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Does anyone know where I can get an UPDATED list of agents who are accepting unsolic. scripts?

Thanks!

Congrats!

I just hope she wears long sleeves while she's doing it.

Does anyone out there have any experience with the Write Movies competition? I'm thinking about submitting, but after reading the rules, (which I seldom do), I'm a little hesitant. Any input would be great!

Ouch! Good to hear

That's pretty funny! If I ever win, sell a script, you can pull my bio up on CHIN book instead of FACE book!

That's exactly why I don't home school my kids.

How about "Bay-O-Wolf?"

How bout "Jersey Shore" starring "Snooki?" who doesn't shave for a week.

Has anyone had any business with Elisa? I've sent her my lates script for proof reading. She replied to my request in a timely manner and seems personable, but that's it so far. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

I'll try to be serious here.

"Full Moon, Low Tide"

The Mermaid Who Wore Braces

Bite of a Mermaid

The Mermaid Who Howled

The Nocturnal Mermaid

Full Moon and a Mermaid

Thank you Natasha. I'm thinking about copywriting "The Mermaid Who Howled," before the writer swipes it. OWWWWWHOOOOOO!!!!

For Toby Cook, or who else has used Barb Doyon. I checked out her site, but bottom line, how much did you pay for her services? Per your advise, I want to use her, but don't know if I can afford her. Any input would be great.

Thank you!

Thanks! But when you go to her order page, the prices jump up quite a bit. Have you used her?

Bobbyette, maybe I just looked at it wrong. See, I can mispell your name too.

Don't you mean !!!OLL?

I've recently had Elisa@ReaderReady.com prof-read my screenplay. Not only was she very personable and affordable, but very accessable and fast. Major props!

Okay, so how about using things such as CLOSE ON, and WE SEE? Is it "Taboo" to use those?

Can anyone please direct me to a good, DEPENDABLE proofreader? Thank you!

Thanks, Paula. Here's another. What if I'm asking for a - traveling aeriel view? Is that another NO-NO?

Thank you all!

To Susan Russell: This is news to me. I haven't been e-maild from Page. Do tell, how do I find this info. Thanks, Mike Scott

I cannot sing the praises of Elisa Wolfe from ReadyReader.com enough -- Not only is she very affordable, but she's very accessable and personable as well. I've used her several times and my latest script has made it to the final and semi-final rounds of several competitions. Give her a shot. At least call her, she's one who actually answers her calls. Best of luck!

Thank you Janet! You saved me a few hundred bucks. Now if you can lend me $10 I can buy us a drink. Kidding. Thanks!

Who out there, that's not a script consultant, refer me to a good script consultant? Thank you!

Bobette; you seem to be a seasoned pro. I've done okay in some comps. But it's all over the board. Good grades here, bad grades there.... Please advise if you can.

Just chip me off my 15% and we'll be good.

Good luck!

Babbette:

I've been working with Elisa Wolfe at ReaderReady.com She's good, professional and keeps in touch. Reasonable as well. Check out her site, she usually flies a banner on the top of moviebytes home page.

Good luck!

Bobette, actually her banner is flying just above this page. Check her out.

Major props! You give hacks like myself hope.

Did any else make it to the semi-finals of write movies.com? Did anyone else apply? I reached the semis, but don't know if that's good or not?

What an uplifting topic. Hold on, let me remove the glock from my mouth.

Thanks, and congratulations on your winning it. I've just randomly entered some contests, some which I've forgotten about, and wasn't certain how important this one was. By reading some of the remarks people post, one never really knows. Thanks again.

Timothy, where you a month before I entered RIFF? Thanks for the heads up though, you've given some good input.

Congrats. on finishing. I agree about Script Savvy, they're great and actually read your s.p. by the way, I'm still waiting for you to chip of my naming rights %.

Good luck!

Mike

Bobbette:

I entered and re-entered my comedy in Page, because after I got a 57 from Script Savvy, I made the necessary changes and hope that'll do the trick. This stuff's getting very expensive. Good luck, Mike

I don't know if they disregard it or not? Was wondering, more like hoping, that they would. Guess I'll find out soon enough. Still, I'm submitting to Austin and already did Champion and Slamdance.

Jamie, what 25K are you talking about?

