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Author: Jacob R
Posted: 02/18/2013 09:57 AM
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Author: Jacob R
Posted: 02/18/2013 09:44 AM
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This contest has been shut down and should be removed from Moviebytes.
This is cancelled & should be removed from MovieBytes' listing.
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I've been really happy with this contest so far. Their notes have been useful and they've been very responsive and supportive of my work!
It's an innovative producer's search for his next films. I understand that there were over a thousand entrants from around the world. No feedback is given. It consists of two rounds; semi-finalists and five finalists. Semi-finalists and finalists are considered for production. The finalists are announced at an L.A. cocktail-atire-required evening of celebration. I couldn't get to the grand, gala evening, which didn't stop me winning. Of the five finalists, I came fourth. I heartily recommend this competition.
Just submitted my entry. I appreciate that their main goal is to help aspiring screenwriters gain recognition by industry leaders. The navigation of this website is simple and easy to use, unlike many other competition sites. I look forward to the results! Good luck fellow writers.
My first script and already an Honorable Mention Winner. ScriptVamp's feedback is clear and effective. I couldn't ask for more.
2 days ago, I was notified that I was the Grand Prize winner for the logline from my screenplay The Devil's Prophet. Already, Relativity Media requested the script to read. Very exciting stuff.
I re-wrote my logline after getting a "hint" in a feedback that was cleverly crafted to point to my verbiage staying within my own community. After some adjustments and re-submitting in the next contest I received an honorable mention as one of the top ten. I believe this contest is a way to step outside your own shoes and see things as others do in a very open competition, without a budget breaking entry fee. Well worth the Ten Spot. Thanks Jared, from a rookie.
Mine was only sixth place, and fifth in a previous contest, but Jared never fails to amaze me with his efficiency, kindness and follow-through/follow-ups each time. It is indeed the best and quickest testing of a logline out there and I recommend this contest without the slightest hesitation! I've tried several, but none have been such a pleasure to deal with.
I received word today that I was the third runner up for the Dec/Jan logline contest. Great news! I've had some success (including the 2012 New Hampshire Film Festival win) with the script. But I've been working on the logline to connect with the pros. This response was what I needed to know I had struck gold. Thanks, Jared, for a well run contest, and some great prizes. I'll be back!
Just found out my logline for my new script "Born Under A Lucky Star" was awarded First Runner-Up. Once again, Jared Dunne and his contest have shown utmost professionalism. He confirmed that I had filled everything out properly before paying, thus alleviating any worries.
More importantly, ThreeLinesOrLess validated that my logline works. With such an important marketing tool, screenwriters really have to nail this down. $10 is probably the cheapest way to know if you have a chance of getting your foot in the door. Funny thing, I think I spent more time trying to come up with a serviceable logline than I did writing the script.
Hats off, Jared. Hope I get some requests. Will most certainly keep you in the loop, one way or the other.
Just wanted to let everyone know that Danielle Barros had her script "The Executioner" advance to finals. Congrats Danielle!
Got 2 email messages from Terri Zinner that my logline had won this monthly contest (for January 2013) and that I can submit any script for free coverage at any time, and it doesn't even have to be the one on which my logline is based. This is an inexpensive contest to enter and a bargain if you win.
So happy I found this contest. Just submitted my screenplay to the Short Screenplay competition category. Wish me luck!
I did receive an email from them that there were nearly 2500 entries for the 2012 contest.
FYI the 2012 judging results are now listed on their website. As one of 16 semi-finalists I am pleased but still envious of the grand prize winner and 10 finalists who from what the contest claims, had their scripts read by Mr. Coppola himself. Kudos to those folks and good luck in getting industry attention. I wish they had posted how many entries they had this year.
How do I obtain an entry form? someone PLEASE HELP! new to this.
I was extremely pleased with the feedback I received and was able to fine tune my screenplay quickly in response. They are professional. It was a gratifying experience and I recommend this contest to other novice writers.
I had a great experience with this contest. I was a top-finisher recently and received notes from five different readers.
Each one gave me several pages worth of notes. Sure, I had disagreements with all of them on some issues, but the real value came where their criticisms matched each other.
At that point, you know you need to fix something.
Alex has stayed in touch to check on upcoming drafts and has been a source of support. I whole-heartedly endorse and recommend this competition.
