Can You Write a Screenplay in 30 Days?

If you’re a potential screen writer and up for a challenge, Script Frenzy, may have the perfect way to spend next April.

In April, thousands of participants worldwide will attempt to tackle 100 pages of original material in just 30 days. The tight deadline prevents writers from getting bogged down with formatting and the formal rules of scriptwriting.  Script Frenzy invites everyone to bash out screenplays, stage plays, TV shows, short films, or graphic novels.

In order to “win” at Script Frenzy, participants need only sign up and complete the goal of writing 100 pages in April. In return for their efforts, Script Frenzy winners are granted a Script Frenzy Winner’s Certificate, web icon, and eternal bragging rights.

Here at OwnAFilmCompany.com, we’re thinking of participating ourselves and if any of our members take part, we’ll feature them on our website,  so let us know if you are going to take part.

Visit http://www.scriptfrenzy.org/eng/whatisscriptfrenzy for more details.

Get Your Feature Film Script Funded

Filmaka.com have just announced a new competition which could see you gain funding to direct your own feature-length script.

Each month, the Smoke and Mirrors competition is giving 15-20 lucky filmmakers the chance to win $500 and the opportunity to go on and make another film with $1000 worth of funding. Three of those winners are then put forward to compete for feature funding at the end of the year.

If you want to take part, your entry needs to be 1-3 minutes long. The closing date is 21st June 2009.

To find out more information, and to enter, click here

Great Opportunity for a Blogging Videographer

Lucozade Energy are looking for a Blogger to travel around the world with them this summer, videoing, photographing, tweeting and blogging their series of physical challenges.

If you fancy traveling across the globe this summer and can demonstrate that you have skills in creative writing, blogging, videography and photography, then you should definitely apply!

The role will start very soon (near the beginning to mid June) and you will need to be able to commit to a three month period, be a UK Citizen and have a valid UK passport.  Don’t fret you’ll be back in the UK regularly and all expenses will be paid.

To apply for this once in a life-time opportunity, please contact Splendid Communications on 0207 324 7200 and ask for either Chris or Emma, alternatively email chris@splendidcomms.com or emmag@splendidcomms.com respectively.

Win Tickets to the UK Charity Premiere of Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation

We’re holding a very quick competition to give away two tickets to the UK Charity Premiere of Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation. The compeition will run from 3pm Saturday 25th April to 9pm on Sunday 26th April 2009, so be quick – that’s just 30 hours to enter.

The UK Charity Premiere of Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation will take place on Tuesday April 28th at Vue West End, Leicester Square, London and you could be there for free.

This comptition is open to registered user of OwnAFilmCompany.com only and is for a pair of tickets to the Premiere. No travel or other expenses are included.

For more information, and to enter, visit OwnAFilmCompany.com.

Guardian Student Media Awards

“The Guardian Student Media Awards have sought out the very best student writers, designers, broadcasters, editors and photographers for over 30 years.

And this year one of those people could be you.

Enter the 2009 Guardian Student Media Awards and soon you could be playing against real media heavyweights including the likes of Andrew Rawnsley, Rankin, Jonathan Freedland, Rachel Newsome and Emily Barr – all previous winners. Along with 100s of others, these guys were mere mortals like you before making it big in the media.

As well as choosing individual and category winners, our esteemed panel of judges will pick out one overall winner who displays particularly outstanding talent and promise. That person will undertake an extended six-week work placement at the Guardian and receive a subsistence allowance of £1,650.”

The categories, instructions and application forms are all on http://www.guardian.co.uk/student-media-awards-2009.