Thanks, again, I don't know about the re-sub. I also sent it back in to Script Savvy this month. I know, I'm a glutton for punishment. That's great news about your script going so far in Page. My comedy's kind of quirky and the coverage I'm getting has been all over the board. Who knows? Seems like you're churning 'em out? I'm taking a break until June until I start my next comedy.

Jamie, I'll split it with you right now.

Mike

That is a great title. Damn, wish I thought of it.

Is that the pornographic version?

Is this quarter finalists or semis?

There's a movie in this. "Get Shorty" meets "Play it Cool" and Danny Devito becomes the oldest American Idol contestant and actually wins. Who's buying?

Story Pros announced their quarter finalists. Anyone else make it? Anyone else submit? I sent in a crummy draft and can't imagine advancing past this round. Good luck all!

Sorry everyone for not acknowledging you, I'm a rookie to Moviebytes so please forgive. Good luck!

I'd wish they'd reply as well, the drama is killing me. Good luck!

That's great! Congratulations.

Janet, I would have song my congrats to you, but I think I'll stick to attempting comedy.

Mike

So comedic that it would bring tears to your eyes and probably blood to your ears.

I'm sixteen, and my real name is CHRIS HANSEN. I'm just finishing my script "2 Catch A Predator," come on in, in have some lemonaide, I'm finishing some laundry....

Congrats to all. I'm surprised to see mine advance.

I'm confused!!!

And to think I was about to buy a Corvette before I found out that Janet was Irin. Thanks for saving me 60 grrrr.

Bobbette, I would never cheat on you, at least not that you know about.

Janet, then you'd have to change it to "Looking for a CHICK with a Corvette."

Now I'm really pissed! I'm gonna buy that Corvette -- make both Bobbette, Janet/Irin jealous and then ram in into your minivan. You're screenplay's just become a short.

Huh, think I just answered that other guy's question about shorts.

If it is, I've got dibs on the "Sitch!" Hold on, I'm doing some crunches while I'm spray tanning.

Michelle Bomshell? C'mon James, you could of at least blasted me with one of Tiger's porn skanks. Perhaps Joslyn James, maybe Holly Sampson. Remember, Moviebytes is a creative website. STEP YOUR GAME UP!

Bobbyette, ladies' choice, we can do Celebrity Rehab on VH1 with Dr. Drew, or Intervention on A&E? I'm having withdrawals just thinking about it.

Bobbette, I think "Script Girl" may have met her match. I would've used Ebert, but I'm sure your much -- well...

Was hoping you wouldn't ruin my dream to chill wit the likes of Heidi Fleiss and Tom Seizemore -- Maybe Wayne and Garth can let us hi-jack (whatever uber low budget Wayne's World station that is?) And if you can tell me, you get "Big Money No Wammies!"

Ladies, that's exactly why you need to read my latest screenplay, "Scared Money." Damn have I been waiting to set that up!

Thanks, I will take you up on that, if you don't mind, with just one hitch, be honest. Also, I may change the title to The Scared Money Mermaid Who Howled, but only if you give script approval. Thanks again. Mike

It may have been cable 10, but it was either Milwaukee or Chicago? I'm sure you knew it and are setting me up.

You won! Let me dig into the jackpot... By the way did you get my emailed script? At best my system sucks.

Bobbette, something's wrong, if you could, email me at parlayprods@aol.com and I'll try to forward it from there. Sorry for the hassle.

The finalists were just announced. I wasn't one, but wasn't expecting. Congrats to Mike Donald. Your s.p. sounds very intriguing. Good luck. If there's anyone else I missed, I apologize. Check it out on Writemovies.com and surf around. Keep writing all!

uh

Check on the outskirts. Round Rock. Georgetown. I dont' thinks it's a UT football weekend. What hotels are you looking at?

Yes, the Driscoll is the place to be. I worked there when I was in college, but there's plenty of places for $50 or less. Check Hotwire.com yada yada. Also, rent a car, you'll like to see the hill country. If needed, I can send you some hotel vouchers, but I wouldn't miss this if you can. Good luck!

The Omni, not's that far away, depends what you need. It's Texas, best rent a car. Unless your hotel is so important? Don't think you'll be in there too long...

one simple site. hotwire.com Book, rent, check out Austin, you'll save a ton.

Has Page even started judging? And is so, or not, can you re-enter a newer version? Thanks.

Can anyone give me a ballpark on how many people attend. Thank you!

