Still got plenty of time though. :) |
Oh, if only I was there. ;D
Posted by: Mr. Blonde, September 21st, 2021, 1:30pm; Reply: 22
Posted by: Zack, September 21st, 2021, 2:36pm; Reply: 23
Do it.
Oh, if only I was there. ;D
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Promises, promises. ;D
Posted by: Warren, September 21st, 2021, 7:31pm; Reply: 24
Ah man, no way I'm getting something in. Time is not something I have lately :/
Good luck to all that enter.
Posted by: LC, September 21st, 2021, 7:36pm; Reply: 25
I don't know if I have anything yet, but...
Clarification from Don, or anyone else please -
The going away forever and not coming back is not allowed to be verbalised.
It can be acknowledged verbally however that they are saying goodbye.
Bit dim maybe, but I'm having trouble getting my head around it.
Posted by: Matthew Taylor, September 22nd, 2021, 3:04am; Reply: 26
I took it to be like the following...
Allowed
Quoted Text Minnie slouches on a sofa, eyes glued to a shitty soap opera.
Mike grabs his car keys, opens the front door.
Mike
I'm just popping out to get some milk.
Mike stares at Minnie, she doesn't respond.
He sighs, checks his pocket, he has his passport
and a one-way ticket.
Mike
Goodbye, darling.
Mike closes the door behind him. |
Not allowed
Quoted Text Minnie slouches on a sofa, eyes glued to a shitty soap opera.
Mike grabs his car keys, opens the front door.
Mike
I'm just popping out to get some milk.
Mike stares at Minnie, she doesn't respond.
He sighs, checks his pocket, he has his passport
and a one-way ticket.
Mike
Goodbye, darling. Oh and by the way
I am NOT coming back you stupid bint.
Mike closes the door behind him. |
Posted by: LC, September 22nd, 2021, 3:16am; Reply: 27
Haha! Cracked me up.
Thanks Matt.
Posted by: Yuvraj, September 22nd, 2021, 5:14am; Reply: 28
I have an idea which might work or might not, idk. Still, I'll try to give it a go.
Posted by: MarkRenshaw, September 22nd, 2021, 5:47pm; Reply: 29
It's taken me longer then expected to do the rewrite but it's finally done. Not sure I'll have time for this as I've no ideas at the moment but not giving up yet.
Posted by: Pleb, September 23rd, 2021, 4:44am; Reply: 30
Oh man, this sounds like such a simple challenge but actually getting something in that's no more than 6 pages is tough.
Posted by: JEStaats, September 23rd, 2021, 8:50am; Reply: 31
I'm struggling. A couple thoughts, that remain as thoughts. I've tomorrow off so we'll see what happens....
Posted by: Pleb, September 23rd, 2021, 3:59pm; Reply: 32
Had to be pretty relentless with the edit but managed to keep it within 6 pages. Now I just hope it meets the rest of the criteria.
Good luck to everyone who's taking part.
Posted by: SAC, September 23rd, 2021, 5:21pm; Reply: 33
Three days to write, four to prepare for the heaping of manure it値l receive.
Posted by: Zack, September 24th, 2021, 2:15pm; Reply: 34
Alright. I'm satisfied with what I was able to conjure up, which of course means you lot might be horribly offended. ;D;D;D
I'm in. 8)
Posted by: SAC, September 24th, 2021, 2:27pm; Reply: 35
Alright. I'm satisfied with what I was able to conjure up, which of course means you lot might be horribly offended. ;D;D;D
I'm in. 8) |
Nice, Zack! So, if I have this right, we should be expecting a few murders, lots of blood, lots of gore. And a naked dude.
Posted by: Zack, September 24th, 2021, 2:46pm; Reply: 36
Nice, Zack! So, if I have this right, we should be expecting a few murders, lots of blood, lots of gore. And a naked dude.
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Dudes. Naked
DUDES. ;)
Speaking of naked dudes... What are your thoughts on those photos that I sent you?
Posted by: SAC, September 24th, 2021, 3:39pm; Reply: 37
Dudes. Naked DUDES. ;)
Speaking of naked dudes... What are your thoughts on those photos that I sent you?
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Daddy like.
Posted by: MarkRenshaw, September 24th, 2021, 6:00pm; Reply: 38
Sorry. Between the re-write and a week from hell at work I'm burnt out. Best of luck to this who entered and ill try my best to take part in the next one.
Posted by: Zack, September 24th, 2021, 6:55pm; Reply: 39
Only 4 hours left! Who all is in?
Posted by: SAC, September 24th, 2021, 7:13pm; Reply: 40
Posted by: LC, September 24th, 2021, 7:54pm; Reply: 41
Ugh. Three hours to go. Doubtful, seeing as only a vague idea.
Good luck guys!
Posted by: Zack, September 24th, 2021, 9:15pm; Reply: 42
Ugh. Three hours to go. Doubtful, seeing as only a vague idea.
Good luck guys! |
A vague idea is all you need, Woman! Get something in!
Posted by: PKCardinal, September 24th, 2021, 10:17pm; Reply: 43
Got it done.
Pulling teeth, but I got it done.
Posted by: RolandJ, September 25th, 2021, 4:06am; Reply: 44
I知 in.
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Posted by: LC, September 25th, 2021, 5:26pm; Reply: 45
Yay, well done, Roland! So, now start reading and sharing your reviews.
Sadly I did not cross the line.
The consolation prize seems to be noticing Zack's new avatar and laughing myself silly over it.
;D
Posted by: Zack, September 25th, 2021, 7:04pm; Reply: 46
The consolation prize seems to be noticing Zack's new avatar and laughing myself silly over it.
;D
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;D ;D ;D
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