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The 2007 "Mini-Movie Screenwriting Contest" is a return to the original format for the contest with a few minor changes. Here's the details.

PREMISE: Any that you choose. It must be original. No adaptations from another work are permitted. No entries previously submitted to any Script Nurse sponsored contest are permitted.

GENRE: Any genre you choose (comedy, drama, fantasy, horror, thriller, suspense, etc.).

LENGTH: MINI-MOVIE: 3 pages MINIMUM and 5 pages MAXIMUM plus title page; live action only (no anime, cartoon silents or narrative voice-over only scripts). SHORT SUBJECT: 10 pages MINIMUM and 20 pages MAXIMUM plus title page; live action only (no anime, cartoon silents or narrative voice-over only scripts).

TITLE PAGE: The title should be entered 1/3 down the page in ALL CAPS, then a blank line, then "by" followed by another blank line and lastly your name in upper/lower case, ALL centered horizontally on the page. Your contact information should be tabbed around column 50 and positioned in the lower right corner of the page. No dates, registrations or copyright notices.

SCRIPT FORMAT: Industry standard feature film format only. Use any software you wish to write the script. Use a medium weight 12pt Courier typeface ONLY throughout If you need one, you can download it for FREE from the Script Nurse site.

SCRIPT ATTACHED FILE FORMAT: You may submit entries in the following file formats:
Microsoft Word: .DOC
Any word processor that exports: .RTF
Plain text: .TXT
Movie Magic Screenwriter: .SCW
Final Draft: .FDR

ENTRY FEE: There is NO ENTRY FEE.

ENTRY FORM: There is NO ENTRY FORM.

HOW TO ENTER: All entries are submitted via email with your script file attached.
Email to: writingcontest@scriptnurse.com
Email subject: ENTRY -- Script Title -- Your Name
The following identifying information is REQUIRED in the body of the email in the order shown:
Script Title in quotes (i.e. "My Great Script")
File name of the attached script file (i.e. MyGreatScript.doc)
Category you are entering (enter either "Mini-Movie" or "Short Subject")
Your name
Your address
Your City, State, ZIP
Your phone number (xxx-xxx-xxxx)

Example:

Email to: writingcontest@scriptnurse.com
Email subject: ENTRY -- My Great Script -- Joe Screenwriter
Email message:
"My Great Script"
MyGreatScript.doc
Mini-Movie
Joe Screenwriter
1234 Any Street
Anytown, NY 11123
212-321-0987

GENERAL: Once again, the focus is on precision and conciseness ... no wasted words, colorful and visual descriptions and "reel" dialogue that propels the story forward. Character development, completeness and depth in telling the story is essential. As you write your script, you may have questions. Please post your questions in the forum and we will do our best to help. Use the resources available on this site. Do the exercises in the Tips & Hints section. As crazy as they sound, they really DO work!

SUGGESTION: Keep the locations and special effects to a minimum to improve your chances ... but it's up to you.

THE JUDGES:
Scott Cummins, Producer/Director, Riverscape Pictures
Cindy Troy, Professional Editor, EditedWrite.com
Al Bouchard, Screenwriter, Producer/Director, Alexander Film Works
Don Bledsoe, Head Nurse, Script Nurse

JUDGING PROCESS: Judges assign scores in various categories for each script they read. Scoring starts each entry with 100 points and points are deducted for flaws weaknesses. The best scores are the contest winners. Judges score the following categories:

CATEGORY	POINTS
Originality of Story Premise	1-15
Story Execution	1-15
Action Decription	1-20
Dialogue	1-20
Formatting	1-5
Grammar & Correct Word Usage	1-5
Spelling	1-5
Overall Impression	1-15

SCRIPT NURSE FORUM REGISTRATION: You MUST be a registered user in the Script Nurse Forum to submit an entry. REGISTRATION IS FREE.

CONTEST DEADLINES: We will begin accepting submissions on February 15, 2007 and we will NOT accept submissions after March 31, 2007.

MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: You may enter more than once, but each entry must submitted separately.

QUESTIONS? Post questions in the forum in the section for the contest or send an email to: WritingContest@scriptnurse.com

AGREEMENT: By submitting your screenplay in either category, you implicitly agree to allow your work to be read by the judges, critiqued and scored. You also agree to allow your script to be submitted to Itchy House Films in New Jersey to be considered for possible purchase and production. If your script is selected, you will negotiate the option or purchase price directly with Itchy House Films.

PRIZES: I am extremely gratified to be offering productive tools to assist you to "Write better — right now!" They are ALL made possible by the generous contributions of leading industry companies and to each and every one goes my heartfelt THANK YOU!

CONTEST WINNERS RECEIVE:

Of special note this year is the opportunity to have all of the winning entries considered for possible option or purchase of their screenplays by Itchy House Films in New Jersey. This is made possible by producer/director Jay Rodriguez and his creative team at Itchy House Films.

"The team at Itchy House Films is extremely excited about bridging the relationship between independent filmmakers and independent screenwriters. We are taking this opportunity with great respect and full dedication in producing a quality film fit to impress the toughest of critics. I personally look forward to the challenge and cannot wait for the winning screenwriter to sit down, press play and watch their screenplay come to life through film," said producer/director Jay Rodriguez, founder of Itchy House Films (www.itchyhousefilms.com).

FIRST PLACE — MINI-MOVIE	VALUE: $908.75
Write Brothers	Movie Magic Screenwriter
EditedWrite.com	Professional edit of 100-page script.
Sophocles	Sophocles Screenwriting Software
Movie Outline	Movie Outline Software
Great Dialogue	Great Dialogue Software
ScriptBuddy	Screenplay Formatting Guide
Charles Deemer	Autographed "Practical Screenwriter" Book
Lynn Pembroke	Coverscript Consultation (1 hr)
Itchy House Films	Possible purchase and production of their script.

SECOND PLACE — MINI-MOVIE	VALUE: $446.25
Write Brothers	Movie Magic Screenwriter
Movie Outline	Movie Outline Software
Great Dialogue	Great Dialogue Software
ScriptBuddy	Screenplay Formatting Guide
Charles Deemer	Autographed "Practical Screenwriter" Book
Lynn Pembroke	Coverscript Consultation (1/2 hr)
Itchy House Films	Possible purchase and production of their script.

THIRD PLACE — MINI-MOVIE	VALUE: $439.70
Cinnovation	Scriptware Software
Movie Outline	Movie Outline Software
Great Dialogue	Great Dialogue Software
Scene Writer Pro	Scene Writer Pro Software
ScriptBuddy	Screenplay Formatting Guide
Charles Deemer	Autographed "Practical Screenwriter" Book
Itchy House Films	Possible purchase and production of their script.

FIRST PLACE — SHORT SUBJECT	VALUE: $1,627.80
MindStar Productions	Scheduling/Budgeting Software Bundle
EditedWrite.com	Professional edit of 100-page script.
Cinnovation	Scriptware Software
Sophocles	Sophocles Screenwriting Software
Movie Outline	Movie Outline Software
Mindola Software	SuperNoteCard for Screenwriting Software
Scene Writer Pro	Scene Writer Pro Software
ScriptBuddy	Screenplay Formatting Guide
Itchy House Films	Possible purchase and production of their script.

SECOND PLACE — SHORT SUBJECT	VALUE: $1,027.80
MindStar Productions	Scheduling Software
Cinnovation	Scriptware Software
Sophocles	Sophocles Screenwriting Software
Movie Outline	Movie Outline Software
Mindola Software	SuperNoteCard for Screenwriting Software
Scene Writer Pro	Scene Writer Pro Software
ScriptBuddy	Screenplay Formatting Guide
Itchy House Films	Possible purchase and production of their script.

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