Tap, snap your fingers, and then start dancing like Steve Martin in "The Jerk." Worse case, you'll burn a couple carbs

Awesome!

Congrats Robert and Susan!

Damn I love this website! Cue: Who Let The Dogs Out? - Lettttsssss get ready to rummmmmblllll. Mix in some mud and a little baby oil... wait, I do believe I just came up w/my next s.p. idea. Thanks!

"I'm short and fat and proud of that." Winnie the Pooh. I dare you to one-up that quote.

I've congratulated. And again, I got flushed out in the semi's, but can I get a little love for making the finals of the Writer's Place comp? Although it's dinky, a clap. A yawn? Cue the crickets. Okay, I'm begging here.

As you probably know, Lara, there's always, always room for Jello. Especially Jello shots!

Is it me, or is there an echo in this chat-room?

I miss Tiger Beat. Leaf Garrett, Shawn Cassidy, Susan Dey... By the way did anyone hear that Gary Coleman died of a different STROKE? I know, tastless...

Janet, I knew I could depend on you. Only wish you could've ended your sentence with congratulating me. We're screenwrites damn it! Self absorbed. Competing against one another, hating.... Sorry, it's that time of month. Need to pay bills and posing as a screenwrinter isn't cutting it. Hope your take is better!

James, pretty f'n funny.

Are you quoting someone, or just hungry and thirsty?

Lucky son of a bitch.... You didn't hear that, did you? Must've been thinking outloud, again. That's great and best of luck.

You're either too cool, or have a great Xanax scipt. Guess that would give you two good scripts! Har, har, har... Hope the rest of us can be eating popcorn and watching your name flash across the screen. Either way, props!

James, it's called doing what ever I can to avoid writing fade in: for my next project! For you sake, I hope you CAN'T relate

Congrats! Was this contest listed on Moviebytes? When was the deadline. Thanks and good luck.

Thank God I only entered 9 of the 12. Otherwise I might feel like a total jackass. Good input, Janet. You could be on the cover of Time for whistleblowing. Of course you know I'm kidding about the last part.

Janet, I don't know about Robert, but my experience with Acclaim was for the most part positive. I sent them one of my earlier versions, made the semi's, they gave me pretty decent feedback, and they did it on time. Their tips helped quite a bit, and when I e-mailed them, they responded w/in a day. But that's just me.

Can anyone briefly describe an ensemble and what's wrong w/it? I've written a s.p. that flows like Get Shorty, and some see it, some don't, and the ones that don't curse it as an ensemble. Can anyone clarify?

Way to go, Janet. I've shined my tap shoes, and my jazz-hands are ready. Good luck!

I appreciate everyone's input. Thing is, my s.p.'s not an ensemble. It's been tagged that twice now in two seperate contests. I've got my protag. antag. love interest and some other needed characters who provide comic relief and move the story along. I can understand how difficult it must be to read a million scripts at some of these contests, but lazy is lazy.... Feel much better now. I'll have a Kettle One dirty martini w/extra olives.

No, I don't have tap shoes, and my grandmother is rolling over in her grave because at 4 years old, I refused them. I saw my sisters perform on the "Steel Pier" in A.C. and realized I was destined to be a gold glove shortstop for the Phillies. Damn I wish I went w/the tap shoes. Jazz hands with a baseball glove is a different story! Keep writing!

You read that? I made Jane laugh! Now if I could only get a script consultant or agent to do the same... Keep it up Janet, I'm rootin' for you!

Left the T off of Jane, JANET it's for Janet.

Andrea "child please!" Sup w/dat? Honesty in Hollywood? Dis playa isn't fallin' for dat...

Okay, if I was any whiter, I'd change my name to "Powder." However, it's nice that you at least address the m/bytes crowd. For that, I will enter your contest. Damn I'm trying for major brownie points here. Need to boost my resume... need to boost my...

Andrea: Sounds like somebody DOESN'T have a self-estem problem. Glad to know someone who doesn't! Keep it up.

Posting under a pseudonym? Give us and yourself a 'f-n" break. Let me guess, you're fornally known as "Prince?" Dude, or dudette, this a a website for wannabe screenwring scrubs. If you da' man, grow some fucking stones and show us dat "you da man.' Mr. Pseudo-man. Didn't Phil Collins write a song about you. "Sue-Sue-Sue Da man? Man fucking up.

