What are your thoughts on this? Will Fran Drescher seize the moment, or will this strike continue past the 1988 industrial action?
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What are your thoughts on this? Will Fran Drescher seize the moment, or will this strike continue past the 1988 industrial action?
Expand postRichard "RB" Botto "It seems a pathway to split the difference was found."
For the negotiating committee to have a tentative agreement, in my mind it must mean that there has been a considerable gain f...
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My concern is the studios have said this is their final offer. If it is rejected, what next? The studios are showing they are bullies with the power, so if everyone agrees to what they want, the only ones that will be happy will be the studios.
This strike reminds me of Wal-Mart and Amazon, they have...
Expand postTim Bragg Maurice is right. Indie. We've already seen a few A-listers speak out that they prefer to work on independent films now and wouldn't miss the Hollywood studios. Johnny Depp is already provin...
Expand commentI've worked with indie producers, directors, etc. my entire career, Tim Bragg. I like the close-knit environment of indie filmmaking.
I've heard people say that, Debbie Elicksen ("Johnny Depp is already proving he doesn't need Hollywood"). What does that mean? Is Johnny Depp going indie?
The WGA and the AMPTP reached a tentative agreement (www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/writers-guild-deal-reac...). The agreement needs to be ratified by WGA members to take effect....
Expand commentThe union could reject it, even if they accept the actors are still on strike. All I know since the five years I have been writing I got stuck in COVID for three years and with this B.S, with the writ...
Expand commentMy muse is definitely fickle. I've had several full days available where I had nothing to do except work on my screenplay but I only managed about 5 pages per day. However, just now I wrote 5 pages in the past 45 minutes. My typing fingers could barely keep up with my brain. So is your writing stable or haphazard?
I also write as a "hobby" and even though I do make money from my books, it's not my occupation. I see a big difference between writer/filmmakers and writers in a writers room, in that filmmakers ofte...
Expand commentYeah, Joseph Rhea. Writers in a writers' room have shorter deadlines (I think it's a few days sometimes), but I think being in a room of writers helps because it isn't one writer trying to get pages d...
Expand commentThis writer quit tv writing at age 38; be careful what you wish for.
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Expand commentDan MaxXx what a story. Thanks for sharing that.
Thank you for sharing your experience cause Sometimes, I feel like I'm stuck all alone in this journey. I've tried writing every day, but it just didn't seem to click. However, when I set a deadline w...
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Does anyone know exactly how open writing assignments work? I would like to know how stage 32 assesses scripts for the Open Writing Assignments. {O.W.A}
What are the readers looking for when they read them, Proper Structure? Errors? Why are the scripts being read and judged before sending them out...
Expand postAmazing Kacee you’re very welcome! Happy writing!
You're welcome, Amazing Kacee.
Is there a example of the Writing Assignment anywhere that's not behind the paywall? I'd like to see what I'm getting into before shelling out the monthly fee.
David Abrookin (Stage 32's Development Services Coordinator) posted about the new OWAs, Mike Henry: www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting/This-Week-in-the-Writers-Room-10-Wr......
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I get advice constantly on screenwriting software. I've used at least four different kinds. I downloaded Scenarist last night. Why are there so many opinions on software? Which one should I use? I'm just getting started on screenplays.
Dan G is correct. Use anything that saves to script formatting and prints PDF.
If your spec scripts ever gets purchased, let buyers worry about future drafts, importing & exporting files to production...
Expand commentFinal draft is used a lot in the industry but I hear scrivener has some good functions to help plan your screenplay. Celtx used to have a free to use basic version but I don’t know if they still do it.
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While it's true PDFs are distributed, the look of Final Draft is distinctive due to kerning, spacing and their proprietary font - Courier Final Draft. Differences in PDFs from other software can...
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I have just released the first episode of my dystopian/sci-fi series Land Of Joy! Comments and opinions are very welcome : )
I like the episode and how you mixed futuristic Sci-Fi with the past (like the oldie nightclub scene), Ana Sitnina. You and your team did a great job with a zero budget. Looking forward to seeing how...
Expand commentThank you so much for your feedback! I really appreciate it! : ) I am very happy you want to continue following the story and that you liked the webseries' world's aesthetics (which is an important part of the story in the long run too : ) )
You're welcome, Ana Sitnina. I subscribed to your YouTube channel and turned on the notifications.
Has anyone else seen this film. It was released last year and mostly made during the pandemic. What did you think of it?
The film has a very strong theme, the object of desire drives the whole film. It's a very good lesson in screenwriting to establish this very clearly and early in the story. Everyt...
Expand postI haven't seen the movie, Greg Wong, but I also think "desire" is a very strong theme for a film. And it's a theme a lot of people can relate to. That's something I keep in mind when picking themes....
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"Best and final." Yeah. The negotiations don't end until the contract is signed. And don't believe the media reports about timing. The strike could go on for many more days, although there's does appear to be momentum building for a resolution.
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I'm not sure why "final offer" was even brought up, Geoff Hall. What is the AMPTP gonna do if the WGA rejects the offer? Not make movies and shows forever? I hope the AMPTP and the WGA reach a fair de...
Expand commentI'm not sure why "final offer" was even brought up, Geoff Hall. What is the AMPTP gonna do if the WGA rejects the offer? Not make movies and shows forever? I hope the AMPTP and the WGA reach a fair deal by the end of the day, but if not, I've heard writers say they'll keep picketing until they get a fair deal.
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The WGA and the AMPTP reached a tentative agreement (www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/writers-guild-deal-reac...). The agreement needs to be ratified by WGA members to take effect....
Expand commentThe WGA and the AMPTP reached a tentative agreement (www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/writers-guild-deal-reac...). The agreement needs to be ratified by WGA members to take effect.
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Finally some good news! Now we just have to hope that the members ratify the agreement.
Maurice Vaughan What it means, Maurice is that those sad rich privileged folk at the studios were still arrogant enough to posture. which to me is a true sign that they haven't woken up to the new rea...
Expand commentMaurice Vaughan What it means, Maurice is that those sad rich privileged folk at the studios were still arrogant enough to posture. which to me is a true sign that they haven't woken up to the new reality!