Comments for ScreenCraft https://screencraft.org/comments/feed/ Craft of Screenwriting | Business of Hollywood Fri, 11 Jan 2019 19:15:29 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 Comment on Where Do Your Ideas Come From? by Jason Hellerman https://screencraft.org/blog/where-do-your-ideas-come-from/#comment-1059 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 19:56:53 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7425#comment-1059 In reply to New Blog Post: Why Do We Write? | Highstreet.

Thanks so much!

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Comment on Where Do Your Ideas Come From? by New Blog Post: Why Do We Write? | Highstreet https://screencraft.org/blog/where-do-your-ideas-come-from/#comment-1058 Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:30:46 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7425#comment-1058 […] Somewhat related, Screencraft had a great piece on “Where Ideas Come From”. Here. […]

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Comment on Why Most People Fail at Screenwriting by Michael Durjan https://screencraft.org/blog/why-most-people-fail-at-screenwriting/#comment-1050 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 22:13:20 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7435#comment-1050 Well, this was a hard read for sure! 🙁

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Comment on 10 Screenwriting Tips From Billy Wilder by Jason Hellerman https://screencraft.org/blog/10-screenwriting-tips-from-billy-wilder/#comment-1039 Fri, 12 Sep 2014 17:23:01 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7334#comment-1039 In reply to 10 Screenwriting Tips From Billy Wilder | Sardonicus Visual Design.

Glad you liked it.

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Comment on 10 Screenwriting Tips From Billy Wilder by 10 Screenwriting Tips From Billy Wilder | Sardonicus Visual Design https://screencraft.org/blog/10-screenwriting-tips-from-billy-wilder/#comment-1038 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 20:16:11 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7334#comment-1038 […] Even as Hollywood changes most of his tips for telling a good story are relevant today. Wilder worke… […]

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Jason Hellerman https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1036 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 18:25:50 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1036 In reply to Jeremy.

Hey Jeremy,

Thanks for getting in touch with us and congratulations on making the Quarter Finals! There is no magic number to get ahead, we use it as a basic tool to help us and you track what's working in the script. As a general rule we try to pick scores above 115 to advance.

Thanks again for applying and good luck!

Jason

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Comment on On Writing: Q&A with Million-dollar Scribes Jake Thornton and Ben Lustig by Toronto 2014: 10 Potential Oscar Contenders, Fall TV: 10 New Series To Watch, TV Castings Report, TV’s Highest-Paid Actresses Named ‹ Studio System News https://screencraft.org/blog/on-writing-a-q-a-with-million-dollar-screenwriters-jake-thornton-and-ben-lustig/#comment-1037 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 22:01:25 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7273#comment-1037 […] […]

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Jeremy https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1035 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 19:08:34 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1035 I have a quick question about those of us who pick the one page feedback. There's a rating system on the screenplay. I assume that determines the likelihood of the script being picked for the semi-finalist.

Thank you for choosing "Love Heat: Passion of the Fists" as part of the quarter finalists.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Louis Iacoviello https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1034 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 01:25:57 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1034 Thank you Screen Craft for taking our script into the quarter finals! Pumped!

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Cameron Cubbison https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1033 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:15:39 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1033 In reply to Josh.

Hey Josh, absolutely! I know it can be tough to know when to draw the line between listening to other voices and sticking to your own. There's no magic formula; in my experience you just have to take a step back and then do what feels right.

Congratulations again on making the grade!

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Cameron Cubbison https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1032 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:13:58 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1032 In reply to Craig Berger.

Thanks Craig! I agree with you. Writing is so often such a solitary pursuit, it's great to be able to have a dialogue with fellow writers in the same boat; there IS strength in numbers. Glad to be a part of the conversation and thanks to everyone for chiming in and getting your projects out there.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Cameron Cubbison https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1031 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:12:24 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1031 In reply to jh.

Great advice, thanks for the words of encouragement!

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Cameron Cubbison https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1030 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:11:55 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1030 In reply to Mark Tower.

Thanks Mark,

Glad you and your partner have a strong outlook on incorporating feedback and revising. Writing is rewriting! Hope you'll keep in touch about your progress.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Cameron Cubbison https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1029 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:10:33 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1029 In reply to Tony Schweikle.

Tony, that's great news! Congratulations.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Josh https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1028 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 19:08:41 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1028 I also appreciate the opportunity in this and the action/thriller side, too. I'm so honored to have made the quarters.

And to those who did not make it, Tony and Cam are right. You could place in another contest - or have your script produced as did Tony. Congrats on that, btw!

