SCRIPT PIPELINE APRIL NEWSLETTER
(http://www.scriptpipeline.com)
Contents:
(1) The Living Wake, Produced by Script P.I.M.P., Premieres in
NY/ LA
(2) CALL FOR ENTRIES: Script P.I.M.P. 2010 Competitions
(3)
Script Pipeline Launched – Script P.I.M.P.’s New Writers Database/Pages
(4)
Recent Script Sales – March
(5) Script Pipeline Partner:
Talentville
(6) Script Pipeline Recommends: 2010 Horror
Screenplay Contests
(7) Script Pimp Success Stories
(8)
Script Pimp Feedback
(9) Script Pimp Partner: InkTip.com
(10)
Script Pimp in the News
(11) Miscellaneous - Top Websites for
Screenwriters
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The Living Wake, Produced by Script P.I.M.P., Premieres in NY/ LA
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The
Living Wake, Script Pimp’s first feature film production company
credit, will be premiering at the following cities/dates this May:
May
14th – New York City, Cinema Village
May 21st – Los Angeles,
Laemmle’s Sunset 5
The film, produced by Chadwick Clough, stars
Mike O’Connell and Jesse Eisenberg (“Zombieland,” “The Social Network”)
and revolves around the final day in the life of the eccentric K. Roth
Binew as he prepares to make amends and hold his living wake amidst a
timeless, storybook landscape. Sol Tryon directs.
*All
newsletter subscribers (and their guests) who see the film in CA or NY
will receive a FREE 6-month membership to the Script Pipeline Writers
Database (www.scriptpipeline.com). Mail your ticket stub, along with
your name and E-mail, to 7223 Beverly Blvd. #205, Los Angeles, CA
90036.
Become a fan of The Living Wake
Add The Living
Wake to your Netflix queue
Variety review
IMDB page
The
Living Wake on Digg!
And if that’s enough to keep you fully
entrenched in The Living Wake universe. . . www.thelivingwake.com
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CALL FOR ENTRIES: Script Pimp 2010 Competitions
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8th
Annual 2010 Script P.I.M.P. Screenwriting & Teleplay Competitions
FINAL
DEADLINE: May 1st, 2010 - $50
$17,000 overall CASH to winners
& $80,000 in prizes
For registration, visit: http://www.scriptpipeline.com/screenwriting-competition
**Writers
may also request general script notes for an additional $40**
The
2010 Script Pimp Screenwriting and TV Competitions are accepting
entries for feature film and TV scripts—all genres, styles, and lengths
accepted. This is an international competition and non-U.S. writers are
welcome.
$20,000 in cash to the finalists/winners, and $80,000
in prizes given away to ANYONE who enters. Finalist loglines/scripts
are sent to over 200 companies.
Four (4) Grand-Prize winners
receive:
--$14,000 total cash ($3,500 each)
--$250 travel
voucher and invitation as recognized finalist to attend the Script Pimp
Awards Ceremony at Writers Boot Camp in Santa Monica, CA in July 2010
where the winners will be announced
--$1,000 toward the "Think Tank"
program at Writers Boot Camp ($4,000)
--Winning script recorded by
iScript ($800)
--Plus ALL the finalist prizes listed below. . . .
Top
20 Finalists receive:
--$3,200 total cash (16 finalists receive
$200 each)
--$250 travel voucher and invitation as recognized
finalist to attend the Script Pimp Awards Ceremony at Writers Boot Camp
in Santa Monica, CA in July 2010 where the winners will be announced
--Guaranteed
circulation to over 200 Companies
--Mentor teleconference meetings
with a producer, manager, or agent to discuss the finalist's script
--5-year
memberships to Script Pimp's Writers Database ($10,000)
--Featured
'Script Pimp Recommend' listing on Ink Tip™
--$100 "Creative
Currency" for Writers Boot Camp ($2,000)
--A seat to Chris Soth's
Million Dollar Screenwriting Teleseminar (appx. $250/seat)
--A seat
to Philippa Burgess' Million Dollar Screenwriting & Content Career
Teleseminar (appx. $300/seat)
-- A seat to Steve Kaplan's Comedy
Intensive Course (appx. $250/seat)
3rd Annual 2010 Script Pimp
TV Writing Competition
$1,500 Cash to Best Overall TV
Script; Top 10 Finalists chosen
Acceptable entries:
Specs (current or former TV shows); Original Pilots; Reality/Game Show
Proposals. Any length or genre.
Grand prize is $1,500 to the best
spec, pilot, or reality series proposal. Nine (9) other finalists
receive $150 each, as well as guaranteed circulation to 200 companies
and other prizes.
Contact entry@scriptpimp.com with questions or
to request more information.
Script Pipeline
Home Page: http://www.scriptpipeline.com
***All
new Writers Database members get one FREE entry into either
competition!***
Sign up here: http://www.scriptpipeline.com/writers-database
*miscellaneous
prizes are given away at random
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(3)
Script Pipeline Launched – New Writers Database/Pages
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Script
P.I.M.P. is pleased to announce to launch of the new Script Pipeline (www.scriptpipeline.com).
