Script Contest Due Date Soon!

Just a reminder that the due date for submission to this year's scriptwriting contest is upon us.  The deadline for submission is Thursday, November 21.  So if you're planning on delivering a script for the contest it's time to put those final tweaks in place, give it a last read and let it go (for now ... we know you're like us and never quite satisfied with our efforts)  Don't worry we'll be gentle with it and even better ... talented writers are going to give you some feedback which we know you'll put to good use.

Scripts may be in any genre.  Fresh innovative stories told in a cinematic way are best.  Scripts may range from one to sixteen minutes (one minute = one page in screenplay format).  Scripts must be submitted in standard screenplay format.  Scripts MUST include a title page, but may NOT include the author's name.  (we recommend celts.com).

You should submit your script by email to Steven Pustay at his Malone email address (pustays@malone.edu).  All scripts must be delivered in PDF format.  Again, with a title, but NO authorial name.  Your submission email should include: Your name, phone number and script title.

If you have any other questions don't hesitate to contact Steve Pustay (pustays@malone.edu) and we'll be happy to get the answers you need.  Otherwise ... we're anxious to read your submissions and can't wait to see some them appear on the Palace Theater screen this April.

Open Frame Scriptwriting Contest / Challenge Opens!

The 2013-14 edition of the Open Frame Scriptwriting contest opens on Thursday, October 3rd.

The contest is open to any currently enrolled Malone University student.  It's your opportunity to gather your notes from Annie Howell's scriptwriting workshop tips, sharpen your pencils and put that story that you've been dying to tell to paper.  You'll not only be stretching your writing 'chops' but the feedback on your scripts may prove valuable in framing and telling your unique story.

Each year talented Malone Alumni jury the scripts that are turned in -- which means that each script gets feedback from at least three judges including both numerical ratings and some narrative feedback.   You'll find, as an emerging writer, that getting serious feedback from good writers and readers is a rarity and a real privilege.  What better reason to start knocking out that script today.

Scripts may be in any genre. Fresh innovative stories told in a cinematic way are best. Scripts may

range from one minute to sixteen minutes (one minute = one page in screenplay format). Scripts must be submitted in standard screenplay format. Scripts MUST include a title page, but may NOT include the authors name. (we recommend celtx.com)

You should submit your script by email to Steven Pustay at his Malone email address (pustays@malone.edu).  All scripts must be delivered in PDF format. Again, with a title, but NO authorial name. Your submission email should include: Your name, phone number and script title.

Deadlines are good things! Nothing like the pressure of a deadline to provide that lift to the discipline of banging on those keys and getting it done!  All scripts must be emailed on or before Thursday, November 21st to be considered for the award.

Open Frame Winners, 2013

Best Sound Design - Tony Davis & Justin Lovett, Windmill

Best Editing -   Kaitie Fox, (v) to forgive
  
Best Screenplay - Kyle McClellan, The Guest

Best Original Score - Lauren Sevigny, (v) to forgive  

Best Community Contribution - TIE between -  Justin Lovett & Jeremy Kruis, Producers, Cinematographers & Editors, Windmill & 
Tyler Clark, cinematographer & editor for both Wooden Drawers & It’s a One Time Thing (It Just Happens...A Lot) 

Best Actor - Brook Pittinger, Windmill  
Best Actress -  Allie Sayre, It’s a One Time Thing (It Just Happens...A Lot)

Best Supporting Actress - Chloe Asselin, It’s a One Time Thing (It Just Happens...A Lot) 

Best Supporting Actor - Seth Yergin, It’s a One Time Thing (It Just Happens...A Lot) 

Special Jury Award: Best Camp Film - Peter Simionides, Neptunian Cyborgs Go To Paris: A Time Odyssey

Best Director - Kaitie Fox, (v) to forgive

Best Film -  Brook Pittinger & Tony Davis, Windmill

Audience Award - (v) to forgive 

Sundance Shorts on Youtube

Have you been watching this year's shorts from sundance?  It's a limited selection, but a nice window into some of the best creativity that's being picked up by festivals right now.  There's actually a number of great shorts from years past too.  Recommended Viewing!

Grants are Available for Student Filmmakers

If you're making a film for this year's festival -- and you're a student at Malone University -- your film is eligible for up to $300 in grant money. 

We encourage a diversity of projects -- fiction, documentary, music video, action, romantic comedy, drama and more. 

If you are interested in applying for this grant money, please contact Dr. Andrew Rudd.