Stick to your guns and keep working! Funny story but I sent my comedy to a writer friend who's opinion I very much value. He said the humor was too "obvious" and that I should make it more subtle. I was this close to doing so - but when I spoke the dialogue out, I didn't want to change a thing. I stuck to my guns and entered STR as-is. Moral of the story: if you love it, others may very well love it too.

And Cam, thank you very-much for dealing with my nerves. As you can see since I haven't emailed you in quite the while, I'm a tad calmer now. =)~

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Scott https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1027 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 18:12:18 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1027 In reply to Toyland Chairman.

Gotta follow the money!

Almost all of the people who spend money in theaters nowadays don't know what a video store or cell phone or vinyl record even IS, because they were almost all born after 1990 and went to school in the Internet age.

Maybe you should shop your scripts to the live stage theaters, whose audiences consist largely of people who were almost retired when cellphones and google were invented? (Because those folks are the only ones who have the money for live theater seats anymore.) For example, if your script is quirky enough, try Woolly Mammoth in DC...

Just a thought--good luck!

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Comment on 8 Creative Writing Tips from Kurt Vonnegut by andrew g. klukowski https://screencraft.org/blog/8-creative-writing-tips-kurt-vonnegut/#comment-997 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 16:51:47 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7230#comment-997 Sit your butt down and just do it.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Craig Berger https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1026 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 05:09:20 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1026 Just wanted to say thanks to Cameron for tirelessly knocking out all these replies, and to Screencraft for putting you on the task. If there's one thing we writers love, it's getting responses and the comfort of knowing we're not alone out here. Very nice of you guys to provide it here in a timely fashion!

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by jh https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1025 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 22:18:40 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1025 congrats to everyone that made the cut

and to everyone that wasnt selected, I was in the exact same boat the last comedy contest they held.
keep writing keep working

keep telling your story

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Mark Tower https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1024 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 20:31:36 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1024 The script my writing partner and I submitted was not selected, which was unfortunate. However, we selected the submission option of having a one page script review which was very helpful and managed our expectations.

We had some formatting issues and need to build out the characters. If was obvious that the style of comedy was not the readers cup of tea yet aspects really made them laugh. The critiques were valid and we need to continue to upgrade the product.

Thanks for the opportunity and consideration.

Mark

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Phlegmbot https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1023 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 18:00:32 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1023 In reply to Toyland Chairman.

Dude, you'll just never know. The screenplay I submitted to THIS contest did NOT make their semi-finals...but it made the Nicholl Fellowship semi-finals. A script of mine which, two years ago, made the semi-finals in BlueCat and was THIS close to being optioned by Disney, I was told by a major agency "got very negative coverage...problems with formatting, plot, characters" -- things of which I've actually taught classes about. My point: Yes, sometimes it's the writing, sometimes it's simply the formatting (if you've bad formatting on your first line, it's unlikely your script will even be read beyond that, thus you're out of the running)...but sometimes? Sometimes it's just someone's own personal s--t that has nothing to do w/the work. All you can do is be sure you're doing your best and following the formatting guidelines.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Cameron Cubbison https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1022 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:08:30 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1022 In reply to Evan.

Hi Evan,

Congratulations! And yes, absolutely, we are always interested in reading new drafts. Resubmission in future cycles is always encouraged.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Cameron Cubbison https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1021 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:04:52 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1021 In reply to Tiyan Newman.

Hi Tiyan,

Our process isn't a mathematical one, though we do use scorecards to do initial diagnostics. Our determinations our made via close conversations with all of our readers and judges to make determinations.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Cameron Cubbison https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1020 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:00:16 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1020 In reply to Nathan Perry.

Hi Nathan,

Congratulations on making the grade and thanks for the suggestion. It's an intriguing idea and one we have thought about in various incarnations. If we can ever crack how to administer such a contest, we'll likely do it.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Zak Polhemus https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1019 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:50:21 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1019 In reply to Zak Polhemus.

Just remembered I didn't opt for coverage/feedback


Ooops.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Tony Schweikle https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1018 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 09:53:17 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1018 Don't despair folks, one of my scripts, Hybrids, never made any list, but it's now in final post production. Stars Paul Sorvino & Carolyn Hennesy and there are 4 distribution companies wanting it. I still enter competition to see what is going on, just don't slash your wrists when you don't place.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Evan https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1017 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 07:08:23 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1017 Of course, I am elated to have two shorts make it. It is quite the validation. As Nathan's co-writer, we had discussed that suggestion. It would be great to allow us to tweak scripts based on feedback, and it would allow you judges to review our strongest possible products. To that end, can we re-submit scripts already submitted in future years (assuming we don't make it to the Finals this year)?

