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Thank you, sir.

Hey @Kelly great to hear from you! What inspired you to write about your law enforcement experience with BLACK ASPHALT? Are there any specific themes or experiences you're hoping to share about?

Hello Pat Alexander Oddly enough, Black Asphalt is quasi-autobiographical. It stems from an experience I had as a K-9 Handler and most of the screenplay was taken from actual cases, stops, arrests, and experiences.

Welcome to the community Kelly A Wiseman and thank you for sharing about BLACK ASPHALT. What films are you into lately?

We're also inviting you to this Wednesday's special event in Writer's Room: Ask Me Anything with Stage 32 CEO RB Botto, LIVE on ZOOM Wednesday, August 12th at 4pm PT: https://www.stage32.com/writers-room/plans-vip

Looking forward to your journey!

Thank you, Jaz Lagrimas I tend to focus on films that are in the genre of the particular screenplay that I'm working on. For instance, when I'm working on Blood On The Prairie, I will focus on Train Dreams, Dances with Wolves, etc.

Thank you for the invite to Wednesday's special event.

You're welcome, Julie Howard. Your projects sound interesting, especially The Mindset Code.

juJulie Howard you’re in the right place to find your community! There’s so much literally at your fingertips. Feel free to find me on the services side of Stage 32. I can provide coaching, feedback, coverage and more! I’m excited for your journey!

Welcome to Stage 32 Julie Howard - you will find a tone of talented people here to help, no doubt about it.

Welcome Julie Howard ! I hope you'll join us at our upcoming webcasts in the Writers' Room. Sign up for a Free Month of the Writers’ Room: https://www.stage32.com/writers-room/plans-vip

I wish you all the best in your career. If we lived in the same country, I would have loved to help you. I wish you every success!

I agree with Zoltan Zoltan. I totally focused on the moderator welcome post, but yes, Nacho Rodriguez is crushing it with output. Much of that material is probably ripe for pitching. Best of luck!

Hi Zoltan Varga and Michael Dzurak it's great to talk to you! My idea is to start with short films of 3, 4, and 5 minutes, and then move on to feature films. Both the short and feature films are based on characters I've created who have adventures in the city.

Zoltan Zoltan I love to write and I've created an amazing IP universe for families, children, and teenagers. I have a lot of original content; I just need investors or a producer to bring it to life.

Welcome Nacho Rodriguez ! I hope you'll join us at our upcoming webcasts in the Writers' Room. Sign up for a Free Month of the Writers’ Room: https://www.stage32.com/writers-room/plans-vip

Hello Isla Storyforge , thank you for your kind words. I'm proud of the portfolio of stories I wrote because it's allowed me to find a way to demonstrate what I can do. I just need that financial opportunity.

Hi Julian Schiller, it's great to have you here on S32.

Here’s a useful post to help you navigate the world of Stage 32: https://www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-p...

Also, try and stop by the Screenwriting Lounge and get to know some of your fellow writers: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting

And here are all the S32 Lounges: https://www.stage32.com/loungeSee what you can find and enjoy your time here!

Best.

Welcome, Julian! Starting your first film at 17 is a great way to learn by actually creating. Wishing you the best with the project and your filmmaking journey!

Welcome, Diego! Your combination of classical and jazz backgrounds sounds like a great foundation for film scoring. Looking forward to hearing more about your work and future projects!

Hi Zoltan... thank you for welcome...i'm happy to be here :)...i'm working now with some label like Amadea Atom and Audio Attack..and i have some placement in italian and France show. :)

Hi Diego Donati, it's great to have you here on S32.

Here’s a useful post to help you navigate the world of Stage 32: https://www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-p...

Also, try and stop by the Screenwriting Lounge and get to know some of your fellow writers: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting

And here are all the S32 Lounges: https://www.stage32.com/loungeSee what you can find and enjoy your time here!

Best.

That’s great to hear, Diego! Congratulations on the placements in Italy and France. Wishing you continued success with your upcoming projects!

RISK vs. REWARD looks awesome!! I checked it out on your profile - you did a great job of building the tension for the game show and it's clear on whether or not your contestant is a gambler willing to risk it all. I also like the concept of the do over. Really solid reel Eddie.

Hi Eddie Lawhorn - loved it! Just initial thoughts:

- on Reel, I did end up watching it again to get the min/max win/loss primarily because those graphics went a little too fast for me, Si=o maybe either slower pacing on that portion or spelling the risk/probability piece out a tad more?? thinking out loud.

- I also love the Do-Over feature; can only imagine what a sudden personal risk profile readjustment that can be for some! awesome

- also love that the categories go away as you pick and answer them - was not happy about that at all! haha

congrats!

