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DEADLINE Sept. 20th: SHORT Screenplay Contest Festival

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DEADLINE Sept. 20th: SHORT Screenplay Contest Festival SAVE $10 – FULL FEEDBACK. Get script performed at festival (winner every month)

http://www.wildsound.ca/shortscriptcontest.html

Watch Recent Winning Short Screenplay Readings:
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/short_script_readings.html

Read Recent Testimonials about the Short Screenplay Festival:
https://festivalreviews.org/short-screenplay-submission-testimonials-from-wildsound-screenplay-festival/

– Get FULL FEEDBACK on your script. Winners get their script performed by professional actors at the Writing Festival!

Watch Recent Short Screenplay Festival Winners:

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Part 2: FAMILY TV Pilot Loglines and Television Pitches

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Deadline for Family Film and Writing Festival
http://festivalforfamily.com/

Part 2: FAMILY TV Pilot Loglines and Television Pitches:

Title: FORTY GRAINS OF BLACK POWDER
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/forty_grains_of_black_powder_by_rlb_hartmann.html
Written by: RLB Hartmann
Genre: Family drama, historical saga, coming of age
Type: TV PILOT

Title: SPARKLE AND C.R.E.W.
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/sparkle_and_crew_by_pat_mikulec_and_heather_alexander.html
Written by: Pat Mikulec & Heather Alexander
Genre: Comedy, Family-friendly, Feel good
Type: TV PILOT Screenplay

Title: The Girl By The Fence
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_girl_by_the_fence_by_james_woodland.html
Written by: James Woodland
Type: FEATURE SCRIPT
Genre: Teen Drama/Comedy

Title: SKUNK-BOY
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/skunk-boy_by_lois_wickstrom.html
Written by: Lois Wickstrom
Type: TV PILOT
Genre: Fantasy, Family, Comedy

Title: MY BLACK AND WHITE FAMILY
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/my_black_and_white_family_by_richard_welch.html
Written by: Richard Welch
Type: TV PILOT SCRIPT
Genre: Family Sitcom

Title: THE SHADE RIDER SERIES: Pirates and Power Chairs
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_shade_rider_series_by_beth_zurkowski.html
Written by: Beth Zurkowski
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Family.
Type: TV PILOT Screenplay

Title: MIDDLERIDGE “First Quarter”
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/middleridge_first_quarter_by_tomas_xavier_diaz.html
Written by: Tomas Xavier Diaz
Type: TV Script
Genre: Family / Drama / Fantasy

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Part 1: FAMILY TV Pilot Loglines and Television Pitches

festivalforfamily's avatarFESTIVAL for FAMILY

Deadline for Family Film and Writing Festival

Deadline Today – Family Screenplay Festival

Part 1: FAMILY TV Pilot Loglines and Television Pitches:

Title: HARLEM BLUES: “I’m A Stranger Here”
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/harlem_blues_by_allyson_rice_and_tara_lonzo.html
Written by: Allyson Rice and Tara Lonzo
Genre: Dramedy, Family, Urban, Socially-Relevant, Fish-Out-Of-Water
Type: TV PILOT

Title: The Journey of Kratos
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_journey_of_kratos_by_brian_richardson.html
Written by: Brian Richardson
Type: TV PILOT
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy

Title: MINIGOLF CHASE
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/minigolf_chase_by_emir_zukic.html
Written by: Emir Zukic
Type: TV PILOT
Genre: Family

Title: URBAN WILDLIFE
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/urban_wildlife_by_kathy_myers.html
Written by: Kathy Myers
Type: TV PILOT
Genre: Family

Title: We’re not in New York Anymore
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/were_not_in_new_york_anymore_by_ashley_young.html
Written by: Ashley Young
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family, Comedy, Drama
Type: TV PILOT

Title: N.E.E.T. Freak
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/neet_freak_by_kristin_ruff-frederickson.html
Written by: Kristin Ruff-Frederickson
Genre: Comedy
Type: TV PILOT

Title: THE WIG: Crazy Summer, #1
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_wig_by_renata_suerth.html
Written by: Renata Suerth
Type: TV PILOT
Genre: Family

Title: Epic Moment
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/epic_moment_by_regine_chery.html
Written by: Regine Chery
Type: TV PILOT

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Today’s FAMILY Short Film Loglines

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Deadline for Family Film and Writing Festival
http://festivalforfamily.com/

Today’s Family Short Film Loglines and Movie Pitches:

Title: Disappearing Act
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/disappearing_act_by_victoria_hicks.html
Written by: Victoria Hicks
Type: Short Film
Genre: Comedy, Animation, Family

Title: GIFTS
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/gifts_by_valerie_michele_oliver.html
Written by: Valerie Michele Oliver
Genre: Romance (Young Adult)
Type: Short Story, Short Screenplay

Title: ZACH
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/zach_by_becky_revak.html
Written by: Becky Revak
Type: Short Screenplay
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Title: THE GIFT
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_gift_by_diamantina_browdy.html
Written by: DIAMANTINA BROWDY
Genre: Drama, Family, Romance, Uplifting
Type: Short Script

Title: From His Rib
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/from_his_rib_by_joanne_leva.html
Written by: Joanne Leva
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family, History, Poetry
Type: Short Script

Title: A CHANGE OF TAPESTRY
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/a_change_of_tapestry_by_alkioni_valsari_and_kristen_ross.html
Written by: Alkioni Valsari & Kristen Ross
Genre: Drama, Family
Type: Short Script

Title: Tears in my Eye
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/tears_in_my_eye_by_abiodun_wotter.html
Written by: Abiodun Wotter
Type: SHORT SCRIPT
Genre: Family

Title: Chirp
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/chirp_by_danielle_barcena.html
Written by: Danielle Barcena
Type: Short Script
Genre: Action, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Title: Little Kady
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/little_kady_by_omar_noel.html

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Upcoming Short Film “Artemis & the Astronaut”

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Director A. Lauren Lee is back directing the short film ARTEMIS & THE ASTRONAUT. Her film “The Good Son” played at the FEEDBACK Film Festival this summer to rave reveiws. It looks like this film has the potential to be even better.

