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Script Call: Fairy Scripts Wanted

the screenwriting mofo — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:17:13 +0000

For those of you with a fairy script, here’s a recent script call I rec’d via email from Infolist.com:

FAIRY SCRIPTS WANTED

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TriCoast Studios – Fairy Scripts
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We are looking for completed feature-length scripts with fairies as the main characters. The script should be intended for live-action and not animation.

Budget will not exceed $300,000. WG and Non-WG writers may submit.

Our credits include “Smitty” (Peter Fonda, Mira Sorvino).

TO SUBMIT:
1. Please go to www.InkTippro.com/leads
2. Enter your email address (you will be signing up for InkTip’s newsletter – FREE!)
3. Copy/Paste this code: 92ymw9d71t
4. You will be submitting a logline and synopsis only.

IMPORTANT: Please ONLY submit your work if it fits what the lead is looking for EXACTLY.

EOS Rebel T3i: Using A SLR To Film A Movie

the screenwriting mofo — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:16:04 +0000

Recently I saw on Twitter that Edward Burns was filming a movie using a Canon SLR digital camera. He was using the Canon EOS 5D. Personally, I think the 5D is a bit expensive to use to film your own movie. Especially when you can get a digital SLR that is almost as good as the 5D for under $1,000 – the Canon EOS Rebel T3i.

Both cameras shoot in HD video. My question is thus, have any of you used a SLR digital camera to shoot your own movie? If so, how was the experience? Was the quality what you hoped for? If you have never used a SLR to film a movie – would you? Supposedly Burns filmed an entire feature with all Canon 5Ds recently. Certainly makes movie making more accessible to all of us.

More on the EOS Rebel T3i can be found at: Canon EOS Rebel T3i and EOS Rebel T3i Review

Black Friday / Cyber Monday Pinnacle Holiday Super Sale

the screenwriting mofo — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 04:59:14 +0000

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Upcoming Screenplay Contest Deadlines For October/November 2010

the screenwriting mofo — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:17:31 +0000

Here are some upcoming screenwriting contest you may want to enter. See Me Sell A Screenplay does not endorse any contests. Check out the contests yourself and make a decision on your own.

Screenplay Festival
Deadline: October 1st, 2010 (final)
www.screenplayfestival.com

Acclaim Film
Deadline: October 23, 2010 (final)
www.acclaimscripts.com

Fresh Voices Original Screenplay Competition
Deadline: October 11, 2010 (late); November 1, 2010 (extended)
www.fresh-voices.com

Gimme Credit International Screenplay Competition
Deadline: September 21, 2010 (late); November 2, 2010 (final)
www.gimmecreditcompetition.com

Screenplay Search Screenwriting Competition
Deadline: November 30, 2010 (final)
www.ScreenplaySearch.com

Emerging Screenwriters Screenplay Competition
Deadline: November 1, 2010 (late); December 15, 2010 (final)
www.EmergingScreenwriters.com

Upcoming Screenplay Contest Deadlines For August/September 2010

the screenwriting mofo — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:17:13 +0000

Here’s rundown on some upcoming screenwriting contest deadlines. See Me Sell A Screenplay does not endorse any contests. Check out the contests yourself and make a decision on your own.

Champion Screenwriting Competition
Deadline: July 30, 2010 (late)
www.championscreenwriting.com

Great Gay Screenplay Contest
Deadline: August 1, 2010 (final)
www.pridefilmsandplays.com

SFWP Screenwriting Awards Program
Deadline: August 1st, 2010
www.sfwp.com

Downbeach Film Festival Screenplay Competition
Deadline: August 1, 2010 (final)
www.downbeachfilmfestival.org

Filmshift Festival
Deadline: August 2, 2010 (final)
www.filmshift.org

La Jolla Film Festival
Deadline: August 10, 2010 (final)
www.lajollafilmfestival.com

Going Green Film Festival Screenplay Competition
Deadline: August 15, 2010 (final)
www.goinggreenfilmfestival.com

Philadelphia Screenplay Festival
Deadline: August 15, 2010 (final)
www.screenplayfest.com

Screamfest Horror Film Festival and Screenplay Competition
Deadline: August 15, 2010 (final)
www.screamfestla.com

Dixie Film Festival Screenplay Competition
Deadline: August 16, 2010 (final)
www.dixiefilmfest.com

Screenwriting Expo Screenplay Competition
Deadline: August 24, 2010 (final)
www.screenwritingexpo.com

Nevada Film Office Screenwriters Competition
Deadline: August 31, 2010 (final)
www.nevadafilm.com

One in Ten Screenplay Competition
Deadline: September 1, 2010
www.OneInTenScreenplayContest.com

The-GreenLight.com Annual Script Contest
Deadline: September 30, 2010
www.the-greenlight.com

Interview With The Chair of the UCLA Screenwriting Program

the screenwriting mofo — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:07:53 +0000

If you’re a new screenwriter looking to soak up as much info on the craft as possible, head on over to Screenplay.com.

There is a new interview up with Richard Walter, who happens to the chair of the UCLA screenwriting program.

Sure, Walter is pimping a new book that he has coming out. But still, you might learn a little something from the interview.

If you’re interested, his new book is Essentials of Screenwriting: The Art, Craft, and Business of Film and Television Writing, which you can get on Amazon for as low as $8.99 right now!

