Month: August 2016

1st Scene Screenplay – Halfway by Lukas Hassel

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Watch the August 2016 1st Scene Screenplay Festival.

Halfway  by Lukas Hassel

CAST LIST:

NARRATOR – Julian Ford
RUSSELL – Shelly Antony
MOLLY – Alicia Payne

Get to know the winning writer: 

What is your screenplay about?

“Halfway” is about those couples who fall in love, but then after a while if the relationship starts to fail, fall in in fear. Fear over what might happen if they choose to leave. The script shines a light on how and why people commit to mediocre lifelong partnerships.

Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

It’s a movie that asks the tough questions in a fresh and revealing way. It’s funny, harsh, upsetting and claustrophobic all at once.

How would you describe this script in two words?

Confrontational. Fresh.

What movie have you watched the most times in your life?

Cabaret. (30 +)

How long have you been working on this screenplay?

From conception to final draft – little over 2 years.

How many stories have you written?

Seven.

What motivated you to write this screenplay?

Observing friends and family make choices out of fear – choices elongating a pain that could have been prevented by courage.

What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?

Dramas are tough to get produced, and I kept questioning myself as to why I wouldn’t just focus on a horror script or some “sexier” genre. In the end, I simply had to write “Halfway.”

Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?

My acting career, my filmmaking trajectory, nature, my husband and family, human rights, politics, life…

What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?

I liked the way you described your festival on FilmFreeway. The feedback was mostly spot on.

Any advice or tips you’d like to pass on to other writers?

Discover what you are passionate about as an individual and write to that. Figure out what your point of view is as a person, and make sure that comes through in your writing. Know WHY you are writing something.

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Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com

Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne

Editor: John Johnson

Today’s Quotes: Special Effects Coordinator Donnie Dean (Emmy Winner – American Horror Story)

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The final episode of American Horror Story: Coven was one of my favorites. We had to perform virtually every effect from the entire season in one night of shooting. The biggest moment for us was the tracking shot of Emma Roberts in the bathtub when the camera comes in and you see the fireplace light, then the bubbles fill the tub, and with a wave of her hand the candles on the floor light spontaneously. There was no VFX required in that shot, although it took 3 takes to get the timing right. Between the time it takes to ignite a fireplace and the bubbles filling a tub alone its a very difficult thing to provide cues. The call goes to the technicians ear (because he can’t see the set) then there is a delay to his hand moving the valves, and then the time for the propane to travel…

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Best of August 2016 Novel Loglines and Movie Pitches

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Deadline: Screenplay Festival – Get FULL FEEDBACK. Get script performed by professional actors
http://www.wildsound.ca/screenplaycontest.html

Short Film Pitches: 

Feature Film Pitches: 

Deadline: TV PILOT/SPEC Script Festival – Get FULL FEEDBACK. Get script performed by professional actors
http://www.wildsound.ca/tvscreenplaycontest.html

TV PILOT Pitches: 

DEADLINE August 15th: 1st CHAPTER/FULL NOVEL Festival.
http://www.wildsound.ca/book_contest.html

NOVEL Pitches: 

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August 2016 – Read the best of NEW Poetry from around the world

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Submit your Poetry to the Festival Today: https://festivalforpoetry.com

Read the best of NEW Poetry from around the world:

A SLOW TRAIN TO GWALIOR, by Amitabh Mitra
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/08/10/a-slow-train-to-gwalior-poetry-video-by-amitabh-mitra/

LOVE NOT THE RULES, by Charles P. Banks
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/08/10/love-not-the-rules-poetry-by-charles-p-banks/

MELODY, by Alex Pauley
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/08/10/melody-poetry-by-alex-pauley/

BEST NIGHT, by Roderick Dupress
https://festivalforpoetry.com/2016/08/10/best-night-poetry-by-roderick-dupree/

WATER, by Sinjini Sengupta
https://wildsoundfestivalreview.com/2016/08/09/water-poetry-by-sinjini-sengupta/

UNFORGIVING, by KL Porter
https://wildsoundfestivalreview.com/2016/08/09/unforgiving-poetry-by-k-l-porter/

GODS PROVIDENCE, by Lucille Marais
https://wildsoundfestivalreview.com/2016/08/09/gods-providence-poetry-by-lucille-marais/

GOLDEN LEGEND, by Richard Van Holst
https://wildsoundfestivalreview.com/2016/08/09/golden-legend-poetry-by-richard-van-holst/

LEAVES AND GRASS, by Thomas Sorrell
https://wildsoundfestivalreview.com/2016/08/09/leaves-and-grass-poetry-by-thomas-sorrell/

OPUS NO. 4, by Francesca Ison
https://wildsoundfestivalreview.com/2016/08/09/opus-no-4-poetry-by-maria-ana-francesca-ison/

HEAR ME, by Jeanette Lambert
https://wildsoundfestivalreview.com/2016/08/09/hear-me-poetry-by-jeanette-lambert/

RAGE, by S. Moran
https://wildsoundfestivalreview.com/2016/08/09/rage-poetry-by-s-moran/

MR. PRESIDENT, by Etinosa Victor Osai
https://wildsoundfestivalreview.com/2016/08/09/mr-president-poetry-by-etinosa-victor-osai/

WORLD WITH A FLOWER, by Man Mohan Singh
https://wildsoundfestivalreview.com/2016/08/09/word-with-a-flower-poetry-by-man-mohan-singh/

TO BE REBORN, by Chistine Doyle
https://wildsoundfestivalreview.com/2016/08/09/to-be-reborn-poetry-by-angela-christine-doyle/

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Deadline August 20th – FREE Twitter Short Story Contest

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FREE – TWITTER VERY SHORT STORY FESTIVAL
Submit your 140 character story and have it performed.
Deadline August 20th

SUBMIT HERE:

http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/140_characters.html

Submit for FREE to the Twitter-sized very short story festival.

