Tuesday, August 31, 2010

The Write to write Movie Scripts. Contests that open that Door into The BIG Time!

Chicago, IL USA:

As posted on Writers Store Discussion Page:

Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith When Reputation supersedes itself, I realized that many of us have caught the Movie Script Writing Bug this Summer. Low and behold while surfing the net this evening, I found there's a very thorough website with the top contests - as all appear to be reputable found at:

http://www.google.com/Top/Arts/Writers_Resources/Contests/Screenwriting/

Check em out if you like...After all, it can't be 90 degrees plus every Day and Winter Writings are some of the best that I've found.

Cheers,
ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Quarterfinalist: Scriptapaloooza's Intl Screenplay Competition (C)2010
Screenwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS (C)2009-2010
Chicago, IL USA

Posted: Aug. 31, 2010 - 6:57 PM

Koopersmith's Wrap-Up of: The End of The Summer...2010

Chicago, IL USA:

it has been a wild and most eventful Summer with the major points being:

1) The 2, 3 & 4th Month of my V8 Before 58 Campaign where I lost 2.5 belt sizes and 12 lbs.

2) Quarterfinalist Standing in Scriptapalooza's Intl Screenwriting Competition for 2010 with iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS (C)2010 beating out 3141 other screenwriters. This happened on July 23, 2010

3) My 58TH Birthday - a great celebration for the entire month of August, which is an Eventological Thang to do

4) Bike riding some 14 miles a day -- now as of today having gone 5700 miles since the bike was purchased on May 29, 2008, Memorial Day Weekend.

5) Getting in touch with Ronnie Huber via Facebook. Possibility of not having seen her since 1997 - 13 yrs. ago. You have to love the Wonders of the Internet.

Posted by:
ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
August 31, 2010 - Harold Solomon's 102nd Birthday (A Dear Friend of the Family)

Saturday, August 28, 2010

World RestaurANT Day - WISH LIST: August, 2010. How to make an EVENT momentous.

WORLD RESTAURANT DAY ©2010
WiSH LiST: August, 2010
HOW TO MAKE AN EVENT SPARKLE


WHAT THIS PROJECT CURRENTLY NEEDS

An Investor Angel willing to invest $10,000-$60,000+ from the Period of September 1, 2010 to August 1, 2011 in order for this Project entitled WORLD RESTAURANT DAY©2010 to have a completely successful Launch in its Debut Premier on August 21, 2011.

This generous Act(ion) allows me, its Creator, to devote full-time to promoting WORLD RESTAURANT DAY ©2010 to:

- All Restaurants across The World;
- All Green Organizations across The World;
- All Schools across The World;
- All Science Centers across The World;
- All Diversity Organizations across The World; and
- All Media Outlets across The World

Having headed my own PRAM: Public Relations – Advertising – Marketing Firm since 1979, I have been quite success at Promotions as the enclosed BROADCASTING ASK PAGE attests and verifies.

This attached Press Release is skillfully written and thought-provoking. The Concept is universal. Its Impact could be extraordinary, not only in August of 2011, but for setting a precedANTS for the Second AUGUST IS ANT APPRECIATION MONTH ©2009 in 2011, as well as for consecutive yearly thematic Events I plan to carry out on an Monthly Basis that includes the Release of its Movie & possible Theatrical Production called iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010 that won a Quarterfinalist Standing in an International Film Writing Competition based in Hollywood (circa July, 2010).

If you are interested in learning what Role you can play in this exciting educational, culinary and greenworthy® Event, please contact me directly at:
Adrienne.Sioux.Koopersmith@gmail.com

I also welcome your Input & Testimonial as this is ‘The People’s Event,’ aided, of course, by THE ANTS. Thank you for ‘igniting that Creative Spark’ one that will indeed burn brightly.

Sincerely,
ASK: ADRiENNE SiOUX KOOPERSMiTH
Quarterfinalist: Scriptapalooza's International Screenplay Competition: 2010
Scriptwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010
Franchise of: SKiN: SACRED KINSHIP iN NATURE™
HOW 10 BELOVED PLUSH TOYS REDEFINE RACE ©2009
%: STUDIO 1437
Chicago, Illinois USA

Posted: Saturday, August 28, 2010 – 2:12 PM CST

Friday, August 27, 2010

ASK launches World Restaurant Day to coincide with iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS, winning Movie Script & Book.

Chicago, IL USA:

in THE COMPANY OF ANTS (C)2009-2010, my Book & Movie Script is now developing ARTwork for the Launch of WORLD RESTAURANT Day (C)2011 on August 11, 2011.

Sponsors can contact me at: askoopersmith@hotmail.com for particulars.

Posted by:
ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Screenwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS (C)2009
Quarterfinalist: Scriptapalooza's International Screenplay Competition: 2010
Chicago, IL USA

August 26, 2010 - 9:48 AM CST

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

There's nothing sweeter than Rich Bove's Artificial Sweetener...A Scriptapalooza Winner sweetens up his Winnings

Chicago, IL USA:

NOTE: Richard Bove is amongst the first to have his longline posted over here at Koopersmithin. This is what he has to say and with a twist, adds the delightful note that 377 Quarter Finalists are rejects. Nice work if you can get it, that's for sure. But by all means, if you are, known or plan on becoming a Literary Agent, by all means contact Richard, as his latest Writing: Artificial Sweetener may be just the script you are looking for. His note and vitals is below for your perusal.

Hi! Thanks for taking an interest in us Quarter Finalist rejects!

Richard Bove
Tampa, FL
koncretekite@yahoo.com
http://www.talentville.com/user/sub.php?id=437 (Talentville.com)

"Artificial Sweetener" :
A tragic car accident. A mother dies…a baby cries…and twenty years later three brothers harbor the guilt, anger, and abandonment that manifest their daily lives. Through sex, drugs, or violence they find a release...but at what price?

Monday, August 23, 2010

If you're an ANT or RestaurANT Owner & Lover, here's your Chance...

DATELINE: August 23, 2010 - 4 PM CST
Revision #1: August 24, 2010 - 1:40 PM CST

BLOG MEDIA RELEASE

A PROPOSAL TO SAVE THE PLANET ONE RESTAURANT @ A TIME

By: ASK: ADRiENNE SiOUX KOOPERSMiTH
QuarterFinalist: Scriptapalooza's International Screenplay Competition: 2010
Scriptwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010
Franchise of: SKiN: SACRED KINSHIP iN NATURE™
HOW 10 BELOVED PLUSH TOYS REDEFINE RACE ©2009
Chicago, Illinois USA

PREFACE: How can something so LITTLE ‘bug’ us so much! It’s not about Size, it’s about persistANTS. Enter: ANTS, the Root of many of our Words as well as Worlds. ANTS come ‘n go and have done that Act(ion) consistANTly for 170,000,000 years now. Rewrite how you feel about THE iNSECT KiNGDOM by joining me for the much ANTicipated Premier of WORLD RESTAURANT DAY ©2010 on Sunday, August 21, 2011.

It may be impossible to calculate the total Number of RestaurANTS on the Planet Earth as it is to take a Census on each & every Living ANT, but it’s always possible to dream and to dream BiG. Since the Root Word of RestaurANT, undoubtedly is ANT, per my Creative Logic & Linguistic Observation and for the promotional Record, Sake & Sanctity of my Movie Script, its accompanying Book & Fairy Tale:

iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010

I can’t help but advance a Theory that will evidANTly change ‘The Course’ (Pun intended) of Modern Eating and take a ‘bite out’ (another intentional Pun) of our looming Problem of Global Warming and a rapidly changing Eco-System. That Concept is to hold an EVENTOLOGICAL HOLIDATE® (of which I am popularly noted as: ‘America’s Premier Eventologist’ & ‘The Premier Eventologist in The History of The World’) in which:

Every Restaurant across The World participates
(on a selected Day in August of 2011)
that I have declared as:

AUGUST IS ANT APPRECIATION MONTH ©2009.

Insects are mighty pertinANT in our Crop & Food Harvests. Studying them in their Habitats (that they share with us & it really is not the other Way around) is totally fascinating. Lifelong Careers have been formed focusing on The ANT-iquity of ANTS. An EVENT of this Nature (Pun #3 there) – whereby Restaurateurs – hold a Day-long Party with a Portion of the Proceeds advancing a Green Group (of which I will comprise that Listing) would be as great and beneficial as a Live Aids Concert. The Route? The EVENT starts in Australia (like Clockwork) and works its Way around The World, exactly like New Years’ Celebrations do.

