Tomorrow I'm attending a course on movie script pitching taught by Robert Kosberg, who's supposed to be the king of movie pitchman. He's definitely not the king of movie producers (I checked his credits on imdb). Still, I might get something out of the course. Ya never know.
Actually, the course is part of something called the New York City PitchXchange. Friday is devoted to...
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Actually, the course is part of something called the New York City PitchXchange. Friday is devoted to...
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belllla:
That sounds cool! I'm with you on the whole . . . not paying someone to listen to me talk, tip. Let me know how it goes! 
madigan:
Oh no, I'm probably going to get those, too! I'll never make it through the ever-growing mountain of books. Thank you for the recommendations.
This morning I received my coverage (evaluation) from the Slamdance Screenplay Competition for my script "Jilted." While it contained some very favorable comments ('law school...is often lampooned brilliantly "), it also comments that really upset me. There's a line early in the script ("We're reformed Jews. In fact, we're so reformed we're practically Nazis") which the script reader says I lifted from a "famous Woody...
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niav:
Thanks for tha comment! I'm really impressed with how....detailed...your entries are! I wish I had more time to write in mine, especially since I'm a newbie. Sorry bout all the negative responses you've been getting, hopefully things will work out. If they don't, I have a really mean kitty cat that still has his claws and REALLY sharp teeth (I have pantyhose to prove it) so let me know and I'll unleash the Turbo Lemur after those silly silly people. Blood always makes for a quick understanding!
hecklongtree:
Thanks, Niav, for the words of encouragement. I'm writing another draft of my script--one that is accessible, commercial, and, I hope, salable. It bothers me that people didn't make the effort to understand the original draft, but what can I do? I want to sell a script.
Today, I received a postcard from Script Magazine telling me that my script was not selected as a finalist in its "Open Door" screenplay contest. I'm trying not to be too upset about it, but--let's it face--rejection hurts.
Just once, I'd like someone to pat me on the back for something that I've done. Instead, I get people who belittle my achievements. After graduating from...
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Just once, I'd like someone to pat me on the back for something that I've done. Instead, I get people who belittle my achievements. After graduating from...
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sgmonotony:
Hey the last couple of times you have been on I have been logged onto SG chat but chatting like a madman in MSN Messenger, then I come back to SG chat and realize you have came and went.
Then I write something and it says no nick/name or such thing.
I'm sorry about the screenplay. ....and the seminar.
It is rare that I find someone of notoriety very grounded, usually a bit too self important and similiar to your experience I find myself disappointed.
I think it might be part of their process for them, losing track of the essential and becoming swept up in the vortex of notoriety.
Wishing you well, and looking forward to next time.
Then I write something and it says no nick/name or such thing.
I'm sorry about the screenplay. ....and the seminar.
It is rare that I find someone of notoriety very grounded, usually a bit too self important and similiar to your experience I find myself disappointed.
I think it might be part of their process for them, losing track of the essential and becoming swept up in the vortex of notoriety.
Wishing you well, and looking forward to next time.
sydfloyd:
McKee sounds like a jerk. Maybe it's a good thing that you didn't confront him. He's probably heard it all, so he's probably got a comeback in storage waiting to be used again.
Sunday, I'm going to Robert McKee's Comedy Seminar. It's part of his "Genre Weekend," where he devotes one day each to the genres Thriller, Horror and Comedy. I'm only attending the Comedy Day, since comedy is my main interest. Also, I can't afford to attend all three days.
If you're unfamiliar with McKee, he's the screenwriting guru and lecturer depicted by Brian Cox in "Adaptation."...
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If you're unfamiliar with McKee, he's the screenwriting guru and lecturer depicted by Brian Cox in "Adaptation."...
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sydfloyd:
Oooh. Sounds cool. Let us know if you get to talk to him.
I haven't written a journal entry in a while, since I've been busy working on a new script, a variation on the Pygmalion and Galatea story.
In Ovid's version, Pygamalion is a confirmed bachelor, misogynist, and sculptor. One day, he starts carving a statue of a woman. He keeps carving it, perfecting it, till it is more beautiful than any woman, or statue of a...
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In Ovid's version, Pygamalion is a confirmed bachelor, misogynist, and sculptor. One day, he starts carving a statue of a woman. He keeps carving it, perfecting it, till it is more beautiful than any woman, or statue of a...
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apostrophenow:
YATAHAY
...read your post over in Regional Misfits and thought it would be neighborly to drop in on your page and chat you up.
You're a screenwriter, that's interesting 'cos I've been mulling over the idea of moving to Orlando to attend the Full Sail School of Film. I've always wanted to direct (man, that sounds dweebish). I think that I have some comedic writing skills, I'd hesitate to say I have any talent. I never attempted to write a screenplay before, the notion to do so has always intrigued me.
I see that you're also a fan of classic rock and roll, cool. Although you're not missing anything right now, perhaps you'd consider joining the Classic Rock SG group. We could certainly use more members with something intelligent and articulate to add to the discussions.
Well, that's it for now...
