Deadline TODAY to submit to the TV Screenplay Festival

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Deadline TODAY: TV PILOT/SPEC Script Festival – Get FULL FEEDBACK. Get script performed by professional actors
http://www.wildsound.ca/tvscreenplaycontest.html

Watch WINNING TV PILOT Screenplay Readings
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/tv_pilot_readings.html

Watch WINNING TV SPEC Screenplay Readings
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/tv_spec_readings.html

READ 100s of testimonials for past submitters –
TV Screenplay Testimonials from the WILDsound Festival

Watch the Winning TV PILOT Readings:

Watch the Winning TV SPEC Readings:

Read TV testimonials of recent submitted work:

This is most excellent. I loved the thorough feedback, and some of the fixes or easy and some require a little more thinking but regardless, I’m glad to be getting your feedback.
– David Baugnon, (The Messiah Project)

Thank you for your encouraging words and for this great chance you are giving me. If I had to rate your feedback, I would give it 110 over 100 !! In fact, it is thanks to your previous feedback that I was able to improve this piece: even…

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Deadline TODAY to submit to the Novel Festival

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DEADLINE TODAY: 1st CHAPTER/FULL NOVEL Festival.
http://www.wildsound.ca/book_contest.html

Get your story performed at the Writing Festival. FULL FEEDBACK on all entries.

NEW OPTION: Or, just submit for an actor performance reading transcript of your novel (any 5 pages of your book). Great way to promote the sales of your book if you’re already published. (see examples on the video playlist below)

Watch the June 2016 Winners.
June 2016 Novel & Short Story Winners

Watch the May 2016 Winners.
May 2016 Novel & Short Story Winners

Watch the April 2016 Winners.
April 2016 Novel & Short Story Winners

Watch the March 2016 Winners.
March 2016 Novel Winners

Watch the February 2016 Winners.
February 2016 Novel Winners

Watch the January 2016 Winners.
January 2016 Novel Winners

Watch the December 2015 Winners. At least 3-10 winners every month:
December 2015 Novel Winners

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Deadline July 14th: 1pg. Short Story Contest

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Submit a short story that is only 1 page long (maximum 400 words) and have it performed at the Writing Festival by a professional actor. Also garner FULL FEEDBACK on your work.

Deadline July 14th. Submit for only $15. Most of the stories will be accepted and performed. If there is a beginning/middle/end, and the grammar is sound, we will perform it.

A great way to get your words out there, obtain the Agent you’re looking for or just get your story seen by more people. If you win, your story will be seen by 100,000s of people when it’s read online using a top professional actor. It’s a rush you’ll never experience in your life seeing it come to life that way.

The RULES are simple:

1. Write a story that is 1pg. maximum. Edit the heck out of it. We accept novels in all genres.

2. Email your…

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Read Today’s Promotion of TV PILOT Loglines and Show Pitches:

Read Today’s Promotion of Feature Film/Screenplay Loglines and Pitches:

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Deadline to submit your Screenplay to the Festival Today:
http://www.wildsound.ca/screenplaycontest.html

Read Today’s Promotion of Feature Film/Screenplay Loglines and Pitches:

JAMESTOWN, by Edward H. Spruill
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/jamestown_by_edward_h_spruill.html

TINDERELLA, by Jane Henning
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/tinderella_by_jane_henning.html

A SILENT, by Manish Kumar
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/a_silent_by_manish_kumar.html

SCHIZOPHRENIA DISEASE, by Vienda Kuntjoro
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/schizophrenia_disease_by_vienda_kuntjoro.html

FIEND, by Andrew Samuelsen
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/fiend_by_andrew_samuelsen.html

24 HOURS OF MOZART, by Miodrag Milanovic
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/24_hours_of_mozart_by_miodrag_milanovic.html

BEDLAM ON THE RAILS, by Wayne Johnson
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/bedlam_on_the_rails_by_wayne_johnson.html

EDI SCISSORHANDS, by Racheli Frishman
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/edi_scissorhands_by_racheli_frishman.html

INTO THE SMOKE, by Robert O’Sullivan
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/into_the_smoke_by_robert_osullivan.html

CHIMES OF FREEDOM, by John Mackenzie
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/chimes_of_freedom_by_john_mackenzie.html

JAGGED EDGE, by Tam Herman
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/jagged_edge_by_tam_herman.html

DADDY ISSUES, by KT Edwards
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/daddy_issues_by_kt_edwards.html

LIGHTLESS, by Dhrvuv Kanungo
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/lightless_by_dhruv_kanungo.html

SEAHORSE, by Randy White
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/seahorse_cove_by_randy_white.html

SEASIDE, by George Pacich
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/seaside_by_george_pacich.html

PURE BLOOD, by Tosin O’Motayo
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/pure%20blood_by_tosin_omotayo.html

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Watch TV Spec of Modern Family by Debi Calabro

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The Modern Family SPEC is a December 2015 TV Screenplay Winner.

