Screenwriting

What if I don't accept Troma?

Hell I've got growing feet! $4,000 That's R50,000 South African Rand's for me down here.

I think the only ones that'll make money on this is the post office.

Nice! I'm 100% going to apply!

They've done open submissions on and off for some years now. If you have a really gross low budget horror flick with lots of nudity and practical gore, well, yeah you should submit.

whats up? What genre you like writing?

Regularly check the lounges that interest you. I've learned a lot reading posts here on screenwriting.

When you get into pitching make sure you read the listing completely.

Hang out on this forum. Ask questions. Help others.

Answering questions is a great way of consolidating your own knowledge. I don’t use any of the services so I am no help there.

Welcome Charley. Sure the moderators will get in contact with you soon, to give you a tour. They real cool and helpful.

Hey Charley, welcome to Stage 32. If you have any questions about the script services, feel free to email me at writerhelp@stage32.com or our Director of Script Services, Jason Mirch, at J.Mirch@stage32.com

Claude - I'd bet that you're reading a lot of production scripts and the 'flaws' you see have been created by the Director, the AD and a whole bunch of other folk along the way. My advice is to first master the fine craft of script writing before delving into the complexity of story structure, content, characterization, plot... (but hey, what do I know?)

It's funny that no one can agree...

https://screenwriting.io/do-non-talking-characters-names-get-put-in-all-...

I would say if they get a name or if they are important to the scene.

If they are just background.

Two guys are browsing the shelves of the shops when WENDY enters and walks to the counter.

Vs.

A TALL GUY looks at the shelves glancing to his partner FAT GUY who is equally involved in fake shopping. WENDY enters. Tall Guy glances at Fat Guy who looks equally panicked. They discreetly leave as Wendy heads for the counter.

I believe the convention of capitalizing the names of any characters when first introduced is for the benefit of the person/s in charge of casting or assistant directing.

Capitalize every character only when first introduced, including extras.

You don't have to be crazy to do this, but it helps.

Geoff, I take my self seriously as an non-professional writer (won't use the "A" word, some folks might have goosebumps).

I'm aware that only dime in a dozen even reach out to big time producers and even less linger in that world, but as much there are tons of writers out there, there are also all sorts of producers, film-makers who although don't have spotlight on them still produce decent movies...just enough for every writer who does not give up to take his chance.

I know the odds are against success but I found writing to be quite entertaining for myself alone.

Nothing in the world sounds better for me than to sit where I am sitting now, to write on in my screenplay, and make up a story as realistically as possible. What can a writer do when they place a screenplay of their's for their stage 32 comrades to read, but no one does (maybe one or two, no comment). It's pretty discouraging for a writer! So, the only sure thing for some is to wait and hope the hand of God reaches for someone out there to take notice. I'm sure the majority of you are in the same boat. I do know one thing though, I won't place another screenplay on here for someone to read and comment. I'll concentrate on the outside.

I want to improve in my style of writing as much as possible. I keep reading and doing all kinds of listening. But one thing I sure know would happen in having a good material is either success finds you or you find success. Be good in such a way that no one can reject you.

Thanks for the heads up. I had a film there a few years back. I’ll check it out.

Gonna get right on it Brian.

I've sent you an email too!

Never thought anyone would be willing to do this for free. I will be sending you an email. Thanks Man :)

Timothy Christopher Teemal check your mail. Just forwarded the scripts for your perusal.

Check out Script Revolution, Timothy Christopher Teemal

Congrats on surviving your first pitch! Let us know how it goes!

If you still need practice or feedback for that pitch, then I would highly suggest signing up for the Writer's Room. We host a weekly Pitch Practice session for peer feedback moderated by our Script Services Coordinator, Nick Assunto. As a WR member, you also get a discount on services AND because there is an extra Wednesday Webinar this month, you would also get a code for a free webinar (Sept only). Seriously, can't recommend it enough! DM me for a link for your first month free.

Keep pushing!

So, Nick Assunto - Stage32 Script Services Coordinator I got 5 for Set-Up of Protagonist(s) & World and 5 for Obstacles & Conflicts. I got 3 for Originality which I strongly disagree with. I also got 2 for clarity I think that was based on my Caribbean accent which I don't mind. I got 3 for Pitch Delivery and this was my very first pitch, I had no clue how a pitch should be done. All in all,

I am happy that my story itself got the high marks it deserved. I have already hired an entertainment attorney that I saw on this platform. My attorney is now checking on network mandates and my show's comparables. Next, I will be receiving hard notes for whatever rewrites are necessary then casting will be done and finally, I will have myself a package for networks to see. He is based in Los Angeles. So now my main concern is my grammar.

