Pitch the LAMB: Family and the Holidays

Hello, CS here with the submissions for our latest edition of the Pitch the LAMB series. Big thanks to those who took the time to send in a pitch. Before we get to the three pitches, here is a reminder of the movie genre and words/phrases

Movie Genre: Family and the Holidays

10 words/phrases to get you started:

1. There is something you should know about my family...
2. Why does the tree smell like the sewer?
3. Drunk Santa
4. I thought you got the gift for dad.
5. Uncle Joe
6. You always preferred Michelle over me, mother!
7. Turkey
8. The mall is closing in an hour!
9. Cousin Francis is a...
10. I think the dog just ate Mable’s...

The Pitches:

Ever wonder what things would be like if a family of elves gave up the magic of toy making in order to experience the holidays like normal human beings?

Deadly Serious presents "On the Last Day of Christmas"

Think your family is odd? Well considering that the family in this pitch has to deal with issues of continual rebirth...your family might not be that bad after all.

Does Writing Excuse Watching? presents “Home for the Holidays, Act 1”

In this brief pitch, it is up to a fallen piece of turkey breast to keep the holiday spirit alive.

Java’s Journey presents "It’s Alive"


The next film genre will be announced in the coming days. Previous Pitch the LAMB submissions can be found in the archive secton.

REMINDER - Pitch the LAMB: Family and the Holidays

Hello, CS here reminding you about the latest edition of our Pitch the LAMB series.

Movie Genre: Family and the Holidays

Examples of the Genre: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation; Home for the Holidays; Adam Sandler’s Eight Crazy Nights; A Christmas Story; Die Hard; Christmas with The Kranks; It’s A Wonderful Life; Home Alone; Four Christmases; Jingle All the Way; Elf, The Family Stone; Bad Santa; Miracle on 34th Street; The Ref .

10 words/phrases to get you started:

1. There is something you should know about my family...
2. Why does the tree smell like the sewer?
3. Drunk Santa
4. I thought you got the gift for dad.
5. Uncle Joe
6. You always preferred Michelle over me, mother!
7. Turkey
8. The mall is closing in an hour!
9. Cousin Francis is a...
10. I think the dog just ate Mable’s...

As always, your job is to come up with an idea for a film using some of the words/phrases listed above. Once you have a plot idea, post it on your blog in any fashion you choose (e.g. plot synopsis, excerpt of a script, fictional trailer, fictional film review, movie poster, etc.) and email the link to bigthoughtssmallmind@hotmail.com. Simple as that! The deadline for submissions is Thursday December 30, 2010.

Pitch the LAMB: Family and the Holidays

Hello, CS here with the latest edition of our Pitch the LAMB series.

Movie Genre: Family and the Holidays

Examples of the Genre: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation; Home for the Holidays; Adam Sandler’s Eight Crazy Nights; A Christmas Story; Die Hard; Christmas with The Kranks; It’s A Wonderful Life; Home Alone; Four Christmases; Jingle All the Way; Elf, The Family Stone; Bad Santa; Miracle on 34th Street; The Ref .

10 words/phrases to get you started:

1. There is something you should know about my family...
2. Why does the tree smell like the sewer?
3. Drunk Santa
4. I thought you got the gift for dad.
5. Uncle Joe
6. You always preferred Michelle over me, mother!
7. Turkey
8. The mall is closing in an hour!
9. Cousin Francis is a...
10. I think the dog just ate Mable’s...

As always, your job is to come up with an idea for a film using some of the words/phrases listed above. Once you have a plot idea, post it on your blog in any fashion you choose (e.g. plot synopsis, excerpt of a script, fictional trailer, fictional film review, movie poster, etc.) and email the link to bigthoughtssmallmind@hotmail.com. Simple as that! The deadline for submissions is Thursday December 30, 2010.

