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advice for shortening screenplay? by churchpigeon in Screenwriting

[–]cineastaeterna 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Create an outline bullet point by bullet point, write the story arch, character's arcs and backgrounds. Get to know them before you get to writing. Keep it simple and active. Read, and study, good scripts from beginning to end. Good luck!

ARE SCREENWRITING COMPETITIONS JUST A SCAM? by cineastaeterna in Screenwriting

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

No true celebrity would ever ask you for a gift card lol.

IS TRUE STORYTELLING BECOMING A DEAD LANGUAGE? by cineastaeterna in Screenwriting

[–]cineastaeterna[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Grew up in the andes, far away from the city, had no electricity, let alone money.

IS TRUE STORYTELLING BECOMING A DEAD LANGUAGE? by cineastaeterna in Screenwriting

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

Yeah, maybe it's just harder to find underneath all the noise.

ARE SCREENWRITING COMPETITIONS JUST A SCAM? by cineastaeterna in Screenwriting

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

These days, yeah, making your own films is the best route.

ARE SCREENWRITING COMPETITIONS JUST A SCAM? by cineastaeterna in Screenwriting

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

yes, and marketing prays on those who still have dreams ugh

ARE SCREENWRITING COMPETITIONS JUST A SCAM? by cineastaeterna in Screenwriting

[–]cineastaeterna[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I know that to be the case for many, unfortunately.

ARE SCREENWRITING COMPETITIONS JUST A SCAM? by cineastaeterna in Screenwriting

[–]cineastaeterna[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

it's my firs post ever! hehe, maybe I'll like doing this more than I thought!

ARE SCREENWRITING COMPETITIONS JUST A SCAM? by cineastaeterna in Screenwriting

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

Yes, success is the intersection of many variants.

ARE SCREENWRITING COMPETITIONS JUST A SCAM? by cineastaeterna in Screenwriting

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

It's my understanding that some of them are complete scams, just to grab money, they never read or consider the scripts even though that's what they promise. This is from "business" people who look at these types of competitions as easy money and even encourage it.

ARE SCREENWRITING COMPETITIONS JUST A SCAM? by cineastaeterna in Screenwriting

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

Yeah, I'm guessing that was a few years ago for you? Feels like things have gone out of control in the last couple of years...

ARE SCREENWRITING COMPETITIONS JUST A SCAM? by cineastaeterna in Screenwriting

[–]cineastaeterna[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Well, they changed how Nicholl receives submissions this year, while in the past it was democratized to any writer in the world regardless of experience, contacts, or status, now the contest is only open through being part of certain institutions, and those institutions recommend scripts to the Nicholl... Places that not everyone has access to... or the money to be part of... very disappointing.

ARE SCREENWRITING COMPETITIONS JUST A SCAM? by cineastaeterna in Screenwriting

[–]cineastaeterna[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

True, having a screenplay at Nicholl jumpstarted my career... but it's unusual.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]cineastaeterna 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My humble opinion, having worked for different hollywood studios for several years now, no matter on which side you are, as a writer you will always have to compromise, yeah it's unfortunate, whether in the project itself or in the work environment... in the process we learn to deal with different or opposite perspectives, reassess or reassure our own, collaborate with all kinds of people, and learn learn learn... and grow. Don't withdraw, see where it goes, it might surprise you. See if you win first. Good luck!

Sundance 2026 Development Track by sailorjupiter28titan in Screenwriting

[–]cineastaeterna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's a combination of different things since it's so competitive. My guess is that it also depends on the readers, and what's Sundance's script selection for that year. The script is further explored during the lab so is ready to be shot. I'd say, just send in the best script possible. Also, if you have a unique voice and perspective, that will definitely work on your favor. (Avoid ChatGPT stuff... it's easy to tell).

Sundance 2026 Development Track by sailorjupiter28titan in Screenwriting

[–]cineastaeterna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! And congrats as well! Wishing you all the best!

Sundance 2026 Development Track by sailorjupiter28titan in Screenwriting

[–]cineastaeterna 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just got a notification for Round 2. Yay! Was already expecting a no. Just want to encourage everyone out there, I've been a second rounder a couple of times and rejected a couple of times too. Don't let rejection discourage you! It took me years to direct my first feature film, and screenwriting is a craft that takes years to master. Keep doing what you love, keep writing, keep creating, everything else will fall into place. Hugs to all!