Rise Summer Challenge

Nah I didn't win it. Finally got this email from them:

Dear Summer Challenge Entrant,

We are writing to inform you that script has not been selected to progress to the next round of The Summer Challenge. This has been the first year of The Summer Challenge and the response far exceeded our expectations - having received over 1,000 submissions. Out of these, we can only select one winner.

Even though your script has not been selected, the decision was not necessarily a reflection on the quality of your screenplay. We received a diverse range of material, each with their own merits. Ultimately, with such a wide selection, we have to choose a project which we will be able to realistically produce in the best possible way.

With how much work goes into writing a script we have a great deal of respect for you for submitting your work. Having a good idea is just the beginning, committing to writing it and then finishing it is no small task. That's why we were so grateful to have received over 1,000. There are other production companies who may be able to realise your vision, so keep persevering with your project.

Due to our limited resources, we are sorry that we are unable to give any feedback on any of the entries. We hope to be running a similar competition in the near future. Thank you for your efforts and good luck in all your future endeavours,

The Summer Challenge Team

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Fair do. People were getting these emails some months back so I guess I'm pleased to have hung on in there for this long! My submission (way back last September) was an early draft of a script that I now feel is much improved and has had some interest from elsewhere. So could be a blessing in disguise. Good luck to everyone left in the comp. Surely it can't be long now until they actually announce a winner!

Word of advice to the good people at Rise. A phone call to Red Planet or Kaos Films woulda told them how many submissions to expect. In fact I even emailed them when the comp was announced to ask if they wanted me to read any submissions. At the time they said they were waiting to see how many came in - and I replied that it will be around the 1000 mark!

Also, maybe next time there can be things like rounds (a la Kaos) or shortlists (a la Red Planet)
Feedback with massive numbers like this is never possible but little things like knowing how far you got, out of how many, etc, can help boost confidence and motivation for lonely, insecure writers such as... myself.