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Many thanks . As I wrote to Richard , I recently did not renew the contract with one of my film, theater and TV agents here in LA,( LA,SF,NYC ) given that I have obtained and am obtaining the major work through my personal contacts. By any chance can you suggest me some management companies for actors, directors, screenwriters, playwriters? Thanks in advance for your kind support. In SF I have my weekly 25 minute TV program on channel 29, but which has international diffusion as I also have an audience in Europe and Latin America. Please know that I am available to spread whatever you want in favor of Stage 32. Let me know . Greetings

Sorry, I can't think of any management companies for actors, directors, screenwriters, and playwriters off the top of my head, Federico Wardal. I do know you can pitch to managers/etc. through Stage 32's Pitch Sessions (www.stage32.com/scriptservices/pitch-sessions). The Pitch Sessions are mainly to get feedback on pitches, but members have gotten managers, signed shopping agreements, etc. through the sessions (www.stage32.com/scriptservices/success-stories).

Many thanks for your kind suggestions !

You're welcome, Federico Wardal.

“ Fellini Mastorna …a film of no return “ by Jennifer Glee , with Wardal , the most short film awarded 2023-2024 reached its 50th award today ! https://indiexfest.com/2023/09/15/fellini-mastorna-a-film-of-no-return/

You're welcome, Todd LeRoux. Yeah, Stage 32 is a great place to learn about the industry and get better at writing, directing, producing, etc.

Here's a blog that'll help you navigate Stage 32 for your best experience: www.stage32.com/blog/navigating-stage-32-for-your-best-experience-3095

And here's a blog on polishing your profile: www.stage32.com/blog/take-the-work-out-of-networking-the-importance-of-a...

Perfect! Thank you again. I'm on the east coast of Canada sorry for the delay in responding. I am going to listen to these podcasts today. Thanks again Maurice.

You're welcome, Todd LeRoux. No problem about the delay. Have a great day!

Hi Maurice, thanks again for the advice. I added to my profile there will be more in the future. Be Well.

You're welcome, Todd LeRoux. Be well too.

I'm loving Will Trent, really Betty, the dog, but a great show!

Leonardo Ramirez, Foundation is SO good!

Ok cool, Ashley Renee Smith I’ll shoot for starting it next weekend.

Thanks for sharing Niki H! I've recently started SUPERSTORE and TOKYO VICE!

Ooh, great recommendations here! Thanks everyone :)

Welcome to the community, Kristina Van Kirk Hoffman!

Hi Kristina, it's lovely to meet you! Thank you for sharing, I am not familiar with Stacey Simmons work; I'll check her out. With a title like Persephone, I imagine her work and input would be a great tool for you! I second Emily's like of The Heroine's Journey.

Hello Kristina Van Kirk Hoffman, thanks for the recommendation of Stacey Simmons' work and writings, will need to familiarize myself!

Simmons recommended both Maureen Murdock's and Carol Peason's books. I intend to check them out.

Hey Kristina Van Kirk Hoffman I'll have to check her out, I'm not familiar with her work, but you can never have too much understand on how to write good characters.

Hello!

Great to meet you, John Hetherington. What helps me to focus and follow through with my writing are deadlines. And being encouraged by people, like here on Stage 32. What about you?

Hey buddy. Nice to have you here! For me it's all about having a plan. When I'm confident about the structure and story framework, it becomes less hard for me sit down and write, because I know where I am going and where the finishing line is.

hello John

Hi Tom, welcome!

Geoff Hall A lot of my work has actually been lost but thankfully, Script Revolution saved 4 of my scripts before I brought them over here. Currently, Final Draft isn't working so I need to get that fixed.

Amanda Toney I actually remember you from a couple of years ago and thanks for the welcome. I write in the Drama, Romance, History and Fantasy genres with a bit of Comedy thrown in, although due to how subjective that is I don't know if it's actually funny.

To everybody else, thank you for the warm welcome too.

You're welcome, Tom Norton. Did you contact Final Draft about your program not working?

https://www.stage32.com/MauriceVScreenwriter I've tried to but I forgot my password and Final Draft is being stubborn about retrieving it. I'll get through sooner or later but I don't know how long it will take.

