FinishLineScriptComp

As a long time Nicholl reader before I founded Finish Line, I'm sorry to see the change. We will be here, accepting scripts from whoever wants to enter. All you have to do is be a writer. Whether it's your first script or one that's been through a fellowship, etc.. we welcome you & look forward to helping you cross the finish line. Our winners have included computer techs, teachers, constructions workers, waiters, government workers, dog walkers, sound mixers, housewives and a priest!

Congratulations to one of our wonderful Finish Line mentors!

The biggest skill to have in the entertainment industry is the ability to adjust.

@LaurenMilberger It doesn't seem like a problem. Hard to know without seeing the page, You can DM me a screenshot if you like.

@FinishLineScrip I put in bold certain things in the action lines I wanted to be sure the reader wouldn't skip over and remember because it's a very sci-fi script. It was suggested to me to do, its not something I always do. So like “he pulls out a (in bold) signet ring, because that's important

Curious screenwriting twitter’s pov: i was told (and have seen) putting important things you don't want the reader to miss we it will come back. I just got a great feedback from a contest but they thought it was a formatting error on my part. Thoughts? It’s a time travel pilot

@JLisaJay 😡

There’s this weird thing that happens with projects where it gets to a certain point & the producer (or whoever you’re working with) sends an email & the title is misspelled. Never fails, that’s an omen that the whole film has fallen off a cliff.

@Ormlycia This look from CB is one of the greatest moments in modern film.

I always said this scene was peak romance, now Cate Blanchett confirmed it

I could not be prouder to make this announcement but it will come in the trades as well. Our 2020-2021 Winner @alexqin started production on her script Thirstygirl to day in Nashville. First time director. Five years of rewrites, which we helped with, a POC short that was accepted into Sundance & we co-produced & many awards after that we had nothing to do with. Alex is a mega talent who has found amazing people to help her along the way. We are so proud of her - she deserves all the great things that undoubtedly lie ahead for her.

@DEADLINE I see a preview for this every time I go for the movies and I WILL BE THERE the week it opens. Looks like a hell of a lot of fun.

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Hearing about what actor/actress gets you excited? Not gossipy but that they're in a new movie. Purely for the love of their talent? Us, Cate Blanchett. Her working with Brady Corbett is exctiing!

@toddfoleywrites So sorry for your loss.

Today I helped spread my brother’s ashes in the waters around the islands where we grew up. 2 years gone and it felt all too fresh today. Grief is cardio and I’m grateful for a heart that bleeds love.

@GoIntoTheStory Congratulations!

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Don’t think about an entire script. Write a page. A page is approachable. A page is not too scary. Maybe you'll write more but think about it in terms of scenes and not the entirety.

@butterflylouka One of my all time favorites.

the single most entertaining film in the world, non-stop gasp fest even on third watch. DO YOU WANNA FUCK ME BARBARA??

@VDOOZER This show really grew on me.

Theme song is a banger #Rooster (I may be biased)

@deborahbetenew You can definitely feel when someone has had fun with their script. We feel writing all the time!

@FinishLineScrip Real question: how can a reader actually feel that?

A reader can tell when you've had fun writing your script, regardless of the genre. Whether the script ultiimately, works the energy matters.

@Thomas_Redacted Because I talk to producers all the time.

@FinishLineScrip How do you know, Do you have proof?

Lots of TV/film producers looking for YA right now. Just saying.

@ItsLaDarrion @uhdresejwrites qtna?

@FinishLineScrip @uhdresejwrites QTNA

@uhdresejwrites I don't know. They're looking for good YA.

@FinishLineScrip But are they looking for Black YA?