So, Karen "Kay" Ross.I got 5 for Set-Up of Protagonist(s) & World and 5 for Obstacles & Conflicts. I got 3 for Originality which I strongly disagree with. I also got 2 for clarity I think that was based on my Caribbean accent which I don't mind. I got 3 for Pitch Delivery and this was my very first pitch, I had no clue how a pitch should be done. All in all,

I am happy that my story itself got the high marks it deserved. I have already hired an entertainment attorney that I saw on this platform. My attorney is now checking on network mandates and my show's comparables. Next, I will be receiving hard notes for whatever rewrites are necessary then casting will be done and finally, I will have myself a package for networks to see. He is based in Los Angeles. So now my main concern is my grammar.

So, Erick Freitas.I got 5 for Set-Up of Protagonist(s) & World and 5 for Obstacles & Conflicts. I got 3 for Originality which I strongly disagree with. I also got 2 for clarity I think that was based on my Caribbean accent which I don't mind. I got 3 for Pitch Delivery and this was my very first pitch, I had no clue how a pitch should be done. All in all,

I am happy that my story itself got the high marks it deserved. I have already hired an entertainment attorney that I saw on this platform. My attorney is now checking on network mandates and my show's comparables. Next, I will be receiving hard notes for whatever rewrites are necessary then casting will be done and finally, I will have myself a package for networks to see. He is based in Los Angeles. So now my main concern is my grammar.

I usually get lots of different opinions and make a objective crossing of all of them, observing where they match and don't match. If more than three honest analysis point certain thing as a problem... And I feel that this is true, I usually make a rewrite. If not, I ignore.

Barry, as Ismael said, just take the info you need and ignore the rest.

Dan, for what it is worth, I downloaded "Hot Stuff" and really enjoyed reading the first twenty pages; fast-paced and good character description. Then again I have become a sucker for bringing Hollywood to Bollywood, instead of the other way around.

Rutger. Thanks. I am glad you enjoyed reading the first 20 pages.

... Haha - I read the rest!

These comments are truly inspiring and they validate some of my own thinking. As much as I am confident about the work I have done for the past 9 months on an adaptation, jointly working with the author of the book, I see value in professional feedback to some extent.

Because of the reasons you mention here, I wholeheartedly agree, feedback can lead to analysis paralysis and self-doubt. I have been there.

Format (not literally) is good but it can also put you in a box and impinge on creativity. We get tangled up in the fear & confusion that if we don't follow the rules to the T - the gatekeepers would trash the script. and that's the end of it

The script is a piece of the bigger puzzle which is at the end of the game is a multi-dimensional output and not limited to words and dialogues. Some of the best script made the worst film and vice versa. Music, sound, great acting, cinematography can make or break a movie. Of course, script is the heart..

At the end of the day if it is a non-conventional Hollywood production then, the ingredients that make the film are reflection of artistic choice and we should not be afraid. Regarding this topic Werner Herzog had some interesting perspective. Unfortunately , we all pander to the big studios who say, you must follow the rules before you break them.

As a indie filmmaker, I look at the script from a different angle and my application worked for me, knowing many of the scenes would be modified for production any way. A script is only the beginning and not the end and flexibility is the key.

I was attending Barry, went fine...happy for the winners, some disappointment for non's :) Second session is announced next Friday same time...I guess the rest are still on...

Thanks Kiril. I'm as sick as a dog in bed with flue and laptop, thus, I missed it yesterday. Be nice to view the winners and their loglines, here.

I don't recall the names and all loglines, but the one left me impression is called something like ....killer (or something) of Gods...it's about a seasoned detective and his rookie partner that are on a trail of a serial killer, who kills former or retired super-heroes...two outta three judges liked it and it really sounds as a winner for a blockbuster movie.

Thanks Kiril

Hmmm so the powers that be are delving into scriptrevolution eh? cool....

Sarah yes they are.

Congratulations Bill! Continue to refine and master your art!

All the best of luck Bill.

Congrats and good luck, Bill.

That's it folks.. All gone.

I have a couple if anyone is still in need.

I'd love a code, if any of you still have. Thanks.

If you can't get one, you can also go to the Scripthop site and request an invitation. That's what I did and the invite came in about three days.

Brian Largo. I sent you a code to use.