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Loved taking part in the first round of the @nycmidnight.bsky.social screenwriting competition this past week. It’s a great creative exercise that I so look forward to each year. Wish they would bring the short screenwriting competition back!
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Round 1 of @nycmidnight.bsky.social done and submitted! I wasn't thrilled about getting Thriller, but I ended up with the darkest thing I’ve written to date, which was interesting! Thanks to @michaelbuonocore.bsky.social and @patrickwrites.bsky.social for the great feedback
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Thanks once again @nycmidnight for the #screenwritingchallenge
“Fairy Tales” are not my forte, but I came up with an origin story for the Wizard of Oz where the witches oh goddammit.
Finishing my first round entry for @nycmidnight.bsky.social #ScreenwritingChallenge that's due tomorrow night. I think I’m in a good place but I look forward to agonizing over it all day tomorrow.
#ScreenwritingChallenge I hit the submit button for "Dismissed." A 10-page banger! Group 22. Ghost Story/Unsolved/Dispatcher. Open to read any others from the group, or any others if you want a set of eyes on it before hitting that button.
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Good luck, everyone!
After juggling life events all weekend, and some prickly prompts, I'm finally sitting on an outline for NYCMidnight's #ScreenwritingChallenge that might just work (IT BETTER!). Now on to writing pages! HUZZAH!
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#screenwritingchallenge who else has at least 3 concepts for their prompt with 2 drafts of each already done? It can’t be just me?
GROUP: 22
GENRE: Ghost Story
SUBJECT: Unsolved
CHARACTER: A dispatcher
Some titles for you:
Dismissed
Signal Lost
It Happened on School Street
It’s one of my favourite weeks in the year … the first round of the NYC Midnight Screenwriting Challenge.
Well, technically I love the second & final round even more but it’s so good to create something with parameters.
And at least I don’t have horror this time.
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Tonight the fun begins! This is from last year’s Round 1 winner. It went on to be an AFF second rounder and win a bunch of Shorts screenwriting contests. (Note it also lost some!) This well be expanded to a feature later this year.
First scene from a short script, titled Salty, written by Nick Wasilieff The scene begins: INT. OLD HOME - LIVING ROOM - DAY Teacups. Collector plates. TRINKETS. A shrine to kitsch... ...and Jesus, whose framed image hangs crooked on a wall. A dozen crosses of varying sizes surround him. The monotone voice of MAURICE sounds out. MAURICE (O.S.) It's not normal for me to receive court-appointed clientele. The aged voice of BRENDA answers as we see many photos of her displayed on a mantle. Always alone. Aging with every picture. BRENDA (O.S.) I heard you, umm, specialized in a certain type of therapy. MAURICE (50s, bald, gaunt) listens from an armchair. The top of his head shines in the sunlight. MAURICE Ahh... So you're experiencing paranormal trauma? BRENDA (O.S.) Yes. MAURICE Is the spirit here at this moment? BRENDA (70s, frail, frumpy) shifts on a plastic-covered couch. Scratches at an ANKLE MONITOR. Through large, thick glasses, her eyes are exhausted. Behind Brenda's couch loiters J.A. (male, 17, a ghost). Bloody. Gray-skinned. Straggly shoulder-length hair. He wears a uniform of a blue polo and tan chinos. Only Brenda can see and hear him. J.A. Am I present, BrenDUH? Brenda nods. Trembles. On the brink of emotional collapse. MAURICE If the spirit were still of this world, would I see them in their current placement?
A continuation of the first scene from a short script, titled Salty, written by Nick Wasilieff The scene continues: BRENDA Mm-hmm. MAURICE For your eyes only. Fascinating. J.A. How many times I gotta tell ya? Say sorry like you mean it, and I'll peace out. Brenda is uncomfortable. BRENDA Sorry... And unconvincing. J.A. Nah, I ain't buying it. MAURICE No reason to be sorry. Situations like this are never easy for the spirit or the haunted. J.A. What a dweeb. MAURICE Your personal connection to this spirit must be profound. Please enlighten me. Brenda drifts into a daze. The scene ends.
