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Sunday, December 4, 2011

The Help screenplay for your consideration

Dreamworks has posted a script for award consideration

The Help - undated, unspecified draft script by Tate Taylor (based on the novel THE HELP by Kathryn Stockett) – hosted by: Dreamworks – in pdf format

An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960′s decides to write a book detailing the African-American maid’s point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis.

Information courtesy of imdb

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Cars 2 screenplay

Disney has posted a script for award consideration

Cars 2 - undated, unspecified draft script by Ben Queen (original story by John Lasseter, Brad Lewis, Dan Fogelman) – hosted by: Disney Awards – in pdf format

Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.

Information courtesy of imdb

Friday, December 2, 2011

Babz Buzz – 18-B: Jason Bortz talks about subtext

As promised in Babz Buzz 18, Jason Bortz talks about subtext

 
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Jason worked onstage and on screen as an actor, director and writer for over 30 years, winning several awards for his craft both in front and behind the camera across the country; in Seattle, he was a core member of the Seattle Cinema Co-Op, workshopping scripts for such notables as Tom Skerritt, D.B. Sweeney, and Ned Beatty. In NYC he received a Certificate of Completion from the National Shakespeare Conservatory. In Los Angeles he coached stage-to-screen actors while a core member for the only state-sanctioned NPO to teach and perform Shakespeare in high-risk inner city schools.

Jason has produced and directed over a dozen short films, including the award-winning ’Scratching the Surface: A Journey with HEART’ which took he and his crew to Kenya, Africa, and has been featured in publications such as The Other Journal, Looking Closer and Christianity Today for his insights into the craft and culture.

A featured speaker/instructor at educational facilities such as the Art Institute of Sacramento and the Crocker Art Museum Filmmaker Series, Jason has also optioned two feature screenplays, provides script coverage and is represented by the WGA’s Silver Bitela Agency.

Jason currently sits as the Media Director for the 501c3 “Stand Out Talent” in Roseville, CA, where he and his wife Jennifer operate the historic Tower Theatre, providing a venue for live performance and media artists seeking exposure, instruction and an excellent venue for their work.

Jason was a guest on SimplyRadio in November 2010

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Mafia Dogs by Phil Clarke Jr & Sonja Michele Whittle – Featured Script of the Month

Mafia Dogs by Phil Clarke Jr & Sonja Michele Whittle – Featured Script of the Month

Mafia Dogs by Phil Clarke Jr & Sonja Michele WhittleMafia Dogs by Phil Clarke Jr & Sonja Michele Whittle

A young Samoyed escapes from an illegal puppy mill, and experiences adventure in the world around him… until the mob’s canine enforcers are sent to bring him back into the fold.

(Action, Adventure) 108 pages in pdf format

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Status: Available

Phil Clarke Jr.Writer Bio:Phil Clarke Jr. Born and raised in Bronx, NY, Phil earned ‘professional writer’ status when he sold his first stories to DC Comics, Inc in 1984. Since then, his work has appeared in numerous publications. For the past few years, he’s concentrated on scriptwriting. To date, seven short films have been produced from his scripts and two of his feature scripts have been optioned. One feature, Bad Penguin, is in pre-production by Drawassic Studios.

Sonja Michele WhittleWriter Bio:Sonja Michele Whittle created FilmNoir 2020 Entertainment, a unique company. FilmNoir 2020 is described as a boutique development agency for A-list and smaller indie writers, producers, and directors to sell, option, pitch and produce projects. Clients are introduced to A-list insiders, executives, and filmmakers in the industry. Client roster includes writers Joel Cohen and Alec Sokolow, writer/director Wilson Bell, and writer/producer/actor Maura Soden. Sonja’s official site is www.filmnoir2020ent.com and you can also follow heron twitter at: www.twitter.com/sonfn2020ent.

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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Babz Buzz 18

Babz BuzzBabz Buzz 18.

Each month Literary Agent, Babz Bitela of Silver Bitela Agency talks soup to nuts about screenwriting.

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In this installment Babz talks about…

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Monday, November 28, 2011

Voice Over screenwriting magazine relaunches!


After a seven-year hiatus, Henrik has brought back Voice Over, the first online scriptwriting magazine directed at the community of hobbyists and aspiring writers.

The magazine is released four times a year and is packed full of interesting articles, interviews, reviews and all kinds of helpful tidbits that will take your writing to the next level.

The magazine is released in PDF, ePub and Plain Text formats, so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the magazine with pretty much any device out there.

Download Voice Over now!
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In this issue:
  • Cautionary Tales from Production
  • Interview with Darren Tomalin
  • Free Software Alternatives
  • Reviews
    • Loserville
    • Anne Goes To Camp

Questions or Comments? Join the conversation on the Discussion Board

Friday, November 25, 2011

Shame screenplay

Fox Searchlight is now posting their scripts for Award Consideration.

Shame - undated, unspecified draft script by Steve McQueen and Abi Morgan – hosted by: Fox Searchlight – in pdf format

In New York City, Brandon’s carefully cultivated private life — which allows him to indulge his sexual addiction — is disrupted when his sister Cissy arrives unannounced for an indefinite stay.

Information courtesy of imdb

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Win Win screenplay

Fox Searchlight is now posting their scripts for Award Consideration.

Win Win - may 15, 2010 Full Shooting script by Tom McCarthy (Story by Tom McCarthy and Joe Tiboni) – hosted by: Fox Searchlight – in pdf format

A struggling lawyer and volunteer wrestling coach’s chicanery comes back to haunt him when the teenage grandson of the client he’s double-crossed comes into his life.

Information courtesy of imdb

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Martha Marcy May Marlene screenplay

Fox Searchlight is now posting their scripts for Award Consideration.

Martha Marcy May Marlene - undated, unspecified draft script by Sean Durkin – hosted by: Fox Searchlight – in pdf format

Haunted by painful memories and increasing paranoia, a damaged woman struggles to re-assimilate with her family after fleeing an abusive cult.

Information courtesy of imdb

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