FinishLineScriptComp

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I could not be more thrilled to have HBO Max & Deadline reveal this news. 2022 winner Matt Thomas’ pilot Debbie is on its way to the small screen, packaged by Finish Line.
Huge Congrats to Matt. We’re all very excited. Enter the right competition, you just might get a tv show made.

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Gabrielle Union Set To Exec Produce, In Talks To Headline 'Debbie' Legal Drama In Works At HBO Max https://t.co/i49OcaDvuG

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I want to thank all the writers who have entered Finish Line year after year. Now in our 11th season, it's a pleasure to see how so many of you have learned, changed and grown in your writing. When you're writing the right script, seeing the improvement is really beautiful.

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@zammit_marc depends on the award

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@QTarantino_ Please do, we’re open!

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@Variety @WillTheLandMan Sorry to hear this. Jane is awesome.

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Write to free yourself

Write to express yourself

Write to explore yourself

Write to challenge yourself

Write to challenge the oppressive systems

Write to grieve

Write to document

Write to leave your mark

Write because you can

Write because it is your right

Write because it is art

Just write.

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Ordinary person in extraordinary circumstances.

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PLEASE RT! If you were given a discount a few months ago because you placed in another competition, there are about 2.5 weeks left in this season's Finish Line Comp, so please enter.

If you have placed in a comp this year & want a discount to enter Finish Line, please let us know! AFF, Shore, Page, etc...As always, we are looking for great pilots, screenplays & short film scripts!

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@deborahbetenew I didn't say direct, I said contact. Personal touches can often help open the door.

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It's almost irrelevant if I am interested in the subject matter of script you are writing. It does matter if I care about the theme and the character development. If I can relate in some way to your characters and what they're suffering through and learning, you're on the path to doing good job, regardless of other issues with the script.

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PLEASE RT! If you were given a discount a few months ago because you placed in another competition, there are about 2.5 weeks left in this season's Finish Line Comp, so please enter.

If you have placed in a comp this year and want a discount to enter Finish Line, please let us know! AFF, Shore, Page, etc...As always, we are looking for great pilots, screenplays & short film scripts!

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@isabeatty you probably think this tweet is about you (sorry)

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@RachelMarron10 How do you know she won't be a Diplomat again?

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PLEASE RT! If you were given a discount a few months ago because you placed in another competition, there are about 2.5 weeks left in this season's Finish Line Comp, so please enter.

If you have placed in a comp this year and want a discount to enter Finish Line, please let us know! AFF, Shore, Page, etc...As always, we are looking for great pilots, screenplays & short film scripts!

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@AlleghenyGothic You gotta write it right.

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I've been reading many pilots lately that need a lot of work structurally. Remember, this is one of what you hope will be 5+ years of a series. Pacing and structure can be different for different genres but in general you don't want to give away too much in the first episode. In fact, withholding information can be the engine of the show. A strong pilot sets up the central puzzle regardless of genre, plants a few fair clues, develops main characters in action and ends on a turn that makes viewers want episode two.

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@QTarantino_ Requiem for a Dream

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@HwoodScrptReadr @QTarantino_ One of my faves.