In 2000, the International Hotel & Restaurant Association published an Excerpt or Research Report called ‘The Restaurant Revolution.’ Although a Decade old, the Statistics may be somewhat different (especially with the Proliferation of Reality TV Shows beginning in the 21ST Century catering to Food & all it encompasses); however, Dining & Wining continue to be ‘BIG Business’ and when combined with an importANT Cause as The Life of The Planet, mightier still.

IHRA’s Summary mentions Facts about the AmouNT of RestaurANTS that make this Special Occasion, WORLD RestaurANT DAY ©2010 especially enticing as:

- 8.1 million RestaurANTS in 103 Countries surveyed;

- Average of 78,313 RestaurANTS per Country;

- The Number of RestaurANTS within each Region ranged from 4,723 in the Caribbean to 698,040 in Northeast Asia; and

- The low-income Countries have approximately one RestaurANT unit per 618 People; the upper-middle income Group has one RestaurANT unit per 268 People. The average Number of Outlets across all Nations is one RestaurANT Unit per 477 Individuals.

Whether The EstablishmANT is a 5-Star Eatery, Fast Food Chain, Bistro, Brasserie, Outdoor CafĂ©, Diner, Dive, Deli, Drive-In, Hamburger Stand, Lunch Counter, Cafeteria, Sandwich Shop, Saloon, Hash House, ChopHouse, Pub or full-fledged cANTina & cANTeen, here is a shining Opportunity for you & your Loved ones to do good – to save our only Home. WORLD RESTAURANT DAY ©2010 is an Honorable & universally Cultural Means to ‘break Bread’ by honoring this humble & industrious Creature, THE ANT (who assumed Ecological Dominance (DominANTS in fluANT ANT-ese) 60,000,000 years ago) & to assure that Eating out never tasted so good, for a Cause – Life & Living Well – that is near and dear to every Creature.

Please contact me at:

Adrienne.Sioux.Koopersmith@gmail.com
http://adriennesiouxkoopersmith.blogspot.com/
twitter.com/ask_koopersmith

if you wish to get involved in WORLD RESTAURANT DAY ©2010; become a Sponsor; have Questions; want to secure an Interview, etc. Monday, November 15, 2010 is the Deadline for all pertinANT Business Queries.


SOURCE OF STATS: http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=224199

©1979-2010. ADRIENNE SIOUX KOOPERSMITH. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

ASK/Chicago on: Limelight's Spotlight on its 25TH Year Reunion: August 22, 2010

Where was this advertised? I am totally heart-broken I didn't go...or even know about it. I'd have enjoyed bumping into Beth McKay again and some of those others from the 1900s...that hung around & around and around. Has Tom Doody changed? I bet not! Let's have a 25.5 year Anniversary Party for those who didn't find out in enuf time...I can think of 4 others that prob. didn't go that should have been there, too!

Color me: Broken Hearted in Edgewater...

KMP: Keep Me Posted...please!

Cheers, ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Quarterfinalist: Scriptapalooza's Intl Screenplay Competition: 2010
Scriptwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010
Franchise of: SKiN: Sacred Kinship in Nature ™
How 10 Beloved Plush Toys Redefine Race ©2009
Chicago, IL USA

Adrienne.Sioux.Koopersmith@gmail.com
http://adriennesiouxkoopersmith.blogspot.com/
twitter.com/ask_koopersmith

Posted: 8-23-2010 - 11:23 AM CST

Scriptapalooza’s Treasure Trove of Talent defies all Odds. "The Hotties of Hollywood" for 2010.

NOTE: As posted on Facebook: Commemorating the First Month Anniversary of Scriptapalooza's Announcement of 2010 Screenplay Winners:


Mark – Genevieve - Scriptapals:

A month ago today, Mark announced the Quarterfinalist Winners, giving 377 people (from around the world) a stepping stone into getting their writings read by industry professionals. I’ll never forget how I felt when I saw my title on that list. Beyond a Thrill! A red letter date. A dream-come-true. And, the suspense built all the more and became more thrilling as the last few weeks passed by, especially for the top 10 Winners (that I would guess) will not be sleeping for any period of time now – with the way Adrenalin works. However, not everyone was that lucky to have placed – some 367 of us did not and they (including myself are the ones I am most) concerned about.

FACT: Scriptapalooza is sitting on a Pile of Winners (of varying stages) and should become a Publishing Plant. If I were a literary agent, I definitely would cull their website page at:

http://scriptapalooza.com/Winners.html

and pick out the Titles that seem most interesting and send those writers a query requesting their log line, synopsis and/or basic literary query letter telling what the piece is all about.

Now, at this momentous point in fleeting time (before the next Scriptapalooza #13 winners are announced and we are still the HOTTIES OF HOLLYWOOD ®, what I intend to do with my Script (part of a 7-part Franchise) called:

iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010

is to unwrite & rewrite it as a book/novel. That way it has a better chance of being picked up by a literary agent and/or become a self-published book; whatever my little heart decides and whatever my wallet can afford (at the time). Enter: Sponsors & Bug Lovers alike.

But for this brief event – upon the First Month Anniversary of Mark’s Announcement (back on July 23, 2010), it’s important that WORK be done on those Scripts – all those from Quarterfinalist Status on up the line. That’s my gut feeling. There’s Talent (t)here to be reaped. And if any Smart Producer – Visionaries as they are – especially the ones who initially picked the Quarterfinalists saw this vast Potential, this is the ideal time to contact those Screenwriters and see what else can be done for them and to those Scripts.

It is also a ripe time for Reporters & Journalists at local, writer’s and industry magazines to pick up leads as these writers would make for ‘great food for fodder’ for a feature you may want to start and/or add to.

As a screenwriter myself, I find that I feel very comfortable with The Forces that be Scriptapalooza and according to my current Calendar see that there are only 38 more Days left till their International Television Writing Competition reaches its deadline of October 1.

MY PSYCHOLOGY BEING: Since it takes years for a movie to be produced, I feel that IF I rewrite parts of my Script into a TV Script, it will get another chance at being read by industry professionals and it will get ‘on air’ faster than waiting for a movie to be made. I’d guess it takes 2-4 years for a Movie to be produced. With 1000+ Channels on TV, there’s an urgency for material.

With the stuff on TV already, Quality is not even an issue. That’s the way I see it. There’s more of a need at the Quantity level. Since 377 themes were picked as Quarterfinalists by Mark & his Team, it seems that perhaps 1/3 of the TV gap could be filled by the Scriptapalooza #12 for 2010 Screenplay Winners.

Do I make any sense?

Is this the logical way to go?

Your Thoughts would be appreciated. The Countdown is on: 38 more Days till the TV Competition is here…and I don’t want to waste a moment! You know how fleeting time goes! We’re part of a Goldmine that just needs to be mined.

Thanks!

Cheers, ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Quarterfinalist: Scriptapalooza's Intl Screenplay Competition: 2010
Scriptwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010
Franchise of: SKiN: Sacred Kinship in Nature ™
How 10 Beloved Plush Toys Redefine Race ©2009
Chicago, IL USA

askoopersmith(at)hotmail(dot)com
http://adriennesiouxkoopersmith.blogspot.com/
twitter.com/ask_koopersmith

PS: By the way, this Piece appears on my blog: Koopersmithin’ in case a Literary Agent is searching the web for Talent with a colorful title. Let’s try:

Scriptapalooza’s Treasure Trove of Talent defies all Odds. The Hotties of Hollywood for 2010.”

As well as Writers Store (Facebook Page) as they have a wonderful discussion group here that has 6211 followers as of August 23, 2010 @ 10:46 AM CST, under the title of:

Attn: All Literary Agents: Scriptapalooza has 377 Winners just waiting 4 U! The Hotties of Hollywood revealed.

Additionally, if you would like me to tweet your LogLine, I’d be happy to do so…just email that to me at: askoopersmith(at)hotmail(dot)com
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Saturday, August 21, 2010

If you're a Winner & Writing Genius, you're on this List: Scriptapalooza Announces Winners for 12TH ScreenPlay Competition: 2010

Chicago, IL USA:

THE ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN MADE: The fab Screenwriters of The Future -- are all found here -- all winners of Scriptapalooza's Intl Screenplay Competition #12 for 2010. A grand total of 377 -- what you'll be seeing in theatres and reading as books in the years to come. Check them out at:

http://scriptapalooza.com/Winners.html

Posted by: ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Quarterfinalist: Scriptapalooza's Intl Screenplay Competition: 2010
Screenwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS (C)2009-2010
A 7 Part Franchise of: SKiN: Sacred Kinship in Nature (TM)
How 10 Beloved Plush Toys Redefine Race (C)2009
Chicago, IL USA

Posted: Sat. August 21, 2010 - 9:45 AM CST

Friday, August 20, 2010

"FINALIST FRIDAYS ©2010 - 52 X 52" - Screenwriter's Opportunity for additional Coverage.

