My name is Rachel, and I'm a screenwriter.
I graduated from Temple University with a degree in film focused on directing, but oddly enough never truly pursued screenwriting solely until a few years ago. I've written several shorts which have garnered some accolades, and I'm putting the finishing touches on my first feature with the help of a screenwriting coach.
I'm excited to get more feedback and continue polishing before submitting to competitions or pitch sessions. He recommended this platform which I've had for a long time but never utilized properly, so my goal is to be more active this year and make more connections as there isn't much of a film community in the middle of Pennsylvania.
Drama is my favorite genre to write in - I love to tell "the other side" of stories - but I've dipped my toe in comedy and horror as well. I love reading scripts, then watching the finished film - most recently did this with May December and American Fiction. My dream is to be able to adapt my favorite memoir, and to develop a feature about an infamous conspiracy theory.
Looking forward to getting to know everyone and swap scripts!
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Congratulations Rachel Troche on getting that degree and all of your accomplishments. You're in the right place...among friends. And now, I'd LOVE to know what the infamous conspiracy theory is that your dream is to write a story on. Glad you're with us!
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Thank you! I'm excited to write it! Happy to share once I have something!
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Awesome, Rachel Troche - would love to see it!
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Hope you're doing great, Rachel Troche. Congratulations on graduating! If I had a screenwriting coach when I started, I think I would've avoided a lot of mistakes.
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Thanks Maurice Vaughan ! I should've mentioned I graduated in 2008 (can't believe how long ago this was now!), but I'm really glad I invested in a coach since going back to school isn't much of an option right now.
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You're welcome, Rachel Troche. I think my 10th grade Computer teacher graduated from Temple. Is your first feature script a Drama? And is it a straight Drama or a genre mix?
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Maurice Vaughan nice!! I was there when Da'vine Joy Randolph was in theater school - I got to see her in Into the Woods and she was fantastic so it made this year's Oscars extra cool to watch. Yes, my first feature is a straight drama - It's about a military spouse who learns the hard way reintegration is often harder than deployment.
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That's cool, Rachel Troche. I've been meaning to watch "Into the Woods." Your script sounds intriguing.
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Hello:
Astonishing success and steps that your talent deepened to imprint through into society.
If needing an extra a pair of eyes, bluepennotes.com, from the amazing Jill Godley, wonderfully helps with in-line reviews and amazing insights to guide your thoughts to think about various enhancements.
Grateful for the roads your steps root.
God Bless,
John German
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Welcome Rachel and like Leonardo, I am also interested to know your favorite memoir. Share whenever you are ready.
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Thanks Asmaa Jamil! The memoir is "Nowhere Girl: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood" by Cheryl Diamond. Reads like fiction and is absolutely fascinating on all fronts. The rights have already been acquired by a production company, but as far as I know a screenwriter isn't attached yet.
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This is a very interesting story. I cannot wait to see this as a movie.
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Congratulations on graduating Temple University with a degree in film and welcome to Stage32!
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Hello Rachel, welcome! Looking forward to connect :)
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Hi, Rachel. Welcome! I'm up for a script swap if you are. I'll send you a Network Request!
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Hey Rachel, I'm a Philly person too. Just saying hi and keep spreading the word that we are more than the Rocky steps . . .
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Nice to meet you Kelly Simmons
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Thanks Stephen Notley
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Nice to meet you Luca Mannea !
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Welcome Rachel! And hearty congrats on your achievements! There is actually a wonderful once a month group I learned about through contacts from ST 32 where you submit 10 pages of your script and everyone offers their feedback Free and a lot of fun. Let me know if you are interested.
Rick
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That's a great idea, Rick Sabino - thanks for the heads up!
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Rachel,
Glad to be of assistance!
The contact person is Aimee Link, whom I met through ST 32. Email is aimeemlink@outlook.com. We meet virtually once a month.
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Nice to meet you, Rachel Troche!
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Nice to meet you Rachel Troche :)
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likewise, Morne Patterson !