Pitch the LAMB: Mystery

Hello, CS here with the submissions for our latest edition of the Pitch the LAMB series. Big thanks to those who took the time to send in a pitch. Before we get to the three pitches, here is a reminder of the movie genre and words/phrases:

Movie Genre: Mystery

10 words/phrases to get you started:

1. Odd time of night to be making house calls...
2. You’re holding back Ricardo...
3. Clifford
4. What was the value of the item?
5. Shallow Grave
6. Something smells fishy and it’s not the tuna casserole ...
7. Suspects
8. The clues do not add up...
9. Fingerprints
10. How come there is no body?

The Pitches:

Woke up in a grave with no recollection of what occurred in the past 72 hours...and that is only the beginning of Clifford’s problems...

Deadly Serious presents "Time Restraint"

When looking for missing suspects it is always important to follow your nose.

Does Writing Excuse Watching? presents "Death of Amy Lamb"

Missing bodies and shallow graves will have you thinking twice about buying a farm in Calvandara County.

Strange Spanners presents "The Shallow Graves of Calvandara County"



Next month's genre will be announced in the coming days. Previous Pitch the LAMB submissions can be found in the here.

LAST CALL: Pitch the LAMB

Hello, CS here remindering you that today is the deadline to submit your pitches for our latest edition of the Pitch the LAMB series.

Movie Genre: Mystery

Examples of the Genre: The Maltese Falcon; Memento; Dirty Harry; The Pink Panther, Se7en, Chinatown, Gosford Park, Charade, L.A. Confidential, Murder on the Orient Express; The Conversation; Rear Window; Blue Velvet; The Fugitive; The Big Lebowski; In the Heat of the Night; The Usual Suspects.

10 words/phrases to get you started:

1. Odd time of night to be making house calls...
2. You’re holding back Ricardo...
3. Clifford
4. What was the value of the item?
5. Shallow Grave
6. Something smells fishy and it’s not the tuna casserole ...
7. Suspects
8. The clues do not add up...
9. Fingerprints
10. How come there is no body?

As always, your job is to come up with an idea for a film using some of the words/phrases listed above. Once you have a plot idea, post it on your blog in any fashion you choose (e.g. plot synopsis, excerpt of a script, fictional trailer, fictional film review, movie poster, etc.) and email the link to bigthoughtssmallmind@hotmail.com. Simple as that! The deadline for submissions is today..

REMINDER: Pitch The LAMB (Deadline Tuesday November 16th)

Hello, CS here with a reminder about our latest edition of the Pitch the LAMB series.

Movie Genre: Mystery

Examples of the Genre: The Maltese Falcon; Memento; Dirty Harry; The Pink Panther, Se7en, Chinatown, Gosford Park, Charade, L.A. Confidential, Murder on the Orient Express; The Conversation; Rear Window; Blue Velvet; The Fugitive; The Big Lebowski; In the Heat of the Night; The Usual Suspects.

10 words/phrases to get you started:

1. Odd time of night to be making house calls...
2. You’re holding back Ricardo...
3. Clifford
4. What was the value of the item?
5. Shallow Grave
6. Something smells fishy and it’s not the tuna casserole ...
7. Suspects
8. The clues do not add up...
9. Fingerprints
10. How come there is no body?

As always, your job is to come up with an idea for a film using some of the words/phrases listed above. Once you have a plot idea, post it on your blog in any fashion you choose (e.g. plot synopsis, excerpt of a script, fictional trailer, fictional film review, movie poster, etc.) and email the link to bigthoughtssmallmind@hotmail.com. Simple as that! The deadline for submissions is Tuesday November 16, 2010.

REMINDER: Pitch the LAMB

Hello, CS here with a reminder about our latest edition of the Pitch the LAMB series.

Movie Genre: Mystery

Examples of the Genre: The Maltese Falcon; Memento; Dirty Harry; The Pink Panther, Se7en, Chinatown, Gosford Park, Charade, L.A. Confidential, Murder on the Orient Express; The Conversation; Rear Window; Blue Velvet; The Fugitive; The Big Lebowski; In the Heat of the Night; The Usual Suspects.

10 words/phrases to get you started:

1. Odd time of night to be making house calls...
2. You’re holding back Ricardo...
3. Clifford
4. What was the value of the item?
5. Shallow Grave
6. Something smells fishy and it’s not the tuna casserole ...
7. Suspects
8. The clues do not add up...
9. Fingerprints
10. How come there is no body?

