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Hope everyone is off to a terrific week! I wanted to congratulate our fellow community members, Tom Holowach and Clare O'Donohue, who had meetings requested through Stage 32 Script Services last week. We are thrilled about the opportunities for the writers who landed meeting requests with Serena Fil...
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Gareth Taylor is having a 24-hour AMA in the Cinematography Lounge today, focused on “How to Prep for International Productions.”
Gareth is an award-winning Filmmaker & Director of Photography (“Sound of Freedom,” “Stranger Things,” “South Park”), and Stage 32 Thought Leader.
Here’s the link: www.st...
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Hello all.
I'm a former police constable who has two complete series I was hired to write. Both are currently being shopped around to a couple of networks. One is being considered by Sky and the other is being considered by UKTV. I know this is a huge step forward, but I’m hungry for more work, more Expand post
Ask the ppl who hired you for a recommendation/introduction to reps
Tried that one. I think they are reluctant for some reason.
Woo-hoo! Stage 32 member Benjamin Pollack signed with Sandstone Artists! Check out today’s blog to see how and celebrate with him in the blog comments!
www.stage32.com/blog/sandstone-artists-signs-writer-discovered-on-stage-......
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There has been a lot of talk about a screenplay being a blueprint. Firstly no two words in english mean the same thing, so two different words mean they are not the same, but I digress.
Is a novel a piece of art?
If yes. Why does adding visuals and putting it into a different form removal the artistic...
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Fully agree, love your thoughts on this topic!
Thanks everyone.
This is the Britanica definition of art.
something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings
Sorry Dan Guardino looks...
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Craig D Griffiths You are probably right, but I was employed as a staff writer and worked for two companies as a script consultant so I feel like what I did was just a job and not even that good of on...
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Influence of a spouse…. I am an artist, not a magician
You're welcome, Craig D Griffiths.
As a writer that is trying to get your scripts read for potential representation first simply be your own best agent, and be bold in sharing your work and ideas with others. Fearing exposure of your ideas and stories is counterproductive, and there’s enough electronic paths of communication to estab...
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Great points, Tammy Hunt!
"Fearing exposure of your ideas and stories is counterproductive." That reminds me of something I've heard over and over: (paraphrase) "You can have the best script in the wor...
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Great advice Tammy Hunt . You can never know too many people in this industry. It's vital to be brave and stay present.
A lesson learn
Thank you for posting.
Yes - I wouldn’t wait for them to come knocking…definitely not!!! it is better to get on with things.
As a new member I feel confused by the OWAs.
I learned screenwriting by creating no-budget films for public access television stations. So I know what practical details one must think about.
But the OWAs. Length, budget and intended audience not specified. Why not specify practical details?
Michael Elliott, I don't need it. My scripts are in the hands of agents and producers right now. I am speaking for others who are submitting now. You were rude to me once before; this is your last tim...
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Tasha McLemore: I would agree if there was a limit to who could be chosen. However, it doesn't seem like there is a limit to how many can be chosen to move forward as long as they fit what the request...
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Maria Restivo Glassner I guess. I feel bad for the new ones that are trying. As I said, I have not submitted in a long time because I am rewriting and ensuring my scripts are where they need to be. I...
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Tasha McLemore Yeah, being new to writing and pitching is no joke! I have been improving my writing skills for a while and still feel like a newbie. I'm not sure when I'll start feeling seasoned, haha...
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It is very CONFUSING!!!! OMG! I have read this article, this blog, and this webcast, and I am trying to decide which way to go. I'll get it one day. I want everyone to win! That's all.
Here are five great techniques to make your scenes POP.
Do you use any other techniques to make your scenes POP?
www.networkisa.org/screenwriting_articles/view/5-techniques-to-make-your......
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Thanks for sharing Maurice Vaughan! This is a great read!
You're welcome, Sam Rivera. My favorite techniques on the list are "Don't be boring" and "visually appealing." I'll add a technique to the list: "Have more than one conflict going on in a scene."...
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A great article on resources for every screenwriter out there, even writers. However, those aren't your only options.
Personally, I use Milanote all the time when I want to plan out my stories, save important articles on writing and its related aspects, create moodboards and such.
What are your go-to...
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I use Microsoft Word for outlining and making treatments, Marcel Nault Jr. Final Draft 12 for writing scripts. I might try Milanote.
I screenwrite with the Trelby freeware because it is easy to learn.
when it comes to finding names for characters, I check the etymology. For foreign names I prefer to ask immigranst in my country.
i used Scrivener for a long time, in addition to a Word template I used for a while when I didn’t have access to my own machine, but now I’m using Arc Studio Pro.
i am missing the notes I could add in Scrivener though, but with Arc, I can write anywhere.
Micke Askernäs I'm using Arc Studio Pro for the same reason - write anywhere
Thank you for sharing all this great info!
Who's The Next Comedy Duo? Since this is the last season of Curb Your Enthusiasm, one of the best comedy duo's in my opinion is the relationship between Larry David and J.B. Smoove. What two actors would you team up to be the next Great Comedy Duo?
I'm going with Pamela Adlon and Leslie Fu***** Jones!!!
Maurice Vaughan , I could definitely see Jack Black and Seth Rogen! Just the bloopers reel on anything those two do alone would be epic!
Sydney, I Love Curb too! I'm watching old seasons, not ready to indulge in the new season yet:(
Emily, I will definitely will be adding "Our Flag Means Death" to my watchlist. Thanks!
Dustin, I loved Rob Lowe in "911 Lone Star and looking forward to seeing Unstable.
Angela, Unstable is an incredible watch, I binged it the first weekend!
Stage 32 is very excited for this upcoming webinar.
In this webinar Anna will go through her proprietary 20 ELEMENTS TO PLAN A SCENE worksheet that she has developed for her labs, which will help you to plan each scene of your script. What is the structural role of the scene within the story? How sh...
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Looking forward to this one!
So excited to hear my two action-comedies, YEAH, DUDE, I'M A SPY and GEEKS were selected for two different OWAs!!! Thank you for the opportunities, Stage32!!!
Francisco, you are on one nice roll, brother. Congrats. Question: are the OWAs you've been scoring on the first ones which are rolling forward for you? Or had you been submitting previously and they j...
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Not sure, DT Houston. I guess my scripts fit the requirements for the OWAs. It's still a long road to hear back from the producers, but these are little wins in a very long campaign....
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Way to ROCK, Francisco! Congratulations on winning with "Geeks" and "Yeah, Dude, I'm a Spy!"
Congrats Francisco Castro!!!
Congrats on the great new Francisco Castro !
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Love to hear this! Bravo & congrats Tom + Claire!
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Very cool! Congratulations!
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Congrats to Tom and Clare!
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Totally Awesome Tom and Clare! Congratulations!
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Clare and Tom, great job! Congratulations on earning those meeting requests...and here's hoping they turn out great!