Screenwriter Interviews
MovieBytes Interview:
Screenwriter Diana Kemp-Jones
An interview with screenwriter Diana Kemp-Jones regarding the Poppy Jasper Writing Competition.
Q: What's the title of the script you entered in this contest, and what's it about?A: Cabbie deals with a young woman faced with the dilemma of an unwanted pregnancy and the mysterious cab driver who saves both her and her unborn son.
Q: What made you enter this particular contest? Have you entered any other contests with this script? If so, how did you do?A: I was looking for competitions that accepted short scripts. Cabbie has done very well in other competitions as well.
Q: Were you satisfied with the adminstration of the contest? Did they meet their deadlines? Did you receive all the awards that were promised?A: Was just notified of my win, so far very good!
Q: Were you given any feedback on your script? If so, did you find the feedback helpful?A: Will be getting a written consultation from Victor Miller, which I'm really excited about!
Q: Has your success in this contest helped you market your script? Were you contacted by any agents, managers or producers?A: Each win is a stepping stone which has garnered more and more interest in my work.
Q: What's your background? Have you written any other screenplays or television scripts?A: Yes ... tons. In addition to my completed works, I'm collaborating on several other projects as well.
Q: Do you live in Los Angeles? If not, do you have any plans to move there?A: Yes ...
Q: What's next? Are you working on a new script?A: I am the Energizer bunny of screenplays ... just keep writing.
Posted Tuesday, June 24, 2008