As always, your job is to come up with an idea for a film using some of the words/phrases listed above. Once you have a plot idea, post it on your blog in any fashion you choose (e.g. plot synopsis, excerpt of a script, fictional trailer, fictional film review, movie poster, etc.) and email the link to bigthoughtssmallmind@hotmail.com. Simple as that! The deadline for submissions is Tuesday November 16, 2010.

Pitch the LAMB: Mystery

Hello, CS of Big Thoughts From A Small Mind here with the latest edition of our Pitch the LAMB series.

Movie Genre: Mystery

Examples of the Genre: The Maltese Falcon; Memento; Dirty Harry; The Pink Panther, Se7en, Chinatown, Gosford Park, Charade, L.A. Confidential, Murder on the Orient Express; The Conversation; Rear Window; Blue Velvet; The Fugitive; The Big Lebowski; In the Heat of the Night; The Usual Suspects.

10 words/phrases to get you started:

1. Odd time of night to be making house calls...
2. You’re holding back Ricardo...
3. Clifford
4. What was the value of the item?
5. Shallow Grave
6. Something smells fishy and it’s not the tuna casserole ...
7. Suspects
8. The clues do not add up...
9. Fingerprints
10. How come there is no body?

As always, your job is to come up with an idea for a film using some of the words/phrases listed above. Once you have a plot idea, post it on your blog in any fashion you choose (e.g. plot synopsis, excerpt of a script, fictional trailer, fictional film review, movie poster, etc.) and email the link to bigthoughtssmallmind@hotmail.com. Simple as that! The deadline for submissions is Tuesday November 16, 2010.

Pitch the LAMB: Hollywood Fantasy Draft Edition Part Two

In part two of our special Hollywood Fantasy Draft Edition of Pitch the LAMB we highlight the rest of the stellar pitches that came out of Anomalous Material’s Hollywood Fantasy Draft.

To ensure Director Bong Joon-ho’s international debut is a success, Ripley recruits the talents of Lauren Bacall and Isabella Rossellini.

Four of Them present “Untitled Project”


Stephen Lang, Amy Adams, and Jason Issacs serve up some good old fashion action in Joel Burman’s adaptation of a classic computer game.

Deny Everything presents “Jagged Alliance”


Two separate gang of robbers, and only one train! Things are about to get heated in Corey’s pitch which has Jeff Bridges and Casey Affleck squaring off against each other in the latest film from The Coen Brothers.

Monday Night Films presents “Rendezvous of Strangers”


Steven Spielberg and Richard Dryfuss return to the franchise that changed the way we look at blockbusters. Dan reminds us that, even in the future, it is never safe to go into the water.

Top 10 Films presents “Jaws 5”


Clara goes for the sweeping romance in her pitch. She casts Hugh Jackman, Viola Davis, Emily Blunt to give this love story depth.

Just Chick Flicks presents “An Unexpected Song”


In this adaption of D.J. MacHale’s Pendragon series, Nicholas envisions Josh Hutcherson, Mia Wasikowska, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt filling out key roles.

Sputnik Reviews presents “Pendragon-The Merchant of Death”


Ben Kingsley and Ken Wantanabe engage in a turf war in Quentin Tarantino’s latest work written by This Guy.

This Guy Over Here presents “Tokyo Storm”


Is it a dark comedy or a thriller? That is the question when Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, and Denzel Washington tackle this odd pitch from CS.

Big Thoughts From A Small Mind presents "It’s Only Divine Right"


Ever wish they would make a sequel to Time Bandits? Well Richard, with the help of John Cusack, Jodie Foster and Paul Giamatti, has just the script for you.

Blah! Movie Edition presents "Taking History"


Leonardo DiCaprio is the one guy that women should not marry in films. Daniel Day-Lewis and Rebecca Hall will show you why in Fitz’s pitch.

Nevermind Pop Film presents “Untitled Project”


Mystery is the driving force for Michael’s pitch. Can Jason Schwartzman, Michelle Williams and Bill Murray put the clues together in time?

