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  • NikeeGoddess
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    When we reach the finalist stage, we almost certainly will continue to call the 10 or so writers both as finalists and then as fellows (or not).
    you want my number now, greg?

    or is that being just too cocky? lol!

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  • Jules
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    Hi, Greg. I am sure you have plenty of people submitting from all over the world. I wondered if when the scripts are being judge if you take into consideration that english may not be the writers first language.

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  • gregbeal
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    Originally posted by 12916studios View Post
    Greg, how is it that people are contacted with their positions for each level of the competition. Am I correct in that you send out letters for Quarterfinalists and Semifinalists...and then you call for the Finalists and Fellows? I read somewhere that that's how it was done.
    Just to make this clear, every entrant receives notification of their status throughout the competition. Regrets to most entrants, congratulations to the quarterfinalists. Regrets to many quarterfinalists, congratulations to the semifinalists. Regrets to the semifinalists, congratulations to the finalists.

    Honestly, I don't know what we'll do this year. The majority of entrants will have online accounts, which means they can access records, which means we could put some results online. Nearly everyone has an e-mail address, so perhaps we could e-mail the regret and congratulations letters throughout the competition. Perhaps we would do both.

    On the other hand, letters have a softer edge and a little more formality, and we could decide to continue to send letters to everyone. If we do make this decision, I suspect it will be the last year prior to switching over to e-mail and/or Web site announcement.

    When we reach the finalist stage, we almost certainly will continue to call the 10 or so writers both as finalists and then as fellows (or not).

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  • NikeeGoddess
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    after you receive a letter that you have advanced to the semi-finals then you better turn your phone service back on.
    just in case.

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  • 12916studios
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    Greg, how is it that people are contacted with their positions for each level of the competition. Am I correct in that you send out letters for Quarterfinalists and Semifinalists...and then you call for the Finalists and Fellows? I read somewhere that that's how it was done.

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  • baraka
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    Originally posted by gregbeal View Post
    We try not to pay attention to such matters, but it might be 775.

    Thank you for reading my annoying question and then answering it so quickly. Have a good weekend.

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  • Johnnycomelately
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    Originally posted by gregbeal View Post
    No, it doesn't mean that.

    Scriptwriting for feature films = fictional. Not eligible if earnings over $5,000.

    Writing news or documentaries or reality = non-fictional. No effect on eligibility.
    Darn!

    But thank you for the prompt reply. Pretty amazing of you.

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  • gregbeal
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    Originally posted by Johnnycomelately View Post
    Nicholl Qualifications
    Screenwriters who have not earned more than $5,000 writing fictional work for film or television.

    I earned more than $5k when a producer optioned my screenplay, which was based on an autobiography I had optioned. It wasn't fictional, it was true. Movie never got made.

    Does that mean I am eligible to submit to the Nicholl now?
    No, it doesn't mean that.

    Scriptwriting for feature films = fictional. Not eligible if earnings over $5,000.

    Writing news or documentaries or reality = non-fictional. No effect on eligibility.

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  • gregbeal
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    Originally posted by baraka View Post
    Hi Everyone,

    Does anyone know how many scripts have been processed both pdf and hardcopy as of today?
    We try not to pay attention to such matters, but it might be 775.

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  • Johnnycomelately
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    Can someone clarify a very important point for me?

    Nicholl Qualifications
    Screenwriters who have not earned more than $5,000 writing fictional work for film or television.

    I earned more than $5k when a producer optioned my screenplay, which was based on an autobiography I had optioned. It wasn't fictional, it was true. Movie never got made.

    Does that mean I am eligible to submit to the Nicholl now?

    I always thought I couldn't submit because I had earned more than $5k, but this language implies it's for fictional work.

    So, am I in?

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  • baraka
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    Hi Everyone,

    Does anyone know how many scripts have been processed both pdf and hardcopy as of today?

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  • lucidimage
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    Originally posted by gregbeal View Post
    Would the script exist without the sole source?
    What a concise response that really answers the question of what is an adaptation by Nicholl standards. Thanks again Greg for stopping by so frequently and answering so many questions.

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  • rumely
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    Thanks for your reply. You do a great job keeping us all informed.

    rum

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  • gregbeal
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    Originally posted by rumely View Post
    I would also like to know if Galahad would have been disqualified. I have a script "inspired by" a public domain short fantasy story (6 pages) that is over 100 years old. My version is completely different (the original didn't even have dialogue). Only the set up and a couple early plot points are shared. I suppose my question is this: When does "inspired by" become "adapted from"?
    Galahad is not similar to this case. In that, it's tough to point to the source material. Was it Once and Future King, Morte d'Arthur or some combination of many different sources?

    In your case, clearly you used a sole source as your "inspiration." Would the script exist without the sole source?

    Your script seems to be an adaptation.

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  • proof
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    Kudos to Greg Beal for answering questions with such frequency. I'm impressed and humbled. I think it's admirable. From what I've seen, a more common practice seems to be a big post announcing a competition, then nothing until they starve for more entries and post the deadline extension.
    Best
    /J

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