You should realize that there is a great reward of personal satisfaction in being first just, next fair, then patient, then kind. And then, on that foundation, if you choose and have it in your heart, you can take the next step and really show mercy; but you cannot exhibit mercy in and of itself. These steps must be traversed; otherwise there can be no genuine mercy. There may be patronage, condescension, or charity--even pity--but not mercy. True mercy comes only as the beautiful climax to these preceding adjuncts to group understanding, mutual appreciation, fraternal fellowship, spiritual communion, and divine harmony.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Mr. April: Contest Judge of the Month!
Mr. April: Contest Judge of the Month!
Welcome to this month's expose bringing you the inside story on Judges and Readers of the Top Screenwriting Contests in the country. Everything you ever wanted to know about these mysterious creatures but had no way to ask.
These bunnies are willing to bare it all for me, a fellow judge, working producer, screenwriting teacher, friend and colleague, so I can bring you the scintillating scoop on who is reading your contest script and what they really, really want. Use this unique peek into their minds so your next contest encounter will turn these Juicy Judges to putty in your hands.
Then turn the tables! It's your chance to vote for your favorite PlayJudge of the Year. Each writer who nominates the winning PJOY, receives a 10% discount on the BIG IDEAS Screenwriting Seminar, held around the country. You'll learn to create your most successful script before you ever type "Fade In." One weekend takes you from "What to Write?" to "Ready to Write!" and gives you the tools to complete your script faster than you dreamed possible.
And now, Mr. April, a manly manager, with a surprisingly softer side, exposed in this revealing centerfold.
Mr. April's Vital Statistics
I have been a judge in a handful of competitions over the last five years including Scriptapalooza. I don't want to do too many of them, but I like to read fresh voices.
His Reel Life
I am a manager who started my own company. We represent writers and actors predominantly and looking to work with more directors. I pride my self and the company on development of writers as well as creating goals, strategies, and interesting projects for the marketplace in film or television.
Mr. April's Turn Ons
I am always first and foremost interested in the characters on the page. Right now, horrors thrillers, and action films are getting made easier, but I do have a soft spot for Romantic Comedies.
Mr. April's Turn Offs
It is always disappointing to start a script that does not grab you from the first few pages. Screenwriting is a tough medium, but at the core has to be a compelling story that forces me to turn the page. Also, it is tough for me to read a piece by a writer who doesn't go to the movies and understand what types of films are getting made right now. Being educated in film is a prerequisite to being a writer in the field.
His Favorite Position&to Read In
I don't get to do this much except on the weekend, but reading on my laptop outside at my local coffee shop. Nothing beats that.
The Dirty Little Secret Mr. April wants to Share
Great writing is one thing and almost the most important facet of a screenplay, but a close second is a logline and a hook. Films are getting harder and harder to make, so you better be able to tell someone quickly what to expect before they read it. If not, they might never get to it. Have passion for your project, but be practical. Also, know that every word you write is not magic or in stone because screenwriting is a team sport. Many people are involved in getting a film made, and everyone wants to have input, so let's face it, we need all the allies we can get. Good luck out there.
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Positivity
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Dwelling on positive things give your thoughts power and then shape. However this also works in reverse.
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The Ozark Foothills FilmFest Screenplay Competition has announced their winning scripts from among fifty-three entries submitted.
Gil Seltzer of Brooklyn, NY won the Long Screenplay award for his script The Motorman, a drama set during the 1980's New York subway strike. Kenneth Meyers III of Batesville received the Short Screenplay for his entry, Stranger's Candy, also a drama.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Raising Confident Kids
Raising Confident Kids - Boca Raton, FL, United States, 33428 - The Martial Arts Network Blog post The Martial Arts Networkhomemy homevideosaudiophotosblogssetsmembersgroupsmessage boardchat add a blog postmy blogmost recenthighest ratedmost viewedtop favoritesmost comments log injoin nowforgot password advanced video audio photo blog member group message sets pages .ka_letterboxComment {background-position:center !important}Raising Confident KidsWritten by Ront3986752 months ago
Confidence comes to us through experience and feeling good in our own body- Experience comes about by doing things for our self. If your child asks you to do something you know they have the ability to do by themself, step back and insist they do it. Your children will acquire the experience and will truly be excited once you start to jump up and down shouting to the world how great they have done. Children observe the messages that are played out through their family's beliefs about size, shape, weight and self esteem. Parents can often be alerted to problem signs of low self esteem in their children when their child mentions a falling out with another child at school. Young children will often act aggressively when things don't go their way - they lash out, bite, kick, hit and punch. This is because children learn through observation, there is a close connection between childhood obesity and self esteem issues. Please look here for more information. http://www.itsasaveit.com/pitchpage.html
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Chicago Screenwriters Network Contest Now Accepting Student Entries
The Chicago Screenwriters Network Contest has now started accepting student entries at a discounted fee.
Chris Koziel, the group's new co-president went on to explain. "I'm so excited that we are opening up our annual screenwriting contest to students this year. One of our goals at Chicago Screenwriters is to promote Midwest writers in Hollywood. Now we will get the wonderful opportunity to showcase some of the Midwest's newest and upcoming talented screenwriters."
Student screenwriters will have the opportunity to win a grand prize of $500 plus submission to Hollywood production companies, agents and managers.
Last year, the contest awarded over $2,000 in prizes and got the winning screenplays, "No Tell Motel," "Thornbush," "Baghdad Rules" and "Graceland" into the hands of major production companies, agents and managers including Laura Ziskin Productions (Spider-Man 1 - 4, Stealth), Vertigo Entertainment (The Ring 1 and 2, The Departed), Intellectual Property Group, Smart Entertainment, LA and Andrew Kersey Management.
Student writers can enter online at www.chicagoscreenwriters.org for a discounted entry fee of $35. There will also be a late entry fee of $45.
The deadline for entries will be midnight, April 15, 2011, with winners being announced on August 7 at a special ceremony. A full list of participating readers, prizes and rules can be found on the website as well.
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You must first recognize man as your brother, and if you honestly desire to do by him as you would have him do by you, the commonplace dictates of justice, honesty, and fairness will guide you in the just and impartial settlement of every recurring problem of economic rewards and social justice. Urantia
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