ScreenCraft - Experiences and Success Stories?

[acquaformosa]

Now that ScreenCraft has been cranking out these various genre contests at a regular cadence (including a "Fellowship"), I'm just curious if anyone has any direct experience or even anecdotal type feedback regarding how well they're delivering on some of their mission statement mantra and published prizes.

[DayJobWriter]

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Well, I don't have any experience to relate yet, but I did enter the Horror contest and the first results are scheduled to be announced next month. I was pleased that it was strictly horror and not one of those genre combo deals.

It seems that the Horror contest offers things I might be able to use, if I happen to place. This last year I won a bunch of stuff I didn't have any use for so I (respectfully) donated it back. I'm seeking eyes-on-a-script more than anything.

So I will let you know how it goes.

Anybody else have a horror script in the running?

[celticbeauty]

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According to their Facebook page, the Fellowship recipients have been meeting in LA this week.

"Our ScreenCraft Fellowship recipients have had great meetings so far at:
- Anonymous Content
- 3Arts Entertainment
- Kaplan/Perrone Management
- Treehouse Pictures
- Heyday Films
- Resolution Agency
- Taggart Productions"

I'm guessing we'll hear more in the next couple weeks.

[captainhaystack]

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According to their Facebook page, the Fellowship recipients have been meeting in LA this week.

"Our ScreenCraft Fellowship recipients have had great meetings so far at:
- Anonymous Content
- 3Arts Entertainment
- Kaplan/Perrone Management
- Treehouse Pictures
- Heyday Films
- Resolution Agency
- Taggart Productions"

I'm guessing we'll hear more in the next couple weeks.

Add Nu Image/Millennium to that list.

Plain and simple, ScreenCraft is the real deal. I'm writing this from LA, where I have been taking a week of meetings. First was a two-hour sit-down with Kaplan/Perrone. Trying to fit in a lot before I fly back to Illinois tomorrow, but felt compelled to pop in and sing the praises of John & Cameron. ScreenCraft is new, young and hungry, every bit the hands-on mom-and-pop Nicholl they promise.

Feel free to personal message me or ask more questions here. I'll add that the short-time-window genre-specific contests sound like a fantastic plan. Nothing more frustrating than entering a contest and waiting 6-9 months just to find out who the quarter-finalists are, all the while wondering about genre bias.

T.A. Snyder

[acquaformosa]

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Add Nu Image/Millennium to that list.

Plain and simple, ScreenCraft is the real deal. I'm writing this from LA, where I have been taking a week of meetings. First was a two-hour sit-down with Kaplan/Perrone. Trying to fit in a lot before I fly back to Illinois tomorrow, but felt compelled to pop in and sing the praises of John & Cameron. ScreenCraft is new, young and hungry, every bit the hands-on mom-and-pop Nicholl they promise.

Feel free to personal message me or ask more questions here. I'll add that the short-time-window genre-specific contests sound like a fantastic plan. Nothing more frustrating than entering a contest and waiting 6-9 months just to find out who the quarter-finalists are, all the while wondering about genre bias.

T.A. Snyder

That's great news. Glad to hear that ScreenCraft is delivering the goods and also happy to hear about your experience, T.A. Here's hoping that good things happen to you.

[CColoredClown]

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I just entered a script into the comedy contest, so hearing T.A.'s experience was great. Thanks for sharing and good luck with the meetings!

[celticbeauty]

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According to Screen Craft's twitter and Facebook pages, one of the other fellows just signed with Anonymous Content, and is meeting with producers this week.

As T.A. said, they're the real deal.

[Alex11]

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ScreenCraft Fellow, Amanda Parham, Lands a Manager!


One of our three 2013 ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship winners, Amanda Parham, has just landed a manager at Anonymous Content! After months of development, the three winners were here in Los Angeles last week taking meetings with agents, managers and producers as part of their ScreenCraft Fellowship prize. This week Amanda chose her manager amidst much buzz and multiple offers. She landed with an exceptional manager who is enthusiastic about getting pilot produced and helping her decide on a top agency for representation. She's taking meetings with several producers this week! !We caught up with Amanda yesterday for a couple questions:

ScreenCraft: What are the common questions you've been asked and common experiences you've had?

Amanda: The question I received in nearly every meeting was "what else do you have?- Expect that and be prepared with a number of other projects that are strong representations of your voice and the stories you want to tell. One script can land a meeting, but a body of work that showcases a unique voice is necessary to gain representation.
The other questions that came up in several meetings were, "what is your story?- and "what was the inspiration for this script?- Producers, managers, and agents want to know who you are and what path led you to their office. Have answers ready.

ScreenCraft: What advice would you give to other writers about promoting yourselves and your projects?

Amanda: If you can, find an advocate-someone who is willing to not only vouch for, but also champion your work. For me, John and Cameron from ScreenCraft have been amazing advocates. They truly championed my pilot and put it-and me-in front of the right people. They also connected me with a new advocate, my manager.

If you don't already live here, I strongly recommend moving to Los Angeles. The best way to promote yourself is to be here, taking meetings and forming relationships. Building your network is so important.

Be in this for the long run. Stay persistent, believe in your work, and keep writing.

Congratulations Amanda! We can't wait to share your next big success story!

[celticbeauty]

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More news today from ScreenCraft's facebook page

"On the heels of yesterday’s announcement that Amanda Parham landed management at Anonymous Content, we’re excited to announce our second huge success story from the round of meetings that our 2013 Fellowship winners had out here in LA last week --

Rob Haffey has been signed by manager Melinda Jason of Conspiracy Media!

http://www.screencraft.org/blog/screencraft-fellow-rob-haffey-lands-manager/

[eyedeerman38]

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I've just started my experience with them - but so far, so good.

I've entered two of their contests (one quarterfinal birth so far) - and Cam and John have been great. It's also helpful that their entry fees are relatively-low and their contests are genre-specific!

I would definitely recommend SC.......

[celticbeauty]

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It looks like all three of last year's fellows landed top agents and managers. There's a video interview with them here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtUu...ature=youtu.be

[asteven50]

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Congrats to all my fellow Quarterfinalists in the Action Thriller Contest!

https://www.screencraft.org/blog/201...sts-announced/

[nativeson]

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Somos quarterfinalistas

[rdlln]

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My hour long pilot, Jane, made it to the semi-finals of their Pilot Launch Contest. I was able to get some reads by referencing it in queries.

[asteven50]

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Hey gang,
Just announced that I was the runner up in the action/thriller contest.

So far John and Cameron have been great. I'll keep you posted on the experience.

A