Contents:
(1) Script Pimp 2009 Screenwriting Competition – Now Accepting Entries
(2) Ask the Script Pimp Expert – What Does "On-the-nose" Dialogue Mean?
(3) "The Living Wake" in NYC – Screening
(4) Cinestory Contest – Earlybird Deadline November 16th
(5) Box Office Report – November
(6) Script Pimp Success Stories
(7) Recent Feedback - Script Pimp Writers Workshop / 2008 Competition
(8) Script Pimp in the News
(9) Consultations with Senior Story Analyst
(10) Technical Edits on Scripts and Novels
(11) Script Pimp Production: Rogues Gallery
(12) Workshop & Writers Database Info
(13) Circus of Joy Show – Hollywood Improv
(14) Miscellaneous - Top Websites for Screenwriters
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(1) Script Pimp 2009 Screenwriting Competition – Now Accepting Entries
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The 2009 Script Pimp Screenwriting Competition is now accepting entries. Deadline: May 1st, 2009. All genres and lengths of feature film scripts accepted. International, non-U.S. writers are welcome to enter as well.
The '08 contest has already netted option and representation agreements with many of the finalist writers. Even more production companies, agents, and managers will be reading the 2009 winning scripts, along with MORE prizes possible for anyone who enters.
For more info, visit: http://www.scriptpimp.com/writing_competition/home.cfm
*All new Writers Database members get one FREE entry into the competition!
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(2) Ask the Script Pimp Expert – What Does "On-the-nose" Dialogue Mean?
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Professional or beginner, at some point, everyone is going to find themselves having just written a scene that's on-the-nose.
What does it mean? Essentially, it's when a character is speaking precisely how they're feeling or thinking, without room for the reader/audience to fill in the blanks when it comes to a particular character's emotions, thoughts, and so forth.
Why is this bad? Well, for one, picture the scene playing out on-screen: what's more interesting, leaving subtlety to a conversation, or having two people explain everything for us? For the vast majority of audiences, the latter of those two options can be uninteresting, dull, cliché, sappy, and a host of other negative results. Not to mention the fact it doesn't give proper justice to the complexity of your characters.
So for instance, compare these two lines of dialogue:
MARCUS: "Because it's not totally about you, it's about me and my own problems. I love you. I'm just really upset because you cheated on me with my best friend, Dave, when I was at work, so I need to move out."
Or. . . .
MARCUS: "I left a key for you. . . I figure Dave can use the back door, like usual."
The second option gives away the same amount of information (e.g. he cares enough to leave a key for her, is still bitter about the affair, etc.), but with greater nuance. Though it's out of context, you can get an idea of what to stay away from when writing dialogue, especially in an emotionally-charged scene.
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(3) "The Living Wake" in NYC – Screening
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Script Pimp's first production company credit, The Living Wake will be showing in New York City on November 19th, 7:30 p.m. at Tribeca Cinemas. Tickets will go on sale on the film festival website, www.bigapplefilmfestival.com , on November 1 and can be purchased online through November 14. After November 14, tickets will only be available for purchase at the box office 1 hour prior the start of the program (cash only at the box office).
Also, please check out our website for any further information about the film! www.thelivingwake.com
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(4) Cinestory Contest – Earlybird Deadline November 16th
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Each year, CineStory runs a screenwriting competition like no other. It's unique because each of the semifinalists are invited to the CineStory Writer's Retreat—four days of heaven in the beautiful mountains of Idyllwild, California.
Whether winner, finalist, or semifinalist, all retreat attendees get four 90-minute one-on-one sessions with CineStory mentors and staff, all of whom are practicing and respected industry professionals. During these meetings, attendees can discuss everything from the script(s) they submitted for feedback to jumpstarting their writing careers. When not meeting in one-on-one sessions, writers participate in mentor moderated "informal rooms", which cover everything from pitching like a pro to the state of filmmaking in the digital age. In addition, mentors and writers gather for meals, drinks, film screenings, and other special events.
Earlybird Deadline: November 16th, 2008 ($40)
Grand Prize: Winner(s) receives $2000, free entry to CineStory Retreat (valued at $1500), and two mentors for ONE YEAR.
