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Screenwriter Interviews
MovieBytes Interview:
Screenwriter Heather Regnier
An interview with screenwriter Heather Regnier regarding the Scriptapalooza Writing Competition.
Q: What's the title of the script you entered in this contest, and what's it about?A: The script is called SOBER LIVING, and it's about a woman in her late twenties who is reunited with her estranged family when she is forced to go to treatment at her parents sober living facility. There's also a lot of sex and drugs and well, all of the fun parts of hedonism in excess.
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 wanted to enter Scriptapalooza because it's one of the best and most reputable competitions; and I've applied to several others as well. I've won one other competition, and placed highly in several others.
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: Yes, I did. Scriptapalooza was great in all regards. Promises were fulfilled, deadlines were met, dreams came true. A+ rating, all around.
Q: Were you given any feedback on your script? If so, did you find the feedback helpful?A: I was not given any feedback on my script, but I didn't ask for any; (though I suspect if I had, it would've been kickass.)
Q: Has your success in this contest helped you market your script? Were you contacted by any agents, managers or producers?A: I was contacted by a couple of managers and producers. None of them ended in marriage, but I'm not in a frantic rush to find representation if it doesn't fit. I look forward to the day when I meet an agent/producer that I click with.
Q: What's your background? Have you written any other screenplays or television scripts?A: I went to USC Screenwriting school, where I wrote a truckload of scripts, pilots and specs. It was awesomeness. My background is awesomeness.
Q: Do you live in Los Angeles? If not, do you have any plans to move there?A: I was born and raised in LA, so one day I would love to move out actually; but that plan requires a yacht and a crew which makes me mimosa's all day; so until that days comes, I'm here to stay.
Q: What's next? Are you working on a new script?A: I am working on a couple of feature scripts; one for my manager and one for me! One's a comedy and the other is more of a dramedy, and I'm having a blast with both. I'm also rewriting a drama feature , a comedy feature, and a drama pilot; projects which have also been lots of fun for me.
Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2009