Author: Will Eill
Posted: 01/23/2013 06:00 PM
Just so you know, the comment attributed to Angela Martinez above is the comment I submitted several years ago to a DIFFERENT contest. See here: http://www.gimmecreditcompetition.com/
That is lame...
A comment on the prior post: Readers provide a synopsis so that 1) producers who don't have time to read the whole script understand what is going on and 2) in a case like this, to tell the screenwriter "the movie that played in their head" when reading the script. If a reader isn't seeing the same movie that you have in your head when they read, then there is likely a problem with the way you've described - or failed to describe - things. But seeing that synopsis also helps insure that they've actually read your work, and makes sure they haven't missed major points somehow. (It does happen - but it didn't with me with the WriteMovies team.)
As a winner of the WriteMovies 30 contest, I have had the great fortune to have multiple revisions to my script read by the WriteMovies team. Each time I felt that the comments were insightful and in many cases spot on, and they have allowed me to continue to refine the script to get it from "good" to "great" - and as the last reader said, "from just as script, to a film script".
I'm an American, and I didn't find the "English" approach off, or off-putting, at all. My screenplay is a period piece set in the South in the mid-70s, and occasionally the readers had misconceptions about language used at that time in that place, but that was a very minor issue, almost not worth noting.
What they did get absolutely right was the ways in which the script could be tightened, and ways in which the screenplay could become more visual. These are thing I am still learning as this was my first screenplay.
I am currently in the Professional Screenwriting Program in UCLA's School of Theater, Film & Television, and I can say that the feedback I've received from WriteMovies is as good as that of my instructors, all of whom are produced professional screenwriters and producers.
Thanks Ben! I know the steering committee wishes that flowery appraisals spill across the screen in 'Positivity Color' the fact is: You are right. I've entered more than one contest where the Feedback looked like it was crafted to be purposely unreadable. I think your comment was the best piece of writing I've seen in the last three weeks...On ANY Subject!! Have a Great Day whilst I dance like the dancing 'Dances with Wolves' >> all the way to ummm...the next contest! HA! Thanks Again. TB
I entered this contest in 2011 and attended the 2012 awards ceremony as an official finalist. It was superb fun to network with other writers! The people who run the contest are very communicative, encouraging, and always helpful.
I was just wondering if they inform you if your script is in the finals before the actual Award Ceremony?
I wonder if there is some kind of favoritism is involved in picking the winners?
99% of the contests that I entered in Eastern Europe were manipulated by the organizers of the contest.
The feedback I received from the writers at Bluecat were very encouraging. I am so glad I entered this contest. I will definately use the feedback I received. Thank you.
Author: Ben Bayol
Posted: 01/16/2013 03:44 PM
Just received feedback on my submission. While it contained some helpful - and actionable - comments, the bulk of the document was taken up by a description of the key characters and a lengthy synopsis. To be honest, I'm not sure what the value of the synopsis was supposed to be, but it certainly didn't do anything for me. And the most noteworthy thing about the notes was the style in which they were written - which sounded extremely academic and not in tune with idiomatic American English. For example, the archaic word "whilst" was used throughout - which significantly diminished my feeling that the writer was really familiar with modern screenplay lingo.
Have you heard the latest "Scriptnotes" podcast? Craig Mazin and John August basically said Bluecat is a worthless competition. Check it out on itunes...
Hey Fellow Screenwriters! I must agree with all of you on this one. I've submitted my work to many competition's throughout the years. I write various for various genres, so it was great to have the opportunity to submit work in different categories each year.
Happy New Year!
After making the finals last time, thought I'd give it another go with a third draft. Best to all.
I would like to second the praiseworthy remarks regarding Mark Andrushko: his knowledge of the Industry, his responsiveness, accessibility and willingness to go the extra mile to assist the author.
That said, I, too, have a bitter taste in my mouth when it comes to the readers used by Scriptapalooza. I will NOT use their coverage services again.
All in all, Scriptapalooza has much to commend it and I count it as one of the best competitions out there.
What I found most impressive about the New York Screenplay Contest were the amazing benefits they offer. Our project received numerous awards and prizes from their generous Sponsors. We truly felt as though we were finally receiving the recognition we deserved for our many years of hard work. I highly recommend NYSC!
Hey All! I agree, they offer excellent feedback. New York Screenplay Contest is one of the best contests out there in terms of professionalism. Your emails, website and regular postings of contest information was always timely.
