Archive for Archive for November, 2007
Another hack screenplay contest
I have written about this contest before. The BlueCat Screenplay Competition. Ah, another “contest” designed to make the contest person richer and the screenwriter poorer - if that is possible. But, if you like to throw away money, here is the info from my email:
2008 BlueCat Screenplay Competition CALL FOR ENTRIES*Grand Prize:$10,000
*Four Finalists: $1500
*Every […]
Wanna be a TV writer?
TV writing is a pretty good gig. I mean, assuming that there is no writer’s strike going on and you can actually work and get paid. But anyways, the pay is good yo. And people love their TV, so there is really no worry about all of the jobs drying up.
Over at Cinematical they posted […]
Independent Spirit Awards Nominations released
Yesterday the nominees for the 2008 Spirit Awards were announced. I am ashamed to say that I have not heard of very many of these. Dammit man. The full list of nominees is available at Variety.com. Check out the link for all of the nominees. Otherwise just check out my highlights below.
Some highlights:
FIRST FEATURE (Award […]
Plan a celebrity filled vacation to a WGA picket line location
Okay, so here is what I am thinking - how better of a way to meet you fave celebs can you think of other than visiting one of the WGA picket lines? I mean, c’mon, we all have seen the photos of Tina Fey, Eva Longoria and more all showing solidarity with the striking writers. […]
Does the writers strike have an effect on the Disney Fellowship?
The Disney Fellowship is a pretty awesome gig if you can get it. If you get selected as a Disney Fellow you get to come to sunny California to spend a year as a fellow for Disney and get paid a stipend of $50,000 plus benefits. There are workshops, seminars and all sorts of ass-kissing […]
Have you heard of Pitch Perfect at StoryLink?
I was looking through more of my emails and came across another from Storylink. Seems that they have another service called Pitch Perfect at StoryLink.
What is it? Well, from first look it appears to be a YouTube of pitches. It says:
Record pitches in the privacy of your own home using a webcam, or visit one […]
A list of screenwriting and filmmaker contests
Even though I have been hating on StoryLink I did find something good that they have to offer. Coincidentally it is the only thing they offer for free. I think that means something. Anyways, they have a great resource on their site - a list of upcoming contests for screenwriters.
You can sort the list by […]
More on the ScriptXpert Script Coverage
I noticed that on the ScriptXpert page that they have a FAQ regarding their services.
Keep in mind that the formatting check costs you $130 for a screenplay. Here is what it entails:
A formatting check is a page-by-page review of your script, covering all aspects of proper script formatting. Notes are made on each page explaining […]
A look at paid script coverage by Storylink
I got an email recently touting the script coverage service by Storylink. It is called: ScriptXpert Coverage - Final Draft’s ScriptXpert. (Two different links for the same info) I call it a lot of money for a lot of nothing.
They apparently have two packages - basic and extended.
From their site…
Basic Coverage includes:
- Grade sheet
- 3-4 […]
A Virtual Pitchfest?
I have been going through some of my emails for the past week and came across one on a Virtual Pitchfest. This email is similar to another I received recently as it is telling me that the current writer’s strike makes it the perfect time for me to pitch my work to Hollywood. They were […]