The annual Halloween Scriptshadow Amateur Showdown is getting close. It was supposed to be this weekend but I looked through all the horror entries and was unimpressed. I take partial credit for that since I didn’t advertise Halloween Amateur Showdown at all. Which is why I’m doing it now!
If you have a great horror spec, send it in. The five best script pitches will compete next Friday and the winner will get a script review the following Friday.
Entering is easy. Send a PDF of your horror script to carsonreeves3@gmail.com with the title, genre, logline, and why you think your script should get a shot. Deadline is Thursday, October 17, at 8pm Pacific Time.
Do NOT send me a link to one of those videos of an empty room with the message, “The volume is broken so make sure to turn it up,” and then, after two minutes, a freaky screaming face pops up. I fall for it every time and last year I had a heart attack and nearly perished. I can’t review screenplays if I perish.
Entering Amateur Showdown is free so no need to send me your credit card number. Although if you send In and Out vouchers, the chances of your script getting picked increase exponentially.
P.S. For those who want to contribute to Monday’s review, I’ll be reviewing the Breaking Bad film, El Camino, on Netflix. So check it out.
P.P.S. What is an aspect of screenwriting you want me to talk about more? Discuss in the comments. If I see some common themes, I’ll spend the next few Thursdays addressing them.
ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!