I was very pleased with my experience. I believe your have a great system, and provide proficient information throughout the judging process while we wait on pins and needles for results. I received excellent feedback regarding my script at a very reasonable price. Thank you for your hard work and efforts.
Author: T Bash
Posted: 01/08/2013 09:33 AM
Many contests provide information on how many people enter. I reached Finals of CWA, which is great, but it would be nice to know if I was in the top 35 of 1000 (in my category) or top 35 is out of 200 (and I'd be happy with that too). Since they don't say how many enter, I suspect that it's not a large number, but I could be wrong. Thoughts?
I just wanted to thank you for your efforts. I am new to screenwriting contest world. My experience with Hollywood Screenplay Contest has by far been the best I have encountered. I especially appreciate the feedback you and your judges provided. While many contests promise this aspect, few deliver and even fewer deliver to the degree that you do.
Here, it says the entry fee is $40, but the http://scriptapaloozatv.com says it's $45 (which I assume trumps Mobiebytes' quote).
I really liked their feedback. Very detailed and constructive, it helped me a lot with the rewriting process.
Hello Fellow Screenwriters! Overall I was very pleased with the professionalism of this contest. I found their online submission process easy and user-friendly. It was nice to receive a notification that my script was received. The team is very responsive to emails and that I can certainly appreciate given my past experiences with other contests. Good luck to all and hope to see you at the awards ceremony!
I was unable to attend the Ceremony, but I had a friend receive my award on my behalf. She isn't a writer but said she should start writing because she enjoyed the event so much! I appreciate the hard work done by this contest and hope to be a grand winner one day!!
I can't rave enough about the Hollywood Screenplay Contest. My film was not selected this year, but I am grateful for the excellent judging feedback I received which has helped me better develop my work for the upcoming season. I hope to attend the 2013 Awards Ceremony, it looks like a blast!
Living outside of Los Angeles has made it hard to network with the Hollywood community. I am utterly grateful to the Hollywood Screenplay Contest for the opportunity to break through this barrier, while opening many doors for my work to be seen!
Okay, it looks like the turnaround for prizes is two weeks. Everything is great now. Thanks Three Lines Or Less.
Okay, so I’ve been on moviebytes for a while now, but haven’t really felt the need to comment on any of the contests I’ve won or placed in (or even the ones I’ve done horrifically badly in!), as I’ve never really had anything useful to add.
But here's my two cents about The Happy Writers contest, as there isn't too much out there on it, and I really, really don't want writers to miss a fantastic opportunity by not giving it a chance.
The first thing I want to make clear: Joey, the organiser, really does go above and beyond to promote his winners. I’ve been in contact with him for over a year now, placing 3rd and 2nd in his two contests respectively. He’s given me constant notes on various scripts since I’ve known him, got me more pitches and meetings with top managers and production companies in LA than I can even count (which isn’t easy for a London based writer), and, consequently, has helped get me a paid writing assignment for a movie going into production early next year, and serious interest (including offers for representation which I’m now deliberating) from some top managers.
The Happy Writers are an extremely well connected consultancy, able to get a tonne of major companies, agents and managers, to read your scripts at the click of their fingers. You’re guaranteed to get your script into the hands of somebody the material suits if you win or place highly, and, to be honest, I’d be surprised if Joey doesn’t put it into a few more hands – simply because he believes in you and the script.
I know you read this sort of endorsement from contest winners on every contest comment page, and I know this probably won’t affect your decision. But this is a cheap contest, run by well connected individuals, who will get your material into the right hands if they believe in it. The amount of time, energy and passion they invest into their writers is insane. Whether it’s their contest, or their pitch services, or consultancy packages, or whatever, if you can find a way to get these guys to like you, there’s nothing they won’t do within their power to kick start your career. And, luckily for us, they seem to be pretty powerful.
I owe them big time.
I was told to place my winning items in their shopping cart and then notify them. They were supposed to take it from there.Well, it's been two weeks and I still haven't received a response or the prizes and items are still sitting in the shopping cart. Contacted them three times...
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I won this contest with the screenplay THE LAST EARTH GIRL WENT TO SPACE TO FIND GOD (story by Miriam Veiss-Creque). I was contacted by Cellardoor Cinema and asked if they could make the screenplay into a feature film. Principal photograhy just started recently, and the team at Cellardoor has been amazing in their willingness to respect the writers' intent in making the final adjustments for production. I regard them and the contest very highly.
