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 [...]

Posted by: the screenwriting mofo on Friday, November 30th, 2007

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 [...]

Posted by: the screenwriting mofo on Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

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 [...]

Posted by: the screenwriting mofo on Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

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. [...]

Posted by: the screenwriting mofo on Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

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 [...]

Posted by: the screenwriting mofo on Tuesday, November 27th, 2007