My script was the best!

Thanks to those who mentioned mine! And to those who didn't, GO TO HELL! :)

I did read quite a few of the entries and was suitably intimidated by the skill on display. I wish I'd had time to write up some remarks but by now I feel like it's too late. You guys rock.
 
Lots of wonderful writing on display here... was sad I couldn't comment on all of them yet... will in due time...
 
Farnsworth said:
Thanks to those who mentioned mine! And to those who didn't, GO TO HELL! :)

I did read quite a few of the entries and was suitably intimidated by the skill on display. I wish I'd had time to write up some remarks but by now I feel like it's too late. You guys rock.
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it's not too late! :)

i will be sad when the Scriptfest III forum finally dies, but for now- we're still here...
 
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Exactly - I am here - on the cliff edge - open shirt billowing in the wind, mighty chest HEAVING towards the elements as i shout - with bellowing voice "NEVER - Never will this thread be closed - do unto me ... wind... rain... forum moderators - whatever you can"

Yeah... thats right, now lets see what happens!
 
Best of luck to all. Every script I read, (which was all of them) were winners in my book.

Hard to pick a favorite or top five, as I feel I would not be doing justice to the other fine pieces of work. Think there were all top quality with none standing head and shoulders above the others.

Well done all and have a great Christmas.
 
Someone gave me an honorable mention. Boo-friggin'-Yeah!

Seriously though, GREAT quality by all the entires. It'd be too hard to pick just one that I found to be the best, because all of them had elements that stuck out and were different in their own way.

I'm proud to have been included in this one!
 
lawriejaffa said:
Exactly - I am here - on the cliff edge - open shirt billowing in the wind, mighty chest HEAVING towards the elements as i shout - with bellowing voice "NEVER - Never will this thread be closed - do unto me ... wind... rain... forum moderators - whatever you can"

Yeah... thats right, now lets see what happens!
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I want to bellow too but it just comes out as laughter damnit. Please God let me bellow with my brother!
 
My script was not the best, but it was not the worst... I found this Fest really difficult - having to fight off the bible club about the swearing in the script and deal with the higher level writers putting my unlearned format down. I tried to write a script based on not the most familiar genre to myself and I tried to do this with real characters, and not Hollywood shi*e... Now it has its problems and I thank people for their comments as they will definately make good adjustments to creat a far supior script... But it does not deserve to prop up the table!!!
There were other scripts that were better than their standings also.. I was hoping, when I joined, that this wasn't a vote for your friends, no matter how bad the script, forum, but I may be wrong!!!
There is my rant... I will have to think hard in the future whether I would get involved again... but hey, no loss!

Oh, Merry Christmas to you all!
 
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DarkElastic said:
My script was not the best, but it was not the worst... I found this Fest really difficult - having to fight off the bible club about the swearing in the script and deal with the higher level writers putting my unlearned format down. I tried to write a script based on not the most familiar genre to myself and I tried to do this with real characters, and not Hollywood shi*e... Now it has its problems and I thank people for their comments as they will definately make good adjustments to creat a far supior script... But it does not deserve to prop up the table!!!
There were other scripts that were better than their standings also.. I was hoping, when I joined, that this wasn't a vote for your friends, no matter how bad the script, forum, but I may be wrong!!!
There is my rant... I will have to think hard in the future whether I would get involved again... but hey, no loss!

Oh, Merry Christmas to you all!
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When you know who's done what it's hard to be completely objective. I found myself rating writers I was familiar with higher than others. So I had to go back and try to be completely objective, but it doesn't happen. However, once everyone knows everyone this problem will be lessened if not removed.

This genre was hard. I don't know many people that actually like it or like writing it. That may be why there were only 25 reviews. I think they all hit the mark when it came to the genre. Some had better stories, better hooks, better twists, better endings, and were written better, but which one put them all together. Hopefully those were the winners.

But it's a game. A game where the prize really is feedback and a chance to practice.

That's my answer to your rant.
 
Hey, Dark, don't get too down on yourself or others here. The fact is that wherever your script finished, you wrote something. That's more than many will ever do, and as long as you learn from the experience and continue to work and grow as a writer, you'll be as much a winner as anyone.

These fests aren't a means to an end, they're a way for all of us to learn and develop our skills and talents.

Cheers!

--SM
 
Hey DE....My script in scriptfest 1 didn't do all that well, but I got 2nd place in scriptfest 2 and it was mostly due to the fact of eveything I learned from the first scriptfest.

