Screenwriting

From structure to content to representation to industry trends, this is the place to discuss, share content and offer tips and advice on the craft and business of screenwriting

Maurice Vaughan
THIS WEDNESDAY – Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Jonathan Jordan!

Jonathan Jordan will be having a 24-hour AMA in the Authoring & Playwriting Lounge on April 24th. The AMA will be focused on “What is a Ghostwriter?”

Jonathan is an award-winning screenwriter, book coach, ghostwriter, playwright, and Stage 32 Thought Leader. He’ll be answering questions like:

What...

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Maurice Vaughan
Win a FREE Stage 32 Career Mentoring Call!

Do you have three great scripts? Tell Stage 32 about them and get a free entry to win a Career Mentoring Call with the industry professional of your choice!

ALL SUBMISSIONS HAVE AN EQUAL SHOT AT WINNING!

Stage 32 is accepting entries from now through Sunday, April 21st at midnight PST.

On Monday, A...

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Maurice Vaughan
How to Attract Allies in the Film Industry

In today’s blog, Karen “Kay” Ross (Stage 32’s Community Manager) talks about how to attract allies in the film industry. You can use Kay’s advice during Stage 32’s Introduce Yourself Weekend (this weekend and the third weekend of every month) and every day.

www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-attract-allies-...

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Maurice Vaughan
Win a FREE Stage 32 Career Mentoring Call!

Do you have three great scripts? Tell Stage 32 about them and get a free entry to win a Career Mentoring Call with the industry professional of your choice!

ALL SUBMISSIONS HAVE AN EQUAL SHOT AT WINNING!

Stage 32 is accepting entries from now through Sunday, April 21st at midnight PST.

On Monday, Ap...

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Maurice Vaughan
Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Shaun O'Banion

Shaun O'Banion is having a 24-hour AMA in the Writers’ Room Lounge, focused on “What Are Common Producer Red Flags?”

Shaun O'Banion is an award-winning film & television producer and owner of Ravenwood Films (“Jojo Rabbit,” “Jungle Cruise,” “Genius”).

You can ask Shaun things like: What are some re...

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Pat Alexander
Writers Guild of Canada are gonna be striking against CMPA it seems

Been in negotiations since last October, but writers are now voting whether to strike. Very similar to WGA strike last year. WGC wants same protections as WGA, while CMPA wants the right to come up with ideas and write the first drafts of scripts with AI

(https://playbackonline.ca/2024/04/10/writers- Expand post

Maurice Vaughan
All Day Tomorrow – Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Shaun O'Banion

Shaun O'Banion will be having a 24-hour AMA in the Writers’ Room Lounge tomorrow, focused on “What Are Common Producer Red Flags?”

Shaun O'Banion is an award-winning film & television producer and owner of Ravenwood Films (“Jojo Rabbit,” “Jungle Cruise,” “Genius”).

You can ask Shaun things like: Wha...

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Pat Alexander
Regular Deadline Today: 9th Annual Stage 32 Short Film Contest

Hey friends, today is the Regular Deadline for the 9th Annual Stage 32 Short Film Contest! So now is the time to share your latest greatest new works. The Grand Prize winning film will screen at the 2024 Hollyshorts Film Festival and the winner will be flown out to attend!

https://www.stage32.com/con...

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Maurice Vaughan
Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Laura Ackermann!

Laura Ackermann is having a 24-hour AMA in the Acting Lounge, focused on “What Should Performers Look for in a Publicist?”

Laura is the founder of Advantage PR, publicist, & branding expert (Charisma Carpenter, Anna Lamb, Rushi Kota). She’s answering questions like:

When’s the perfect time to enlis...

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Ashley Renee Smith
Wednesday's Ask Me Anything in the Acting Lounge!

Calling all Writer-Performers!

Don't miss out on tomorrow's fantastic AMA with Laura Ackermann, Founder of Advantage PR, Publicist, & Branding Expert (Charisma Carpenter, Anna Lamb, Rushi Kota) in the Acting Lounge! Laura is sharing her time with us to answer YOUR questions about "What Should Perform...

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Maurice Vaughan
4 Elements To Consider When Selecting Script Topics

Tom Stohlgren (award-winning produced screenwriter, recognized novelist, and internationally renowned scientist) talks about the four elements he considers when selecting script topics in today’s blog.

He knows about picking script topics. He recently uploaded his 85th feature script to his logline...

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Maurice Vaughan
THIS WEDNESDAY – Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Laura Ackermann!

Laura Ackermann will be having a 24-hour AMA this Wednesday April 17th in the Acting Lounge, focused on “What Should Performers Look for in a Publicist?”

Laura is the founder of Advantage PR, publicist, & branding expert (Charisma Carpenter, Anna Lamb, Rushi Kota). She’s answering questions like:

Whe...

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