For Immediate Release:
May 11, 2010
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 second annual "Write of Passage" screenwriting
competition is now open for entries, as announced today by founder
and president John David Ware.
Top scripts will compete for cash, prizes and Hollywood introductions
(producer Ralph Winter, "X-MEN Origins: Wolverine") and expert
critique from writer/producers Luke Schelhaas ("Law and Order,"
"Smallville") and Brian Bird ("Not Easily Broken").
Selected Scripts are eligible to be produced by veteran producers for
the 9th Annual 168 Film Project and may screen at the 168 Film
Festival (April, 2011).
All entries will be written in 168 hours, based on a foundational
scripture, (theme TBD). The entry deadline is Oct. 11th, 2010. Writing week
is Oct. 18-25, 2010.
Entry Fee is $35 (early bird special, $30, 168 members $25 until August
1st). Winners will be announced in November 2010.
For WRITER sign up CLICK HERE
For questions email paul@168project.com
L-R: Doug Folsom, Ralph Winter, Wes Llewellyn and John David Ware
Write of Passage aims to encourage new writers to enter the world of film. Write of Passage structure allows all screenwriters to receive feedback and critique during the contest from a mentor called a Regional Competition Producer, who also serves as a developement executive and first round judge.
Top scripts advance to the finals, which are judged in Los Angeles.
Write of Passage offers finalist scripts the chance to be made into films during
the 168 Film Project competition.
In its 9th year, the 168 Film Project has launched more than 450 short
films and many careers for would-be filmmakers. The "168" model asks
artists to create within strict limits. They are giving a theme, a verse and a week (or 168 hours). Write of Passage engages screenwriters with the same method.
"Pairing a writing contest with a production contest is a dream come
true for writers, who may get to see their work onscreen," noted Ware. "Interaction between the writers and mentors definitely raises the bar."
Selected scripts will be eligible to be produced by 168 Film Project
veteran producers. Resulting films will be screened during the Write of
Passage Spotlight at the 168 Film Festival in April 2011 in LA, CA.
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. 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 from
paul@168project.com.
RCP's will be featured in the 168 Film Festival Program along with the
top writers. For questions visit: http://168project.com or email paul@168project.com.
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