Chicago, IL USA:

So what do 277 Scriptapalooza Quarterfinalists do who do not get any representation? “A good question,” you may agree. I have a thought and answer to this Query. Because I headed my own PRAM: Public Relations - Advertising - Marketing Group since 1979, I thought that a listing of their advancements throughout the year, from:

Friday, August 20, 2010 – Friday, August 19, 2011

may help (aid, abet & assist). Therefore, I am proposing that I ‘open’ my BLOG called: KOOPERSMITHin to a Friday Segment called:

"FINALIST FRIDAYS ©2010 - 52 X 52"

whereby the top 277 (including myself) Quarterfinalists from Scriptapalooza 2010 – this year’s competition gets a listing.

Included would be:

1) The Script’s Name
2) Screenwriter’s Name
3) Location: City, State/Province, Country
4) Email Address
5) Website or Blog Address
6) Facebook
7) Twitter Handle & Other Social Networks
8) A Synopsis
9) A Log Line (can be more than the standard)
10) Genre of Movie
11) Current Projects
12) Any Updates/News-Flashes

Each Posting would appear on a Friday so that they can send their news out and use this as ‘an alternative’- online plug.

“FINALIST FRIDAYS ©2010 - 52 X 52” would be alphabetical by Screenwriter’s Name for easy access. The 52 X 52 means Exposure would appear 52 times for the 52 weeks in the next year.

Since I have my BLOG out there in cyberspace ‘sitting there,’ it might as well be used for this Talent Pool who displayed the talent, but just may need the WRITE set of eyes to take them further along in their writing careers.

Any takers?

Cheers, ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Quarterfinalist: Scriptapalooza's Intl Screenplay Competition: 2010
Scriptwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010
Franchise of: SKiN: Sacred Kinship in Nature ™
How 10 Beloved Plush Toys Redefine Race ©2009
Chicago, IL USA

Posted: August 20, 2010 - 3:52 PM CST

Guys Rule Scriptapalooza #12's Intl Screenwriting Competition. Promoting The Quarterfinalists for 2010 & Beyond...

Chicago, IL USA:

The following was posted on Scriptapalooza's popular Facebook Page after the Winners were announced:



What! No Women Winners! Isn’t that mighty sexist, Mark? All kidding aside - CONGRATULATIONS to Andrew, David & Brien, the latest winners of Scriptapalooza's Screenwriting Competition! Although I’m surprised and highly disappointed you did not have a Woman Winner. Wouldn’t that be more genderly correct in this day & age? How HAPPY U must all feel. U must be tingling and numb.

CUTTING TO THE CHASE: Having headed my own PRAM: Public Relations - Advertising - Marketing Biz since 1979 -- I'd like to give you (Andrew, David & Brien) a TWEET at:

twitter.com/ask_koopersmith

so once the adrenalin subsides (that will probably run for the next year) feel free to send your log line to me & I shall happily post it 4 you.

However, there were many great Scripts ‘out there’ and The Forces of Hollywood should not forget. Namely, these are The Quarterfinalists who did beat out 3141 others – from a pool of 3546 hopefuls. Now, being in a state of limbo, I took the liberty to post the remaining Quarterfinalists who did not go on to become Semifinalists at:

http://adriennesiouxkoopersmith.blogspot.com/2010/08/scriptapalooza-quarterfinalists-2010.html

with a note stating that IF you send your logline & appropriate contact info, I will then post that – as another way to get some well-needed attention since we are now on our own from this point on.

I also posted an in-depth question entitled:

Does a Quarterfinalist stand a chance in Hollywood? Inquiring Minds want to know.

@ Writers Store Facebook Discussion page.

You must sign in – but the page is:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/topic.php?uid=102333436077&topic=14274

if you wish to engage others in a conversation.

Hopefully, with their large data base (over 6100 followers/fans) someone will have some insight and openly share it – or better yet, take an active interest in the Strides the Scriptapalooza Quarterfinalists have made. After all, this is a milestone and can be used to further our writing careers.

As a Quarterfinalist, I’ve sent out quite a bit of plugs since July 23, 2010 when the Quarterfinalists were announced and have attained some interesting feedback to date. However, since promotions are a daily task, it’s important to keep that CANDLE burning and that is what I intend to do!

It’s time to thank Mark & Genevieve for holding this contest for us. It’s a great opportunity that can’t be compared.


Cheers, ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Quarterfinalist: Scriptapalooza's Intl Screenplay Competition: 2010
Scriptwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010
Franchise of: SKiN: Sacred Kinship in Nature ™
How 10 Beloved Plush Toys Redefine Race ©2009
Chicago, IL USA

Posted: Fri., August 20, 2010 – 10:14 AM CST

Thursday, August 19, 2010

A.S. Koopersmith's iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS seeking top Hollywood Producer.

iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010, my movie script that won at the Quarterfinalist Level of an International Hollywood Screenplay Competition in July is now in need of representation. It's considered part of Scene/Chapter 3 of:

SKiN: Sacred Kinship in Nature (TM)
How 10 Beloved Plush Toys Redefine Race ©2009

which contains a total of 7 Parts (ie: Movies & Books).

Part 2 of 2: R any of you affiliated with a major production house like DreamWorks, Disney/Pixar or close friends with Tim Burton? If so, could you carry the Script in? The revised Book accompany iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010 will be finished by mid-September. Please let me know if you can do this. There is a finder's fee for placement. Thank you.

Posted: Thursday, August 19,2010 - 4:40 PM

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Tom Warson on 'Pillars'...as discussed on Writers Store Facebook Pages: August 18, 2010

AFTER posting 4 very intensive and insightful comments on The Midas Formula: Want to write a megahit movie like "Harry Potter"? screenwriter,Tom Warson grabbed my attention so I asked him:

Tom, these are great insights - they should be on a blog tho or an article in Creative Screenwriting - so they can be read much easier than this 1000 charater only thang that (only) Facebook affords that breaks up WoW: Words of Wisdom as t...hese. All very fascinating commentaries. Say, aren't U the guy that wrote: Pillars?

Sincerely, ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Quarterfinalist: Scriptapalooza's Intl Screenplay Competition: 2010
Scriptwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010
Franchise of: SKiN: Sacred Kinship in Nature ™
How 10 Beloved Plush Toys Redefine Race ©2009
Chicago, IL USA


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TO WHICH HE ANSWERED BACK:
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Tom Warson Yes, I wrote "Pillars of The Sea." It took me decades to do it, so I'm no example to follow.

Is "Ants" animated? You certainly picked a symbolically rich subject. Ants represent decay (Salvador Dali), as well as resurrection.


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TO WHICH I RESPONDED:
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Tom, it takes Time to perfect a script and experience to get it all honed down a certain way. There isn't anything I would not go back to RE-DO. When I was in my Tapestry Stage - circa 1974 to 1979, I actually had nitemares I put a stitch in wrong & could never get it out. Talk about being 'involved.' It's nice the story still resonates with you -- PILLARS OF THE SEA -- so that you'd finish it whether it was a week -- 2 yrs or somewhere longer down the line? I take it, it's in both Book & Script formats. That way U get MORE bang 4 UR buck when it's picked up?

As you had asked: Is "Ants" animated? You certainly picked a symbolically rich subject. Ants represent decay (Salvador Dali), as well as resurrection.

If it gets produced (ie: picked up by Steven Spielberg - Tim Burton and/or Disney/Pixar) it definitely would/could be (not BEE, but be) in this case. That is the way I envision it. The Topic of Ants actually picked me as I had 4 major ANT episodes in my house or my parents' home thruout the years. Plus, they are just so fascinating. To me they represent RACISM & how creatures sh/get along- as they come in all colors and sizes plus they are between 130,000,000 - 170,000,000 yrs. old outliving the almighty Dinosaur. I feel this is something man will never achieve, with the course life is taking us. I particularly think it is interesting that ants really leave no FOSSILS, yet an entire Army will wipe out an African Village. How can something so little be so powerful & long lasting? Their chambers underground can have as many as 400 rooms. Did U know that? I did research to understand them better. Now, I wonder how Ole' Sal Dali ever equated Ants to decay? What was he smoking? If we hold a seance - make that seANTS - do you think he'd tell us?

