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I just received an e-mail informing me that "Bordertown" is a quarter-finalist in the Page International Screenwriting Awards.It was in the top 25% out of almost 4,000 entries.
It's gratifying to finally receive some recognition for all the time and hard work I put into this script.
It's gratifying to finally receive some recognition for all the time and hard work I put into this script.
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I don't think I'm going to attend the screenwriter's group anymore. It's a group where members are assigned parts and do a cold reading of other members' scripts. Most of the members are actors, but you'd never know it.
It's painful to hear these so-called actors butcher my work: They mispronounce the words , they step on the jokes, they totally disregard my punctuation. I...
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It's painful to hear these so-called actors butcher my work: They mispronounce the words , they step on the jokes, they totally disregard my punctuation. I...
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opir:
it sucks... but in a way useful.
because you know you'll have to go through that same crap when the script is sold and going through readings with the actual actors hired to portray your characters will be less of a pain in the ass.
...or i could be full of shit
because you know you'll have to go through that same crap when the script is sold and going through readings with the actual actors hired to portray your characters will be less of a pain in the ass.
...or i could be full of shit
I entered a revised version of "Bordertown" in the Slamdance Screenplay Contest. I received pretty good coverage from them for my previous script "Jilted." The script didn't win a prize, but I'm hopeful that "Bordertown" will fare better this time. I also entered the Final Draft's Big Break screenplay contest. Lord know I could use a break.
I'm getting tons of activity on inktip. Today alone my script received nine log line views (including one from the William Morris Agency), plus one synopsis view and one script view. I'm glad I uploaded my revised script yesterday.
I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much. Lord knows, I've been disappointed before, but I have to be somewhat optimistic. There appears to...
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I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much. Lord knows, I've been disappointed before, but I have to be somewhat optimistic. There appears to...
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tunnel_vision:
they must be interested if you're getting hits 
I'm starting to see new activity on inktip.com. Someone from the production company of Darren Grant' (director of "Diary of a Mad Black Woman) just read my logline for "Bordertown."
I'd be so happy if someone just options it. I really believe in this script and, lord knows, I put my heart into it.
I'd be so happy if someone just options it. I really believe in this script and, lord knows, I put my heart into it.
tunnel_vision:
What happens if somebody options it?
hecklongtree:
When a producer options a screenplay, the writer, for a relatively small sum, gives the producer a certain amount of time to raise money to purchase the script. During that time, the producer is given exclusivity, meaning the writer can't shop the script around to other producers.
It sounds like a pretty bad deal, and it usually is, but beggars can't be choosers, and, at this point, I'm begging a producer, any producer, to show some interest in my screenplays.
It sounds like a pretty bad deal, and it usually is, but beggars can't be choosers, and, at this point, I'm begging a producer, any producer, to show some interest in my screenplays.
I listed my latest script on inktip,com, where writers list log lines, treatments, synopses and scripts for producers to read. Mostly, the producers just look at the log line postings, but in the last two weeks two producers downloaded my script.
I'm not getting my hopes up too much, but I can't help but be a little encouraged.
I'm not getting my hopes up too much, but I can't help but be a little encouraged.
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opir:
That's excellent!
Fingers crossed, man!!
Fingers crossed, man!!
malloreigh:
i like your love quote. thank you for your contribution.
I think I'm going to take down my submission, "Bordertown," from TriggerStreet.com.
I'm not getting many thoughtful, well-reasoned reviews, so what's the point of leaving it up? Well, actually it's gone beyond that. They're actually panning it. In fact, there are some comments that might actually be considered flaming.
Why do people have to be like that? They could just say they don't like it....
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I'm not getting many thoughtful, well-reasoned reviews, so what's the point of leaving it up? Well, actually it's gone beyond that. They're actually panning it. In fact, there are some comments that might actually be considered flaming.
Why do people have to be like that? They could just say they don't like it....
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cptpyjama:
Nobody knows who you are on the internet. People can be subconsciously very angry or bitter, or just complete tossers, and they enjoy being rude to others. It sucks, but that's life I'm afraid.
opir:
The Captain is 100% correct.
All are anonymous...
Many would rather run over the stunned animal than to help it cross the street...
..because they basically don't have a creative bone in that gelatinous sack of dna....
You can't trust everyone... send it to those on here you talk with frequently... bullocks to the rest
All are anonymous...
Many would rather run over the stunned animal than to help it cross the street...
..because they basically don't have a creative bone in that gelatinous sack of dna....
You can't trust everyone... send it to those on here you talk with frequently... bullocks to the rest
It looks like I'm never going to sell my screenplays. Hell, I can't even get anyone to read them.
Oh well, maybe I'll try again to get some short stories published.
Oh well, maybe I'll try again to get some short stories published.
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cptpyjama:
In life, you have to get knocked back about a thousand times before you get a result. It sucks, but that's life I suppose, and it means the most determined people are sucessful.
Says she who needs to go out and get a job and instead is on the computer in her jamies...
Says she who needs to go out and get a job and instead is on the computer in her jamies...
toxic:
Thank you very much, for stopping by to comment my set. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I just posted my feature film screenplay on TriggerStreet.com, the Kevin Spacey-founded online writer-community site. I think you have to register to read the scripts, but you can do so for free. In any case, I invite everyone to read the script and give me your impressions. You can even review it on the site.
As for finding the script on TriggerStreet.com, you shouldn't have...
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pmonkeyesquire:
Can't wait to read it. Do you know of any other Internets to post stories/novels? I've written something and would like to do so.
mimo_:
thank you so much for the comment!
that triggerstreet site is really interesting...i've taken screen writing classes and i can definitely relate to how much effort it takes to put into a script. i'm sure yours is great and i'll definitely take a look.
that triggerstreet site is really interesting...i've taken screen writing classes and i can definitely relate to how much effort it takes to put into a script. i'm sure yours is great and i'll definitely take a look.
We read my screenplay "Bordertown" at the Long Island Screenwriters Group. The group, mostly comprised of actors, read members' scripts aloud and comment on them.
It didn't go quite as well as I hoped. For one thing, they all found it difficult to read. The script contains a lot of unfamiliar words and Spanish words. They had a lot of trouble just pronouncing them.
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It didn't go quite as well as I hoped. For one thing, they all found it difficult to read. The script contains a lot of unfamiliar words and Spanish words. They had a lot of trouble just pronouncing them.
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tunnel_vision:
I agree that the cold reading affected things.
I finally decided to participate and now it's even worse: You have to read four scripts, all of which are assigned! I'm just in a masochistic mood, I guess. And make no mistake, these scripts are bad. They're not even written in proper screenplay form, which really bothers me, since it shows laziness. It doesn't take long to learn--not if you're willing to make an...
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pmonkeyesquire:
How are things in screenwriterland?
strega:
Well, I suppose that is true. I think what makes it so irritating is that I know these people had ample opportunity to learn the practical aspects of practice. We all went to the same law school. I just get frustrated that they don't seem to know how to do the simplest things.
Anyway, good luck with the screenplays.
Anyway, good luck with the screenplays.
I joined TriggerStreet.com awhile back. Founded about 5 years ago by Kevin Spacey, the site allows writers to post screenplays for review, provided they review other writers' scripts. Initially, you had to write two reviews before you could upload your own script--one assigned to you, the other, one of your own choosing. I didn't participate because that requirement seemed too burdensome.
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and thank youuuuu