Author: lyse beck
Posted: 12/12/2012 11:59 AM
The Happy Writers contest is unique in that the prize includes development meetings with producers and managers! Until now, I've never seen contest organizers that are able to guarantee that for their winners. Joey is so well respected and connected in the industry and he actually uses those connections to help writers. The other fantastic thing about the contest is the feedback that you get will unquestionably help your script. Their feedback has been invaluable to me.
In addition to the contest, The Happy Writers provide consulting, workshops and pitch sessions. I have been using their services for a while now, and I will never use anyone else again. Working with Alexis and Joey has made me the writer I've always hoped I could be. I love the Skype sessions to go over the notes in person. And their Skype pitch sessions are truly fantastic! They open doors that I never would have had access to otherwise. Pitching to industry professionals; producers and managers. Alexis knows pitching, she knows what works, and she offers sessions to get your pitch to a place where you'll get read requests. This is invaluable.
On a final note, perhaps the best part is, they care. They truly want to help new writers. They want to see you succeed. I've recommended them to all my friends, and those who've gone to them always thank me! Since working with them, they have become my friends and mentors, and how often can you say that about contest organizers and script consultants?
Ralph,
Congrats. A lot of us here on MovieBytes advanced. Stiff competition. And Jeff Swanson, who runs this contest, is probably the most honest person I've come across regarding contests. He lost my original submission. Then I asked if I could resubmit. That's when he informed me of the "mix-up." He did right by allowing me to resubmit without further charge. Keep in mind, he could have kept quiet and let me stay ignorant. When you find that kind of honesty, you know you're dealing with people who really care.
Told on the weekend that I was the First Runner Up for my romantic comedy, "God's Gift To Women." Super fast response time and friendly team to work with. Got an email on the first business day on how to claim the prizes. Eager for them to now submit to producers! Link: http://tlljournal.com/post/37599661665/finalists-october-november-2012
So far, so good... made the finals - top 37 scripts. Not sure why so many made the finals but I'm sure they have a good reason. Fingers crossed. They notify you on their site the exact date the say they will - a lot more than other contests fail to do.
I really appreciated the constructive feedback from two readers. There were many points to consider as well as appreciating the many positives. BlueCat Screenplay really tries to encourage writing and I really think that they succeed. I feel so proud to be part of BlueCat Screenplay now. I can not praise Bluecat Screenplay highly enough and I really do look forward to submitting my next screenplay to BlueCat in the very near future.
Professional, responsive, timely, courteous, and encouraging are some descriptive words to describe the contest - Three Lines or Less. The greatest thing is this: if you're struggling with a logline prior to writing the script or even after you've completed it, send them an inquiry and they will even help you improve it. You can't get much better than that for the price of admission(10 bucks). Would recommend it for the novice to experienced screenwriter, and will use the service again.
"Win A Date With Rachel Ciemone"... Finalist for October/November contest.
Happy holiday news to find myself on the finalist list this evening. Congrats to all the others!
This is my first experience with BlueCat and I have to say I'm very happy I submitted. The readers' comments were very encouraging on what did work, one gave me a great synopsis, and both of them zeroed in on the areas I wasn't sure about and gave suggestions on how to improve. Those critiques alone were worth the entry fee.
As the co-winner of WriteMovies for "Love In Time", I'd like to echo the positive comments others have made here. I wanted to wait to see how things actually developed with the promised consulting before I posted any comments, so that I wasn't just saying great things about the contest simply because I happened to win.
This is well-run contest, consistently keeping the entrants updated on the web. After winning, I received feedback fairly quickly, which was quite helpful. I found the analysis of the consultants thoughtful and constructive. I've done tweaks and some more substantive rewriting based on those comments, and received excellent next-round feedback once again. It has been quite useful. I would have to say that if you are a winner, the value of the feedback will far exceed the value of the cash prizes, and I'm confident that once this script is ready, that the team at WriteMovies will do a good job at getting into the right industry hands.
Well done, Alex and the the entire WriteMovies staff.
My favorite screenplay contest of them all! Keep up the good work!
Hey Gordy,
The two analyses of "Bitter Solace" were right on. I've been uncomfortable with the SP all along, but didn't have the stones to face up to its shortcomings. Your two readers nailed the problems, confirming what I suspected. I'll be working on a total rewrite with their coverage side by side on the screen. And maybe enter it in your next competition
Thanks,
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Great contest!