Cheers, ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Quarterfinalist: Scriptapalooza's Intl Screenplay Competition: 2010
Scriptwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010
Franchise of: SKiN: Sacred Kinship in Nature ™
How 10 Beloved Plush Toys Redefine Race ©2009
Chicago, IL USA

ASK's NOTE: Stay tuned for more Insights from Mr. Warson as he launches PILLAR.

Scriptapalooza's Countdown: A Matter of Hours till Movie History's made...

Chicago, IL USA:
(as posted on Scriptapalooza's Facebook Account) for Wednesday, August 18,2010


Hey, Scriptapals: It is now officially and without a doubt less than 1 Day (24 hours) to go til the Scriptapalooza Screenwriting Winners for 2010 – the TOP 10 will be announced! I can’t imagine what these Writers are feeling. Except, most of them are probably glued to their cell phone as I’d guess Mark will call the Top 3 – at least – to tell them of their Winning and plan for what happens next. Last week as you may recall, I took the liberty and picked my Top 10 from The 30 Finalists of which 2 placed. There might be a place for me in the Astrology Field or in Vegas.

Today, I’m doing the same – based on the Strength of the Title alone. After all, when you go into a Bookstore or Library, it’s the Cover and Title that grabs you first; then U pick the Book up – check it out – buy it and decide if it lives up to its Name.

In alfa order, those are:

1) Come in from the Cold War by Bob Garden
2) Dead Fish in Still Water by Paul Martel
3) Dreamweavers by Kyrai Antares & Kevin Thompson
4) Garincha by Michael Ennis
5) Ichabod’s Revenge by Stuart Crafton
6) Knock 3 Times by Jeff Goldstein
7) My Mom’s Big Fat Lesbian Wedding by Michael Cramer
8) Second Born by David Jagernauth
9) Staff Development by Jon Bernstein
10) The Day The Daniels Left by Lydia Fantozzi

Now for my Top 3 calls are:

Come in from the Cold War by Bob Garden
Ichabod’s Revenge by Stuart Crafton
My Mom’s Big Fat Lesbian Wedding by Michael Cramer

But no matter how you placed, we all now have a Script that can be reworked and marketed thanks to the Workings of Scriptapalooza. After all, it’s the STORY that counts.

Posted by: A Person who has lots of time on her Hands,
ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Quarterfinalist: Scriptapalooza’s International Screenplay Competition: 2010
Screenwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010
Chicago, Illinois USA

August 18, 2010 – 9:35 AM CST

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Koopersmith on: What it means to be a Scriptapaloozan Star

ASK Endorsement/Commentary & Testimonial: This is a great opportunity to turn the schlock on TV into something that's worth watching & learning from. As a recent Scriptapalooza Quarterfinalist of their Intl Screenplay Competition who never knew what a movie script even looked like a year ago @ this time, this is an EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY to get your foot thru the door(s of Hollywood) - as all their readers are producers & movers/shakers who can get UR script to the next level. Be the pride of your BLOCK & check out their rules & regs @ http://www.scriptapaloozatv.com/ today! Hey, IF I can write 1 so can you! For those who are Writers, it is also a great way to hone a new skill in a tight economy. Kudos to Scriptapalooza's Mark Andrushko for (t)his Concept that is changing the way STARS ARE MADE.

Posted by: ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Quarterfinalist: Scriptapalooza's International Screenplay Competition: 2010
Screenwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009
A Franchise of:
SKiN: Sacred Kinship in Nature ™
How 10 Beloved Plush Toys Redefine Race ©2009
Chicago, IL USA

askoopersmith@hotmail.com

August 17, 2010 - 2:36 PM CST

Monday, August 16, 2010

Scriptapalooza Quarterfinalists 2010. Literary Excellence seeks Representation.

Chicago, IL USA: Aw, come on Guys, it’s not that bad. But then, it just depends on if you find the glass to be half empty or half full. Winning the First Leg of Scriptapalooza’s International Screenplay Quarterfinalist Division for 2010 was a glowing accomplishment, beating out some 3141 others and placing in the top 10% – being one of 377 that made 'The Cut.’ This Cut may symbolize the Culmination of years of experience or merely a spontaneous Try at writing a Screenplay. However, we are now on our own – as there won’t be any Hollywood Promo Machines behind us, steering us to the top of the box office heap. I view this not so much as a Dilemma but as a Core Group of Writers who are sheer Talent that Producers, Managers, Literary Agents, Entertainment Attorneys and/or any other ‘Movers & Shakers’ should further closely examine for a Great Story Line as there are some mighty swell Scripts & Plots here deserve to be 'broken into The Big Time.

Therefore, with this healthier outlook in mind than to leave them on an inactive or dead list unattended to, I now invite the remaining Scriptapalooza QuarterFinalists who did not go on and place in the top 100 SemiFinalists to fill in the blanks.

Email me your Vitals as:
Name
City
Email Address
Website
Logline

to me at: askoopersmith@hotmail.com

That Info will be posted with the Title of our Script, alphabetized as seen below. You can then use this as a Form of Publicity; link it to your other website; mention it on your social networking stations and add any future ‘Notices’ (more awards/contests you’ve placed in, etc.) you wish to send. ALL FOR FREE. This is a small but genuine way to keep ‘The Buzz’ alive and leap to the ‘Next Level.’

The List of QuarterFinalists for Sciptapalooza’s International Screenplay Competition for 2010 are:

