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The Indie Gathering International Film Festival
Indie Gathering
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5009 Storer Ave.
#3
Cleveland, OH 44102
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Contact: Ray Szuch
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Objective
To recognize excellence in screenwriting of shorts and features in a wide variety of genres.Rules
PLEASE READ ALL RULES BEFORE SUBMITTING!
When submitting your project, please e-mail us with your project information and genre selection at Kristina@WorldEOnline.com. This must be received by e-mail to ensure your submission goes into the proper judging category. Please note that we may, in our own discretion, move your project into a different genre if we feel it is a better fit for that genre. This does not happen often, but we want to ensure your project is in the right category. However, we still need your selected genre e-mailed to us. Please select only ONE.
Script Genres: Action / Comedy / Comedy-Romantic / Drama / Drama-Comedy / Drama-Crime / Drama-Romantic / Family / Fantasy / Horror / Horror-Comedy / Sci-Fi / Suspense-Thriller / TV Pilot / Web episode / Western
There are NO restrictions as to when your script was completed or where it has been released. Anyone may enter the competition. All entries must receive an average score of 90 or above in the judging process to qualify for award placement.
Please note, if your project qualifies for an award, you or a direct representative from your project must be in attendance at the festival in order to receive any physical awards. Non-attending winners will be e-mailed award certificates after the event.
All submissions - whether accepted or not - come with ONE complimentary 4-day event pass to the festival. Any additional passes must be purchased in advance or at the door.
You may withdraw your submission at any time, but there are no refunds on submissions.
- By submitting this script, you acknowledge that it is your own original work and you are authorized to submit it to competition.
- The individual or corporation submitting this script shall indemnify and hold harmless The Indie Gathering from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits and publicity.
Awards
Projects must receive a score of 90 or above to qualify for award placement. Awards up to 4th place in each category, as well as honorable mentions. Awards to attending winners include trophies, plaques, and certificates. Grand champion belt to best overall script.
Indie Gathering
Contact
5009 Storer Ave.
#3
Cleveland, OH 44102
Web:
Click here
Email:
ray@worldeonline.com
Contact: Ray Szuch
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The Indie Gathering International Film Festival
Contact
5009 Storer Ave.
#3
Cleveland, OH 44102
Web:
Click here
Email:
ray@worldeonline.com
Contact: Ray Szuch
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MovieBytes Interview:
Screenwriter Simon Wakelin
An interview with screenwriter Simon Wakelin regarding the Indie Gathering Writing Competition.
Q: What's the title of the script you entered in this contest, and what's it about?A: "Manifesto" is a black comedy about a director who teams up with a circus clown; "Wheezy the Clown" is from the clandestine insurgent rebel clown army (that actually exists) and he convinces the materialistic director that the evils of advertising must be quashed.
It's a whacked out adventure set in Los Angeles that looks at the ludicrous nature of selling products and its effect on both the audience and the people advertising their ware.
After working many years as a unit photographer on commercials, features and music videos I had plenty of experiences to express in the script. Being closely involved with insane directors and ad agency creative directors was sometimes quite bizarre.
I like to think of Manifesto as 'The Comedy of the Tragedy of Wheezy the Clown'
A: It's placed in a number of competitions including FADE IN, American Screenwriters Assn. int'l, PAGE Awards, Beverly Hills Film Festival... but this is my first win.
I entered this competition, and the others, to help persuade influential people in the industry here in LA to read my work. When you're in a position pitching a logline to a producer at a party of any gig, you have to hit them quick and make it memorable - the absurdity of my logline and the nod of the win at Indie will help spin my script out to more producers for sure... but only for that reason as I don't believe the majority of competitions will do anything - unless it's something of the caliber of Nicholls...
As with anything, you have to peddle your script, especially if you're like the majority with no representation. If you have a passion for the story and a competent writer with the right formatting skills you'll eventually succeed - if you live in LA IMHO...
A: Very much so. Well organized. Yes, met their deadlines...
Q: Were you given any feedback on your script? If so, did you find the feedback helpful?A: no feedback.
Q: Has your success in this contest helped you market your script? Were you contacted by any agents, managers or producers?A: Nothing as of yet. Pretty much pushing the script around to various producers through contacts, word of mouth...
I am an editor of a magazine at present that writes about the film industry. This also helps... I also have screenwriting friends who are successful in the business.
If the script is of consequence I'll get a bite sooner or later...
A: Photojournalist for many years. Turned to writing to help my income. worked for Sony Pictures on features as a stills guy. worked for magazines in Europe, Canada and now here in LA
Q: Do you live in Los Angeles? If not, do you have any plans to move there?A: Yes I do live in LA. I think it's a major help to be here...
Q: What's next? Are you working on a new script?A: I have now finished 3 scripts... but writing is re-writing so they're being tweaked. I have some great ideas, just about finding the time and the passion!
Posted Sunday, July 15, 2007
The Indie Gathering International Film Festival
Contact
5009 Storer Ave.
#3
Cleveland, OH 44102
Web:
Click here
Email:
ray@worldeonline.com
Contact: Ray Szuch
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