Janet H. SHHHHH!!! I'm writing to you, and only you, in my new PSEDUONYM -- TTOCS LEAHCIM. If you hold your mirror up to your screen, I believe you'll figure it out. Again SHHHH!!! Don't want D. Barkley to catch on and think I'm kissing ass. By the way, I'm drinking a Dos Quis as I write this, because we all know that TTOCS LEAHCIM is the most interesting man in the world. Gotta go, I'm finishing the 6th installment of Bourne. Thinking of calling it ENROUB NIAGA. Pop quizz? Guess who's avoiding starting his new S.P. ? An David, I'm just teasing, no harm meant. I'm certain you're a good sport. Everyone, keep writing and start selling.

I'm not picking on anyone but myself! I'm happy for everyone who does well. But, as you know, there's humor in everything. And as OUTSTANDING of a writer as both you and BARKLEY are, I know you can take a little nudge.

I have no idea who Barkley is... But I fooled ya! I'm a playa! Playa! Playa! (doing the cabbage dance as we speak) Playa!.... Just figured it, Barkley's Shane Black! Barkley, dude, you da man, you da... more cabbage dance more cabb....

Janet, by the way, how is it that every time I chime in to M.B., I see "Corvette on top?" Yeah. Now you're workin' it. Doing the "cabbage patch." JANET HOGATE has an agenda. Time to take J.H. down. No more jazz hands from me, selling the Vette. It's mano e' wano, and yo' goin' down, GHETTO STYLE. Again, just thought of the title of my next s.p. "Ghetto style." A poor black/white/hispanic/jewish/arab/who hates his mother but works for his father... Damn I'm so creative... Hard to believe I haven't sold a S.P.

Pretty good there James. I'd say six, poppin' seven.

Don't have to. I'm a multi-tasker!

Pretty funny nonetheless.

Andrea, that's exactly why I'm going to enter my all time favorite screenwriting competition, Scriptoid, with the awesomest director/founder of all time. Of course I'll be doing it under my new pseudo. Leksah Eidde. Sure I really just dated myself. That's okay, hadn't had a good date in a while. BAH DUMP! Don't forget you're waitresses... I know, more weak b.s. from me again. But it was either Edward H. or Mike Seaver's best friend, what was his name? Anyone? Anyone? That's right "Boner." Gotta laugh at a boner. Gotta fitty that says James H. chimes in just about now and says yeah, Mike, especially your boner! Everyone have a good and safe w/end. I'll be obsessing about writing FADE IN.

James H. fire away. I certainly deserve it.

I'm staring at an icey martini glass of Kettle one, very dirty martini with two huge anchovie stuffed olives. I know, sounds sick. Try one, you won't deny one. Slurp! Slurp!

And Andrea, I'm sipping, deeply, sipping, deeper, deeper, oh shit! I thought you worked for Vivid Video.... Back track. Sipping, winking to you, Andrea across the bar. I give a cool nod, more like a bob of the head or chin wag, exposing my dimple (Kirk Douglas cleft chin.) You're thiniking, "this guy's pretty cute," but it's summer why is he wearing a turtleneck? It's because I'm cool enough to do so. I am Ron Burgandy. Stay CLASSY! And I look forward to winning your comp.! Damn I'm building up some serious points. What about the rest of you Moviebyters? Step yo' game up, step you f'n game up! You haven't even entered SCRIPTOID, and I've already won. Should've sent this to Greg Beal at Nicholl...

James is a "Hatin'" on the little man. Good for you J-Dog. But my, my, my "b-tches" have left the crib long ago, got's no lovin' , let's alone Mc-lovin' but's you be spot on. Thinkin' of a rhyme I can unload on yous.

James be a hatin' -- not be a datin' - he masta-he-masta-batin'-he mastabatin...

Caught him a snaga-need some Viagra. Needs him Viagra...

Yea! Yea! So, Twenty mini's later, back in the game-a J. back in the game, he be throwin' the ball through the t-swing, through the t-swing throug the the swing, like the old dude, like Wayne and Garth "SCHWING." He gotta "SCHWING." He gotta... Tire, J's got him some wood, got's him a tire swing... SCHWING....

James. You win. I quit. Finally wrote fade in on "The Endorsement." I'm sure everyone's glad they may not hear from me for a while. Keep writing!

