Just found out a script I submitted through Stage 32's Open Writing Assignments just advanced to the next round of consideration at Blumhouse! I'm a horror writer -- not to mention, a HUGE Blumhouse fan -- so this is pretty surreal.
Everyone get in on these OWAs!
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So excited for you Daniel! This is a huge accomplishment.
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I am a Blumhouse fan myself and also write horror amongst other genres. Its true, what a huge accomplishment Daniel. I am so happy for you! Wishing you all the best for the future.
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That's fantastic news, congratulations!
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Amazing news Daniel.
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Wow, best of luck
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This is some good shit to hear! Congrats man!
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Bravo Dude!
What happened to owa job? Did blumhouse pick a writer and pay money?
That’s great! Congrats
That's great Daniel LoBrace . I only found about OWAs this week!
What's the logline for this? Congrats, Daniel!
Killer! Congrats on advancing. Tossing some good vibes out there for ya. Hope they reach out for a meeting.
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@Dan, they ended up passing on the script because it had plot devices similar to a film they had released last year. Unfortunate, but that's how the game goes sometimes!
@Lindbergh, we ended up doing a pretty hefty re-write on this. The new logline is:
"A working class couple get the dream opportunity to start their own BnB business in an idyllic beach town when a wealthy benefactor cuts them a deal on her old family manor, but they soon realize there’s a very sinister reason the home came at a discount."
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So they didn't pay money? I am confused by "OWA". Was Blumhouse looking for original specs to make a movie, or looking for a writer to write their idea?
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Hi Dan, Blumhouse was looking for original screenplays to produce for this OWA. If an exec is looking for a writer to write an idea, it will say so in the OWA description, and ask you to submit writing samples.
Dan M. OWS means Open Writing Assignment. At least that is what he said in the original post.