You’ve probably heard of the “Write
a novel in a month” event that takes place every November, but did you know
there’s a scriptwriting equivalent? It’s “Scriptfrenzy” and it happens in
April. You can find out more at scriptfrenzy.org. One of the fun features on
the site is the plot machine. You click on a button and up pop three plot
elements (a bit like spinning a slot machine). They’re silly…but then again,
considering some of the movies that have actually been produced… Here are three
examples that came up when I tried it:
“In a world ruled by earthworms…a
ballerina with a gun…sets out to shave a sasquatch.”
“In a secret city beneath the Potomac…a narcoleptic bear…wreaks Godzilla-style havoc.”
“After reading a co-worker’s email…a band of intergalactic spice traders…tracks down a renegade leprechaun.”
Excuse me, I have to go call Steven Spielberg.
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