First thing you have to do is put down the vodka...

Janet. Just playing. I"m wondering though, you watching the Tony's or the Lakers? I guessing the T's. Green Day was awesome, Scarlet J. Whoa... Sorry, switching back to the N.B.A.'s....

Andrea A. - Squeeze? That was a hard-sell if I've ever heard one. "Glen Gary, Glen Ross" style. 1st place an El Dorado, 2nd place a set of steak knives, 3rd place you're f'n fired! Gotta love Alec Baldwin. Don't know if that, or his imfamous "you thoughtless little pig!" blast to his own daughter is better. Of course I"m just kidding about the second one. And I'll clip the $5 coupie from my Sunday paper. I really need some new steak knives. David Mamet rules.

Robert, that's some great advice. And Brooke, maybe you should start the script. See where it takes you or you take it. Worse case, you learn something about yourself and come up w/some new ideas. Either way, good luck!

Janet, that's exactly why I'm practicing my "Me! Me! Me's!... And flexing my jazz hands before I even dare to go to infinity and beyond w/the M.B.'s queen of Glee.

Busted again! Wha, wha, wah... However, I did choreograph the dance scene in "Napoleon Dynomite."

And the planets align! You write my comedy, I'll write your musicals. Thank you Moviebytes! Thank you!

Times two!

Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Bobbette, don't calm Janet down, she's on fire baby! Making me "Randy." Okay, done w/the "Randy." But "Child Please." Has anyone volunteered to read on any of these comps? Bad script upon bad script. Yawn, yawn... So f'n subjective. Right? Am I right, am I right... (Needle-nose Ned from Groundhog Day.) Let's all get a great agent who can pimp our s.p.'s, and we're gold. Arie Gold. These s.p. comptions are great, but isn't it time we all move on from the J.V. and focus on getting our varsity letters? Personally, I'm tired of being the waterboy. By the way, I finally got an agent and my s.p.'s got some potential. All I can say is keep writing!

Trust me, I swear, curse, throw tizzies. Sorry, although I grew up across the street from Joel Osteen (really) I'm a big curser. One of my better qualities. And as far as your temper. Call it a passion. I only hope your 6'9 son can take it to the hoop like you do. Pretty sure you're president of the M.B.'s bulletin board and we all depend on your passion. Keep a ventin', keep a ventin'...

That last message was for J.H. But B.F. It was, but wasn't, it was from dumb luck. Decent pitch, but it's still one of those hurry up and wait type situations. We'll see. But thanks for asking. I'm at page 70 of the M.M.W.H. Let you know soon.

May just be me, but I get the creepy idea that this thread is like Chris Hansen's "To Catch a Preditor." Brooke (O.S.) I'm in her doing laundry, I left some iced tea on the counter.

CREEPY PERV walks in w/a box of raincoats.

Creepy Perv. Awesome! Hey, I also brought...

Just as long as it's not about an ex-beauty queen turned reluctant porn star who's rescued by a lowly Vegas lounge singer. It be all good. Kidding. Sounds like you're on a good track.

B- thanks for making me laugh. I needed it.

I've been asked to submit a treatment. Can anyone PLEASE give me a good example of a treatment? A website? A Dummies can write treatments too? I'd appreciate any input.

Susan. Thank you. Just curious. Have you written one before? And was it dreadful?

It's gonna be a few months. I live in Tx. and volunteered at AFF. They're pros., but don't expect to hear anything before late July, early Aug... Probably enough time for you to start a new S.P. Keep Writing!

I see Script Girl is back in business. A tear comes to my eye just thinking about Ralph M. Last gig was on Entourge. Haven't seen K.K. #12 yet, but I'm truly moved about Janet's whole George C. Scott V. Orson comparison. I'm getting the sinking feeling that I'm way, way to shallow to be a Moviebyter. Gotta go, "Something About Mary" and "Superbad" beckons. Keep writing!

I've been dogged out about doing so lately. Saying it's "Passe'" And that was from Script Saavy. So I eliminated all my caps except first intros of chars.

I did. But actually I cap. too much for things I want to point out. Maybe that had something to do w/it, but I can send you my last report card from S.S. if it helps.