Le Mot du Cinephilaque presents “The Adventure”


Red has Robert Downey Jr., and Tom Hardy matching wits in Steven Soderberg’s next mainstream feature.

Anomalous Material presents “Payback in Spades”


Chris tackles political corruption in his detective tale starring George Clooney, Natalie Portman, and Christoph Waltz

Casta La Vista presents “Shades of Grey”


Big thanks to Anomalous Material for not only organizing the event but also allowing us to feature it in this column. Pitch the LAMB will return to its regular format next weekend.

Pitch the LAMB: Hollywood Fantasy Draft Edition Part One

Several people have asked if Pitch the LAMB would be returning to The LAMB? The truth is Pitch the LAMB never left, it was merely on hiatus for August and September as to not conflict with the Hollywood Fantasy Draft/Pitch Your Movie feature that was occurring over at Anomalous Material. Similar to a fantasy sports drafts, Anomalous Material pulled together over 25 bloggers to hold a Hollywood Fantasy Draft. Each blogger played the role of a Hollywood producer picking the actors and directors they wanted to be in their films. After the draft was completed, each participant had to come up with a film pitch for the team they selected. Anomalous Material’s own Castor was gracious enough to allow Pitch the LAMB to highlight all the exceptional pitches that the draft participants came up with. In part one, of our two part coverage, we look the first 11 pitches that were submitted.


Andrew Robinson casts the likes Andrew Garfield, Evan Rachel Wood, and Neil Patrick Harris to star in his Joss Whedon directed musical.

gmanReviews presents “Untitled Project”


Martin Scorsese, Meryl Streep, and Sean Penn...and that is only a small sample of the big names featured in Anna’s film!

Life of a Cinephile and Bibliophile presents “Truth and Lies”


To bring Chie Watari’s Manga to the big screen, Novroz enlists the help of Tom Hanks, Cillian Murphy and Yukie Nakama.

Novroz’s Favorite Things presents Sunset Mystery


Kaiderman takes us on a fast-paced action extravaganza with James Cameron, Matt Damon, and Kate Winslet all along for the ride.

The List presents The Time Jumper


Peter Eramo is hoping that Al Pacino, Adrien Brody, and director Lasse Hallström will be just what the Oscar voters are looking for.

The Magic Lantern presents “Untitled Hallström Project”


Marc Ciafardini’s pitch is a time traveling, quasi sci-fi western with zombies! Kevin Costner, Djimon Hounsou, and Philip Seymour Hoffman are in the film...but did we mention that it is a quasi sci-fi western with zombies?

Go See Talk presents ”Once Upon a Time in Z-West”


Love knows no age in Ruth’s romantic thriller starring Timothy Dalton, Helen Mirren, and James McAvoy.

Flix Chatter presents “Hearts Want”


Castor believes Christian Bale, Mark Ruffalo, and Russell Crowe can turn his favourite video game into the next big film franchise.

Anomalous Material presents "Half-Life"


The much buzzed The Social Network is finally in theatres and many are wondering what David Fincher’s next film will be? Heather answers that question with this crime tale starring Lena Headey and Viggo Mortensen

Movie Mobsters presents "Ambassador 51"


Travis aims to continue Christopher Nolan’s hit parade with a crime saga featuring Donnie Wahlberg and Ryan Reynolds.

The Movie Encyclopedia presents "Facedown Angels"


Using Ingmar Berman’s Smiles of a Summer Night as inspiration for his pitch, Andrew Kendall pulls together the talents of Kenneth Branagh, Kristin Scott Thomas and Ben Whishaw in order to bring his story to life.


Encore’s World of TV & Film presents Putting it Together


Part two of our special Fantasy Draft Edition of Pitch the LAMB will be posted in the next few days.

