Category Archives: Screenwriting Contests

Logline Friday Returns! (Maybe)

As some of my Twitter followers and Facebook friends know (and let’s be clear – there is a clear distinction between online “friends” and “followers”…okay, no there’s not…) we’re resurrecting Logline Friday for a test run. But the deadline has changed!  It’s now Friday at 11am (Pacific).   Start sending your loglines now – or any […]

Script-a-Thon and Other Screenwriting Contests

Some have asked what my involvement is in The Script-a-thon Screenwriting Contest is this year. The short answer is: I am not involved. Last year (2010) I was a sponsor for the contest.  I offered entries at a discounted price.  I sent a bunch of you over to their Facebook page. Some of you entered, […]

Amazon Studios, Group Editing, and Option Agreements

Earlier this week Amazon.com launched its entry into the movie the formation of Amazon Studios. Before you read on, check it out for yourself: http://studios.amazon.com/ Since its launch, a HUGE debate has erupted on the interwebs. John August weighed in on Thursday (On the Amazon Film Thing) and the comment section has quickly exploded.  More […]

The Script-a-thon: A contest worth entering

**Revised – Dec. 2010 –  After the 2010 contest, The Script-a-thon discontinued my sponsorship.  Please read my new(er) post: The Scriptathon and other Screenwriting Contests .. . — Post — June 2010 — As some of you know, I’m sponsoring a new screenwriting contest launched by some folks I know here in LA. It’s called […]

Script Doctor Eric’s 2010 Screenplay Competition Winners!

After so many great scripts, here are the winners of Script Doctor Eric’s 2010 Screenplay Competition. (Coming soon: Summaries of each of the finalists, and judges comments on the winners.)Grand Prize Winner SHORT TERM FORECASTby Brad Sorensen $200 Cash Free Script Consultation with Script Doctor Eric Script handed to two literary managers, a producer, and […]