Please look over my script and share your thoughts, as this is one of my first scripts.
Logline: After a horrifying car accident, a teenage boy named Michael is stuck between two realities, and with the help of his therapist, goes on a journey of emotions and hard decisions.
I can’t update the logline on the voting page, but here is the updated one that should help.
Dear Writer,
Thank you for sharing your logline and script, “Am I Awake”, with us. After a thorough review of the concept and plot structure, we have decided not to move forward with this project.
Our team has noted significant similarities between your premise and a very famous Indian production titled “Parallel World”, created by the renowned YouTube creators Round 2 Hell (R2H). Their film, which deals with a car accident and a teenager stuck between two realities, was released years ago and has already garnered over 100 million views.
At this level of storytelling, originality is non-negotiable. Presenting a concept that so closely mirrors an existing, highly popular work is a direct violation of copyright ethics. On a platform of this magnitude, we cannot overlook such a significant lapse in creative integrity.
For the safety of our platform and to maintain professional standards, we are rejecting this script effective immediately. We strongly advise that you focus on developing 100% unique and authentic stories that carry your own voice and emotional truth in the future.
I am a first-time screenwriter, and I had never heard of the production called “Parallel World,” and I apologize for any plagiarism I might have committed. This work is actually based on the TV show “Awake,” created by Kyle Killen, but in my vision. This was written for a high school production, and I wish for it to be made into a real short film. I am sorry again, but please don’t reject it. I have worked so hard on this, and I only wish for your thoughts on the good and bad for improvements in my future scripts. Thank You.
Your work has not been rejected; it is still available, and you are more than welcome to share the link within your group. It is an undeniable fact, as previously mentioned, that this concept aligns with a short film already produced by a famous YouTuber. However, the final decision rests entirely with the audience. You can continue to gather support and ask for votes for your story on this platform.
To prevent any further misunderstanding among the viewers, I suggest you rewrite your logline, summary, and treatment with more depth and detail. Currently, the logline you have provided appears to be a direct copy from the existing source. Since you have some extra time now, try to craft a more profound summary and treatment in your own words.
Once you have expanded on the story’s depth and truth, add your voting link at the end so the audience can easily understand the entire process. All the very best! If the audience connects with your version of the story, we will see how to move forward.