Ya know. I'm bustin' ass to write and re-write my s.p. Everyone who reads it says this and that. And I make the changes. I hear "I don't like all caps," it makes me believe I'm stupid." So I change. I then hear too subtle, give me a "BOOM!" Just f'n read it, like it or pass. Can a sound make that much of a difference? I believe so, but who am I? I'll tell you who. I'M A WRITER, WHAT'S YOUR EXCUSE!

Sad thing is, I'm able to write/edit for 6-8 hours a day and between narrowing my snyop. and writing a treatment. I'm talking a good pitch, is killing me. And these services that say they can do it for you. Child please! Thanks for your input. Keep writing!

Like the majority of Moviebyters, I too was hesitant to enter the SCRIPTOID comp. But, while I was procrastinating to write FADE IN., on a new script, I checked out her blog. And I'm not blog guy at all. Yada yada. She's got a fresh and honest voice and if you enter the comp. or not, at least check out her blog. Worse case scenario, you get a charge or laugh out of it. KEEP WRITING!

I can't agree enough. Congrats. And S.S. was an excellent experience for me as well. I will enter again.

Peter. "Killing John Stamos." Awesome, awesome title. Maybe the sequel can be "Mowing Down The Olsen Twins!" Also like your "Stalking...." title.

Susan, that's good, and BAD to know. Thanks for your input.

Awesome! Let me get my new headshot. Brush up on my tap and start flashing my "jazz hands." Looks like I'm movin' to Florida. Hope the tar doesn't beat me there. Thanks B.P.

Imagine me doing the "cabbage patch" dance right now as I'm chanting: SHE'S WORKING IT, SHE'S PIMPING IT, SHE'S PIMPING IT, SHE'S WORKING IT... Think you've earned a raise. Just chip me off my 10%... Keep working it. In the awesomest words of Alec Baldwin's char. in Glen Gary... A.B.C. ALWAYS! BE! CLOSING! ALWAYS! BE!... And put down that coffee, Andrea, "COFFEE'S FOR F'N CLOSERS" I'm bowing now. Good luck and keep CLOSING...

I got the same e-mail saying I moved on, but couldn't find it on the website to prove it. Can anyone tell me the link? Thank you!

Thanks, Karen. I guess I'll have to find something else to obsess about this evening. Wonder if they sent out 4,400 of these e-mails? Keep writing!

Quoting every pro. athlete "It is what it is." And I seriously hate that quote.

I'm fine with 30 pages. Unless you're paying extra for coverage. I've gotten feedback from more comps. than I'd like to admit and a lot of it's out of left field. That or they just read my log line and brief synop. and took it from there. Bottom line, it's a crap shoot.

I'm sure I'm late to the party, but I just watched Allison Anders "Tales From the Script." Has anyone else seen it? If not, it's on Netflix on demand. Pretty good, pretty depressing, yet inspiring. KEEP F'n WRITING!

Bobbyette, I finished your script, but lost your e-mail. Father's in hospital again, but I didn't want to think I left you hanging. Believe you've got my address, if interested contact me. Again, sorry so long. Mike

Stephen, I live in Houston. And congratulations on all of your success. Sounds like you'll actually get to see your name on the big screen. I hope so. I've had some decent pitch meething w/my s.p. that did okay in the comps. but I've got an in. As you know, this is a tough biz and I'd like to encourage anyone who's got the stones to write fade in and fade out. Of course their script's got to be longer then that. Again Stepehen, I'm sure we're all rooting for you. Just don't beat us up. And I mean that w/ the warmest regards.

Already plan on it. Used to live in Austin. Was a volunteer for the fest. Great time. Hope to take a pic w/you holding your Oscar! Sounds like your'e on the fast track.

Super cool? Beotch! I'm "Super Bad." Top that McLovin.

By the way thanks for easing the tension of the "Byters".

Nice to read a positive thread. Just give me a cold Bud light, chase it w/a very dirty Kettel One martini, nice plate of pasta w/a smoky Cab. And I've edited you're assesment down to three sentences. Economy of words, economy of words.... Kidding. Thanks for the light hearted thread. Keep writing all, keep f'n writing!

Can't top that, the Fonz just jumped the shark. Can't remember the last time I went to a movie and read the last three pages? Anyone? Anyone, Bueller? Bueller? Thank you sir may I have another...

Congrats Mike! The best thing about your post is your are humble. Now I'mr really rooting for you. I can honestly wish you the best of luck!

Great post! Thanks

Irin, I'm just laughing at the concept. Wish I'd have thought of it. Congrats.