40 Years Younger by Helyn Dunn
94 Maidens by Rhonda Fink-Whitman
A Cask of Brandy for Whitey Bulger by Kevin Munley & Chris Connal
A Chicago Funeral by Mary LaMont
A Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Oscar Speace & Paul Hernandez
A Family Affair by Kari M. Walters
A Family Xmas by Warren Eig and Robert J. Litz
A Hurricane of Hunger by Stephen Nottingham
A Wish To Switch by Danielle Dillard
Adam and Eve 2040 by Mark E. Leib
Aeronauts by Stephanie Rosenfeld
After Life by Robert Hayhurst
All Out of Saints by Mugs Cahill & Justine Schmidt
Anatomy of a Suicide by Kait Hubbell
All Alligators Too by Rick Denny
And Then the Walls Cave In by Martin Sherida & Nick Stanley
Angels for Aces by Janice Karsh
Anything but Beautiful by Gillian Gabourie
Artificial Sweetener by Rich Bove
As Old As You Feel by Lorraine Mauvais
Baby E by Margaret Sweeney–Ballou & Lance Ballou
Badasstra by Aaron Steinberg
Baker’s Dozen by Bruce Notman
Behind the Fat Lady by mark Scullard
Best Friends Forever by Shanti Reinhardt
Best Intentions by Kathryn Maughan
Bhanging it by Rehana Mirza
Bigfoot & the Devil by Brian Starr & Jillian Starr
Billiard Boys by Johnny Markowitz
Billion $ Hamlet by Jim Starr
Black Betty by John Alberts
Black Pickett Fence by Jennifer Bianchi
Bleeding Kansas by Cathryn Morris
Blue Clear Sky by Demmon James Loftis
Borrowed People by Lena Kim
Breadwinners by Laura McGhee
Bull Run Back by Scott Libbey
Burgers and Bloody by Joseph Gause
But, You’re Dead! By Anne-Marie Marals
By The Sword by Chris Sapp & Philip A. McClimon
Caesar in the Cage by Heikki Kajastie
Caliguland by Randy Kaplan & Scott Bernstein
Calm Before The Storm by Ryan Mullaney
Can’t Miss by David Schrader
Canine-in-Chief by Dave Kuhlmann Taylor
Caribou Lake by Shane Delaney
Celebrity Snuff by Wes Laurie
Chariots by Bridget Keller-Raber
Chasing The Rock by Eric Townes
Christmas Forever by Craig Sabin
Clean Air/Dirty Money by James Pyle
Cleanup in Area 51 by Korry Walter
Coffee Spoons by Kay Tuxford
Colin Martin at Carrington School for Boys by Maxine Mason
Comfortable by Colby ‘Colb’ Tyner
Commander in Love by Hans Montelius
Cravers by John M. Murphey
Crenshaw by Brian Webster
Cull by Paul Renhard & Dave Gilbank
Curse of the Queen’s Eye by Susan M. McEvoy & Denise A. Brossman
Danen Kendit and The Forbidden Caves by Chris Welborn
Dangerous Waters by Matthew Altman & David Matalon
Dating Hollywood by Joanna Bowzer
Death Rot by Dominic Wieneke
Deep, Dark by Humberto Guida
Delphi – Dawn of the Ashen Light by Richard N. Martin
Ding Dong Ditch by Erin Donovan
Dirty Crooked City by Luke Spears
Disc Jockey by Christopher Flaherty
Dogged by Natasha Williams
Dogs by Tom McCown
Dragon Bones by Mark H. Zhu
Dude Defeats Death by Jess Buckelew
Dumb Luck by Alice McAfee
Dying is Easy by John Swafford
Escape from Petworld by Rachel Wimberly
Ezmeralda by Rich Silverman
Fallen Sky by Joshua Siegel
Feint by John Henry Hinkel & Walker Jernigan
Feral by Joe Voisin
Frank Dover (son of Ben) by Thomas Garner
Freedom for Florinda by J. Reuben Silverbird
Fresh Kills by Geraldine Romano
From The Other Side of The Tracks by Alexis Maris Johnson
Funny Bone by Jan Stanton
Game Over by Dan Hoger
Gemini by Cate Caldwell and Matt Pearson
Gems by Al Benson & Neal MacMillan
Ghoul by Brad Saenz
Gideon by Randall Hahn
Gloryway by Jonas Collins
Gob Parents by Conni Massing
Golden Boy by Brantley Black
Golem by Robert Brickman
Gravekeeper’s Confession by William F. Johnson
Green Lightning by Josh Buono
Hallo Panda by Ben and Chris Blaine
Halloween Up Your Ass by R. Chett Hoffman & Will Phillips
Hell’s Angels by Craig Berger
Hitman Of The Year by Christopher White & Dante Bostic
Holly’s Christmas Carol by Lew Osteen
Humours of Tulla by Jennifer McDevitt
I Belong to Scotland by Presley Parish
I Won’t Dance by Robert Rue
Ill-gotten by Sophia Trone
Illusive Reprisal by James Lee Butler & Layne Cornwall
In Every Degree by Kathleen Seeley
In Search of Nirvana by Peter Golden
In The Company of Ants by Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
In-Law Suite by John Samony & Chris DiPompeo
Iron Butterflies by Kathleen Summo
Its What We Do by Allan H. Brown
Joe by Toby Scales
Judgment by Ophir Gulch by Dan A. Joel
Juice by Andrew James Carter
Just Desserts by Steve Borsanyi
Just One! by Arthur Kanegis
Knock 3 Times by Jeff Goldestein
Knot of Time by Pamela R. Smith
Ladies and Gentlemen, John Wilkes by Dan Barton
Ladyguards by Alex Shaida
Last Night in Rozzle by Ryan McDonough
Last Saturday Night by Brad Robinson
Leonard by Margaret Riseley
Letting Go by Rachel Rebecca Roy
Life After by Darek Kowal
Lily by Marcelo Bendotti
Little Johnny by Nash Daryanani
Long Black Veils by Clay Carlile
Lost Boy by Dan DaCunha
Lost In Paradise by Gene Desrochers
Love on Air by DN Luu
Loving Nyja by Jason Elliott
Maggie might…by David Sanchez
Magpie by Gary Tyrer
Making a Killing by Dan Lewandowski
Martin Bergen by Jason May
Martin Eden by Jim Farina
Mask of the Innocent by Teresa Bruce
Maybe Next Time by SC Boyd
Megiddo by Phillip William Chiappe
Mercenary by Galen Tong
Miles Away by Matthew Weiner
Mingora by Federico Ariu &Imran Khan
MiniGolf by Stacy Scott
Mother’s Milk by Isabel Bustos
Moving Violations by Victor Davich
Mozart’s Masterpiece by Carol Treacy
Mulberry Elementary by Elliot LeBoeuf
Murder In The Lakelands by Patrick Leo Nash
My Funky Fresh Senior Retreat, 1990 by Lesley Maness
My Heart is Your Witness by Marie-Pierre Stark-Flora
My Mom’s Big Fat Lesbian Wedding by Michael Cramer
My Son The Passenger by Craig Rostron
My Wife’s Next Husband by Richard Littler
Mystery Schooner by Melody Gillette
Naked Brothers by Ceidrik Heward
Naked Lady Blues by Jim and Suzanne Cordingley
Natural Sunlight by Christopher Weismantel
Nimbus by Joe Borriello
Noisore’ by Nicholas Julius
Oblivious by Leslie Fish
Octopus Inc. by Don Sandeen
Of Bread and Honey by George Erdstein
Off the Record by Maryam Siddiqi
Open House by Donald A. Forcer
Outed First by Rick Bauer
Peace Weaver by Katheryn Shamrell
Pharos by Karl Mather
Phobophobia by Meg Marinello
Pipeland by Karl Mather
Pollen and the Ring of Harmony by Francis T. Perry Williams
Prikeston 9 by Asher Garfinkel
Probable Cause by Shane McCabe
Proclamation 2526 by Richard Nagle
Professional Parent Aggravators by Kit Monahan & Duba Leibell
Puppy Love by Tony Boland
Put Me Under by Tim Keller
Rasputin by Andrew Lloyd
Rated R by Mike Leon
Red Aunts by Andrew Hosak
Red Forest by Aaron Marshall
Redemption Road by Michael Hall
Reign of Madness by Gregory Blair
Rentacops by Ishai Ravid
Rest Stop by Elizabeth J. Musgrave
Retrograde by Alexander Julian III
Rigor Mortis River by Lou Portugal
Ripple by Joseph Giomboni
Robert & Brent by Topher McFarlane
Roman’s Empire by Harley Rayner
Romancing the Data Structure by Mark Perlick
Rough Country by Peter Phinny & Lee Ann Gun
Runaway Photographer by Dina Lee
Save the Date by Staci Armao
Save the Pieces by Jason Mcculloch
Scavenger Hunt by Duane L. Gross
Search Party Massacre by Matthew Scott Weiner
SeaWitch by W. Colin McKay
Secrets by Luke Goltz
Secrets, Lies & Lovers by Wm. W. Munk
Senior Moments by Michael E. Smith
Serial Killers by Russell Winston Edwards
Sex With My Ex by Sage Wells
Shattered by Helene Champaloux
Smoke by Jeff Sussman & Mihir Patel
South Padre by Ceasar James
Stages by Leslie Corcoran & Mark Makin
Steel Orchid by Richard Shannon
Strawberry Creek by Robert Jeremy Lopez
Strip Club Cathedral by Lawrence Fingerle
Sugar by Phil Moore & Tony Egan
Sunday Hearts Club by Frank Thomas
Sworn Virgin by Ash Quadir
Taken In The Darkest Hours by Rich Lane
Taylor Made Murder by Keith Blay
Test Drive by Mark Violi
The 3 AM Club by Ariel Ehrlich
The Absence of Vonnegut by Brian Forrest
The Absent Masses by Steph Marini
The Art of Death by Jade Syed-Bokhari
The Battery by Jeremy Allan Gardner
The Beekeeper by Sean J.S. Jourdan
The Bequest by Jeff Kopas
The Blue Horses by Bruce Bassoff
The Burning Plain by Luis De Vega
The Colors of Love by Catherine M. Cummings
The Crimson Jungle by Kent Long
The Curious One by Bill Whalen
The D Train by Richard McNallyt
The Devil and Agent Webster by Craig Berger
The Encore by Hal David Cramer
The Enemies Among Us by John E. Pitron
The Field Goal by Christine Pettit
The Highway Cross by Cheryl Schmidt
The House Sitter by Lesley Robinson
The Last Hurdle by Mark Green
The Lizard King by Preston Caldwell
The Lone Star Navy by James C. Peters
The Mirror of Mars by Mike Dirkers
The Nigerian Letter by Patrick Alexander-Lane
The Ninth Wonder by Stephen White
The Odysseus Project by Hank Woon & Josh Salwitz
The Pastor’s Second Wife by Kari Aamot
The Payoff by Shawn Boxe and Rick Majzun
The Perfect Song by Eddie Laners III
The Perfect Sunrise by Kim Canedy
The Phoenix by R. Jonas Collins
The Physicist by Teresa Lo
The Porcupine and the Garbage Princess by Sarah Bernstein Newman
The Price of Liberty by Al Benson
The Pumpkin Princess by Johanna Teresa Hochmuth
The Quality of Life by Pamela J. Richardson
The Reunion by Alan Truax
The Rigger by Terry Hague
The Road Home by Victor Fitzpatrick
The Seven Wonders of A. Henry Cohen by Alex Greenfield
The Shadows of Reinhard by Genesis Young
The Source by Nisso Cohen
The Twelve Steps to Heaven by Michelle Michael
The White Devil of Shanghai by Anton Diether
Time of Arrival by Brad Buckner
To Catch a Fish by Adrian Gawdiak
To Heaven and Back by Kevin Mulhern
Tollgate by Eileen Gay
Tom We Bom by Tuomas Talvitie
Trading Up by Walker McNight
Transhumanity by Borge van Gurp
Tulips in a Garden by Jennifer Griffith Dunbar
Turf by Len & Ali Lippman
Type O by Alon Bar & Nancy Sexton
Under the Oak by Kim M. Makwarth
Under the Rising Sun by Michael McCoy
Undertow by Steven Labeille
Unpredictable by Don Taylor
Unseen by Kristi Barnett
Used to Love Her by Raef Eric Lawson
Y-Squad by Pamel Marcantel & Thomas Marcantel
Venus by Ann Clark & Jeffrey Hilton
Virtual Life by David Hitchcock
Virtuality by Don R. Thomson
Walk Your Talk by Tom Sevener
We The People by Mary Maier
Wheat Kings by Jeremy Olstyn
When Life Throws You Curves by William Morgan
Where The Dreams Live by Biljana Slavkovic
Whittingham & McGillicuddy by Chris Best & Rich Silverman
Wild Boys by Alexander Hendrie
Wingdad by Ted Sperling & John Choi
You Have An Audience by Stephen J. De Jager & Aaron Richards
You’re Ruining My Life! by Renee Crotty
Zomedy by Michael B. Clark

