Re: Final Draft Big Break QFs Announced
I think it is a matter of degree. Yes, every competition seeks to provide some type of structure, that indicates where your individual screenplay falls into the mix of things. No, not all competitions provide for sound methods for arriving at that pecking order.
My problem with most competitions is that you absolutely can not arrive at any determination of which screenplays are best based on one read. To have multiple rounds based on one read is complete non-sense to me.
Don't get me wrong, I've done very well in competitions where there was only one read. And I was happy to do well in those competitions too. But the main thing is that multiple reads and a removal of elements that might bias the reader is essential in building a reputable competition where the writers who advance can expect some kind of return in the form of respect from the industry.
Otherwise, a qf placement in such a compeition does as much dis-service as it does good. It's misleading, and on top of that, won't help you get your screenplay read.
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Originally posted by wildswan
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I think it is a matter of degree. Yes, every competition seeks to provide some type of structure, that indicates where your individual screenplay falls into the mix of things. No, not all competitions provide for sound methods for arriving at that pecking order.
My problem with most competitions is that you absolutely can not arrive at any determination of which screenplays are best based on one read. To have multiple rounds based on one read is complete non-sense to me.
Don't get me wrong, I've done very well in competitions where there was only one read. And I was happy to do well in those competitions too. But the main thing is that multiple reads and a removal of elements that might bias the reader is essential in building a reputable competition where the writers who advance can expect some kind of return in the form of respect from the industry.
Otherwise, a qf placement in such a compeition does as much dis-service as it does good. It's misleading, and on top of that, won't help you get your screenplay read.
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