Watch MODERN FAMILY by Debi Calabro:

CAST LIST:

NARRATOR – Sean Kaufmann
GLORIA – Jane Hailes
CLAIRE – Jane Smythe
PHIL/MITCHELL – Kari-Michael Helava
CAMERON/LUKE/MANNY – Robert Notman
LILY – Antosia Fiedur
JAY – Sean Ballantyne

Get to know writer Debi Calabro:

1. What is your spec for the Modern Family TV show about?

This episode it about the ups and the downs of parenthood but ultimately it’s all good in the end.

2. Why does this spec fit into the context of the show?

The spec shows the same tone and humor as the other episodes. All the characters have a chance to make themselves heard as individuals and also how they contribute to the family unit.

3. This story has a lot going for it. How would you describe this script in two words?

Endearing, funny.

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Watch TV PILOT of I HEART MY DEMONS by Rebecca Scott

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Watch the December 2015 winning TV Pilot Screenplay.

I HEART MY DEMONS by Rebecca Scott

CAST LIST: 
NARRATOR – Sean Kaufmann
EVAN – Robert Notman
ROCKY – Antosia Fiedur
RENE/CLAUDIA – Jane Smythe
CLEMANTINE/JUDITH – Jane Hailes
MATTHEW/FRED/BUSTER – Kari-Michael Helava
ANDREWS/JOE/THE KOREAN – Sean Ballantyne

Get to know writer Rebecca Scott:

1. What is your TV PILOT about?

My TV pilot is about the plight of being human, having desires, urges and needs – that contradict society, health, convention, and common sense. Basically a young near-do well wakes up one morning to find his personal demons have come to life and are moving into make his life hell.

2. Why should this screenplay be made into a TV show?

I believe this screenplay should be made into a TV show because it’s audacious, provocative, and funny as hell. Most people can relate to a flawed anti hero protagonist…

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The Art of GOOD CHEAP and FAST

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GOOD CHEAP AND FAST

If you’re in the midst of your filmmaking career or have just started, this is a good time as you can make films a whole lot cheaper than 5 years ago. But if you’re not organized or ready for good old fashioned business and negotiation, your film’s budget can skyrocket.

I don’t remember where I read this, but when I did it was like all the pieces came together and the puzzle was complete for me. It made all the sense in the world and everything I do in any business venture or transaction, I alway remember

THE TRIANGLE:

THE GOOD CHEAP AND FAST TRIANGLE

Same for your creative crew. DOP’s, Art Directors, Editors etc… They are around, some are harder to find than others, but they are around. You have a solid cast and crew, then your film’s chances for being good have exceeded. Who…

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The Art of GOOD CHEAP and FAST

WILDsound Festival's avatarWILDsound Festival

GOOD CHEAP AND FAST

If you’re in the midst of your filmmaking career or have just started, this is a good time as you can make films a whole lot cheaper than 5 years ago. But if you’re not organized or ready for good old fashioned business and negotiation, your film’s budget can skyrocket.

I don’t remember where I read this, but when I did it was like all the pieces came together and the puzzle was complete for me. It made all the sense in the world and everything I do in any business venture or transaction, I alway remember

THE TRIANGLE:

THE GOOD CHEAP AND FAST TRIANGLE

Same for your creative crew. DOP’s, Art Directors, Editors etc… They are around, some are harder to find than others, but they are around. You have a solid cast and crew, then your film’s chances for being good have exceeded. Who…

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Short Story Logline: Something in the Air, by Ben Starling

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LOGLINE PITCH:

ACTORTitle: Something in the Air

Written by: Ben Starling

Type: Short Story

Genre: Romantic

Logline: Something in the Air is a love story about a California soldier who returns home to find all is not as it seems at the factory that offers him a desperately needed job, and the veterinarian who wants that factory’s operations stopped.

www.ben-starling.com

Interested in this logline, please email us at info@wildsound.ca and we’ll forward your email to the writer.

Have a logline? Submit your logline to the festival for FREE Today.

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