Film and Writing Festival for Comedy. Showcasing best of comedy short films at the FEEDBACK Film Festival. Plus, showcasing best of comedy novels, short stories, poems, screenplays (TV, short, feature) at the festival performed by professional actors.
A roadside, greasy spoon diner gives new meaning to the phrase “tourist trap” in this dark comedy horror short.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Allison Kampf
Zack/Bob (M): Allan Michael Brunet
Darnell/Earl (M): Geoff Mays
Tyrone (M): Scott Beaudin
Ethan (M): Bill Poulin
Laquisha (F): Elizabeth Rose Morrris
Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Susie: Sandra Krstin
Darryl: Peter-Mark Raphael
Get to know the writer:
What is your screenplay about?
Duck Tape Jokes & Cultural Comedy
What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Comedy
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
Dab of Duck Tape comedically expresses the struggles of the frugal father.
How would you describe this script in two words?
Cultural Comedy
What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
Friday
How long have you been working on this screenplay?
About six months to a one year.
How many stories have you written?
At least dozens.
What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)
“She’s in love with the boy” – Trisha Yearwood
What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
The ability and finance to film.
Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Photography & Philanthropy
You entered your screenplay via FilmFreeway. What has been your experiences working with the submission platform site?
FilmFreeway has provided me an opportunity to display my works and receive feedback and recognition. My experience, in a short time, has been positive.
What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
Investigative reporters, Jean Burbank and Robert Ibsen, explore the highly controversial game of Bowling for Concubines in this satirical mockumentary. Involving bowling balls and actual human concubines as pins, B.F.C. forces a nation to question its own morals. Should fun come at any cost? Some say yes. These questions and more will be answered via variously dubious testimonies.
Watch the Winning June 2016 Comedy Short Screenplay.
OZARK by Craig Mrock
Narrator: Geoff Mays
Get to know the winning writer:
1. What is your screenplay about?
It’s a scene from a full length screenplay I wrote called “Halloween in Ozark” about Halloween in a small town. In this scene, one of the main characters, Roger, takes a chance at sitting next to the girl he’s madly in love with, Brittany. Of course, even the simplest of actions don’t happen easily when average teens experience such intense emotions, so the scene plays with that moment.
2. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
This particular scene addresses both the internal and external, environmental aspects of a moment in time. While many of us could relate to this situation through our own experiences, only a movie can smoothly and accurately show the various perspectives that embody a moment like this while capturing the right levels of humor, intentions, and emotions of the people involved as they happen.
3. How would you describe this script in two words?
“Real life” maybe??
4. What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
Tough call, probably something by John Hughes, maybe Uncle Buck or Breakfast Club?
5. How long have you been working on this screenplay?
“Halloween in Ozark” has been an idea of mine for a few years. I initially wrote up an outline and several scenes a few years back and always had the intention of writing a funny story with an element of spook and a bit of teen raunchiness. Think John Waters combining Scary Movie and American Pie. There are several small stories involved that come together in the end and I think there are characters that appeal to everyone as most teen movies include.
6. How many stories have you written?
Tons, since I was a little kid. I’m most proud of my recent works (you can find here http://mworldentertainment.wordpress.com/ ) but the nice part about creating things is they’re only finished when you say they are.
7. What motivated you to write this screenplay?
A moment in a grocery store around Halloween that spiraled into an entire picture of the holiday in a small town.
8. What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
This screenplay started with several scenes and ideas that needed to be fleshed out and strung together. As things developed in their own way, other scenes became more important and character development really started to factor in. The editing for this was probably the biggest challenge in the end.
9. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Playing music, traveling, being outdoors, and working my way into a career in writing and out of one that just provides a paycheck.
10. What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
I’m looking to get my name and work out there and I’ve been following the festival on social media for some time. It seemed like a good thing to try and it’s been a positive experience so far.
11. Any advice or tips you’d like to pass on to other writers?
Aside from the typical “never stop writing” advice, just remember the importance of details and editing.
Feature Script: THE FIREWORKS STAND by David M. Hyde
SYNOPSIS:
When lawyer Tom Johnson drives his car into a local firework stand, which is owned by former preacher Marvin Temple. This sets up a chain of events that bring people to faith and understanding of what life is all about.
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FIRST SCENE (first 10pgs) SCREENPLAY CONTEST