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(5) Box Office Report – October 31st – November 2nd
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Porno and a High School musical make for an interesting top two at the box office to start November. The Zac Efron/ensemble cast pic made an impressive 1st place showing, with the comedy "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" coming in #2. Two horrors rounded out the top five, thanks in part to Halloween, along with the Jolie drama "Changeling" in fifth.
The Top Ten*
(domestic totals in parentheses, with the number of weeks in theaters as of November 3rd)
1. High School Musical 3 ($62,034,083) - Week #2
2. Zack and Miri Make a Porno ($10,065,630) - Week #1
3. Saw V ($45,469,066) - Week #2
4. Changeling ($10,031,122) - Week #2
5. The Haunting of Molly Hartley ($5,423,315) - Week #1
6. Beverly Hills Chihuahua ($84,177,645) - Week #5
7. The Secret Life of Bees ($25,297,621) - Week #3
8. Max Payne ($35,538,365) - Week #3
9. Eagle Eye ($92,616,665) - Week #6
10. Pride & Glory ($11,719,094) - Week #2
*ranked by top weekend box office films from October 31st-November 2nd
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(6) Script Pimp Success Stories – 2008 Competition
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With the help of our mentors, Chadwick and Matt have Script Pimp 2008 finalist screenplays out to scores of producers and agents. The top 20 scripts have sparked interest from managers, agents, and production companies worldwide, and the finalist writers are all moving forward with getting their winning projects into the marketplace.
Most recent update. . . .
Evan Daugherty, finalist and Grand Prize winner in the 2008 Script Pimp Screenwriting Competition, has secured literary writer representation from Jake Wagner at Energy Entertainment with his script SHRAPNEL.
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(7) Recent Feedback - Script Pimp's Writers Workshop / 2008 Competition
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Script Pimp's Writers Workshop is continuing to see a surge in submissions, and with that, loads of positive feedback. As always, thanks to all the writers who sent in their comments.
Recent quotes:
"I shall only wish I had found you guys sooner. The notes are superior in every respect. I will be busy now. Many thank yous. Moreover, I found your customer service excellent, please thank Matt Misetich for me." – Douglas L. (11/2)"
"Had a consultation with (my consultant) on Sunday. He is exceptional. After speaking with him, I'm recharged on the project and filled with lots of new ideas." – Larry S. (10/10)
"Thanks for the notes—complimentary, but incisive and very helpful. Exactly what I was hoping for, in fact, I'll definitely be doing a re-write based on the notes. Thanks again to whoever did the notes. Much appreciated!" – Simon R. (10/8)
"Thanks for the notes. Again, simply fantastic feedback, no word wasted. I got development notes from you before, and they were right on. Thanks so much, also in regards to the production constraints you beautifully weaved that into the review." – Elke Weiss (10/6)
And some responses from our 2009 Writing Competition. . . .
"Looking forward to future dealings with Script P.I.M.P. Thank you again for your support and help. Also had a very enlightening conversation with [the finalist mentor consultant]. He was most gracious, very insightful, and open to hearing about my future efforts as well." – Ed Cound
"Many thanks for hosting the awards event! It was a great opportunity to meet the other writers. Thanks as well for setting up the phone meeting with [a finalist consultant]." – Suzan Flamm
"Really enjoyed talking with you and sharing war stories with the other writers [at the awards party]. Always good to connect with more film folks." – David O'Donnell
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(8) Script Pimp in the News
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View all Script Pimp Press:
http://www.scriptpimp.com/features/creative_screenwriting.cfm
Script Pimp's "Rogue's Gallery":
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3if7b717939831cbe299581383a70dea5a
Script Pimp's feature film "The Living Wake" reviewed by Variety: http://www.scriptpimp.com/newsletters/variety.cfm
Script Pimp on TV (Peter Bart's Sunday Morning Shootout) Script Pimp Newswire:
http://www.scriptpimp.com/news/home.cfm
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(9) Consultations with Senior Story Analyst
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*One-On-One Phone Consultation with Senior Story Analyst:
http://www.scriptpimp.com/script_coverage/index_ww2.cfm
Direct advice and one-on-one interaction over the phone or in-person. Iron out the issues in your script in the most efficient way possible.
