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Screenwriter Interviews
MovieBytes Interview:
Screenwriter William Bienes
An interview with screenwriter William Bienes regarding the MoviePoet.com Writing Competition.
Q: What's the title of the script you entered in this contest, and what's it about?A: The Weeping Willow is about a tragic event as told through the eyes of a young boy, forcing him to re-examine his family, life and his God.
Q: What made you enter this particular contest? Have you entered any other contests with this script? If so, how did you do?A: MoviePoet is a wonderful contest where the scripts entered are judged by other writers. It is a free monthly contest and an extremely valuable resource.
Chris Messineo, the contest director, web-master and brain behind MoviePoet has created a wonderful place for writers and filmmakers.
A: The administration is meticulous each and every month.
Q: Were you given any feedback on your script? If so, did you find the feedback helpful?A: The feedback is what this contest is all about. I find it very helpful and supportive.
Q: Has your success in this contest helped you market your script? Were you contacted by any agents, managers or producers?A: It's too early to garner that type of attention.
Q: What's your background? Have you written any other screenplays or television scripts?A: I've had some success to date.
'Prisoner of Love', a story about passing on the love of jazz won An Abbreviated Screenplay Contest this past year and has been shot (can't wait to see the finished product). Hopefully the editing is rolling along without disruption.
'A Bar Called Elegante', Logline: A cynical and disgruntled Cupid, tired of his thankless job, finds liquor, trouble and a few surprising definitions of love in A Bar Called Elegante placed 3rd in Red Inkworks and was a semi-finalist and finalist in a few competitions as well.
'The Harlot's Philosophy', Logline: Can Leo cope with losing his long-time companion, lover and friend... who happens to be his hooker? placed 4th in An Abbreviated Screenplay and has sustained some momentum in other competitions.
A: I do not live in Los Angeles and I do not have plans to move there. I could be talked into it, of course.
Q: What's next? Are you working on a new script?A: I've got several scripts that I am currently working on -- a few that I feel are more 'mainstream' than what I've done in the past.
Posted Thursday, August 2, 2007