Posted by:
ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Koopersmith’s Global Communications
“People read what ASK writes about…”
Chicago, IL USA

askoopersmith@hotmail.com


Posted: Monday, August 16, 2010 – 5 PM CST

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Chatter between Mayoff & Koopersmith: The Ides of August: Log Line Dementia

FACEBOOK: August 15, 2010 - From 2 Aspiring Film Screen Writers:
STEVEN MAYOFF & ADRIENNE SIOUX KOOPERSMITH

COMMENTARY BY STEVEN MAYOFF

Distill My Beating Heart
By far the greatest challenge for writers is to describe a larger work such as a novel or feature-length screenplay in a synopsis. As anyone in the publishing world or film industry will tell you, it is an art form unto itself and takes almost as much work... as the thing it is describing. I have just uploaded my screenplay for Fatted Calf Blues on the Inktip web site where, for $60 (USD), it will sit for six months in hopes of attracting a producer or agent or manager.But before I could upload the script, I had to come up with a log line, one or two sentences that encapsulate the story in such a way as to make the prospective producer want to read the - Outline! That has to be no more than a page and must tell the story in more detail, but not so much as to confuse them, because the outline will become the essence of their "pitch" to backers.First off, I have to give props to my new pal, Patti Larsen, first for steering me toward Inktip and for giving me some valuable help on my l...


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ASK's Comment: Steven: Rather than a synopsis, Steven, try to chop your wonderful words down into a LogLine! I think I rather go thru root canal and childbirth both before I undergo that procedure. U can do it tho. That's why they made the delete key so convenient. Just keep a copy of the Original hidden somewhere back on your flash...so when the NY Times comes a courting & a'calling to interview U, U can 'schmaltz' it all on. Yup, that's what I do...

Cheers, ASK @ 5:33 PM CST

Friday, August 13, 2010

Koopersmith on Intl Skeptics Day ©1997 for 2010

Chicago, IL USA

Intl Skeptics Day ©1997 is here again.1 of my Holidates that falls on Fri. the 13TH. his is Planet Skepticism - just look around 2 C Y.

As tweeted on:

twitter.com/ask_koopersmith

"Holidates come and go but this 1, by far, is the most skeptical of them all."
Quote of ASK: 2:45 PM

Posted by: ASK
Friday, August 13, 2010 - 2:46 PM

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Honoring Oprah's No Phone Zone: August 12, 2010

As cited on my Twitter Account at:

twitter.com/ask_koopersmith

in 140 exact characters for August 12, 2010 - 5:58 PM

Its the 71st Yr Anniv of The Wizard of Oz Film. Lets all traipse down the Yellow Brick Rd & hope a text-messager duznt kill us on R Way 2 Oz

That Image is quite impressive, considering cell phone were notin use 71 years ago. Who was to know...

Posted by ASK:

ASK/Chicago: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010 Movie Script beats out 3146 Contestants. Now needs Spielberg’s, Burton’s or Lasseter’s Touch.

NEWS FLASH: August 12, 2010


Chicago, Illinois USA: My Spec Movie Script (1 of 3 penned to date) entitled:

iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010

recently placed in Scriptapalooza’s International Screenplay Competition: 2010 based in Hollywood, California, now in its 12TH year. The Winners are found at:

http://scriptapalooza.com/Winners.html

I have been diligently working on this 7-Part Movie Franchise since January, 2009 cultivated from Decades of Inspirations, Observations & Revelations. Surprisingly enough, it took me only 2 Months to write this particular Script that was selected. 377 QuarterFinalists were culled from 3541 total Submissions from across the Planet, representing all Sectors of Society & Genres of Prototypes, an Honor indeed. Mathematically, that Figure alone represents:

10.64570996893553%

of the total Entries reviewed. Winning a Contest of this nature is sure to make Movie-Making History and set some Writers’ Careers into High Gear, rating as a ‘Dream come true.’ In my particular case, this Journey all began with me finding GORF (that’s FROG back-words), a Plush TOY with a wide 11” Grin & 24” tall @ Walgreens in January of 2005. Realizing his Look alone could make the saddest Person smile and forget their Pain, Woes and impending Circumstances, I soon realized THE FROG (with his ample Amounts of Mass Appeal) would ‘break the Ice’ between People as I embarked on a GREEN CAMPAIGN designating GORF as:

‘Chicago’s First Green Mascot & The Icon of The Green Movement’

and nicknaming him ‘The Grin Reaper ®’.

What was surprising was that I did not even know what a Movie Script looked like prior to Saturday, August 8, 2009. My belief is that there are many untapped Talents we all possess that just take their time to surface. Motivated by a Friend who complimented my Writing Style, I then taught myself Screenwriting per various Library Books. I wrote non-stop from August 8, 2009 through April 6, 2010 using GORF & 9 other TOYS as THE CHARACTOYS®, all found in my TOY BOX. This Chapter in my Story is still unfolding and grows (more exciting) every Day.

The relevant Topics shared by SKiN (totaling 7 Books & 7 Movies) & iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010 are primarily based around the universal Concepts of:

- Eliminating Racism;
- Dispelling Mixed Signals & Ironies; &
- Getting to The Heart of ‘What Matters’

REQUEST: I am currently seeking a Literary Professional (with clout, drive, charisma and business savvy) as yourself to walk my Script, iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010 into Steven Spielberg’s, Tim Burton’s and/or John Lasseter (Disney/Pixar) Studios.

STATUS OF PROJECT: Combined with THE CHARACTOYS® high marketability and 3 universal Concepts it represents, I am now UN-writing the ‘Script’ back into Book Format. That assignment should be completed by mid-September.

Additionally, heading my own PRAM: Public Relations – Advertising – Marketing Co. (since 9179), I am in contact with scores of journalists (at newspapers – magazines – and online publications) who can follow-up and report on this Process, using it as a Feature focusing on its creative evolution as it deals with Human Nature, something we all have.

TELLING IT HOW IT IS: The Characters (as GORF pictured below) will speak for themselves. Racism is the hottest Topic today. The Rest of the Franchise (which consists of 6 more Sequels) is for Movie-Making and Social History Records.

Also feel free to forward this eMedia Release to anyone you know who ‘specializes’ in TOYS, one of the most popular genres to come out of Hollywood that captivates audiences.

MY CONCLUSION ABOUT RECEIVING THIS AWARD: “Writing does not stop at any One Technique. It is a Lifelong Process that grows and matures with us as The Craft evolves. For this reason, I highly encourage others to actively pursue their Creative Talents in many diverse ways that explore these Avenues and to allow themselves to see what’s just beyond the next Bend.”

Thank you for your time and expertise devoted to my query.

