American Gem Short Screenplay Competition Winners - BATCHES OF BILL

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Sixth Place Winner

Kelly K. Anelons
of Harvard, MA

Screenplay
BATCHES OF BILL
Comedy

Biography/Resume:

Kelly K. Anelons has been writing stories since she was a little girl. Her first paid project was her own 5th grade newspaper called Take 5. After college, she opened her own marketing company where she learned how to influence people and make things up on the fly. When she finally returned to writing after her daughter was born, someone suggested she try screenwriting and it was love at first all-nighter. Kelly read every book and script she could find. Since her first atrocious script, I've attended classes, both online and on location, and she has written seven feature scripts. Her latest is currently in the finals of another competition.

Screenwriting has made her a better person, less self-centered. She pays more attention to the people around her, especially those she doesn't know yet, because everyone has a story. Hopefully, hers is just starting to get interesting.

Interview

I knew I wanted to be a screenwriter.......

when I first saw "The Usual Suspects." The idea that all of that action and mystery and craziness came from words on paper was so exciting. Each story's structure is like a puzzle to be solved.

I know I've succeeded.......

people laugh at something they normally wouldn't find amusing.

My inspiration to write BATCHES OF BILL.......

because...well, I like food and I love my husband. It occurred to me that if you are what you eat, then what better way to hold on to a loved one than to, well, eat them. But what if your loved one turned out to have secrets that you couldn't stomach?

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FilmMakers Magazine: What did you do to prepare yourself to write your script?

Kelly K. Anelons: Before writing this script, I read many, many short scripts.

FilmMakers Magazine: Is this your first script and how long did it take you to write BATCHES OF BILL?

Kelly K. Anelons: This is my first short script although I've written some feature scripts, one of which is currently in the finals of another competition. It's challenging because there's absolutely no room for extraneous seconds in a short. I've learned to respect the baby steps.

FilmMakers Magazine: Do you believe screenplay contests are important for aspiring screenwriters and why?

Kelly K. Anelons: I'll continue to use competitions like American Gem to get attention for my projects.

FilmMakers Magazine: What influenced you to enter the American Gem Short Script Competition?

Kelly K. Anelons: American Gem has provided an added bonus with the detailed coverage that will definitely guide my rewrite.

FilmMakers Magazine: Who is your favorite Screenwriter and Why?

Kelly K. Anelons: I admire David Mamet's scripts because his characters are so approachable and flawed. His stories don't have to be big to be fascinating.

FilmMakers Magazine: Any tips and things learned along the way to pass on to others?

Kelly K. Anelons: First, work the logline until it makes people want to know more about the story. Second, know the character...fall in love with the character, even the ugly guys. Finally, follow the cards. I love arranging and rearranging the index cards as the story gets clearer and funnier.

FilmMakers Magazine: What's next for you?

Kelly K. Anelons: In my future, I'll keep writing and networking.

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