Oh, and if you don't already have enough SG Friends, please feel free to Add Me.
Peace
...read your post over in Regional Misfits and thought it would be neighborly to drop in on your page and chat you up.
You're a screenwriter, that's interesting 'cos I've been mulling over the idea of moving to Orlando to attend the Full Sail School of Film. I've always wanted to direct (man, that sounds dweebish). I think that I have some comedic writing skills, I'd hesitate to say I have any talent. I never attempted to write a screenplay before, the notion to do so has always intrigued me.
I see that you're also a fan of classic rock and roll, cool. Although you're not missing anything right now, perhaps you'd consider joining the Classic Rock SG group. We could certainly use more members with something intelligent and articulate to add to the discussions.
Well, that's it for now...
Oh, and if you don't already have enough SG Friends, please feel free to Add Me.
Peace
trixxx:
ok...twist my arm and I'll be in your movie!!! I'm ready for my close up hahaha...No, really...I enjoyed your journal and wish I payed attention in Latin class, I never knew it would cum in handy..
I'm giving up on screenplay contests. I have submissions in three contests now: Scriptpalooza, Scr(i)pt Magazine, and Slamdance. At least with Slamdance, they send you a coverage (the reader's screenplay analysis). In any case, if I'm not a winner or runner-up in any of those, I'm just going to pursue a screenwriting career the old-fashioned way--by contacting agents an producers directly.
I've also decided to...
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sgmonotony:
Where the heck is heck. It was funny, i was reading your journal and 420 says you are cute. If you remember , when i first met you , you told me folks said you were cute and I didnt believe you!
I had to witness it , no I am a believer. Maybe you should go back to your old nickname. and heck,
update your journal , please?
I had to witness it , no I am a believer. Maybe you should go back to your old nickname. and heck,
update your journal , please?
belllla:
Seriously. 
I wrote Kelly (the object of my unrequited love), telling her about my script and the character I based on her. I ended my missive by asking her to write back to let me know if she wanted to see the script. Well, she didn't write back. I sent her the script, anyway. All I can say is I hope she reads it, especially the...
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sgmonotony:
You inspired me. I saw in our high school alumni magazine that the father of my high school passion had died.
I didnt know her married name. Was able to find her sister in CA. Her sister has a very unique name. My passion is on a YEARLONG sailing trip "with her family".
The sister didnt have address at work. would email when she gets home. Get this she thinks her sister is in Bermuda.
I imagine I will never hear from her either.
Apparently we have longer memories than our lady friends.
This must be a phase, it has to be a phase. HAHA
I agree with you calling is just a slap. If she wanted to contact you at all email would get it done.
BUT if you want to be shamed into never thinking about this again , call her. Dan
You inspired me. I saw in our high school alumni magazine that the father of my high school passion had died.
I didnt know her married name. Was able to find her sister in CA. Her sister has a very unique name. My passion is on a YEARLONG sailing trip "with her family".
The sister didnt have address at work. would email when she gets home. Get this she thinks her sister is in Bermuda.
I imagine I will never hear from her either.
Apparently we have longer memories than our lady friends.
This must be a phase, it has to be a phase. HAHA
I agree with you calling is just a slap. If she wanted to contact you at all email would get it done.
BUT if you want to be shamed into never thinking about this again , call her. Dan
sgmonotony:
Hey , I destroyed my profile the other night.
Could I add you back as a friend
Im trying to put it back together
Could I add you back as a friend
Im trying to put it back together
I e-mailed Kelly, the woman who's the real-life basis for Eva Jane (the rejector) in my script "JILTED." I hope she doesn't die of shock, since I haven't seen her or spoken to her since 1987! Knowing that she's a lawyer in Los Angeles, I took the liberty of looking her up on Martindale Hubble's online attorney directory. There was an e-mail link right there...
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belllla:
Okay, so you really need to update, cuz I'm dying to hear if you've heard back from her!!!
I'm thinking about entering yet another screenplay contest. I'm not sure, though, that contests are a good way of selling a script. I mean, so many people enter these contests today that the readers are overburdened. By the time they get to your script, the umteenth one they've read, it's unlikely they'll have much enthusiam for reading it.
It reminds me of when I was...
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Saint Patrick's Day is coming up, which has me thinking: Why is it that no other saint days are celebrated with parades and day-long drinking binges? You know, there are plenty of saints credited with the Christianization of their countries--like the saints from the Scandinavian countries. There's no parade for, say, Saint Olaf's Day. Maybe there is in Scandinavia. I don't know. My guess is...
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sydfloyd:
They should have St. Geronimo Day. He was the patron saint of teaching white people their lesson. Except you don't get pinched for not wearing green: you get a foot broken off in your ass for not being Indian.
Even King David had his downfalls. And he was "a man after God's own heart." Whether you like a president or not, our jobs as citizens is to pray that he makes the right choices.
Even King David had his downfalls. And he was "a man after God's own heart." Whether you like a president or not, our jobs as citizens is to pray that he makes the right choices.
cynicminded:
hey thanx for your post on beatman. check the board for a response.