I.E. is one insightful cat, but it's a catch 23. You gotta have one, even if it's to help practice your pitch.

Janet, I agree! I'm afraid to post. I'm pitching, pitching... and wonder who is trolling this site. It's chickenshit!

Irin, you deserve to go. I've got several round trip tickets that I won't use in a lifetime. No strings attached. You just seem like a good person/writer who deserves to go. My script got shot down, yada, yada... Haven't decided if I'll go or not. Let me know.

Nice of you to say. Firstly, I like his concept, secondly, I was able to go to L.A. last week to make a few pitches, and thirdly, I need the Karma.

Of course you could accept. I only hope it's for your "Out of Sync." s.p. If not no big deal anyway. Of course it's a S.W. Airline ticket meaning you'll have at least five connections, four layovers you'll probably catch some marky mark and the funky bunch, but hey, it is a free ticket, and if you want, it's yours for the taking. Ain't but a thing, the only thing I'm regretting is that you'll probably find another screenplay that I could've written out of it. Either way, let me know. Again, no biggie. You've earned it.

However, if you do take me up, you will have to buy me a beer. I insist!

Irin, buy me A BEER. I don't drink just A BEER, but maybe we can hoist a couple some time. Best of luck!

Irin, meal, drinks, etc.? Son, you're coming to Texas, let's get your priorities straight. It's drinks, drinks, drinks... nap, a snack, (meaning peanuts at the bar/possibly a few pretzles (drinks, more drinks, then a big ass steak. I'm really not that coutry. However, I'll be road tripping from Houston for the long weekend, if anyone needs a break/tourguide I'd be glad to show them the town. It'd be some great research for my new serial killer/slasher script. Cue Vincent Price - Hah! Hah! Hah! Hah! Hah! Hah!

Yes we are wanting to hear to whole story. Dut a cinnamon roll? Think you've earned a beer. Congrats on your success. I look forward to meeting all the m-byters.

Awesome I.E., best of luck! You're one step closer!

Thanks for the heads up.

Thanks Julia. I wouldn't have known that Scared Money made it if you hadn't given me the link.

My e-mail's down, is there a link to the Q.F.'s? Thanks!

Thank you, Robert.

Thanks Janet. Same thing happened to me. Glad to hear somebody's on the ball.

My niece used to give bat tours and YES a BALL CAP is definately a good idea.

She had to take the rabies spike. Anway, I've held off long enough. I'm going as well. Now, who's bailing out? I look forward to meeting you all and if you need a tour guide, I've got a big car. Should be fun. Still don't understand why they scheduled it during a UT home game?

I used to live there, yeah, it is cool, except the hotel situation. That's what happens when you've got no choice but to decide on the fly.

And I thought Irin was my hero before. Now he's just "Da-Man."

Elisa Wolfe@readerready.com is also pretty good and very personable.

Sorry I missed it, I had a family emergency in Philadelphia. Hope I can get some kind of refund. Thanks for all of your notes and comments.

Thank you. I've called AFF but they've got pretty strict rules about refunds, but they may credit me for next year. Again, thank you and I missed meeting the Moviebyters.

congrats to all!

Great job!

Congrats! You're on a serious roll.

Marjory, I just watched your short myself. I"m very impressed. I consider myself a "poker guy" busted out of the W.S.O.P. twice. Great work! Can't wait to see more. Mike

Needed the good news, been a hell of a week.

Irin, Scared Money snuck in. I sumbit everything under Mike Scott. Good luck! S. Hoover's owned the comedy this year.

Marjory, hate to admit it, but yet again, Irin's right. I like your original title as well, leaves an opening for the sequel.

"All in With Many, Many More. The Diary of a Poker Playing Serial Killer." Catchy Huh? Not surprising I can't pimp a screenplay isn't it?

I'm still impressed w/your work, keep it up.

Congrats to all. Have a great trip!

Great news! Wish I could join that club. Good luck.

moviescriptcontest.com/topfinalsfeat2010B.html

Congrats Irin, Mike Donald and Scared Money snuck in. Hope I didn't miss anyone.

So, Mike, you like to beat yourself???? Open target my man, open target....

Great news. What's the link to the article?

Thanks Janet for helping the internet challenged. Great article Irin, best of luck! Sounds like you'll be joining the ranks of S. Hoover in the near future.