Script Pimp story analysts are now available for one-on-one development meetings with writers. It is a two-hour long meeting, in LA or by phone, in which your analyst will go through your script with you line by line. Feel free to come with a list of questions to be addressed, and steer the conversation in any direction you wish.
Our analyst will read the script twice before the meeting and come with his/her own notes. If the script is at the point that it should be shopped around town, we will give you concrete suggestions as to where the screenplay has the best chance, and the companies that would most likely be interested in the material.
The cost is $550 for Script Pimp Writers Database members, and $650 for non-members. If you would like to set up an appointment, please E-mail Matt at matt@scriptpimp.com or notes@scriptpimp.com.
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(10) Technical Edits on Scripts and Novels
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Script Pimp offers copyediting for screenplays, teleplays, and novels. Editing includes a thorough check for grammar, formatting, and, if applicable, sentence structure and suggestions to improve narrative pacing and flow in the hopes of improving the readability (and thus the marketability) of your work.
Rates start at $.03/word and vary depending on the individual writer's needs. We will also perform a FREE one-page "sample" edit for you to determine if the service will meet your needs.
For more info, or to request a free sample edit and price quote, please E-mail matt@scriptpimp.com and write "Editing Services" in the subject line.
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(11) Script Pimp Production: Rogues Gallery
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Former Script Pimp "Recommend" writer Brian Watanabe's screenplay, Rogues Gallery, is currently in post-production. Script Pimp owner Chadwick Clough serves as executive producer and first brought the action/comedy project to Sean McKittrick's Darko Entertainment.
The film revolves around two teams of government assassins, using code names from the Tarot deck, who work in a secret underground facility. On The Fool's first day at work, his and the teams' boss is killed under mysterious circumstances, and they must find the person responsible before the facility explodes--or before the potential rogue kills The Fool and the others first.
Fouad Mikati directs an ensemble cast which includes Joe Anderson ("Copying Beethoven," "Across the Universe"), Odette Yustman ("Cloverfield"), and Emilie DeRavin ("Lost"), as well as veterans Bob Odenkirk, Ving Rhames ("Mission: Impossible 3", "Animal"), Ellen Barkin ("The Big Easy"), Will Arnett ("Arrested Development"), and Jeffrey Tambor ("Arrested Development"). Film is produced by Michael Ohoven ("Capote"), Sean McKittrick ("Donnie Darko"), and Kevin Turen.
Recent articles on Rogue's in Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Creative Screenwriting:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3if7b717939831cbe299581383a70dea5a
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117989592.html?categoryid=13&cs=1
http://www.creativescreenwriting.com/csweekly/trenches/082908_Rogues.html
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(12) Workshop & Writers Database Info
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*Writers Database Home Page: http://www.scriptpimp.com/writers_database/index_wdb.cfm
Script Pimp's Writers Database features the current needs and submission guidelines for over 1,000 total company listings, 300 film production companies, and agencies accepting material from new screenwriters. Over 240 active query accounts provide writers the access to query producers and agents. Database members also may send their loglines and synopses into us for general feedback, as well as ask industry-related questions.
*Writers Workshop Home Page: http://www.scriptpimp.com/script_coverage/index_ww2.cfm
Script Pimp's Writers Workshop provides screenwriters with A-level development notes and consultations. A professional story analyst will write extensive notes, 4-6 pages long, giving you a detailed review of the strengths and weaknesses of your screenplay. With a grade of "Recommend," Script Pimp will assist you in circulating your work to agents, managers, and producers at no charge. Numerous writers have seen their work optioned or produced as a result of the Workshop.
*Talent Pimp Home Page: http://www.talentpimp.com
Acting anyone? Talent Pimp concentrates its tools and resources for actors and actresses, complete with our own knowledge base of the industry, updated detailed listings for 550+ agents, 700+ managers and 550+ casting directors. Talent Pimp is now available to working and aspiring professional actors for a fee of $35 for 1-year of unlimited access. Build your own professional page and upload your resume, headshots and demo reel.