Go to the film’s website for more information and how you can be involved:

http://www.artemisthefilm.com

The film stars Lynn Cohen. Most people would remember her recurring character in “Sex in the City”.

The Cinematography on board, Diego Jiménez, is a true talent. All you need to see is “The Good Son” and the feature film “Magallanes” to understand why everyone wants to work with him.

I asked A. Lauren Lee what motivated her to make this film. Her response:

My friend John was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He’d lived in our building for about 40 years. He knew everyone and knew all the best gossip about them. In the…

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THE DANCE, Twitter Short Story by Ashley Gamrat

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Watch the 140 Character Short Story: THE DANCE

Get to know writer Ashley Gamrat:

1. What is your very short story about?

This very short story is about the first dance between husband and wife on their wedding day.

2. What motivated you to write this story and submit it to the festival?

I wrote this story for a contest on writing.com. Then i saw this pop up on twitter and thought why not give it a try.

3. What movie have you seen the most in your life?

My all time favorite movie is Young Frankenstein. We watch and rewatch movies all the time so that list would be pretty long.

4. How many scripts and stories have you written?

I just started getting back into writing about a year or so ago. More poetry than anything, but starting to work towards my first book. Few short stories here…

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DISAPPEARING INTO LOVE, Twitter Short Story by Annie Avery

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Watch the 140 Character Shory Story: DISAPPEARING INTO LOVE

Get to know writer Annie Avery:

1) What is your very short story about?

140 characters on love, passion and mystery.

2) What motivated you to write this story and submit it to the festival?

Writing a Twitter short story seemed like a lot of fun! It is interesting to see how social media is influencing poetry and prose.

3) What movie have you seen the most in your life?

Many years ago there was a place called Blockbuster where one could rent VHS movies. I distinctly remember incurring a $65 late fee because I couldn’t bear to part with The Scarlet Letter starring Demi Moore and Gary Oldman.

4) How many scripts and stories have you written?

I have been working on a script for a little over a year now, it is my first. I also have a few…

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The Crappy Tuesday, Twitter Short Story by Amie Ryan

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Watch the 140 Character Short Story: THE CRAPPY TUESDAY:

Get to know writer Amie Ryan:

1) What is your very short story about?

How the unexpected is a part of life.

2) What motivated you to write this story and submit it to the festival?

It just sounded fun.

3) What movie have you seen the most in your life?

Godfather I and II

4) How many scripts and stories have you written?

I’m the author of two essay collections, Green Shoes Mean I Love You and Starfish On Thursday. My Marilyn Monroe biography, MARILYN:LOVED BY YOU is coming out in Oct. 2015. All avail on amazon.com and http://www.amieryan.com

5) What artists would you love to work with?

Pat Conroy, Spike Lee, David Sedaris

6) What is your passion in life?

My passion is using writing to make people remember how beautiful ordinary life is.

7) Any tips for other…

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PART 6: Today’s Family Feature Film Loglines

festivalforfamily's avatarFESTIVAL for FAMILY

Deadline for Family Film and Writing Festival
http://festivalforfamily.com/

PART 6: Today’s Family Feature Film Loglines and Movie Pitches:

Screenplay title: ZAKIS
http://www.wildsound.ca/zakis_by_andre_gaumond.html
Written by: Andre Gaumond
Genre: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Sci-fi
Type: Feature Screenplay

Title: THE PERFECT TEAR
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_perfect_tear_by_connie_lansberg.html
Written by: Connie Lansberg
Genre: Family/Fantasy/Musical
Type: Feature Screenplay

Title: MR. PUPPY
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/mr_puppy_by_doug_shear.html
Written by: Doug Shear
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Type: Feature Screenplay (could be animated)

Title: HAWAIIAN VACATION
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/hawaiian_vacation_by_craig_richards.html
Written by: Craig Richards
Genre: Family Comedy, Adventure, Ensemble Comedy
Type: Feature Screenplay

Title: SAY NOTHING
http://www.wildsound.ca/say_nothing_by_letty_serra_and_jon_freda.html
Written by: Letty Serra and Jon Freda
Genre: Drama, Family, History, War
Type: Feature

Title: SCAREDY CAT
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/scaredy_cat_by_gerald_hanks.html
Written by: Gerald Hanks
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Type: Feature Script

Title: FOUR FOR THE BORDER
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/four_for_the_border_by_toby_roberts_and_steve_roberts.html
Written by: Toby Roberts & Steve Roberts
Genre: Family Adventure Coming-of-age Comedy
Type: Feature Script

Title: LOCAL SUGAR
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/local_sugar_by_andrew_garrett.html
Written by: Andrew Garrett
Genre: Adventure, Animation…

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