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    Hi everyone, My name is Jeannine. I am new to this forum.

    welcome. That is an ambitious goal, and I admire it. But I think you already know that anybody with funds can start their own festival or contest. The most important thing is what does your festival offer to those who win it? Do you have solid connections in the industry that can open some doors...
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    character Horror and positive character arcs

    I love your approach to the horror genre . Yes that's the essence of fear, the unknown and the helpless humans against it. Since you mentioned cosmic horror I recommend reading all of H.P lovecraft's novels. He is considered the father of the cosmic horror style. I think you are taking the exact...
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    New to screenwriting

    welcome. I am a huge fan of horror myself. Exactly like how you described it.
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    legal How do you protect your work?

    You are right. However I believe my case is a bit more sensitive. Aside from the fact that I don't have any money, I am from Iran. I don't think any U.S entertainment attorney is gonna pay much attention to an unsolicited writer from the other side of the globe who claims his screenplay is...
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    legal How do you protect your work?

    Thank you for the suggestions. Yes, I am aware of NDA and I will keep that in mind. But again NDA doesn't stop anyone from stealing your ideas ,nothing does actually. And honestly since every producer potentially has more money than I do, I don't think I have any chance of winning in a lawsuit😄.
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    movies Best short film you've seen recently?

    all the content posted by the ALTER channel in youtube is awesome. Some of the best horror concepts I've seen are used in these movies. You can check it out here : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMOB6uDg7e-h8OuCw8dK2_Q
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    movies What's the last film you watched? And rate it!

    Yeah the dialogue is great, but I don't know, somehow the wallace in the movie differs a lot from the real wallace I got to know from his interviews. Also I am reading infinite jest. If you want to give this book a try, you should know this book is experimental in every way possible, kinda like...
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    logline What is the process to getting your script read?

    Although you can contact movie studios/producers, the chances of an unsolicited screenplay to be read by them is close to zero so I don't recommend you wasting your time with that. There are some credible websites( like this one: https://www.hollywoodscriptexpress.com/ ) out there that offer to...
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    What inspired you to become a filmmaker?

    I think for me the tendency was always there ( expressing myself has always been a huge deal to me ). I've grown up with movies and honestly I can't remember any thrill or joy stronger than the experience of watching a movie that you love. I made 4 short films ( they are so lame I'm not even...
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    top-list What are your top ten films of all time?

    1. Lord of the rings trilogy 2. Pulp fiction 3. Mulholland drive 4. Watchmen 5. Scott pilgrim vs the world 6. Raw 7. The witch 8. V for vendetta 9. Russian dolls 10. Midnight in Paris one bonus : Dazed and Confused
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    copyright Short script, register or not?

    Both of them are ok . both of them can cover you. wga gives you instant registration code, I don't know about U.S copyright office. but I know the date you've submitted your material to US. copyright office is saved on their systems and that's enough to cover you in any case ( As they've...
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    copyright Short script, register or not?

    depends how much you have till the deadline. U.S copy right office is a better option but it takes 6 months for a script to be registered. still the online registration code given to you instantaneously after submission is enough to cover you . WGA is a good option too but they recharge you...
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    copyright Short script, register or not?

    I suggest you register it. You can never know what will happen.
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    announcement April 10

    Thank you for maintaining this forum man.
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    format How to format a screenplay scene where the action alternates between 2 or more spots?

    You could use a secondary slugline but I wouldn't recommend it. the one difference this example has with your scene is that none of the characters there communicate with each other. Your characters are reacting to each other. that kind of merges the locations. my suggestion is go without the...
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    Adapting print to screen and vice versa.

    I've read the novels and watched the series. The series mix up the novels and they don't follow the book in an orderly fashion. each season is a combination of more than 1 book ( at least 2 ). and it doesn't chronicle the events like the books. Many deaths and other major events happen before...
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    format How to format a screenplay scene where the action alternates between 2 or more spots?

    I think once you introduced the balcony, there is no need to mention it again each time you transition to scarlett. Since all the stuff are happening in one place I don't think you need to treat the balcony as a different place. Just write something like : Up on a terrace above scarlett shouts...
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    Short Film _ Broll Footage_ Where I Live

    Change the first song or change the footage for that song. This song unnecessary builds up a suspense at the climax of which nothing happens. I personally enjoy B rolls that are a bit focused on something specific. I don't like to see b-rolls as random footage from which I can not extract...
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    movies What's the last film you watched? And rate it!

    OA Since the 2 seasons are tonally different I rate them separately. Season 1 . 7/10 The concept for the first season feels more original than the second one though the vibe is really bleak. Season 2 . 8/10 Though the story of the characters continue in this season,tonally it's a...
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