Thanks for your assistance Tess.
The feedback from the first two critics gave me the impression that the readers weren't just knowledgeable about the sci-fi genre, they appreciated it. The resubmission feedback I received gave me the feeling that this resubmission reader wasn't as fond of or as familiar with science fiction as the previous two. However, that's exactly why I requested a different reader. I wanted virgin eyes--possibly sci-fi allergic eyes to go over my script. I wanted to find out what a more general audience might like or might have issues with.
What the reader suggested needed work were mostly quick fixes. I have corrected two of the four. I am stubbornly sticking with the other two at this time. I love this contest. The feedback is detailed. It has helped me develop my style, and evolve as a writer. It is one of the top ones, and there are many. Of the few I enter every year, Bluecat and Nicholl are always on the list.
I'll probably resubmit to the same readers from now on though. Knowledge is good, but increasing my chances of winning so I don't remain a starving artist might be more important.
Once again, Reader #5074 has not disappointed! This was a resubmission and I requested him/her a second time due to the strength and insightfulness of the first analysis. Their second analysis also hit the mark. Thank you for taking time to really read and critique my script and I’m well into another revision that incorporates these comments.
I recently attended the Nevada Film Festival this past weekend, and I must say, what a wonderful time! The selection of film screening's was interesting and entertaining. I look forward to attending again next year.
I scored third in two categories last year, but felt this contest was extremely well run. I strongly recommend it!
They are extremely fast with the comments and the comments are very useful.
They just increased their price for with feedback from $45 to $75! That is a big jump... I can't support it.
It has been months since I won their screenwriting contest and I can't tell you how many doors that win has opened for me and my script. And now that I've had the privilege of working with both Craig and Judy on three scripts and starting on a fourth, and I can assure that their input is priceless. Judy is so perceptive and caring, yet Hannibal Lector smart, every page of her very detailed hand written notes literally crackles with intelligence. Craig's lightening-fast, gut-instinct input will make your head spin - but every time he's so "dead-on" and truly tapped into the true Hollywood mindset - that you will be awestruck every time. After Craig had injected decades of screenwriting knowledge over several months into my often aching brain - I became a screenwriter. You don't need to read a single screenwriting book, just read every article on their website and work through several drafts with Judy or Craig and you WILL become a pro.
This has been the most incredible contest for me!!! The first time I entered, the input they gave me on my comedy script helped me to go on to win and place in several other contests. But more than that, they gave me really detailed and caring advice in that first entry that changed forever the way I write screenplays. So when I entered my action thriller "The Stavros Agenda" in October's Attention Grabber, I was really happy to show them that I had internalized what they had taught me about drawing the reader in - and I was excited to get their always very thorough feedback.
But when I found out I was the "Grand Prize Winner" I was over the moon!!! THIS IS HUGE!!! I have been querying and Skype pitching managers and producers with my comedy script with great results, but I was hesitant when I pitched this script, since it didn't have a resume. And naysayers can say all they want, but a contest win is "always" a great lead-in on a one-on-one pitch and wonderful as part of a query letter. And since ScriptVamp Dream Quest is extremely well known and respected, this is fabulous blessing for this script.
And that's not all - they not only spread the word about my win on their website and Moviebytes - so many people keep track of ScriptVamp's contest winners that I can now Google under my name or my script name and 10 references to my winning the October Attention Grabber pop up. This contest (which is such a value) is a must for anyone serious about screenwriting.
@ Thesy Surface: I can't just call bullsh*t on you saying this was your first script ever and it made the finals, because we know that people play Powerball for the first time and win as well (of course that requires no skill), however, I will say this - unless you were a professional writer (let's say journalist for example and a seasoned one), as well as a film buff, as well as reading at least ten plus screenwriting books and over 500 screenplays prior to submitting your :first script" to this contest and finaling, then the chances of this happening are a sonwball's chance in Hell; it just doesn't happen. That being said, if this was "your first script" that you've been writing and rewriting for the last ten years with a dozen in between, but this just happened to be the first one you ever began with a thousand years ago - THEN, and only then, would that script make the finals. That much you can take to the bank. You can try to pull the wool over everyone's eyes here with semantics, but in the end, that wasn't your first script that you wrote assuming you began screenwriting in the last year or two - no how, no way. This from a produced filmmaker repped by a major agency. Look me up on IMDB if you don't believe it. Again, pure speculation and one man's opinion, but come on, man. Get real.