Congrats to all fellow quarterfinalists. And of course, to all who submitted an entry, keep writing! We worked on our scripts submitted here for years (and they are only shorts!). More writing makes you stronger. Keep reaching for your dreams.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Zak Polhemus https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1016 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 06:01:45 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1016 First off, thank you for this opportunity, and to your readers and judges for advancing my script to the next stage (at least someone, besides me, thinks my writing is decent).

I'm noticing some people thanking you for the feedback on their scripts; if I'm a quarter finalist, should I have received something? My email has been finicky as of late and I very well could have missed it. Either way, thanks again!

Good luck to everyone who has advanced, and to those who haven't, keep on writing, there's nothing sadder than a great story left untold.

Cheers!

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Suzanne Gill https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1015 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 02:23:19 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1015 In reply to Toyland Chairman.

I'm with you! Bring back the likes of Carol Burnett and Tim Conway. P.S. My script wouldn't have made it anyway, it didn't have the word F*** and B***** in it!

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Tiyan Newman https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1014 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 00:42:26 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1014 I like what Nathan said. Its something I was actually thinking about asking. My script made it but I feel like it JUST made it by a few points. I feel like if I went back and applied the changes I would have a better chance advancing to the next stage. Does placement all depend on the amount of points you have or are there other facets that you guys look at?

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Becca Acker https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1013 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 23:57:44 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1013 In reply to Cameron Cubbison.

We give God the credit for helping us stay at it. 🙂

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Nathan Perry https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1012 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 23:52:25 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1012 I'm quite proud that we got two scripts up there 🙂

One suggestion I did have though. I thought it might be cool if you could have a two phase contest. I got your feedback on our two scripts and I immediately went back to one of them and started editing it based not the suggestions because they were quite good. It's a stronger script now but my old script is the one that's in the competition. What if you could do a contest where you gave your feedback, and then the writers had a chance to work with the suggestions, revise the script, and submit the revised script?

Just an idea.

Thanks for the feedback by the way! It was really valuable 🙂

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Cameron Cubbison https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1011 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 23:36:53 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1011 In reply to Gene Cartwright.

Gene,

Thank you as well for jumping in and speaking the truth. I know how hard it can be to stay positive in an industry as cutthroat as this one where the script you've toiled on for countless hours and poured your heart into can be seemingly stopped in its tracks by a reader who comes in and makes a swift determination.

You are exactly right--all you can do is keep a thick skin, recognize the inherent subjectivity involved in the process and continue to keep channeling your energy into what counts: the craft. Congratulations on making the grade with FIRST DATE and we wish you all the best with your projects and writing aspirations. Keep in touch!

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Cameron Cubbison https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1010 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 23:29:08 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1010 In reply to Mark Casadei.

Mark,

Thank you so much for joining the conversation. Your outlook and comments are spot on. I agree that comedy is the most difficult genre to execute and that's more true in features and teleplays than in any other medium. So much does go into judging, but at the end of the day readers are just people. Some may not "get" the script or its sensibilities, but others will. The best thing you can do is to take everything in stride and to continually try to get as many targeted reads and implement as much feedback on your script as you can while staying true to the vision and qualities that matter to you.

No one contest, read, option or even sale is going to make or break you as a screenwriter. All you can do is keep the belief in yourself and in your projects and to keep writing and hustling as prolifically as possible. Writers write, and we're firm believers that great scripts and talented, persistent writers find their way.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Cameron Cubbison https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1009 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 23:22:16 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1009 In reply to Becca Acker.

Thanks Becca! We're really excited you guys made it and hope you are celebrating. The commitment you guys have shown to honing your projects is remarkable and definitely an example to all of us writers out there.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Cameron Cubbison https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1008 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 23:20:53 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1008 In reply to Sam.

Hi Sam,

Absolutely! If you're interested in getting feedback on your project, email me at cameron@screencraft.org to discuss. Thanks!

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Becca Acker https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1007 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:35:14 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1007 Thank you, Screen Craftï»ż for offering this contest! After entering and not progressing last year, and then writing, rewriting, rewriting, and rewriting more, we are very thrilled to have made it to the quarterfinals this year!

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Sam https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1006 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:22:31 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1006 Hey guys,
Good job to everyone that made the quarters. Is there an opportunity to still get feedback if you didn't get through?