With the prompts dropping tonight for NYCMidnight’s #ScreenwritingChallenge, it feels liie a good time to reshare the 1st page (& a bit) from my short, Salty, which was born from the 1st rd of this contest a few years ago. It’s evolved since, but still one of my faves!
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Happy @nycmidnight.bsky.social Screenwriting Challenge Eve to all those who celebrate, #Scriptsky! With the contest kicking off tomorrow night, here’s a friendly reminder that there’s a dedicated feed to follow for the contest that captures the hashtags #NYCMSWC & #ScreenwritingChallenge!
I realized today that we’re just shy of 9 days before prompts drop for @nycmidnight.bsky.social Screenwriting Challenge. I swear I checked the countdown last week and it said we had 40 days 😂
Roll call time! #scriptsky! Who’s joining in on the fun this year?
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Also, for those who are participating this year, there’s a feed called “NYCMidnight SWC” in which you can add tonyour feed that captures the hashtags #ScreenwritingChallenge and/or #NYCMSWC So if you skeet about the challenge, make sure to use those hashtags! #Scriptsky
Only a couple weeks until @nycmidnight.bsky.social #ScreenwritingChallenge! I look forward to it every year. Who else is participating this year?
During those 8 days, life is going to be a stupid busy time for me, but I’ll git’r done one way or another!
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It captures the hashtags: #ScreenwritingChallenge and #NYCMSWC
Hopefully it works again this year!
Now I’m pitching to myself to see what I can break: A TRUE STORY ABOUT A RIGIDLY SKEPTICAL COP WHO WON’T BREAK RULES IS FORCED TO BREAK RULES TO SAVE HIS DOG AND CATCH A POSSIBLY SUPERNATURAL, SHAPESHIFTING MURDER SUSPECT. #screenwritingchallenge #followmyjourney
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I have read some of the scripts headed into Round 2. Oh my goodness, you all are some fantastic writers! I am humbled to be in your company. The judges have their work cut out for them. Nice job, everyone, give yourselves a pat on the back!
Just wanted to say what a privilege it was to write in the @nycmidnight.bsky.social #screenwritingchallenge this year. I really struggled, but it made me remember what it feels like to challenge myself.
After some serious self-doubt, some pep talks and help from fellow writers, and multiple drafts, I've submitted my round 2 script. #screenwritingchallenge
I think its time to relax.
#screenwritingchallenge I hit submit on my Round 2 entry. Comedy/Daylong/A traffic cop. Good luck to all. And specifically Group 5. I look forward to seeing what you all produced.
@carlykatz.bsky.social @eric-writes.bsky.social @patrickwrites.bsky.social I've got my first draft done for the #screenwritingchallenge and available to swap if anyone needs a read!
First draft done and off to a reader.
Do I hate it? Yes.
Did I learn something? Also yes
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I hope this mug gets those creative juices flowing. I've got 8 pages to write. @nycmidnight.bsky.social #screenwritingchallenge
good luck #screenwritingchallenge pals. I'm working on drama / a balancing act / a t-shirt vendor. Pretty sure I'll be waking up in a cold sweat in the middle of the night over this 😰
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So I would fail if they spell check the tag-
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Welp, look at that! My @nycmidnight.bsky.social #screenwritingchallenge Round 1 entry got 1st Honorable Mention! ONE spot away from moving on! So! Close! This is just proof that I'm getting better with each challenge...
#screenwritingchallenge #scriptsky The Dream Weaver finished in 1st Place for its group/prompt! That’s pretty cool. Now I wait for the next one. 3 days to write 8 pages (max). Let’s Go!
Congrats to all who accepted the challenge. Good luck to those who are moving on!
Results are in! Made it to round 2 of #NYCMidnight #screenwritingchallenge !
I am finally coming out of my "after round one" of #screenwritingchallenge #NYCMSWC haze. I'm gonna put some words on the page this week for my WIP.
