For Immediate Release:
August 20, 2009
Contact: Paul Luebbers
626-394-9763
paul@168project.com
CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR
WRITE OF PASSAGE SCREENWRITING COMPETITION
Contest offers writers the chance to be seen onscreen
Los Angeles, CA -The first annual "Write of Passage" screenwriting
competition is now open for entries, as announced today by founder
John David Ware.
Signups are Aug. 20 - Oct. 18, 2009. Writing week is Oct. 19-26,
2009. Submissions ($35 per writer) must be no more than 12 pages and
will be based on a supplied, scripture with the theme: "Hearing God."
Winners will be announced in November 2009. Top scripts compete for
awards and $1,000 cash.
For WRITER sign up CLICK HERE
For questions email info@168project.com
For complete rules: CLICK HERE
The prize package includes a meeting with Producer Ralph Winter
("X-MEN Origins: Wolverine"). In addition, writer/producers Luke
Schelhaas ("Law and Order," "Smallville") and Brian Bird ("Not Easily
Broken") will provide professional feedback to the top 3 writers.
L-R: Doug Folsom, Ralph Winter, Wes Llewellyn and John David Ware
celebrate "Up in the Air," Best Picture 2009
The speed screenwriting competition aims to encourage new writers to
enter the world of film. Write of Passage uses an approach that allows the screenwriter to receive feedback and critique from the RCP and his/her team of producers.
Write of Passage offers finalist scripts the chance to be made into films during
the 168 Film Project competition.
In its 8th year, the 168 Film Project has launched more than 400 short
films and many careers for would-be filmmakers. The "168" model asks
artists to create within strict limits (a Theme, a Verse, a Week) and
without second-guessing. Write of Passage will engage screenwriters
with the same method.
"Pairing a writing contest with a production contest is a dream come
true for writers who get to see their work," noted Ware. "Real-world
interaction between writers and producers will definitely raise the
bar."
Selected scripts will be eligible to be produced by 168 Film Project
veterans. Resulting films will be screened during the Write of
Passage Spotlight at the 168 Film Festival, March 26-27, 2010 in LA,
CA.
The contest is sponsored by Resurrection Pictures. "We love Write of
Passage and look forward to working with new writers of faith," said
Resurrection President, Bill Harrity.
"We want to see positive portrayals of realistic people in redemptive,
thought-provoking stories that honor God. Screenplays should show
authentic characters, not caricatures," Ware said.
Writers must complete the registration and submit the $35 entry fee
(168 members $30 ). Writers and producers are encouraged to
participate in both Write of Passage and the 168 Film Project.
Entrants may sign-up as a Writer or apply to be a Regional Competition
Producer (RCP). RCP's administer the Write of Passage regional
(semi-final) contests and judge the submissions. The best entries go
to the finals in L.A. RCP entry is FREE, but RCP's may not enter a
screenplay in the contest.
RCP's must apply for the RCP position via a written application:
http://168project.com/downloads//RCP-Application.doc
RCP's will be featured in the 168 Film Festival Program along with the
top 20 writers. Both groups will receive VIP tickets to the 168 Film Festival.
For questions visit: http://168project.com or email mailto:karen@168project.com.
For complete rules:
http://168project.com/downloads//WriteofPassage-Rules-8-20-09.pdf
About 168 Film Project:
The 168 Film Project is a competition, in which films are based on a
verse and created in one week (168 hours). The 8th Annual 168
competition occurs in Feb-March 2010. All films premiere during the
168 Film Festival March 26-27, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA.
168 Film Project 2009-2010 schedule:
http://168project.com/downloads%5CPR/168Schedj09-10.1.1.pdf
View the 2009 extended clip reel at:
http://168project.ning.com/video/168-clip-reel-2009-4-min
Read the 168 Blog at: http://168project.blogspot.com
Click here to view 168 Film Project, KNBC-TV Coverage 2009:
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around_town/the_scene/168_Film_Festival_Opens_in_LA_Los_Angeles.html
Contact Information:
168 Film Project/Write of Passage Screenwriting Contest
145 S. Glenoaks Blvd. Suite #159
Burbank, CA 91502
writeofpassage@168project.com
www.168project.com
818-557-8507, 818-953-4014 fax
