Script Nurse Announces "Mini-Movie Screenwriting Contest"
April 6, 2005 -- Beginning April 9, 2005 through June 30, 2005 writers have an opportunity to write and enter the Script Nurse "Mini-Movie Screenwriting Contest." Winners will compete for copies of Movie Magic Screenwriter (a $249 value) with Word Menu ($24.95 value) from Write Brothers Inc., Great Dialogue software ($49.95 value) from Peter Colley's GreatDialogue.com, and a personal writing consultation with Lynne Pembroke ($85 value) of Coverscript.com, story consultant to the major studios ? OR ? a complete Cinergy Scheduling and Budgeting software package bundle from Mindstar Productions ($799 value ? perfect for the indie filmmaker).
Screenwriters must register for free at the Script Nurse website (www.scriptnurse.com) in order to enter the contest and they must use either Movie Magic Screenwriter (free download) or Cinergy Script Editor (free download) to write their scripts. There is no entry fee. Scripts are submitted by email before the contest deadline.
The "Mini-Movie" category scripts are limited to 3-5 pages script and are focused on precision and conciseness ... no wasted words, colorful and visual descriptions and dialogue that really communicates.
The "Short Subject" category is designed for the independent filmmaker where the focus is on completeness and depth in the telling of the story.
Submission categories are "Mini-Movie" where writers craft a 3-5 page mini-movie or "Short Subject" where scripts are limited to 20 pages and a running time of 10-20 minutes. All entries must be live action. Full details are located at the Script Nurse Screenwriters Conference Center at http://www.scriptnurse.com/portal/article.php?id=124.
The contest is generously supported and sponsored by:
Write Brothers (www.write-bros.com)
Great Dialogue (www.greatdialogue.com)
Lynne Pembroke (www.coverscript.com)
Mindstar Productions (www.minstarprods.com)
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Founded in 1999, Script Nurse is a free site where aspiring screenwriters can find resources, tips and hints and general information about screenwriting including downloadable sample scripts and software, how-tos on screenwriting subjects and a discussion forum for free help and advice on a variety of topics.
<b>Don Bledsoe
Head Nurse
Script Nurse Screenwriters Conference Center
www.scriptnurse.com</b>