RS
Exactly Daniel K. Ask anybody who enters contests and they'll tell you they enter multiple contests, not just one, so why aren't they reviewing other contests as well and why such "glowing reviews" of this one? Answer (and purely my opinion): these are possibly friends of the contest directors in some way, shape or form. The most realistic reviews I've read are standard-issue reviews of contests, not "glowing" reviews which sound like they were fed to the writers to cut and paste and post on this site. Again, purely speculation, but go read a few about other contests and they usually seem much more understated. That's a BIG red flag for me. My two cents.
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Very thorough.
These guys really care.
Two thumbs up!
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When you get a useful feedback, which is not always the case, you can move on. But when you get an inspiring one you can’t resist the itch to immediately sit down and write. Well done Tess and the team.
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Thanks Tess!
Top 10% is good. I aim to win next time!
:-)
Adam
Author: DJ Cook
Posted: 11/19/2012 05:19 PM
Such is the stature of the Nicholl Fellowships that it's literally self-fulfilling; a guaranteed windfall of entries that increases year on year.
In carrying such weight, there's always a risk that such a contest could become impersonal. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that this wasn't the case here. Throughout the judging process, the organisers went all the way to keep their entrants enthused.
This was achieved in interacting with entrants through social media. Readers' comments on untitled scripts were regularly posted on the contest's Facebook page, along with statistics relating to this year's contest. Among these were the total number of scripts received, a breakdown of the nationality and gender of writers and the popularity of contest genres as selected by entrants.
This resulted in bringing together a community of writers whose comments would make return visits to the page worthwhile. By the time the quarterfinals were announced, the palpable buzz of excitement and tension that such contests deserve was well in place.
Although the Nicholl Fellowships does not give feedback on entries, their encouragement of writers is well indicated. For the past few years, contest director Greg Beal has taken to writing postscripts to those writers who didn't quite make the boat to the next round, but were close enough. A small gesture, but one that means a lot to those looking for validation of their efforts.
With the number of entries increasing each year, the reality is that many entrants will be looking to place in one of the earlier stages of the contest. As such, you'll be running with some dedicated players. However, if that doesn't daunt or worry you, the Nicholls Fellowship is a worthwhile experience for those looking to prove their ability.
One of my screenplays finalled in the 2012 B cycle. I was a bit surprised by this as the (timely) feedback I received from them previous to the placement was mixed. Some of the reader's critiques I felt were valid, others less so.
Overall, I enjoyed the experience of seeing how my script stacks up against other genre, but there is essentially no real benefit for finalists other than bragging rights. I guess I'll start bragging :)
Congratulations to all the finalists and winners of WriteMovies 30. Winning felt great, but getting the feedback was more productive. Alex's team delivered on its promise to help the writer take a script to the next level. In the analysis I received, the juror(s) made strong arguments for subtle tweaks that would heighten important elements (theme, relationships…). I created a template from the feedback and am exploring solutions. I can see clearly how my next revision will result in a much stronger script. Hoping to move "Love Is" from second to first place. I'm grateful to everyone who contributed to the immensely useful analysis and feedback.
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Once again, just for a balanced view -- if you are considering this contest you owe it to yourself to read ALL of the comments.
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Super friendly people + gave great feedback.
Good value.
Ditto Neighbor;) I'm right below ya. Looks like they do this one a few times a year. Submission deadline is listed as NOV 30th.
Note from Acclaim contest coordinator:
For everyone’s convenience, we have at least one ‘Contact’ link on every page of our website. For those that do not wish to use the contact form, our email address, info@acclaimscripts.com, has always been posted on our home page.
Questions? Comments? Just want to drop us a line? Get in touch!
I submitted a recent script to a number of competitions including Shoreline, Page and Real Authors and of coarse BlueCat. The script placed high (semifinals, finals) in the first three competitions. When I received the reader notes from BlueCat, I was shocked at the poverty of understanding displayed by the readers comments. I can't see how winning this competition can mean anything if this is the quality of the readers.
