I hope that you got more than 33 entries otherwise my rejection will really sting!

It's the old waiting game for us now. There's absolutely nothing we can do to influence the judges' decision.

Simon and Declan: Have I ever told you guys how much I love you?

does being, er... semi famous help? http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/9503732.Cinema_proposal_is_a_reel_love_story/

The Oxford Mail today- tomorrow, the world!

(Ignore the fact that I look like an evil mastermind)

P.S My guess is 950 submissions this year.

Richie: What a wonderful story! Congratulations and all the best to you and your wife!

But you do realise that you've let the side down a little, right? I mean, not everyone can make a film to propose--and those who can't will automatically look like unromantic cheapskates!

...not that I was planning to propose to Simon and Declan or anything.

Richie, congratulations Well done!
A brilliant way to propose. Good Luck to you both.

Where's the 'this post is off-topic's when you want them?

Some wise words:

http://www.ideastap.com/ideasmag/the-knowledge/sam-bain-writer

Quote: richiemoomoo @ February 1 2012, 6:18 PM GMT

does being, er... semi famous help? http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/9503732.Cinema_proposal_is_a_reel_love_story/

The Oxford Mail today- tomorrow, the world!

(Ignore the fact that I look like an evil mastermind)

P.S My guess is 950 submissions this year.

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Congrats Rich!

Please God let your wife's new name be Lawton Smith-Smith

Dan

This question was asked over on the Sitcom Trials forum, but it affects you guys, so here it is:

Quote: evan rubivellian @ February 1 2012, 4:52 PM GMT

Is there any potential clash if I rework this year's sitcom mission entry and submit that? (to the Sitcom Trials)

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As for whether there's a clash with the Sitcom Mission, I don't know if there's something in their contract that precludes involvement with another show. But since they only shortlist a very small number of scripts (and we're assuming they've had another 1000 entries this year), err on the side of keeping your script out there. If they choose you and tell you you have to pull your script from the Trials, I think we'll cope.

Kev F

How many entries this year?

Quote: bluer than blue @ February 1 2012, 10:16 PM GMT

Some wise words:

http://www.ideastap.com/ideasmag/the-knowledge/sam-bain-writer

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Thanks for that, great last three paragraphs - must cheer Simon and Declan up no end with the feedback service they offer. I used their read-through thing last year and it was excellent, a real help.

It said there were over 1,200 entries last year, so I would guess 1,100 this time.

I would guess less than half. But less spurious entries, if that is the right word and what do I know from words.

I think the charge is a good thing and will deter a lot of people who submitted for the sake of it and may also allow judges to enjoy them more as there's less pressure to read so many in the time frame.

I guess around 400.

When do we find out? (How many that is.)