Same company, same ownership, slightly different name, and a streamlined
Writers Database to give members easier access to companies looking for
new material—and the industry a simpler means of finding new, talented
writers. We’re currently in beta testing, so there’s more to come in
terms of design, functionality, and content.
Not a member?
You’re in luck. Sign up
between now and May 15th and receive the usual one free contest entry
for new members PLUS 20% off the total cost of membership (a total $60
value). Use promo code--
Pipeline2010
--to take
advantage of this exclusive (yes, it’s exclusive) newsletter subscriber
offer.
Also check out Script Pipeline’s video series on YouTube.
More videos are currently in production.
http://www.youtube.com/user/scriptpimp
www.scriptpipeline.com
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Recent Script Sales - March
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Pretty huge month
for script sales. . . .
Anyone want to see another Godzilla movie?
Warner Bros. will tackle (or rather re-tackle) one of the world’s most
well-known franchises, perhaps to atone for the sins of the previous
nineties big-budget spin. Buck Rodgers will get a modern-day
telling (in 3D of course), as will Popeye, at least an animated
rendition. Laverne and Shirley—perhaps not in 3D—written by Jamie
Foxx, may star Jessica Biel and Jennifer Garner as two street-tough
friends. And, in this writer’s opinion, finally a film version of the
classic children’s book A Wrinkle in Time.
Other notable
sales:
--30-somethings who want to relive 1999 rejoice: American
Pie 4 is on the slate.
--Speaking of part 4s, Scream plans
on expanding beyond the trilogy with another installment.
--22
years later, DeNiro will reprise his role in Midnight Run with a
sequel.
--Anna Faris will star in a remake of the 1980 film Private
Benjamin.
--Oscar-winner Diablo Cody’s new script, Young
Adult, focusing on a 30-something young adult fiction writer who
returns to her hometown to pursue her ex-boyfriend.
--Based on
the series, Baywatch will see a film adaptation. Genre listed:
comedy.
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Script Pipeline Partner: Talentville Launched
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New
Script Pipeline partner Talentville is now launched.
The site offers writers the ability to interact with others in their
field, trade stories, advice, and interact with a growing “city” of
artists and industry.
Talentville: A New Online
Screenwriting Community
Talentville.com is a new online
community, created by the co-founder of Final Draft™, specifically
created to give a voice to screenwriters and playwrights who may lack
insider connections but still share the dream of being produced. By
bringing together writers from all over the world in a collaborative
environment, by banding together as a whole to help each member be the
best that they can be, we aim to make Talentville not just an online
community but in fact a city of writers, where each member can work on
their craft, gain valuable exposure and ultimately benefit from their
own hard work.
Of course, none of it matters if agents, managers
and producers are left out of the mix, and we at Talentville will do
our part to market our members, promoting worthy projects and inviting
industry professionals to join, interact, share their knowledge and
always keep a sharp eye out for promising writers when they find a
project worthy of consideration.
When all is said and done
screenwriting is about is a great story well told and no matter what
your current career path, anyone with the passion to have a career in
movies, television or theater deserves the best shot possible. We aim
to give that to you…the rest is up to you.
Join our growing
community at www.talentville.com.
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Script Pipeline Recommends: 2010 Horror Screenplay Contests
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2010
HORROR SCREENPLAY CONTEST - CALL FOR ENTRIES!
www.HorrorScreenplayContest.com
Hollywood,
CA - The creators of www.ScreenplayContests.com and Executive Producer,
Michael David Jensen present the 2010 Horror Screenplay Contest.
The mission of the
Horror Screenplay Contest - www.HorrorScreenplayContest.com
is to further promote the horror genre in screenplay form. The contest
is open to all writers, eighteen years and older. The contest is
limited to the first 600 entries and the submission deadline is July 20,
2010. Writers may also submit their material online.
The 2010
Horror Screenplay Contest is sponsored by: Brain Damage Films, Gorilla
Software, www.ScreenplayContests.com, www.TopFilmFestivals.com,
Cherub Productions, www.KillerPumpkins.com ,
Final Draft, Palace of Horror, The Haunted Studio and Instock Costumes.
Winners
of the 2010 contest will receive cash and industry related prizes in
addition to having their material submitted to Hollywood producers,
agents and studios.
The 2010 HORROR SCREENPLAY CONTEST is now
accepting entries. Contest rules, information, and entry forms are
available at: www.HorrorScreenplayContest.com
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(7) Script Pimp Success Stories
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Former
Workshop Recommends and Script Pimp writers are finding success with
their screenplays and films.
Most recent updates:
2009
Screenwriting Competition finalist Kevin Jones found representation with
Zero Gravity Management.
2009 Screenwriting Competition
finalist Matt Allen garners representation with Script Pimp industry
contact Abstract Entertainment.
Brian Watanabe, writer of “Rogues
Gallery,” has signed with The Gersh Agency.
2009 Screenwriting
Competition winner Troy Taylor’s script, “The Eleven,” optioned by Etch
Media.