Read the March 2016 winners

Get your story performed by a professional actor and made into a YouTube movie for 1000s to see.

Example of a 140 character very Short Story:

Mark’s foot had swollen to twice it’s normal size. His health insurance company was sympathetic, they sent him larger shoes.

See examples of acting performing stories on the right.

The Rules are simple:

1. Write a 140 character short story. Please also give a title for your story.

2. Email your 140 Character Story in the text in the email to:
140characters@wildsoundfestival.com

3. We will pick you as a winner/non-winner right away and have it performed and made into a video within 4 weeks of submitting.

4. Stories…

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Deadline August 20th – SHORT SCRIPT CONTEST

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One of our mandates when you explore this website is to promote SHORT FILMS. That’s why these submissions receive $10 off.

NEW OPTION: Submit your short script that is 5 pages or less for only $10

Submit your SHORT Screenplay Today: http://www.wildsound.ca/shortscriptcontest.html

I was very impressed with the customer service at WILDsound. I had a question regarding my entry this year and I was contacted back immediately. I like that in a contest. Also, I was given feedback from WILDsound on my script and what I received was extremely helpful and detail oriented and it assisted me greatly in crafting my rewrite. The feedback from Wildsound strengthened my script to the point where it’s placing better in other contests as well.
-Robert Ward, The Final Job – Short Script

WATCH RECENT SHORT SCREENPLAY FESTIVAL READINGS

ACTORShort Screenplay – OZARK
June 2016 Reading
Written by Craig Mrock		ACTORShort Screenplay – SCENARIO…

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Deadline Aug. 25th – ACTION/ADVENTURE Screenplay Festival (Save $15)

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A FilmFreeway preferred festival:

ACTION/ADVENTURE Screenplay Festival (Feature, Short, TV Pilot)

(Scroll down and watch winning performance videos)

Get your screenplay performed by professional actors at the Action/Adventure Festival.

The Fastest Growing ACTION/ADVENTURE Festival and Contest in the World today!

– 0ffers screenwriters at all levels the fantastic opportunity to hear their stories read aloud using TOP PROFESSIONAL ACTORS (see below for recent performance readings).

– No matter what happens, you will receive full feedback on your work by our established committee. No other place in the world will you get coverage for the price you pay.

– Even if you’re just looking for feedback of your work, this is the festival for you.

– It’s there for all to see. The proof is in the viewership. These videos garner 1000s of views online. Some of the screenplay readings are more popular than actual studio films made!

– We specialize in…

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Deadline Aug. 25th – Action/Adventure Novel Festival

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Garner FULL FEEDBACK on your action/adventure novel by our committee of industry professionals. Get a transcript of your novel performed by professional actors at the Action/Adventure Festival.

Next Deadline August 25th

Action/Adventure Novel Readings in 2015:
10 – Novels/Stories Performed (winner every month)

WATCH Winning Action/Adventure Story Readings:

The #1 Action/Adventure Festival and Contest in the World today!

– Offers novelists and storytellers at all levels the fantastic opportunity to hear their stories read aloud using TOP PROFESSIONAL ACTORS (see below for recent performance readings).

– One of the best places in the world for the writers to add sales to their self-published novel and/or obtain and agent.

– No matter what happens, you will receive full feedback on your work by our established committee. No other place in the world will you get coverage for the price you pay.

– Even if you’re just looking for feedback of your work, this is…

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Deadline Aug. 25th – Animation Screenplay Festival

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Festival Deal – SAVE $10 off the regular submission.

Due Date August 25th:

FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay from our committee of Professional Screenwriters, Production Heads and Script Consultants. Get your entire script performed at the writing festival. SUBMIT your FEATURE, TV or SHORT SCREENPLAY.

Submissions take 3-5 weeks for evaluation. Looking for screenplays from all over the world.

Watch Recent Screenplay Winners (at least 1 winner every month)

The RULES are simple:

1. Write a script that is made for animation. Edit the heck out of it. We accept features and shorts of any genre.

2. Email your script to animation@feedbackanimationfestival.com in .pdf, .doc, .wpd, .rtf, or .fdr format.

In the body in the email please add your:

– FULL NAME

– CITY AND COUNTRY

– TITLE OF SCRIPT

– TYPE OF SCRIPT (feature, TV, short)

– (optional) and a 1-2 line synopsis of your screenplay.

OR if you…

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Deadline Aug. 25th – Comedy Screenplay Festival (Save $15)

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A FilmFreeway preferred festival:

COMEDY Writings and Films showcased in 2015:
28 – Screenplays Performed
8 – Novels/Stories Performed
22 – Films Showcased at Festival
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Get your script and story performed by professional actors at the Comedy Festival. Get your Short Film showcased at the FEEDBACK Film Festival and get a audience video.

The #1 Comedy Festival and Contest in the World today!

– 0ffers screenwriters, novelists and storytellers at all levels the fantastic opportunity to hear their stories read aloud using TOP PROFESSIONAL ACTORS (see below for recent performance readings).

– Offers filmmakers to get their works showcased at the FEEDBACK Film Festival. Then the filmmaker will receive and audience reaction video on their film (see below for recent film festival videos)

– One of the best places in the world for the writers to sell their script and/or obtain and agent.

– No matter…

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