I'd like to read it, but I'll wait for the newer version. Let me know.

Congrats Irin Evers and Mike Donald! Wish I could've been in such great company. Way to go!

Now I'm really confused. Are you actually saying that I need to buy a trench coat to enter? Aren't my ice cream truck and white paneled van creepy enough? I hate these stupid rules. If you need me, I'll be in the back yard burning my clown costume. So, so depressing!

Congrats! Hope the M-byters bring home the hardware. Good luck!

Congrats!

S.H., for somebody who's gone, you sure do post alot. Although I do enjoy your posts. Take care, Mike

I'm still amazed the Oliver Stone hasen't chimed in yet, we seem to have quite a conspiracy on our hands. Personally, I'm blaming it all on the one armed man who lives on the grassy knoll.

Janet, glad you got in. Must admit, never thought I was a big musical guy. Guess I'm out of the closet now. Finally started watching Glee. The G. Paltrow episode slayed me. How can you not love the guy who created "Nip Tuck" and Running W/Scissors create such an awesome show? I think you've got a great concept and it's a hot topic. Truthfully, best of luck! Keep on. As you know, nobody puts baby in the corner.

Janet, just came up w/a new twist for your s.p. Think Hannah Montana. Gothed out to the max. Looking for a man (a tatted up man) with a Corvette and a great connection that can score them some hemp light.

Miley raps: Mom and Pops, got 'em a divorce. Hannah can't cope, needs me some dope, needs me some dope, but that ain't tight need something light Salvia, Salvia...

Chorus: Salvia, Cyrus Savlia, Cyrus Salvia... I am taking a bow. And I'm kinda craving Salvia.

Way to go Mike!

Sorry Dana, congrats on a job well done!

What a way to start the new year. They love you, they really, really.... Congrats and keep up the great work!

Way to go Janet! Great way to start 2011!

I got an email a few weeks ago, stating they were backed up and would have a decision by the 18th. Thing that gets me, is if they're so overwhelmed, why do they continue to accept. $$$$$$

Timothy, I'm not dogging the contest. I've had nothing but great experiences w/it. I can only imagine how innundated w/s.p.'s they must be.

Very exciting. Are you going to be on set?

Yeah, Bobbette, we miss the Moviebyters movie critic. Sup?

I felt this competition deserved its own tag. Although not one of the biggest, they definately hold their own. Jeff Swanson, the director, is very hands on, accessable and looks out for us needy writers. It's well worth the entry. Good luck all! Go for it!

Wow, Marjory! I'm pumped just reading your thread. Great for you and much congratulations!

Face it, "you worthless and weak moviebyters can't handle the truth!" And as much as you hate to admit it, "you want me on this thread, you need me on this thread!

Now, I'm going to adjurn to my anit-room to watch Glen Garry Glen Ross for the billionth time and cheer on Alec B's speech of a lifetime. Need me a set of steak knives.

After that, and several more beers, I've decided to embark on writing the remake of Breakfast at Tiffanys meets Roman Holiday. And I'm making the command decision of setting it in New Orleans. Think I'll call it Breakfast at Cafe Dumond during Mardi Gras while draped in robins egg blue.

One word. SCOREBOARD! Hard to belive I can't sell a f'n screenplay. Keep writing fellow mbyters, keep freakin' writing. Late!

Congrats! Look forward to hearing it. But do I have to stare at my radio as I listen? Kidding. Great news and again congratulation.

Congrats to all. Wish I'd have moved on.

Great job!

Congrats! I personally had a great experience w/Story Pros. They're very professional and accessable.

What about when Forest is standing at Jenny's headstone?

Bobbette, Bobbette, Bobbette... G-friend, ain't it bad enough you gave me zeeroooo cred for "The Mermaid That Howled"? Still waitin' for you to chip off my 20%.

So, let's think this one out. Got it. Vamp wakes up to see the wolf... All he gotta say is.

"I May Suck, But Yo' Bite!"

Can you say "Title"

Boo Yah! Housin' that and takin' it to the crib.

And by the way, your welcome. This one will cost you 30%

By the way good to see you back on the site. Your B.F.F.

Forgot I entered, but glad Scared Money made the cut. Best of luck to all.

Irin, sad but true. You're a great talent and deserve the best. It's hard to keep grinding, but keep grinding. If I can, anyone can.