And the winner is...
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When I was asked if I would be one
of the judges in the BttB scriptwriting competition, I
wasn't sure what to expect. After all, everyone thinks they
can write, but it's actually harder than it looks. The same
goes for judging - we all had different criteria for what
made a good script.
How exciting was it then to discover we ALL had the same
finalists - and we agreed on the reasons.
The standard was high - several entries would have been
worthy of many writers working in television. The finalists
understood how to build tension, create a new character, end
the scene on a dramatic high-note and leave potential for
ongoing story, as well as being true to established
characters whom we know and love. That's pretty impressive,
and I would certainly be happy to work with the winners on
any show. They are prime candidates for any "New Writers"
scheme,
I want to personally congratulate all of the nominees and to
thank my fellow judges for a really exciting experience.
Talent exists everywhere - and discovering real writers here
was a joy.
And now - the nominees: ( in no special order)
In the 17 and over category we shortlisted and nominated
five finalists:
Past To Present written by taidum_fin
Don't Mind Me - written by Eduardo Bearo
The Brock Back Mystery - written by Apollo
Leah's Departure - written by Ross
Prison Therapy - written by Tainted Muse
And The Winner Is:
Don't Mind Me - written by Eduardo Bearo.
The winning scene could easily go into Home and Away
tomorrow and provide lots of great story material.
In the under 16s There were TWO outstanding entries which
we shortlisted.
Runner Up
She Must Tell written by bttb-rox!
And The Winner Is:Backstabbed, Betrayed and
Breathless - written by Drew
Amazing and audacious - Drew was clearly born to write
Both of our winners should consider writing for television -
but not until I retire
Coral Drouyn.
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