Sincerely,

ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
QuarterFinalist:
Scriptapalooza's International Screenplay Competition: 2010

Scriptwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010
Franchise of: SKIN: SACRED KINSHIP IN NATURE ™
HOW 10 BELOVED PLUSH TOYS REDEFINE RACE ©2009
1437 West Rosemont – lW – Chicago, Illinois 60660-1319 USA

Adrienne.Sioux.Koopersmith@gmail.com
askgorf@yahoo.com
http://adriennesiouxkoopersmith.blogspot.com/

PS: Furthermore, you may wish to become a ‘Reader’ for Mark Andrushko’s 2011 Scriptapalooza TV & Film Competitions. His contest is unique because he only uses industry professionals (who can MOVE THAT SCRIPT) to read through the submissions. These people have the ability to place Scripts. His yearly Competition called Scriptapalooza's International Screenplay Competition marked its 12TH Year in 2010. I feel your participation would be a great networking opportunity for you to find ‘the next Big Hit,’ too. How exciting is that!

Scriptapalooza Contact Info:
Phone: 323-654-5809
Email: info@scriptapalooza.com

Feel free to ‘drop’ my name, if you do contact him.

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©1979-2010.
ADRIENNE SIOUX KOOPERSMITH.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

And the Envelope, please. Scriptapalooza's Reel Winners w/b announced shortly. In the meantime...

Chicago, IL USA:

Scriptapals: This is almost The Day we have been waiting for! Less than a Day now – in less than 24 Hours, the Scriptapalooza Intl Screenplay Comp’s Top 10 Winners will be chosen. A once in a lifetime chance to MAKE IT BIG is going to unfold for merely a hand-ful – 10 fingers-worth of Artists. To commemorate this momentous time and just for the FUN of it, I decided to pick my TOP TEN FAVS. Heck, David (Letterman) has his List, so can Adrienne Sioux (Koopersmith).

My Criteria is not really as strict or industrial (strength) as the one’s Mark & Genevieve had chosen to make the(ir) FINAL SELECTION with. I merely went on IF I liked the Title. I had not read the Book that is suppose to accompany all good movies (so the marketing is in better place) nor do I know the Writers or was I influenced by the fact that they may be cosmopolitan, rich or influential. Region and no Reasoning were in my Choice-Deduction (either). There was just something cool-hip & trendy about these particular Titles that grabbed me. Therefore, sound the Drums. I personally liked:

‘Dead Fish in Still Water’ by Paul Martel
‘Garbology’ by Donnie Dale
‘I’ll Trade You’ by Deana Feldman
‘Ichabod’s Revenge’ by Stuart Crafton
‘Ruled Accidental’ by June Escalante
‘Seen & Not Seen’ by Robert Bowden
‘What I did on my Last Day Alive’ by Chris Keenan
‘Soft Shoe Finale’ by D. Lieberman & Aimee Lamb
‘Recovering Catholic’ by Chris Smith

And, of course, we would be mad if we did not include:

S.C. Boyd’s ‘Maybe Next Year’

as that really sums up The Sentiments of all other Contestants - all 3531 - they magnificently beat out.

Yes, this is posted on my Blog, Koopersmithin’ along with The Reel Winners, whomever you are – just to see if premonitions and guessing really ‘hold water.’

Cheers,
ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Quarterfinalist: Scriptapalooza's Intl Screenplay Competition: 2010
Scriptwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010
Franchise of: SKiN: Sacred Kinship in Nature ™
How 10 Beloved Plush Toys Redefine Race ©2009
Chicago, IL USA

Posted: SaP Facebook Page: Wednesday, 8-11-2010 – 10:29 AM CST

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COMMENTS & ANSWERS
FOLLOW THAT APPEARED ON MY FACEBOOK PAGE:
August 12, 2010

Hey, KENT: I merely picked my favorite Titles from a marketing/advertorial point of view and not have a Judeo-Christian viewopint. In this instance -- IF U know anyone in the AA program -- stop drinking for a day (or whatever your choice of stimulation is) - then continue that path - a healthier way of life a week/month, year and longer & then you are 'sober', it's their way of getting back on track & making amends to the people - (family/friends/associates) that they have hurt. Living in Chicago there are all sorts of people at varying levels of Recovery -- and many more that should be that aren't -- therefore take a look at our growing crime stats, and many do consider themselves 'Recovering ___' no matter what religion or nationality they are. Unfortunately, Recovering Catholic did not make the Finals but if I can locate Chris Smith, the writer, I definitley will ask him about its contents. I would guess #1: he didn't write it to be vicious and/or #2 ge write it to make fun 'of good old time religion or #3: he wanted to point out certain things that troubled him or #4: he was trying to get a 'rise' out of a topic that surely would $ell tickets in Hollywood, since the bottom line is 'what sells.' One thing for sure - he did strike a chord and that's what most writers are seeking! Will let you know, Kent.

Cheers, ASK - 12:01 PM CST

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Kent Svendsen commented on your link. Kent wrote:
"I read your blog and you deduct points if the piece is religious, right? Then why did you choose Recovering Catholic? I don't know what's in the production but I do know that the term Recovering Catholic is a derogatory term which attacks Christianity. Do if it bashes religion then its a positive? Just thought I'd ask."

Monday, August 9, 2010

The Best Damn Quote on Birthdays ever stated in the Course of Humanity...

Chicago, IL USA:

What R Birthdays all about? Even after 58 of them as of 2day I stil want my Cake & eat it 2 (but w/o the Calories) Presence & Piece of Mind.


The above was recorded as a Quote & TWITTER both.

Posted by: ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Birthday of August, 9, 2010 - #58
4:11 PM CST

Part of: AFSEE: Advocates For Senior Equality & Enrichment

ASK @ 58: Monday, August 9, 2010

Chicago, IL USA:

As tweeted at:

twitter.com/ask_koopersmith

Not only is it my 58TH Birthday 2day but as an Eventologist I C it as: 8910. Time 2 buy those Lotto Tickets & C if that holds true 2 form.

Posted by ASK:
August 9, 2010 - 3:03 PM CST
WPL

Koopersmith's iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010 hits a Chord at famed Scriptapalooza's International Film Competition.

NEWS FLASH: August, 2010

Chicago, Illinois USA: My Spec Movie Script (1 of 3 penned to date) entitled:

iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010

recently placed in Scriptapalooza’s International Screenplay Competition: 2010 based in Hollywood, California, now in its 12TH year. The Winners are found at: http://scriptapalooza.com/Winners.html

I have been diligently working on this 7-Part Movie Franchise since January, 2009 cultivated from Decades of Inspirations, Observations & Revelations. Surprisingly enough, it took me only 2 Months to write this particular Script that was selected. 377 QuarterFinalists were culled from 3541 total Submissions from across the Planet, representing all Sectors of Society & Genres of Prototypes, an Honor indeed. Mathematically, that Figure alone represents:

10.64570996893553%

of the total Entries reviewed. Winning a Contest of this nature is sure to make Movie-Making History and set some Writers’ Careers into High Gear, rating as a ‘Dream come true.’ In my particular case, this Journey all began with me finding GORF (that’s FROG back-words), a Plush TOY with a wide 11” Grin & 24” tall @ Walgreens in January of 2005. Realizing his Look alone could make the saddest Person smile and forget their Pain, Woes and impending Circumstances, I soon realized THE FROG (with his ample Amounts of Mass Appeal) would ‘break the Ice’ between People as I embarked on a GREEN CAMPAIGN designating GORF as:

‘Chicago’s First Green Mascot & The Icon of The Green Movement’

and nicknaming him ‘The Grin Reaper ®’.

What was surprising was that I did not even know what a Movie Script looked like prior to Saturday, August 8, 2009. Motivated by a Friend who complimented my Writing Style, I then taught myself Screenwriting per various Library BKS. I wrote non-stop from August 8, 2009 through April 6, 2010 using GORF & 9 other TOYS as THE CHARACTOYS®, all found in my TOY BOX. This Chapter in my Story is still unfolding and grows (more exciting!) every Day.

The relevant Topics shared by SKiN (totaling 7 BKS & 7 Movies) & iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010 are primarily based around the universal Concepts of:

- Eliminating Racism;
- Dispelling Mixed Signals & Ironies; &
- Getting to The Heart of ‘What Matters’

MY CONCLUSION ABOUT RECEIVING THIS AWARD: “Writing does not stop at any ne Technique. It is a Lifelong Process that grows and matures with us as The Craft evolves. For this reason, I highly encourage others to actively pursue their Creative Talents in many diverse ways that explore these Avenues and to allow themselves to see what’s just beyond the next Bend.”