Writers wanted that know poker

the screenwriting mofo — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 07:28:54 +0000

Do you know a lot about poker? I mean really know about poker? If so, there may be a new side gig you could be interested in. It is writing about poker. It’s not screenwriting, but regular writing. Think of it as a way to pay bills till you get a script sold. Here are the details from infolist.com:

WRITERS WANTED FOR POKER LIFESTYLE WEBSITE

Looking for writers who know poker and how it relates to a variety of lifestyles – Travel, Food, Fashion, Luxury, Charity, and Entertainment.

Each writer will have a weekly blog that they are responsible for.

KNOWING POKER IS A MUST! You don’t have to have experience in the media or writing about poker, but knowledge of the game is required.

Great experience, and you will be seen by millions of people.

Pay negotiable, depending upon experience.

The website content is about the lifestyle of the poker industry, focusing on travel, food and the lives of poker players. And we will be involved in a big championship poker tournament at the end of this year.

TO SUBMIT:
Be sure to mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com for priority consideration, and email ALL the information requested below ASAP to:
ninab@ippaglobal.com
Be sure to include:
1. Your name (first and last)
2. Contact phone number
3. Writing samples (at least one)
4. Why do you love poker?
5. Do you play poker?
6. How long have you played?
7. Who do you think is the number one woman poker play in the world, and why?
8. Be sure to mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com for priority consideration!

Script call: Scripts Wanted with Dark, Gritty Tone

the screenwriting mofo — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 07:14:41 +0000

Got a dark, gritty script? It could get made! Check out this script call from InfoList.com to see if you have anything that fits it:

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Baie des Singes (UK) Ltd. – Dark, Gritty, New Worlds
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We are looking for completed feature-length low-budget scripts that immerse you into a dark and gritty world that we are not familiar with (the public does not often see).

The story can contain dark and violent scenes, i.e. the tone should have a rawness and edge to it. Please do NOT submit stories with characters that are superheroes, Navy SEALS, ex-Marines, FBI/CIA, etc, i.e. no larger than life action stars.

Examples of the types of films that contain the tone, style and gritty world would be “The Wrestler” (reveals the independent wrestling circuit) “Gomorrah” (inside look at the Mafia) and “No Country for Old Men.”

We are NOT open to pure action/adventure, comedies, romances, sci-fi, westerns, rom-coms, musicals or animation.

Budget will not exceed $1 million. WG and Non-WG writers may submit.

I am a major international commercials director with clients such as BMW, Ford, Audi, Nivea, Adidas and Coca-Cola, and I am looking for a first feature script to direct.

TO SUBMIT:
1. Please go to www.InkTippro.com/leads
2. Enter your email address (you will be signing up for InkTip’s newsletter – FREE!)
3. Copy/Paste this code: xcm72bdueh
4. You will be submitting a logline and synopsis only,

IMPORTANT: Please ONLY submit your work if it fits what the lead is looking for EXACTLY.

If you aren’t sure if your submission fits, please ask InkTip first. Please mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com and please email any questions to:
jerrol@inktip.com

Scritp Call: Drama Scripts Wanted with Lesbian Main Characters

the screenwriting mofo — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 07:11:43 +0000

Here’s another script call. This one is for dramas. And it needs to have lesbian main characters. Check out the full details below.

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KGB FILMS – Dramas with Lesbian Characters
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We are looking for completed feature-length drama scripts with lesbians as the main characters. What we need is a script with lesbian characters leading the same sort of lives that everyone leads regardless of their orientation, but under the sort of extraordinary circumstances that make for a good story.

Please note that we are NOT interested in any material which deals with sexual awakenings (coming out), weddings and babies. Also, do not submit anything with violence toward women.

Budget will not exceed $1 million. WGA and non-WGA writers may submit.

Our credits include “Holding Trevor.”

TO SUBMIT:
1. Please go to www.InkTippro.com/leads
2. Enter your email address (you will be signing up for InkTip’s newsletter – FREE!)
3. Copy/Paste this code: esv0001xcw
4. You will be submitting a logline and synopsis only, and you will be contacted to submit the full script only if there is interest from the production company.

IMPORTANT: Please ONLY submit your work if it fits what the lead is looking for EXACTLY.

If you aren’t sure if your submission fits, please ask InkTip first. Please mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com and please email any questions to:
jerrol@inktip.com

Script call: Thriller Scripts Wanted with Strong Female Lead

the screenwriting mofo — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:59:17 +0000

Anyone out there got a finished thriller script? If you have one with a strong female lead then you might want to check out this script call. Here are the details from infolist.com:

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Honest Engine Films – Urban Women in Jeopardy
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We are looking for completed feature-length female driven thriller scripts featuring a strong female lead heroine/character in jeopardy who overcomes obstacles and wins out in the end.

Stories submitted must take place in an urban setting. We need material with a little bit of sex and a little bit of violence, but nothing that would garner more than a PG-13 rating, so no nudity, no gore, no excessive foul language, etc.

Budget will not exceed $2million. WGA and non-WGA writers may submit.

For further reference, please feel free to look us up on IMDb.

TO SUBMIT:
1. Please go to www.InkTippro.com/leads
2. Enter your email address (you will be signing up for InkTip’s newsletter – FREE!)
3. Copy/Paste this code: qrrn5a33v5
4. You will be submitting a logline and synopsis only,

IMPORTANT: Please ONLY submit your work if it fits what the lead is looking for EXACTLY.

If you aren’t sure if your submission fits, please ask InkTip first. Please mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com and please email any questions to:
jerrol@inktip.com