Hi everyone, I’m currently in the process of changing career and looking to study TV screenwriting/ scriptwriting,
Nothing much has changed in the last month or so since I first introduced myself. I’ve made some interesting connections and still attempting and failing to transfer my writing into correct industry standard script formats.
Yesterday I did share a pity post. For some reason I’m feeling particularly low. I attempt to write every day and I also read free scripts to try and grasp the industry standard format for scripts especially UK ones. Despite that, after talking with other people on here and Scribe Lounge, I have realised that at 35 I’m so very behind in my goals.
I have zero experience in the industry and have no real meaningful contacts and so far no success in finding a way to gain any for of work experience within the industry.
Of course people on my previous post correctly pointed out that I should just read scripts and focus on my writing and get a script finished. Unfortunately things are not that simple. There are external pressure that mean I have to participate in and show tangible progress in the form of work placements/ experience. Which has been to now avail, despite signing up to various websites to find and apply to such things.
Again, it was pointed out that you need to be thick skinned in this industry, especially coming in so late and I’ve been through a lot in my life especially during lockdown which focused my writing and passion for the scripts I’m attempting to write.
I think my confidence and self worth has taken a knock over the last few years and now as I try to move into this very difficult industry, it feels like I might be too late.
On that happy note, thank you to those that have replied to my previous posts over the last month or so and best of luck to you all as you navigate this difficult industry.
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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 wo...
Expand commentMany 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
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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 3...
Expand commentSorry, 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).
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Many thanks for your kind suggestions !
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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-fil...
Expand comment“ 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/