MovieBytes Interview:
Screenwriter Jeremy Carr

An interview with screenwriter Jeremy Carr regarding the SLAM FI Writing Competition.

A: The script I submitted is called "Homemaker 3000." It combines science fiction and film noir with a certain degree of humor. Here's the logline:

Alan Schlick never had any luck with women or machines until he purchased a robotic housewife. The “Delightful Doris Homemaker 3000” is everything he ever dreamed of, but cheating on her is the worst mistake he’ll ever make.

A: I actually wrote this script many years ago, but never submitted it to any contests. When I read about SlamFi, I realized it was a good fit for their theme, which was science and technology. So I dusted it off, gave it a quick re-write and sent it out, along with some other, more recent scripts which didn't end up winning. That was reveletory in a way.

A: The contest was extremely professional, organized, and well-run. They were a little late on their deadlines, but in the end it hardly mattered, and I did receive the prizes they promised without delay.

A: The only feedback I received was in person from the judges when I attended the award ceremony. They were very kind, and their compliments were inspiring. Overall, it was more congratulatory than critical.

A: I have not been directly contacted by any agents, managers, or producers regarding this script, which is the only criticism that I have of the contest. However, it has helped me to get in the door at various places by having them listed as a credential, and part of the prize was an all-access pass to the Slamdance film festival which I will be attending this January.

A: I am an independent filmmaker and have written nine feature length screenplays and one novel, as well as several short scripts, stories and plays. Two of my short stories have been published, a play has been produced, and I've directed a few short films. Currently I am developing a feature length film, from one of my scripts, to direct.

A: I've been living in New York City for the past ten years. Every year I announce that I am moving to LA before the next winter hits. But something about New York keeps me from leaving. Life just seems more real here, for better or worse.

A: I am working on several new scripts and two novels. I have a hard time focusing on one project at a time. But most of my attention this year will be on directing an independent feature film that I wrote two years ago. The key thing is that I don't consider writing to be a chore, or a get rich quick scheme. I enjoy the process, and if it takes a long time to finish something, so be it.

Posted Monday, December 15, 2003