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Gene Cartwright https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1005 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:21:34 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1005 As writers/authors, a thick-skin, and willingness to always strive to improve one's craft, are essential. Judging is not an easy task, and is—by definition—subjective.
While I am pleased to have made the quarterfinals with my comedy short, I was hoping my feature script would wow the judges. However, my first reaction to the latter result, is to fully review my feature script, and determine how I can make sure it is the best it can be. Finally, keep writing and be your own harshest critic.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Mark Casadei https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1004 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:05:17 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1004 Folks,
Don't blame the competition because you didn't get selected or thought it was a waste of money. One, it's unprofessional but most of all welcome to the hardest genre to write for! In all reality comedy is extremely difficult in this industry. Let's face it not everyone has the same sense of humor. What might not do good in this one may do well in another. There is a lot more that goes into judging as well. Not just concept, but grammer, format, dialog, tempo all kinds of things. Each reader has a different view of the script as well. Don't give up, just get better! Good luck to all!

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Cameron Cubbison https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1003 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:03:48 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1003 In reply to Sonjah.

Hi Sonjah,

Thanks for the suggestion re face-to-face feedback. That's actually something we're actively working to implement and agree that it could potentially be a great option. Our friends at WriterDuet have come up with a great video chat platform.

In the meantime, feel free to always ask us questions via phone or email. Wishing you all the best with your projects.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Cameron Cubbison https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1002 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:59:59 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1002 In reply to Jose Lopez.

Hi José,

Thanks for the well wishes to your fellow writers, and for submitting to our competition. Sincerely hope that you don't remain sad--we're firm believers that all scripts have potential, and that opportunities to find success in the market are always there for those that stay positive and keep honing their craft.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Cameron Cubbison https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1001 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:55:24 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1001 In reply to Toyland Chairman.

I'm sorry to hear that you feel like you wasted your money. We try to keep our submission fees low and deliver strong value to writers in the form of diligent, considered reads from top-level story analysts.

Please feel free to email me at cameron@screencraft.org if you'd like to discuss your concerns more specifically. Thank you again for submitting and entrusting us with your script.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Jose Lopez https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-1000 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:06:11 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-1000 Hi, I'm sad that muy script, "dave me", didn't make it into quarter-finalists. Sometime will be. Good luck to all in the next round.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Sonjah https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-999 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:02:57 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-999 In reply to Toyland Chairman.

I can't say I blame you. Well, I guess I'll have to go back to be being a lesbian pill pusher. I work in a pharmacy and yes, I eat Chinese food. I think they should offer face to face feed back so we all can ask questions and learn. But next time I think about entering a contest, I might just take the money and go gambling out at the casino. I think the odds of hitting the jackpot there may be better . Then I am hitting up that buffet so I can break even there. Or you could akin entering a contest to a disfunctional relationship on the internet. No matter what I always feverishly yearn for another dissapointing result. Like not having an orgasm during sex.

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Comment on 2014 ScreenCraft Comedy Script Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced! by Toyland Chairman https://screencraft.org/blog/2014-screencraft-comedy-script-contest-quarter-finalists-announced/#comment-998 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 20:39:28 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7238#comment-998 Well that was a lot of money well wasted. Hope the problem with my script was that it was too old fashioned with video stores and payphones, and not that it just wasn't funny. I prefer comedies from the 1980's, and I try to emulate them. 🙁

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Comment on 8 Creative Writing Tips from Kurt Vonnegut by Juan De Biase https://screencraft.org/blog/8-creative-writing-tips-kurt-vonnegut/#comment-996 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 17:44:52 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7230#comment-996 Time travel has never wheezed so fluently in a writer's novel as in Vonnegut's Slaughter House Five.

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Comment on Announcing The 2015 ScreenCraft Action & Thriller Screenplay Contest! by Cameron Cubbison quote on scale | Pages In Courier Screenplay Notes https://screencraft.org/blog/actions-speak-louder-highs-lows-genre/#comment-992 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 06:03:24 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7176#comment-992 […] Cameron Cubbison from this flipping fantastic article Actions Speak Louder: The Highs and Lows of the Genre […]

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Comment on 8 Creative Writing Tips from Kurt Vonnegut by GK Noyrt https://screencraft.org/blog/8-creative-writing-tips-kurt-vonnegut/#comment-995 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 21:09:44 +0000 http://www.screencraft.org/?p=7230#comment-995 “There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it.” - Hitchcock

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