Pitch the LAMB: Buddy Flicks

Hello, CS here with all of the submissions for our latest instalment of Pitch the LAMB. We have a nice mix of pitches for you, so please be sure to give each one a read. Here is a reminder of the movie genre and words/phrases for this edition:

Movie Genre: Buddy Flicks

Examples of the Genre: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas; Thelma and Louise; Midnight Cowboy; Planes Trains and Automobiles; Sex and the City; Strange Brew; The Hangover; Toy Story; Fried Green Tomatoes; Swingers; Grumpy Old Men; Sideways; The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

10 words/phrases to get you started:

1. You owe me! Remember that...
2. I think the walls are moving...
3. Leslie
4. Did we forget something?
5. Drinks
6. Well look who just walked in...
7. Road Trip
8. You know I would do the same for you...
9. Cellphone
10. Who’s going to know?

The Pitches:

Joel’s pitch is a hilarious buddy flick that finally brings Adam Sandler and Steven Segal together on the big screen.

Porkhead’s Horror Review Hole presents Washed Up

Andrew's pitch is a tragic tale of friendship and deceit that would make Neil LaBute proud.

Encore’s World of Film & TV presents The Untitled James Franco Project

Here is a zany pitch about friendship, music, and outlandish game shows.

Big Thoughts From A Small Mind presents All the Old Showstoppers

In the wild first scene of his script, Joe managed to incorporate all of the words/phrases in order.

Does Writing Excuse Watching? presents Journey Into The Cave

SugaryCynic’s pitch proves that, when letting go of the past, all you need are some good friends and the occasional flash mob of pirates.

Sugary Cynicism presents Zombies, Vinyl and The Mysterious Mr. F

Ripley's pitch is a dark and fantastical buddy flick that only Jean-Pierre Jeunet could bring to life.

Four of Them presents The Pillbox


Thank you to all who took the time to send in their pitch.

LAST CALL- Pitch the LAMB: Buddy Flicks

Hello, CS here you reminding you that today is the last day for submissions related to this month's Pitch the LAMB.

Movie Genre: Buddy Flicks

Examples of the Genre: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas; Thelma and Louise; Midnight Cowboy; Planes Trains and Automobiles; Sex and the City; Strange Brew; The Hangover; Toy Story; Fried Green Tomatoes; Swingers; Grumpy Old Men; Sideways; The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

10 words/phrases to get you started:

1. You owe me! Remember that...
2. I think the walls are moving...
3. Leslie
4. Did we forget something?
5. Drinks
6. Well look who just walked in...
7. Road Trip
8. You know I would do the same for you...
9. Cellphone
10. Who’s going to know?

As always, your job is to come up with an idea for a film using some of the words/phrases listed above. Once you have a plot idea, post it on your blog in any fashion you choose (e.g. plot synopsis, excerpt of a script, fictional trailer, fictional film review, movie poster, etc.) and email the link to bigthoughtssmallmind@hotmail.com. Simple as that! The deadline for submissions is today (June 30, 2010).

REMINDER: Pitch The LAMB: Buddy Flicks

Hello, CS here you reminding you about the latest edition of Pitch the LAMB.

Movie Genre: Buddy Flicks

Examples of the Genre: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas; Thelma and Louise; Midnight Cowboy; Planes Trains and Automobiles; Sex and the City; Strange Brew; The Hangover; Toy Story; Fried Green Tomatoes; Swingers; Grumpy Old Men; Sideways; The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

10 words/phrases to get you started:

1. You owe me! Remember that...
2. I think the walls are moving...
3. Leslie
4. Did we forget something?
5. Drinks
6. Well look who just walked in...
7. Road Trip
8. You know I would do the same for you...
9. Cellphone
10. Who’s going to know?

As always, your job is to come up with an idea for a film using some of the words/phrases listed above. Once you have a plot idea, post it on your blog in any fashion you choose (e.g. plot synopsis, excerpt of a script, fictional trailer, fictional film review, movie poster, etc.) and email the link to bigthoughtssmallmind@hotmail.com. Simple as that! The deadline for submissions is Wednesday June 30, 2010.

REMINDER: Pitch the LAMB - Buddy Flicks

Hello, CS here you reminding you about the latest edition of Pitch the LAMB.