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(13) Circus of Joy Show – Hollywood Improv
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All Script Pimp newsletters subscribers are invited to the Free Guest List for:
CIRCUS OF JOY – Thursday, November 6th, 10pm
FREE GUEST LIST: tickets@scriptpimp.com
COMICS:
Patrick Keane (emcee)
Brian Farrell
Matt Braunger
Kevin Shea
Erin Foley
Kyle Kinane
Eddie Pepitione
Henry Phillips
Improv is @ 8162 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (323) 651-2583.
Corner of Crescent Heights and Melrose. Street parking up and down Melrose.
Dinner is served in the front and chicken fingers in the main room.
For more info go to Improv.com, then click "Hollywood" on the left.
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(14) Miscellaneous - Top Websites for Screenwriters
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Here's a guide through the screenwriting community with Script Pimp's list of FIVE STAR WEBSITES for screenwriters. If there's a site you'd like to request to be added to the list, please email matt@scriptpimp.com.
NETWORKING SITES:
American Zoetrope
http://www.zoetrope.com/
Screenwriters Federation of America
http://www.screenwritersfederation.org/phpBB2/
Shooting People
http://www.shootingpeople.org
TriggerStreet
http://www.triggerstreet.com/gyrobase/index
BLOG SITES: John August http://johnaugust.com/
Artful Writer http://artfulwriter.com/
RECENT SCRIPT SALES ~ Done Deal
http://www.scriptsales.com/
Script Copier - "Best Copier in LA"
http://www.ScriptCopier.com
FREE SCREENPLAYS ONLINE ~ Script Pimp, IScriptDB, Simply Scripts
http://www.scriptpimp.com/show_me/free_screenplays/ http://www.iscriptdb.com/
http://www.simplyscripts.com
SCREENPLAY CONTESTS ~ Movie Bytes, Script Pimp:
http://www.moviebytes.com/ http://www.scriptpimp.com/show_me/contests/
SCREENPLAYS TO BUY ~ Script Pimp
http://www.scriptpimp.com/show_me/screenplays/
SCREENPLAY REVIEWS ~ Screenwriters Utopia
http://www.screenwritersutopia.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=list_pages_categories&cid=2
SCREENPLAY CONSULTANTS ~ Script Pimp
http://www.scriptpimp.com/show_me/script_consultants/
http://directory.google.com/Top/Arts/Writers_Resources/Screenwriting/Script_Consulting/
SCREENWRITER INTERVIEWS ~ Screenwriters Utopia
http://www.screenwritersutopia.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=list_pages_categories&cid=1
SCREENWRITING BOOKS ~ Script Pimp, Writers Store http://www.scriptpimp.com/show_me/screenwriting_books/ http://www.writersstore.com/products.php?cPath=129
SCREENWRITING RESOURCES ~ Script Pimp, Google
http://www.scriptpimp.com/show_me/resources_and_reference/
SCREENWRITING SOFTWARE ~ Final Draft, Write Brothers, More
http://www.finaldraft.com/
http://www.screenplay.com/
http://plotbot.com/
http://www.scriptassist.com/
SCREENWRITING MAGAZINES ~ Script Pimp
http://www.scriptpimp.com/show_me/magazines_and_papers/
SCREENWRITING SUPPLIES ~ Writers Store, ScreenStyle
http://www.writersstore.com/products.php?cPath=130
http://www.screenstyle.com/
OSCAR SCRIBES ~ Script Pimp
http://www.scriptpimp.com/show_me/oscars/
POSTING SCRIPTS ONLINE ~ InkTip, Script Shark
http://www.inktip.com/
http://www.scriptshark.com/specmarket.cfm
SCREENWRITING HOW-TO ~ Screenwriting.info
http://www.screenwriting.info/
FREE SCREENWRITING EDUCATION ~ Script Fly
http://www.scriptfly.com/
Sincerely,
Chadwick Clough
Script P.I.M.P., LLC
8033 W. Sunset Blvd. #3000
Hollywood, CA 90046
info@scriptpimp.com
www.scriptpimp.com
310-401-1155
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