Former Script Pimp Recommend writer Sam Benavides’ short
horror script MANSFIELD PATH recently completed production, and a sneak
preview screened in Pasadena, CA on July 25th. Other screenings to be
planned in the near future.
Recent Script Pimp Recommend writer
Micah Barnett has been signed by Jake Wagner (Energy Entertainment),
literally days after receiving a Script Pimp Recommend. His screenplay,
THE MERC LIST, an action/thriller set in the future, was Recommended in
May 2009 and is now primed to make its rounds in circulation.
Former
Script Pimp Recommend screenplay STRENGTH AND HONOR (dir. Mark Mahon),
now a multi-award-winning film with plans for a sequel, was featured on
NBC’s Today show. The film’s star, Michael Madsen, was interviewed by
Meredith Viera on his role and the film’s success, along with an
appearance by writer/director Mark Mahon. The interview.
Former
Script Pimp Competition finalist Mandie Green recently began a writing
assignment through Larry Levinson Productions to write a TV movie,
“Sisterly Advice,” for the Hallmark Channel, an opportunity credited in
part to contest placements for her script THE MICHAELS.
With the
assistance of Kersey Management, Matt Savelloni, a former Script Pimp
writer, has been placed with the agency Hohman, Maybank, and Lieb, one
of the top boutique agencies in Los Angeles. Matt is currently teamed
with another writer developing two projects with high-profile producers.
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(8) Script Pimp Feedback
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As
always, thanks to all the writers worldwide who took the time to send
in their comments. Some recent quotes:
“Thanks for the prompt
service. I found the notes to be exceptional—well written, incisive,
thorough, and upbeat. I have taken many of the suggestions to heart and
will begin a rewrite forthwith.” – David S., 1/26
“Although I'm
just printing this out now to read, I would like to extend a big thank
you for responding so promptly to my questions. It looks like Andrew
[consultant] addressed everything I wanted to know.” – 1/22
“I
appreciate the thoughtfulness of your comments and the time you invested
in this. This is way above and beyond anything I've encountered from
contests in the past--and I've entered many of them.” – 1/5
“As
for your evaluator, I would give him/her a 10 across the board.
Although I didn't agree with everything, the comments and suggests were
all valid and smart. In my revised script, I incorporated many of the
suggestions. Money well spent. Thanks again.” – Mark A.
“I
have to say Script P.I.M.P. has been a great experience. The staff is
always courteous and professional. Any questions are immediately
answered, 24/7. The writer's database has been a fantastic resource and I
look forward to continuing my relationship with the P.I.M.P.” – Sean
Fallon
“I've found SP to be very professional and proactive,
even going so far as calling me the day before the contest posted, to
let me know that I was a finalist. Matt, over at Script P.I.M.P, has
been very communicative throughout the entire process, and answered all
my questions in a timely manner. The best thing about the contest
though, is that I've already received several read requests from
managers and production companies.” – Jason Carreiro
“Script
P.I.M.P.'s contest is very professionally run, and so far it has been an
excellent experience. I feel that the contest definitely has potential
to open doors, and potentially offer significant exposure to winners and
finalists. I highly recommend this contest and commend the very helpful
people running it!” – Matthew Altman
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(11) Script Pimp Partner: InkTip.com
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(12)
Script Pimp in the News
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View all Script Pimp
company credits
Operation
Endgame Facebook page
“The Living Wake” Picked by Movieline
as a “Masterpiece”
of the 00s
Script Pimp Named Top 50 Websites by Moviemaker
Script Pimp Reviewed
by Associated Content
Chadwick
Clough Interview
Script Pimp's "Rogue's Gallery"
Script
Pimp's feature film "The Living Wake" reviewed by Variety
Script Pimp on TV (Peter Bart's Sunday Morning Shootout)
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(13) Miscellaneous - Top Websites for Screenwriters
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The
following is a guide for the Script Pimp community of five-star
websites for screenwriters and aspiring filmmakers. To post your site
in this section for approval, please contact us at matt@scriptpimp.com.
NETWORKING
SITES
Screenwriters
Federation of America
Shooting People
International
Screenwriters Association
RECENT SCRIPT SALES
Done
Deal
SCRIPT COPIES
MovieJigsaw.com (UK)
FREE
SCREENPLAYS ONLINE
Simply Scripts
SCREENPLAY
RECORDING
iScript
SCREENPLAY
FACILITATORS
InkTip
SCREENPLAYS TO BUY
Hollywood Script Shop
SCREENPLAY
REVIEWS
Screenwriters Utopia
SCREENPLAY
CONSULTANTS
Script Pipeline
Writers Boot Camp
SCREENWRITER
INTERVIEWS
Movie Bytes
SCREENWRITING
BOOKS
Writers Store
SCREENWRITING
SOFTWARE
Final Draft
Movie Outline
SCREENWRITING SCHOOLS
AFI
Vancouver Film
School
SCREENWRITING SUPPLIES
Writers Store
SCREENWRITING HOW-TO
Screenwriting Info
Sincerely,
Chadwick Clough
Script Pipeline
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Beverly Blvd #205
Los Angeles, CA 90036
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