Ok, Tom Norton. Hope you get in soon. And you can reply directly to someone by putting @ in front of their name.

John Mezes Hi John, I agree - we can never have too many allies in our creative lives. The Garden of Eden sounds intriguing. The title has such an historical weight to it.

I wish you all the best for your family/fantasy collaboration. I find it hard to write family-friendly fare, as my writerly impulse is towards the apocalyptic and urban fantasy genres. My latest ‘American’ TV pilot, falls into the former genre. I’m sitting on it at the moment, as I have a feature in development. What advice would you give on managing multiple projects? Where is best to place your energies, so that you don’t spread yourself too thin?

Thank you, Amanda , for the efforts you and the Staff of Stage 32 put forth each and every time in helping us. It's truly remarkable. I am a BIG supporter of you and your career as well because when you give of yourself, and create an environment to spread that selflessness to others, then how can you not wish the best for that person. It's the payoff for the effort.

Hi Geoff Hall! Always nice to chat with you. Here's the logline for Garden of Eden to sum it up.

Attempting to save his career, a self-destructive actor scarred by personal tragedy travels to a foreign country to star in a film and falls victim to a dangerous criminal dating agency while also finding a forbidden love.

Garden of Eden = Adam = self destructive actor = Eve = criminal dating agency = dangerous temptation. That's the tie-in.

Those genres of yours sound like fun to write in. Best of luck with the feature too.

I always say "follow those voices telling you what to write". We have our strengths and favorite genres to write in. I'm a "stacker", which means I work on multiple scripts during the same week, week in and out, 2-3 hours a day. My formula is I work on a different script per day. My current schedule is:

Monday: Nightmare Doll (horror feature)

Tuesday: The Timekeeper's Cottage (fantasy/drama TV pilot)

Wednesday: Headstones (Whodunit Drama/Suspense TV pilot)

Thursday: A Weekend With Grandpa (Horror feature)

Friday: Till Morning (Fantasy/Rom Com/Drama feature)

Saturday & Sunday: That''s open to how the creative voices are speaking to me. I might pursue a certain script more than one day.

This way not one of my projects get short-changed, and I'm not overwhelmed. During the week, I'm also running my script consulting/pitch coaching business as well.

John Mezes no one could ever accuse you of leading a quiet life, John! Thanks for the insights into your practice. Your script consulting service? Please tell me more.

Haha, that's true Geoff Hall! Sure thing, it's The Writers Buddy.com website. I offer 1 hour script consultations through Zoom. I review formatting and story notes on a submitted script and the sessions are recorded so you can review them whenever you like. You can visit the site and see if it's a fit for you.

It's great to meet you, Joanne Mule. I love listening to jazz, especially saxophone.

I didn't see much on your profile. Here's a blog you might wanna check out: www.stage32.com/blog/take-the-work-out-of-networking-the-importance-of-a...

Congratulations on "The Banyan Tree" being out in the UK and finishing "Sweet Face," Franka Zeph! The 2023 November Write Club Challenge was fun.

Yes it was - thanks Maurice! What have you been up to lately?

You're welcome, Franka Zeph. I've been pitching, networking, and working on some projects (ghostwriting jobs, specs, etc.).

You're welcome, Abi Baumann. Yeah, hopefully others will let you know if they can see it.

Hi, Abi!

Nice to e-meet you! What are you currently working on? I can't see your post sadly!

Hi Abi Baumann it's great to e-meet you and glad to have you part of the Stage 32 community!

Sydney Summers nice to e-meet you too!

I'm currently attempting to transfer two concepts I have into the industry standard script format. Sadly I have no clue what I'm doing! How about you ?

Sam Rivera thanks for the welcome. Glad to have found this place.

Yes Niki H. "Ryder & The Deer Guardians" to kick things off.

Very cool Cee Whirx! How did you become involved with Atomic?

Nick Phillips I got to meet one of their executives for he was referred to by someone I knew.

Very cool Cee Whirx!

Hi Cee Whirx it's great e-meet you and welcome to Stage 32!