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Hang Ten Writers Workshop and Contest

I got an email regarding a discount for the upcoming Hang Ten Writers Workshop and Contest. Below are the details. Check it out if you are interested. I am not endorsing this workshop, just spreading the word in case people are interested.
HANG TEN!
3-DAY WRITERS WORKSHOP & CONTEST

with
Ken Rotcop & Devo Cutler-Rubenstein

Win a contract with a […]

Posted by: the screenwriting mofo on Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

Interesting contest - Creative Worlds Awards Screenwriting Competition

I recently read about an interesting screenwriting contest some of you might be interested in. It is called the ‘Creative Worlds Awards (CWA) Screenwriting Competition.’
Apparently leading industry execs have committed to first looks for this contest. There is also cash up for grabs in this contest.
It is currently the final entry period, which runs through […]

Posted by: the screenwriting mofo on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Want to take a screenwriting class?

I got an email about a 6-week screenwriting class that might be of interest to some of you. It’s going on at The Writer’s Store with Palak Patel, VP of Development at Spring Creek Productions (Blood Diamond, Perfect Storm, Monster-In-Law, etc.). Here is the info from the email:
THE INDUSTRY INSIDER SCREENWRITING CLASS

6-Week Course at The […]

Posted by: the screenwriting mofo on Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Ayo Films wants writers

Got a script that is ready to sell? Well, good news, Ayo Films is looking for writers!
The following was in the lastest MovieBytes newsletters:
WRITERS WANTED: Ayo Films
Ayo Films is a new company looking for screenplays.
Our plan is to produce three films: one under $1 million, one around $4 million, and one in the $25-50 million […]

Posted by: the screenwriting mofo on Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Disney Fellowship 2009 Applications Now Available

If you have been anxiously awaiting the entry period for the 2009 Disney Fellowship, that time is now here. Just this week the website was updated with the new applications and information.
Here’s the skinny:
The application period ends on August 8, 2008. There is no entry fee. If you are selected, you get a stipend of […]

Posted by: the screenwriting mofo on Wednesday, June 18th, 2008