This script actually finished in the top 15 because I thought the logline was intriguing. Logline: In 1936 the lives of seven strangers violently collide when they become snowbound in an Italian hotel while one of them must stop a Nazi plot that would destroy the world.Īnalysis: I wanted to get Felip’s entry in here because I could sense his audible frustration at not making the showdown (I love you, Felip!). Title: One Night in the White Mountains Under a Black Sun And the purpose of today’s exercise is to help writers identify why a concept or logline doesn’t work and what you can do to improve your concepts moving forward. With that said, there are concepts that are just straight up weak. So don’t get down on yourself if you didn’t get picked. Just because your script didn’t win those two battles doesn’t mean it’s a bad idea. For me, right now, I’m looking at concepts and asking, “Is this a movie I’d want to make?” If the answer is no, I don’t need to deliberate any further.īoth of those things – subjectivity and could this be a movie – are driving 95% of my choices. The Black List is turning into a site that celebrates social commentary. Nicholl celebrates high-minded fare where theme takes precedence over everything. But, obviously, there are people who love Harry Potter and whom might anoint your magic concept the best idea they’ve ever seen.Īlso, whoever’s running the contest is looking for a specific type of script. I’m not a fan of movies about magic, for example, like Harry Potter. You might have a cool idea that I’m just not into. Therein lies the immeasurable conundrum of subjectivity.
However, a few of you might, indeed, be right.
You see the entries that made Horror Showdown last month and you think, “My concept is better than those.” First off, you’re probably wrong. You make one friend and 999 enemies.Īnd I get it. I always say that running a contest is one of the worst things a person can do. Why? Also, stay til the end because I announce the next SHOWDOWN! These horror submissions were shut out of Horror Showdown.
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