Movie Genre: Buddy Flicks

Examples of the Genre: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas; Thelma and Louise; Midnight Cowboy; Planes Trains and Automobiles; Sex and the City; Strange Brew; The Hangover; Toy Story; Fried Green Tomatoes; Swingers; Grumpy Old Men; Sideways; The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

10 words/phrases to get you started:

1. You owe me! Remember that...
2. I think the walls are moving...
3. Leslie
4. Did we forget something?
5. Drinks
6. Well look who just walked in...
7. Road Trip
8. You know I would do the same for you...
9. Cellphone
10. Who’s going to know?

As always, your job is to come up with an idea for a film using some of the words/phrases listed above. Once you have a plot idea, post it on your blog in any fashion you choose (e.g. plot synopsis, excerpt of a script, fictional trailer, fictional film review, movie poster, etc.) and email the link to bigthoughtssmallmind@hotmail.com. Simple as that! The deadline for submissions is Wednesday June 30, 2010.

Pitch the LAMB: BFFs

Hello, CS here bringing you the latest edition of Pitch the LAMB.

Movie Genre: Buddy Flicks

Examples of the Genre: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas; Thelma and Louise; Midnight Cowboy; Planes Trains and Automobiles; Sex and the City; Strange Brew; The Hangover; Toy Story; Fried Green Tomatoes; Swingers; Grumpy Old Men; Sideways; The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

10 words/phrases to get you started:

1. You owe me! Remember that...
2. I think the walls are moving...
3. Leslie
4. Did we forget something?
5. Drinks
6. Well look who just walked in...
7. Road Trip
8. You know I would do the same for you...
9. Cellphone
10. Who’s going to know?

As always, your job is to come up with an idea for a film using some of the words/phrases listed above. Once you have a plot idea, post it on your blog in any fashion you choose (e.g. plot synopsis, excerpt of a script, fictional trailer, fictional film review, movie poster, etc.) and email the link to bigthoughtssmallmind@hotmail.com. Simple as that! The deadline for submissions is Wednesday June 30, 2010.

Pitch the LAMB: Slice and Dice

Hello, CS here with May’s Pitch the LAMB submissions. Slasher films proved to be a much tougher genre for many than expected. Nevertheless we have two submissions for you today.

Movie Genre: Slasher Film

Examples of the Genre: Psycho, Child’s Play, Scream, A Nightmare on Elm Street, House of 1000 Corpses, Friday the 13th, Haute Tension, Prom Night, House of Wax, Halloween, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, American Psycho.

10 words/phrases to get you started:

1. Corpse
2. Legend has it that...
3. Camping
4. Sheila!...Sheila where are you?
5. Weapon
6. I thought I heard a scream...
7. Run
8. Do not go out there...
9. Bloody
10. Behind you...

The Pitches

Simon from Four of Them offers up a cautionary tale for those who tend to let their curiosity get the better of them.

Four of Them presents ReVamp

Big Thoughts From A Small Mind offers up a slasher fantasy for all the office workers out there.

Big Thoughts From A Small Mind presents Crash Years

Next month’s installment of Pitch the LAMB is just around the corner!

REMINDER: Pitch the LAMB: Slice and Dice (Deadline May 25th)

Hello, CS of Big Thoughts From A Small Mind here reminding you about tomorrow's deadline for the Slasher edition of Pitch the LAMB.

Helpful Tips: Keep your pitch simple and have fun with it. If you are stuck on what to write, take three or four items from the words/phrases list and try to weave them into a sentence. If you are still stuck, try coming up with a a random title for the film. As we have seen with Dud, Where's My Car?  sometimes the film will write itself given the proper title. Remember the "pitch" can be as long or as short as you like. If you only come up with four or five lines, still submit it!

Movie Genre: Slasher Film

Examples of the Genre: Psycho, Child’s Play, Scream, A Nightmare on Elm Street, House of 1000 Corpses, Friday the 13th, Haute Tension, Prom Night, House of Wax, Halloween, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, American Psycho.

