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Michael Holden
NYC Midnight Contest

Hey, guys. I don't normally do this, but I wanted some feedback on a couple of short screenplays I did for a contest. Yes, I crashed out and burned because one of them didn't hit the specific requirements (or genre), but I wanted to know what you thought of them. Please be honest. https://www.stage3...

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Pierre Langenegger

Are you sure the reason you crashed out was because you didn't hit the specific requirements? I tried NYC Midnight once and was bitterly disappointed with it. Not because I didn't progress (there are...

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Jean-Pierre Chapoteau

Now I have to look up the address! So what does it say about me if I did place?! LOL! I've heard horror stories, but I've had a good experience with them so far. It's been fun.

Pierre Langenegger

No reflection on your writing JP, good stories get through too, but when you look at the crap that does get through, you've really got to question the legitimacy of this comp. Any reputable place shou...

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Michael Holden

I was in group 14. I passed with flying colors in the first round and then got dropped.

Jim Mendoza

I made it to the final round last year but didn't submit because my work commitments clashed with the writing deadline. It's haunted me ever since...

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