Filmmaking / Directing : The Great Content Gold Rush of 2021 - RB's April AMA - Let's Talk About it! by Amanda Toney

Looking so forward to the information RB is going to share today.

Hi everyone! So glad I can make it to this one, I can't wait to meet all of you :)

Hi All - tuning in from Northern California.

Yo yo Creatives!!

One of the best twitter handles!

Looking forward to R.B. answering our questions.

Glad to be here from Portland.

This means so much that I woke up at 6:30 am! in Hawaii!

I heard Naperville, IL. Who's in Naperville??

Hi everyone!

Excited for another AMA with Amanda Toney and @RB

Writer/Director from LA working on a number of projects, and excited to see what we can all create in this fabulous content jammed 2021!

Hi everyone! Tuning in from Wales, UK today :)

Hi you all! I'm Antonella, and I'm so excited to meet you all!

Hello from Helsinki, Finland :)

Hello Everyone!

The Netflix webinar was very informative.

Glad to be here from New York.

Another awesome webinar! Thanks a lot to RB for his great positive energy.

Geeze have I missed it?

Lisa Knight asked for names of management companies, we have an awesome handout in Kate Sharp's webinar: https://www.stage32.com/webinars/How-to-Find-and-Choose-the-Right-Screen...

"Don't shoot for perfection, shoot for 'I feel really good about it'. That's when you know you're ready". Solid, sage advice from RB about screenwriting.

Thank you Amanda and RB for doing this for us. Nice to meet you all here :-)

How do you pitch an anthology series i.e. AHS and build a pitch deck for it?

Awesome advice, RB. Joining from London again after the Queen's Gambit and Chris Mack webinars, and loving getting to know the Stage 32 community! What tips do you have ahead of today's Super Early Bird Deadline of your TV Comedy contest? Ready to submit a new polish of my project We are the Jungle which has been gaining traction recently!

I worry about age-ism as well. My plan is to become good enough they can't ignore me.

Loving this! Great insights :)

Where are our introverts at? Step out of the shadows... you have support!

There are times when I need to shut up and listen... Bring Back Common Sense..!

Hahahaha

Antonella Piazzolla! Yes!

This is just the positive energy I needed to start my writing weekend. Thanks to RB for this AMA.

Really appreciated the questions about representation, ageism and adaptations. Thanks R.B. I always get great nuggets of advice from your answers and your positive energy is infectious.

WOW! What RB shared about book adaptation and focusing on that moment in the book that catapults the protagonist through the Arc was JUST the golden nugget I needed to hear. Currently working on rewrites of an adaptation and when I asked myself what that moment is, it came to me so clearly as well as how to tie it all together. THANK YOU SO MUCH RB!

RB exudes positive energy. He makes the impossible in this industry seem possible through his no holds barred attitude about engaging in the industry and having a place in "the room".

The Writers Room has been the best investment in honing my screenwriting skills and networking with other writers. Jason Mirch, Director of Script Services, gave me a 30-day free trial and after a month, I signed up as a subscribed member. There is so much that goes on in this Stage 32 private Writers Room.

Eye opening webinar with creative and business insights. Thank you.

At my age, I just hope I have good genes so I have time to run the marathon:)

"There is no balance, there is just happiness in all things."

"You are the CEO of You" I used to say that all the time, that was my motto, I need to get back to that!!!

I've learned to be happy in all things. I also accept rejection and turn it into a challenge to overcome, which is exciting. Just like my characters, we all have to overcome challenges. I just accept that and enjoy the journey.

Please fill out your bios!! I can't tell you how many connection requests I get with zero information in the bio and therefore are not accepted.

quick 2 hours

Super Sweet!!!! Happiness is this right here!

QUESTION: What's the best Subject Line for an e-query letter when sending to prospective Lit managers? Should a writer stick to a brand? (Example: "LatinX writer with Cuban crime series" or "LGBTQ writer seeks representation" or BIPOC writer with diversity-led screenplay") What's the most effective opening that'll make a rep actually want to read the full e-query letter? Thanks so much and stay safe!

My first AMA--(but gazillionth Stage 32 webinar, course, and consultation.) I loved it. R.B. offered such great motivating lines: Be the CEO of your own life. Find happiness in everything you do. Stay even-keeled through ups and downs. Be collaborative so others will want to work with. Relax. How much R.B. loves helping people and enjoys the community. And the wonderful chance he gives writers to connect with people in the industry even if not in L.A. Stage 32 is amazing.. So great!

Loved the approach to the balance question. Happiness! Thanks!

Thank you for the webinar, Richard and Amanda! From the all of my introvert heart! :D

@Aray - Great question! In my experience, Introverted, shy, reserved, and standoff-ish are not all the same. I would agree - shy denotes a fear while introverted implies a preference for time spent. I am definitely an extrovert (I get energy from spending time with people) but I can be shy and I am definitely reserved - which means choosing not to talk until there is something of value to say (which is different than standoff-ish, where the assumption is no one has anything of worth to say).