The writers with more experience aren't trying to put you down when they talk about how to improve format, just helping. Take whats said and apply it to your future scripts. (I know I did, I had all kinds of technical problems in my first script)

These fests are a great learning experience and thats what its really all about. Use the fests as a tool to improve your craft. You had a lot of good things going on in your script and I'd lay good odds that your next script will be even better.
 
Yeah the fests are a good learning experience, and wow thats incredible about Jerome being 2nd last in the last fest and first this one! I mean that is AMAZING i think - congrats to him!

Yep those writers with more experience or less experience can make valuable contributions - they can also be wrong too - its difficult Darkelastic, you go with your own feelings eventually - especially if you think your creative work has been misunderstood.

I think someone pointed this isn't really about prizes and lol glory i mean its a cool festival but its really about guys coming together and talking about their scripts. I don't agree with your placing and others - nobody will agree with all of them, but everyone can agree that their next scripts will be better.

Except yours Conlan *shakes head* except yours....
 
Muhahahah no no (just my british humour!) - you'll rock dude, yours was good we just need to get it in before the ol' deadline!
 
DarkElastic said:
My script was not the best, but it was not the worst... I found this Fest really difficult - having to fight off the bible club about the swearing in the script and deal with the higher level writers putting my unlearned format down. I tried to write a script based on not the most familiar genre to myself and I tried to do this with real characters, and not Hollywood shi*e... Now it has its problems and I thank people for their comments as they will definately make good adjustments to creat a far supior script... But it does not deserve to prop up the table!!!
There were other scripts that were better than their standings also.. I was hoping, when I joined, that this wasn't a vote for your friends, no matter how bad the script, forum, but I may be wrong!!!
There is my rant... I will have to think hard in the future whether I would get involved again... but hey, no loss!

Oh, Merry Christmas to you all!
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Relax, you finished something, you got valuable and honest feedback. You may not like the feedback but people took the time to give you an opinion. You can take and learn from it or ignore it.

As already mentioned look at Jerome as an example. Realize that you don't always write something that connects with everyone. That doesn't mean it's bad, it just means it's subjective.

As far as script format that is something which easily detracts from a read. Fixing those things instantly improves a reading of a script because it's not a distraction.
 
Back to the original premise of this thread.

One of my favorite scripts that didn't make the top ten, if we're bringing up specific scripts...I'd point out Amnesiac, it had my favorite opening scene in the trunk of the car, set the tone with good descriptions, made me feel like I was in the trunk myself.
Good suspense and mystery throughout and left me wanting for more at the end.

Surprised its not in the top ten actually. But it was a tough competition with a lot of really good work.
 
I really liked amneisac as well. I think it might have done better had the page limit been longer. I think it had a much bigger story to tell, and that might have been why some people marked it down - they wanted more and might have been a bit dissapointed when they page limit meant they didn't get it! It's a pity though, it was a wonderful story, and you're right, the opening was fantastic
 
Surprised its not in the top ten actually.
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Thanks man

I was very surprised as I finished 21st - yes 21st (which stun quite a bit considering I tested it and got feedback from people in the bus - writers, producers and directors) - but not all bad because as a result it looks like it has found a home - director and producer on board. But on Dvxuser judging by the placement - it stank. Go figure...

I really liked amneisac as well.
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Thanks. I was hard to work out how well it was received especially with the low scores. This is where the feedback falls flat.

We could argue scores and placements aren't the most important element of the fest but if you win they are, if you lose they are. The feedback does help. But when you are told you script is good but not really that good after all.

This is part of the reason I wanted the score system reviewed. The craft of scriptwriting is made up of too many elements and far too complete to be a 1 out of 10 score. We could learn far more from detailed breakdown. But looks like the simple score system is here to stay.
 
Thats right Sean! IN YOUR FACE!!!! I made #20!!! Its myyyy script that destroyed your dreams - miiiiine that humiliated you in front of eveeerybody here - muahhhahahahha

Red Rope - forever rememeber its name! Muhahahaha

#20 = 20 times cooler than #1!!! (Okay it doesnt quite mean that... but but!)

// On a less surreal note!

I dont know - Amnesiac was cool enough, it certainly wasn't terrible, i mean i don't recall ranking anything too bad! Probably with that script i found it a part of a larger story and a little confusing at times. I rated it something in the 5 - 6 category myself - if that helps! I'd like to know though i mean if anyone wanted to say - if anyone rated my script 1 - 3 stars 0 and if so what they didn't like! (just to know - certainly not to debate it as everyones entitled to their opinion!)

Certainly its good to know why!
 
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