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1. MovieBytes Interview: Screenwriter Greg Daubenspeck
An interview with screenwriter Greg Daubenspeck regarding the Cinestory Writing Competition.
Q: What's the title of the script you entered in this contest, and what's it about?
A: THE PIPER.
Against his mother's orders, 12-year-old Jack Browning leaves his younger brother Nate at home alone. When he returns and finds the front door shattered and Nate missing, Jack must venture into the underworld to save his brother from the Piper.
Q: What made you enter this particular contest? Have you entered any other contests with this script? If so, how did you do?
A: In 2004 my first feature screenplay BROKEN HEARTLAND was a CineStory Finalist. I was invited to attend the writer's retreat in Idyllwild, California. The experience was amazing, so I was eager to enter CineStory again.
In addition to placing in CineStory 2008, THE PIPER was also a Finalist in UCLA's Screenwriters Showcase and a Second Rounder in Austin.
Q: Were you satisfied with the adminstration of the contest? Did they meet their deadlines? Did you receive all the awards that were promised?
A: I was more than satisfied with the administration of CineStory. They were both professional and encouraging. The experience far exceeded my expectations.
Q: Were you given any feedback on your script? If so, did you find the feedback helpful?
A: At the writer's retreat, I received extensive notes from working professionals in the film industry. I was placed with four mentors who read my script. They each spent two hours objectively discussing my project (and future projects) in great detail. The one-on-one meetings were invaluable.
Q: Has your success in this contest helped you market your script? Were you contacted by any agents, managers or producers?
A: Cinestory has a special place in my heart. When I attended in 2004, the support and encouragement I received at that year's retreat gave me the courage to apply to UCLA, to move to Los Angles, and to continue pursuing my dreams.
Q: What's your background? Have you written any other screenplays or television scripts?
A: Now in my final year at UCLA as an MFA candidate in screenwriting, I have been given an amazing opportunity. Since entering the program, I have completed seven feature screenplays and one TV spec, most written in less than nine weeks, an accomplishment I would have previously thought unachievable.
THE PIPER, my entry into CineStory 2008, was written in a workshop at UCLA.
In addition to taking a full course-load at UCLA, I work as a Teaching Associate for Writing Programs, where I teach English Composition. I've also lead sections of a screenwriting workshop as a TA for Screenwriting 130C.
For the 2007/2008 academic year, I acted as the Administrative Assistant to the Screenwriting department chairs, Richard Walter and Hal Ackerman.
Prior to attending UCLA, I taught a variety of English, writing, and theater courses at the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Community College, and Broward Community College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
I have a BA in English and theater (double major) from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and an MLA in writing from Oklahoma City University.
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3. MoviePoet Announces November Winners
MoviePoet.com has announced Travis DeStein's Tacet as the winner of their November, 2008 short screenplay writing competition:
"Tacet" by Travis DeStein ~ First Place
A young pianist works to overcome his weaknesses.
"Hole In One" by Eric June ~ Second Place
A man chooses to end his life in a shockingly honorable way.
"One Saved Message" by Chris Messineo ~ Third Place
Emily's answering machine holds the memory of her love and the key to moving on.
Contest info:
http://www.moviebytes.com/ContestDetail.cfm?ContestNumber=549
5. Holiday Screenplay Contest Announces Winners
Rick Fonte's The North Puddle has been named the winner of the 2008 Holiday Screenplay Contest:
1ST PLACE
The North Puddle
Rick Fonte
South Pasadena, CA
Don Zolidis
Keller, TX
2ND PLACE
Hitched For The Holidays
Gary Goldstein
Los Angeles, CA
3RD PLACE
The Darkening
John Pile
East Hartford, CT
HONORABLE MENTION
The Perfect Gift
Karen Steele
Tucson, AZ
Contest info:
http://www.moviebytes.com/ContestDetail.cfm?contestnumber=2297
7. Movie Deal Announces First Round Results
The Movie Deal has announced their first round finalists:
Click here for more info
9. Upcoming Contest Deadlines
The following contests have deadlines coming up in the next
month:
Cinestory
Deadline: January 7th, 2009 (final).
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GayCharlotte
Deadline: January 12, 2009 (late).
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Eastgate Films
Deadline: Extended to January 15, 2009
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Red Inkworks
Deadline: January 15, 2009
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Worldfest - Houston
Deadline: January 15, 2009
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Westchester
Deadline: January 15, 2009
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AceFest
Deadline: Jan. 16, 2009 (late); Jan. 30, 2009 (WAB extended).
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Tennessee
Deadline: Extended to January 30, 2009.
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Dark Scrawl
Deadline: January 31st, 2009
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Gideon
Deadline: December 31, 2008 (early); January 31, 2009 (final)
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People's Pilot
Deadline: February 1, 2009.
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Spec Scriptacular
Deadline: February 1, 2009.
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Slamdance Short
Deadline: Jan. 26, 2009 (early); Feb. 9, 2009 (final)
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Slamdance Short Screenplay Competition
Deadline: Jan. 26, 2009 (early); Feb. 9, 2009 (final)
Entry fee: $30 (No Coverage); + $35 (Coverage Service). Please see website for additional options, fees and discounts.
http://www.moviebytes.com/ContestDetail.cfm?ContestNumber=2327
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