Thanks for asking, Eddie Lawhorn - happy to help! Also, I think this is a GREAT example of how to come in with a specific ASK so that your community can show up for you. I hope more people take note and so likewise!

Oh, btw, my note on your reel is more about marketability - I think people want to see others in groups with their friends because they miss going out and seeing their friends. A solo competition feels to isolated like we're in the pandemic all over again. My secondary note to that, since you asked about pacing and structure of the reel - pacing is great, but there are details that are written on the screen but not said out loud (i.e. voiceover), which means we're not picking up on them on the first watch. I would use that middle section to get in those details - how many questions are they allowed, what's the max they can win (you have it written, but not said, and winning $1mil _IS_ the big draw), and maybe something about the host/audience? Most game shows are hosted by personalities, so they are going to want something they can play off of.

Interesting concept, Eddie. Since you posted this a few months ago, I’d be curious to hear how the project has progressed and whether the feedback you received led to any changes in the sizzle reel or pitch.

No recent changes to the game show. I have been working on my screenplay and novels (which included this gameshow, and I am a big enough nerd to see if it would work in reality.) If anyone would like to try the game it’s on my website: eddielawhorn dot com under the game link. I’d love to hear any thoughts on the game play or anything else. Thanks!

Hi, Alex Tasioulas! Welcome to the community. It's great to meet you. What genres and themes do you write?

Quite a journey, Kenneth. Reaching your 38th pitch meeting shows real persistence. Wishing you the best as you move toward that first book-to-film production agreement!

@Zoltan Vargas

Thanks for the performing arts sentiments here. Cheers to you too!

Fair point, Aimee. Professional relationships work best when there’s mutual respect and value on both sides. Setting clear boundaries around your time and expertise is completely reasonable.

I like this approach, Graham. Sometimes finding the audience that genuinely connects with a film is more valuable at this stage than collecting conventional notes. And yes your people are out there. The interesting part is finding them.

Hi,

Thank you so much for the warm welcome and your kind words.

I'm truly grateful for your support and for pointing me toward these helpful resources. I'm delighted to hear that Sanctum Sanctorum and its setting and supernatural premise made a positive impression.

I'll definitely explore the Screenwriting, Producing, and Filmmaking Lounges and continue connecting with the Stage 32 community. I'll also reach out to the Success Team to learn more about the resources and guidance available.

Thank you again for your support.

Hi,

Thank you again for previously pointing me toward the appropriate email address for help with submitting my screenplay through Stage 32.

I did contact the email address you provided, but unfortunately I haven't received a response yet. I wanted to reach out to you again and ask if you could advise me on what I should do next.

I have a completed feature screenplay, Sanctum Sanctorum, and I'm trying to find the most realistic and affordable way to get it in front of the right industry professionals through Stage 32.

Since you were kind enough to guide me previously, I would really appreciate any direction you can give me.

Thank you again for your time and help.

Tejaswi Ananda Kumar The combination of the cursed Imperial Vase and the silent neighbor immediately caught my attention. There’s a strong mystery element in the premise, especially with the question of who the neighbor really is and how they connect to the spirit. The rural Taiwan setting also feels like it could give the story a distinctive atmosphere. Wishing you the best with SANCTUM SANCTORUM, and I’d be interested to hear more about the project!

Hi,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful response. I truly appreciate your observations about the cursed Imperial Vase, the silent neighbor, and the rural Taiwan setting. These elements play an important role in the mystery and atmosphere of SANCTUM SANCTORUM. I’m glad they sparked your curiosity, and thank you again for your support and interest in the project.

Tejaswi Ananda Kumar You’re very welcome! I’m glad I had the chance to learn a little more about SANCTUM SANCTORUM. The combination of the mythology, mystery, and Taiwan setting gives the project a distinctive identity. Wishing you the best with its development, and I’ll be interested to see how the project evolves. Best of luck!

That's great, Yunus Quddus. I like watching Comedy. I haven't seen a lot of improv. What's one difference between acting in theater and acting in movies and TV?

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Maurice. The performance within theater is so much more at stake. Its bigger and its live. No cut no stopping no taking a break and all of the acting and vocal range is much larger to fill the space and help the audience experience the acting, while in film you can focus on a scene at a time . The scenes don't always go in order and the Performace is focus in a small frame and you have to control your performance and movement and body and do much less for the camera, while keep it realistic and staying in the scene to tell the story with you scene partners , which I find to be very difficult, especially in close ups. You are performing and talking to the camera your best friend or one person while everyone else is watching.

Thank you everyone you can also find my work on all platform YouTube and my website.

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I didn't know all of that, Yunus Quddus. Thanks for explaining the differences. I subscribed to your YouTube and added Improv Movie to my watch list.