August 2009
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CSSC In the Press
There’s nothing like kicking back in the morning with your coffee in hand, newspaper in front of you and radio buzzing in the distance. What would make this occasion even better? Well, by adding some Canadian Short Screenplay Competition of course!
The CSSC was recently covered in a myriad of outlets. From an interesting segment on CBC radio to a short article on CSSC family and Seeing...
July 2009
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New Blog on Short Is Better
http://shortisbetter.wordpress.com/2009/07/21/global-short-film-network/
Very interesting website! Check it out.
Your Ideas Will Be Stolen!
It never fails to astound me to hear a screenwriter admit that they’re too afraid their work will be stolen if they share it with anyone - they usually have a horror story about a friend who wrote their first script, sent it to Hollywood, didn’t hear back, and just a few months later when watching a movie, they realized the jokes and character and even story they created for their script were all...
5 Short Film Questions for Kellie Ann Benz via...
David Cormican, founder of the CSSC discovered an interesting interview on Ink Canada’s Facebook Discussion Board. This is an interview with Kellie Ann Benz and it focuses on her love for Short Films. (Short is Better, right?). Dave McLeod asked her five questions, and these were the results.
Q1. Short film: a stepping stone to features/tv, another way for those in the industry to express...
Check us out on Fans of Film!
The Canadian Short Screenplay Competition has a new page on the Fans of Film website. Make sure you check it out below! Afterall, we’re all fans of film, aren’t we?
Fans of Film →
Canadian Short Screenplay Blog →
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Better When Shorter: Screenplay Winner of The...
When Gordon Pengilly submitted his script to the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition (CSSC), he knew there was something unique about his screenplay. But by no means did he think he’d emerge as the winner of this worldwide competition.
“I knew I’d written something I really liked, which meant that it was probably pretty good, but one never knows how good the competition is going to be or what...
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Press Release Coming
This morning I got a wonderful new Press Release from Ilan Mester, the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition’s wonderful writer. I’ll be posting it in a tad bit, so come back and check it out!
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Are You a Fan of Film?
I ask the question; are you a fan of film? But I’m not referring to literally being a supporter of the film medium, rather, a member of a great initiative which just so happens to be entitled: Fans of Film. Now if you’re shaking your head no, you are probably not familiar with it as it has yet to become a big name on the internet. (Not yet, anyways!) However, I’m highly...
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Tumblr. vs Twitter
If you’ve stumbled onto our Tumblr. account and are more of a Twitter fan, may I recommend you check out our Twitter feed? http://twitter.com/ShortIsBetter
Perhaps you like both and can’t pick which is better… in that case, follow us on both! (We won’t judge!) We want to utilize these social media outlets to build a relationship with all of you who are interested in the...
Behind the Scenes Glimpse at 'Seeing in the Dark'
It’s hard to encapsulate the great times and excitement of a film shoot, especially in a few pictures. CSSC’s recent shoot for last years competition winner, Seeing in the Dark, has come and gone and is now in post-production. So before you get the chance to see the finished product, why not take a very small glimpse into the event that was its inception?
Do you ever think that bus trips are...
Tumblr. Followers
Does anyone know how to acquire a few Tumblr. followers?
New Website Coming Soon
The Canadian Short Screenplay Competition is relaunching the new website design shortly, and all I can say is that it is wonderful! Hurry up and visit the old one while you can! http://screenplay-competition.com It won’t be around much longer!
Stills From Seeing in the Dark
Last years winner recently undertook production. Here are some stills for you to enjoy: http://shortisbetter.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/movie-shots-from-seeing-in-the-dark/
Get Ready To See in the Dark!
We’re going to be uploading a few images from Seeing in the Dark (Last years CSSC winner) very shortly. They’re beautiful shots and the film is nothing short of impressive. Once you see it, you’ll be wanting your film made! But of course, the only way of getting that accomplished is by entering the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition today (Or… the soonest possible day...
June 2009
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New Press Release
http://shortisbetter.wordpress.com/2009/06/30/canadian-producer-makes-saskatchewan-the-backdrop-for-latest-film/
“The Screenplay — penned by Gordon Pengilly — tells the story of Clayton Sykora, a paroled prisoner who tries to reconnect with his former life in his first day as a free man. The short film is set in the 1980’s and includes an all Sask-Canadian cast, starring Regina...
CSSC Is on Tumblr
The Canadian Short Screenplay Competition is proud to find a new social outlet to spread the word in Tumblr. So if you’re a writer, follow us for some great advice and insights into the screenwriters world. oh, and feel free to enter the CSSC.
http://canadianshortscreenplaycompetition.com
Remember, Short is Better!