ASK: ADRiENNE SiOUX KOOPERSMiTH
QuarterFinalist: Scriptapalooza's International Screenplay Competition: 2010
Scriptwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010
Franchise of: SKIN: SACRED KINSHIP IN NATURE ™
HOW 10 BELOVED PLUSH TOYS REDEFINE RACE ©2009
Chicago, Illinois USA

Adrienne.Sioux.Koopersmith@gmail.com
askgorf@yahoo.com
http://adriennesiouxkoopersmith.blogspot.com/

Sunday, August 8, 2010

ASK/Chicago: Breaking Barriers via Scriptapalooza

Chicago, IL: As posted on Scriptapalooza's FaceBook Account & this Blog, Koopersmithin' in order to give the top 90% of these winners (yet) another Break that they most certainly need at this critical time in their Writing Career.

Posted: Sunday, August 8, 2010 - 1:30 PM

Hey, Scriptapals:

Quarterfinalists (off 377 of us) are not ScriptapaLOOZERS! All we need is a Promotional ‘Break’ that Mark, Genevieve and their Reviewers initially gave us by signifying that we are indeed and without a doubt in the top 10.646 percentile of those 3,541 that entered this year’s competition. Therefore, in honor of my 1 & only 58TH Birthday (all day long on Monday, August 9, 2010), I’m offering for FREE my culled and cultivated 438 Snail & Email Name List of the top and most prestigious US Literary Agents from 12AM – 12 PM (as The Day - #221 of 2010 makes its way ‘around & across the World’) to Scriptapalooza Quarterfinalists of 2010.

These Professionals may be able to move your Script to the ‘next level’ since your Script placed in the elite category of 10.646% of this well-known; beloved and respected International Competition last month via the efforts of Mark & Genevieve and their select Producers, Literary Agents, Managers, et.al. But hurry Scriptapals: This generous Act(ion) happens only once every 58 years. If you choose to use this List, please type your response in as: CODE: 8910. To reiterate: This offer is good only through Monday, August 9, 2010 till Midnight commemorating the Celebration of my Birth 58 years ago. Happy Birthday to me! Let’s make something else happen!

Cheers, ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Quarterfinalist: Scriptapalooza's Intl Screenplay Competition: 2010
Scriptwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010
Franchise of: SKiN: Sacred Kinship in Nature ™
How 10 Beloved Plush Toys Redefine Race ©2009
Chicago, IL USA

Saturday, August 7, 2010

TOM WARSON, Screen & Scriptwriter: Expose on Pillars of The Sea ©2010

As Scriptapalooza's International Screenplay Competition draws to a close for this year's finale, masses of Scripts are now being marketed to those industry professionals who can turn those titles a 'household name.' Having met via email some of the terrific "Body of People" Mark Andrushko & Genevieve Cybor of Scriptapalooza helped expose, the following is one title, I myself would: 1) go see as a movie & 2) read as a book. The Author/Screenwriter for that selection is:


MR. TOM WARSON
Location: France

Contact info: tom.warson@free.fr

Logline for "Pillars of The Sea"©2010:
A prodigiously-talented Mexican worker discovers that the road to becoming a successful artist and rescuing his family from poverty is paved with double and triple-bottomed boxes. One has a demon with the power to steal the sun away.

Tagline: There is more beyond.

NOTE: More Info, Data/Insights will be posted regularyly on Mr. Warson's Screenwriting Endeavors on (t)his legendary classic.

ATTN:
GENERAL PUBLIC/PRODUCERS/MOVIE PROFESSIONALS/REPORTERS:

Free free to contact Tom at: tom.warson@free.fr

Friday, August 6, 2010

How do you spell Success: Win a Scriptapalooza Designation.

Chicago, IL USA:

But it's not that easy when over 3500 screenwriters from across the world enter. However, as we all know - it's in the Story & Dialogue, a story worth telling and a dialog worth hearing. This is what ASK states about her art - a new art she merely taught herself - THE ART OF SCRIPTWRITING - beginning on August 8, 2009 and then a year later she wins a coveted Designation:

NOW: As found on ASK's Twitter Account:

twitter.com/ask_koopersmith

in only 140 characters for Friday, August 6,2010 - 1:58 PM

The Script beat out 3,145 others in an Intl Competition; The Book is now being written. iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS is the 21ST Century 'ALICE.'

Stay tuned for more ANT-icular Updates & ANT-ics.

Posted by:

Klancy Perkins
Assistant to: ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Quarterfinalist: Scriptapalooza's Intl Screenplay Competition: 2010
Scriptwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010
A 7 Part Movie/Television/Book Franchise of: SKiN: Sacred Kinship in Nature ™
How 10 Beloved Plush Toys Redefine Race ©2009
Chicago, IL USA

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Koopersmith launches: Ca$H 4 Bozos ®

Chicago, IL USA

As posted at:

twitter.com/ask_koopersmith, Tweet #783

CASH FOR BOZOS: my latest TV Show that I am producing. R U 1? Know 1? Wood like 2 B 1? Send vitals 2 me soon @: askoopersmith@hotmail.com less

than 5 seconds ago

Monday, August 2, 2010

Scriptapalooza’s International Screenplay Quarterfinalists for 2010 highlight the Key Writers of Tomorrow…

DateLine: Monday, August 2, 2010 - 1:21 PM CST

Attn:

Chicago, IL USA:

Recognition takes many forms, but on Friday, July 23, 2010 at 10:30 AM CST for 377 hopeful Screenwriters from across the Planet, it came as a Listing found on the website of Mark Andrushko’s: Scriptapalooza.com. Twelve (12) years ago, Mark began Scriptapalooza’s Competition in order that writers get recognized by Movie Industrialists – a refined Market that is extremely hard to break into as we all know. This insightful and thoughtfully executed Competition has turned out – and has given well-earned exposure to over 1000 struggling artists/writers who needed that ‘Break’ over the years, growing every year in remarkable ways.

Knowing what Hollywood now wants or needs, over 90 producers, managers and agents read these scripts and made their Decisions. The Winners and their Titles of this year’s Competition that they selected are all listed at:

http://scriptapalooza.com/Winners.html

On that fate-filled day, it was with great surprise I found that my Spec Script entitled:

iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010
(derived from a 7-part Franchise entitled):

SKiN: SACRED KINSHIP iN NATURE ™
HOW 10 BELOVED PLUSH TOYS REDEFINE RACE ©2009

placed in the Quarterfinalist Category from a total of 3541 submissions that had poured in from across the planet.

It is with great enthusiasm that I commend all the other writers on this honor – as we all have a Story to tell. On Friday, August 6, 2010, Mark will be announcing the Semi-Finalists. The Top Ten Winners will be announced in Mid-August. What Mark symbolizes to us all is that One Person who believes in us and wants to see us succeed. Now, there’s a Story in and of itself (t)here – one that you may wish to cover for your publication.

On behalf of all Scriptapaloozan Entrants (from its early days in 1998 to today), thank you for listening to my suggestion.

Sincerely,

ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Quarterfinalist: Scriptapalooza’s International Screenplay Competition
Scriptwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS ©2009-2010
Studio 1437
Chicago, Illinois USA

847-533-4315
askoopersmith@hotmail.com
Adrienne.Sioux.Koopersmith@gmail.com
askgorf@yahoo.com
http://adriennesiouxkoopersmith.blogspot.com/
twitter.com/ask_koopersmith
twitter.com/GORF_THE_FROG

PS #1: Mark Andrushko (President) may be contacted at:

Scriptapalooza, Inc.
7775 Sunset Blvd., Suite 200
Hollywood, California 90046 USA
323-654-5809
info@scriptapalooza.com

PS #2: Pictured below for your enjoyment is GORF (that’s FROG back-words) who is one of the leading CharacTOYS ® of:

SKiN: SACRED KINSHIP iN NATURE ™
HOW 10 BELOVED PLUSH TOYS REDEFINE RACE ©2009
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Sunday, August 1, 2010

WWAD: What Would ANTS Do? Celebrating AUGUST IS ANT APPRECIATION MONTH: August 1-31, 2010

Chicago, IL USA:

“To launch my Movie Script ‘iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS’ ©2009-2010 that recently placed as a Quarterfinalist in a major Intl Hollywood Movie Competition, as ‘America’s Premier Eventologist’ (Designation I received from Insight Mag., Washington, DC in Aug, 1997), I have proclaimed “August is Ant Appreciation Month.” Ants are 130 million yrs. Old. They know something We Humans don’t & probably won’t!”

Quote of ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith
Sunday, August 1, 2010 – 2:22 PM CST

NOTE: Also placed on 8-1-2010 ASKian Facebook Account