Re: 2010 Austin Notifications
Honestly, I didn't get much traction placing in the semi's last year, beyond a couple of requests to read.
But, placing can always go on a query letter and I think more people are willing to read a logline that has already placed in a contest. Also Austin is one of the only contests that breaks it down into categories like comedy, drama, sci-fi, so you have a better chance in your genre. It also says something that certain Austin winners, also win Nichols in the same year.
Also, Austin is just fun! They call you personally, have special panels, mixers, etc. People read your badge that says semi-finalist and it's like your a mini celeb. The pitch contest is a blast...if you make it to the finals, you pitch to people like Terry Rossio onstage in a cowboy bar in front of a druken audience like a stand-up comedian. (I was appalled, but to this day, getting up and doing that is something I'm very proud of.) .
Honestly, I didn't get much traction placing in the semi's last year, beyond a couple of requests to read.
But, placing can always go on a query letter and I think more people are willing to read a logline that has already placed in a contest. Also Austin is one of the only contests that breaks it down into categories like comedy, drama, sci-fi, so you have a better chance in your genre. It also says something that certain Austin winners, also win Nichols in the same year.
Also, Austin is just fun! They call you personally, have special panels, mixers, etc. People read your badge that says semi-finalist and it's like your a mini celeb. The pitch contest is a blast...if you make it to the finals, you pitch to people like Terry Rossio onstage in a cowboy bar in front of a druken audience like a stand-up comedian. (I was appalled, but to this day, getting up and doing that is something I'm very proud of.) .
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