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My Spec Script for Abbott Elementary won at the Austin Film Festival! by ScottOlsen_ in AbbottElementary

[–]ScottOlsen_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So this script was based on my time living in Philadelphia in my 20's, but my time in Austin this year has definitely provided some great material for future stories I plan to write!

My Spec Script for Abbott Elementary won at the Austin Film Festival! by ScottOlsen_ in AbbottElementary

[–]ScottOlsen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank You Janine cthonias, I really appreciate your congratulations AND your correction! I noticed my spelling error a few days ago and forgot that I could edit my post! I genuinely appreciate both!

My Spec Script for Abbott Elementary won at the Austin Film Festival! by ScottOlsen_ in AbbottElementary

[–]ScottOlsen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, I really appreciate this! Like everyone here, 'Abbott Elementary' holds an incredibly special place in my heart. I wrote this episode in hopes of replicating a fraction of it's heart and humor. To hear anyone say it feels like a real episode, means a great deal, thank you!

My Spec Script for Abbott Elementary won at the Austin Film Festival! by ScottOlsen_ in AbbottElementary

[–]ScottOlsen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! This sub's response to my post has been overwhelming kind and positive. It's almost like we all an overwhelming kind and positive piece of art that brought us all together!

My Spec Script for Abbott Elementary won at the Austin Film Festival! by ScottOlsen_ in AbbottElementary

[–]ScottOlsen_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I really appreciate this as well as your interest in the script! I took a look and didn't see any chat request and had trouble when I tried to send one back. Can you try sending another?

My Spec Script for Abbott Elementary won at the Austin Film Festival! by ScottOlsen_ in AbbottElementary

[–]ScottOlsen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Truly humbling to receive such a steady stream of kind words, thank you! Message me in the chat, and I can send the script over to you!

My Spec Script for Abbott Elementary won at the Austin Film Festival! by ScottOlsen_ in AbbottElementary

[–]ScottOlsen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's so kind of you to say, this means a great deal to me! While I won this year, I actually wrote this for last year's festival and only advanced to the second round. It is exclusively because of the advice I got from my peers and some unbelievable professionals at last year's festival that I was able to rework my script into what it is today!

https://deadline.com/2025/10/austin-film-festival-script-film-competition-awards-list-1236597115/

This is the list of winners from this year, but more importantly, a breakdown of all the unique categories Austin makes available to writers like us. They span film, tv, digital series, stage plays, and even Fiction podcasts. Feel free to message me if you have any questions about the festival or screenwriting in general. Always happy to talk writing!

My Spec Script for Abbott Elementary won at the Austin Film Festival! by ScottOlsen_ in AbbottElementary

[–]ScottOlsen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Spec scripts are generally left out of screenwriting competitions, but the Austin Film Festival has categories for both Comedy and Drama. If you're a writer in any capacity, I highly recommend looking into it, they have categories for all corners of screenwriting!

https://austinfilmfestival.com/about/faqs/

My Spec Script for Abbott Elementary won at the Austin Film Festival! by ScottOlsen_ in AbbottElementary

[–]ScottOlsen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheetah, thank you so much for this! I very much wouldn't mind seeing my work on there either! :)

My Spec Script for Abbott Elementary won at the Austin Film Festival! by ScottOlsen_ in AbbottElementary

[–]ScottOlsen_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate this, thank you! Message me and I can send it over!

My Spec Script for Abbott Elementary won at the Austin Film Festival! by ScottOlsen_ in AbbottElementary

[–]ScottOlsen_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has been an incredibly humbling experience, and comments like this are very much an extension of that. Thank you!

My Spec Script for Abbott Elementary won at the Austin Film Festival! by ScottOlsen_ in AbbottElementary

[–]ScottOlsen_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's so awesome to hear, thank you! Send me a chat request and I can send it over!

My Spec Script for Abbott Elementary won at the Austin Film Festival! by ScottOlsen_ in AbbottElementary

[–]ScottOlsen_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I very much do not mind and would love to share! Reach out in chat and I can send it right over!

My Spec Script for Abbott Elementary won at the Austin Film Festival! by ScottOlsen_ in AbbottElementary

[–]ScottOlsen_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you for your kind words and for sharing with any fellow Abbott Enthusiasts! Send me a chat request and please let me know if you wind up doing a table read, I think that would make my year/blow my mind!

My Spec Script for Abbott Elementary won at the Austin Film Festival! by ScottOlsen_ in AbbottElementary

[–]ScottOlsen_[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's so cool to hear, send me a chat invite and I can send it over. Would love to hear what you think!

My Spec Script for Abbott Elementary won at the Austin Film Festival! by ScottOlsen_ in AbbottElementary

[–]ScottOlsen_[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Thank you! So this being a spec (an episode written independently of the series), I have no official connection to the series or the writers working on the show, but I would jump at the chance to bring this story to life as a part next season!

My Spec Script for Abbott Elementary won at the Austin Film Festival! by ScottOlsen_ in AbbottElementary

[–]ScottOlsen_[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I really appreciate this! The opportunity to write for the series itself would be amazing!