Many congratulations Ruth! I finished close behind you in third place. Haven't yet had any feedback regarding my script but had a quick chat with the contest organizer Alex Ross, and he seems like a great guy -- real friendly and quick to reply. He said his team is in the process of preparing detailed feedback for me, after which he'll send out my script to various production companies in LA, so let's just hope I hear more from him and his staff soon!
As the author of a self-help book, I wanted a way to share my story with a larger audience through cinema. Hence, I begin writing a screenplay based on my book. I strive for excellence. Creative World Awards (CWA) provides outstanding feedback and tools to help me reach my goal. The judges’ scorecard contains a balanced mixture of insightful comments, constructive criticism, encouragement and support. CWA’s in-depth script analysis is packed with formatting instructions and resourceful ideas. This valuable tool, has inspired me to expand my creativity and further enhance my screenplay during the re-writing phase. Writing a screenplay is challenging. With CWA’s expert assistance, professional courtesy and reasonable prices, I have the quality service and thoughtful guidance that I need. -- Sandra D.
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Amazing turn around! Just received word the prize money issue is resolved and we can start shopping my 3rd draft around. I'm excited.
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Just won the AEX contest! Already have 8 pages of coverage. It's great feedback. Hope I can nail it this side of X'Mas...
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Won in July, still haven't received the $200. ??????????????
Creative World makes an effort to follow through with their promises and they maintain records of every writer's work for future reads. I personally have been contacted by Heather at the competition months after it ended. And I didn't even win or place particularly high. Someone had responded to the logline and Heather contacted me immediately. I think it is well worth the price of admission, but I do recommend writers enter early to take advantage of the lower fees.
Kudos to Heather & Company at Creative World for hosting a top-notch competition. There, writers can introduce their work where it counts most-- to industry profesionals judging the competition. Additionally, Heather is a consummate professional and altogether willing to give of her time to help the writer "get it right"!
Sorry, this is what happens when I write off the top of my head. My comment isn't quite what I meant it to be, so I'll try to correct it.
My comment made moments ago isn’t quite what I intended it to be. This is why one should never send out a first draft. Perhaps no one noticed the error. However, what I meant to say was.... A number of comments in this section talk about how great the feedback with CWA is. My comment is, based on my experience, none of those comments are overstatements – though this present comment might be an understatement.
A number of comments in this section talk about how great the feedback with CWA is. My comment is, based on my experience, none of those comments are understatements – though this present comment might be.
I am glad I entered my script into this contest. The "scorecard" feedback was the most insightful and dedicated I received for my project (I entered several similar contests), and the notifications were all timely and professional. As another poster wrote, they really take time to read and analyze the screenplays. Will definitely enter again.
Congrats fellow moviebyters. I'm excited as well, being on the list with you guys. Per their instructions, I took the liberty of re-submitting/submitting the 3rd draft of my sci-fi opus, "Cities". Good luck to all!
Well, after resubmitting my two scripts to BlueCat, I have to admit, I got some excellent (and even enthusiastic) feedback on both. But it remains just the luck of the draw as to getting a good reader. My opinion only, but I think BlueCat readers are far above average as compared with some of these other companies. BTW, check my posts elsewhere on MoviBytes and you will see I have most certainly not always had positive experiences.
Something else to consider. A lot of these companies offer quite the rewards if they give your screenplay the coveted “recommend.” Some of them claim they can get your script in front of agents, producers, managers, etc. When they seemingly go out of their way to trash a script, might it not be because they really can’t deliver on these promises? Just a thought.
WriteMovies monthly contest is an excellent forum to post and receive quick and insightful feedback on a screenplay. Their perceptive critique of my entry has given me stimulating and provocative feedback with new and original ideas for a rewrite. Thus it was well worth the quite reasonable cost.
Just co-won the Writemovies 30 contest!
Way excited! Already got my first batch of notes from the guys at WMC and they nailed it. Can't wait to finish the re-write and actually get the script out to the industry.
I haven't entered yet, but I find it shady that every long, glowing review on this page is from an author who hasn't posted anything else about any other competitions. Something to consider.
Last year I had the privilege of being one of the five finalist with Wrong Number. This year I completed Wrong Number, which is my first short film. The actresses in the staged reading at the Nelson were also the actresses I cast. KCWIFT was instrumental in helping connect me with the right people to get my film made. And now as member of their board and part of the screenplay competition organization, I am able to perform this service for other women in the field of screenwriting. What an honor!