10 words/phrases to get you started:

1. Corpse
2. Legend has it that...
3. Camping
4. Sheila!...Sheila where are you?
5. Weapon
6. I thought I heard a scream...
7. Run
8. Do not go out there...
9. Bloody
10. Behind you...

As always, your job is to come up with an idea for a film using some of the words/phrases listed above. Once you have a plot idea, post it on your blog in any fashion you choose (e.g. plot synopsis, excerpt of a script, fictional trailer, fictional film review, fake movie poster, etc.) and email the link to bigthoughtssmallmind@hotmail.com. Simple as that! The deadline for submissions is Tuesday May 25, 2010.

REMINDER: Pitch the LAMB: Slice and Dice

Hello, CS here reminding you about the latest edition of Pitch the LAMB.

Helpful Tips: Do not over think it. Keep your pitch simple and have fun with it. If you are stuck on what to write, take three or four items from the words/phrases list and try to weave them into a sentence. If you are still stuck, try coming up with a a random title for the film. As we have seen with Prom Night and Texas Chainsaw Massacre, sometimes the film will write itself given the proper title. Remember the "pitch" can be as long or as short as you like. If you only come up with four or five lines, still submit it! Chances are good that it will still be more creative than some the films being released these days.

Movie Genre: Slasher Film

Examples of the Genre: Psycho, Child’s Play, Scream, A Nightmare on Elm Street, House of 1000 Corpses, Friday the 13th, Haute Tension, Prom Night, House of Wax, Halloween, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, American Psycho.

10 words/phrases to get you started:

1. Corpse
2. Legend has it that...
3. Camping
4. Sheila!...Sheila where are you?
5. Weapon
6. I thought I heard a scream...
7. Run
8. Do not go out there...
9. Bloody
10. Behind you...

As always, your job is to come up with an idea for a film using some of the words/phrases listed above. Once you have a plot idea, post it on your blog in any fashion you choose (e.g. plot synopsis, excerpt of a script, fictional trailer, fictional film review, movie poster, etc.) and email the link to bigthoughtssmallmind@hotmail.com. Simple as that! The deadline for submissions is Tuesday May 25, 2010.

REMINDER - Pitch the LAMB: Slice and Dice

Hello, CS here reminding you about the latest edition of Pitch the LAMB.

Movie Genre: Slasher Film

Examples of the Genre: Psycho, Child’s Play, Scream, A Nightmare on Elm Street, House of 1000 Corpses, Friday the 13th, Haute Tension, Prom Night, House of Wax, Halloween, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, American Psycho.

10 words/phrases to get you started:

1. Corpse
2. Legend has it that...
3. Camping
4. Sheila!...Sheila where are you?
5. Weapon
6. I thought I heard a scream...
7. Run
8. Do not go out there...
9. Bloody
10. Behind you...

As always, your job is to come up with an idea for a film using some of the words/phrases listed above. Once you have a plot idea, post it on your blog in any fashion you choose (e.g. plot synopsis, excerpt of a script, fictional trailer, fictional film review, movie poster, etc.) and email the link to bigthoughtssmallmind@hotmail.com. Simple as that! The deadline for submissions is Tuesday May 25, 2010.

Pitch the LAMB: Slice and Dice

Hello, CS here bringing you the latest edition of Pitch the LAMB.

Movie Genre: Slasher Film

Examples of the Genre: Psycho, Child’s Play, Scream, A Nightmare on Elm Street, House of 1000 Corpses, Friday the 13th, Haute Tension, Prom Night, House of Wax, Halloween, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, American Psycho.

10 words/phrases to get you started:

1. Corpse
2. Legend has it that...
3. Camping
4. Sheila!...Sheila where are you?
5. Weapon
6. I thought I heard a scream...
7. Run
8. Do not go out there...
9. Bloody
10. Behind you...

As always, your job is to come up with an idea for a film using some of the words/phrases listed above. Once you have a plot idea, post it on your blog in any fashion you choose (e.g. plot synopsis, excerpt of a script, fictional trailer, fictional film review, movie poster, etc.) and email the link to bigthoughtssmallmind@hotmail.com. Simple as that! The deadline for submissions is Tuesday May 25, 2010.