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
Meet Stage 32's New Executive Liaison, Nick Phillips!

Stage 32’s new Executive Liaison, Nick Phillips, introduces himself to the community in today’s blog. Check out the blog to read his credits (he worked on big projects!), what he’s done on Stage 32, and what he’s excited to do for the community!

www.stage32.com/blog/meet-stage-32s-new-executive-liais...

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Donna Tiberio
I am having a read conciliation tomorrow.

Is there any way I should prepare.?

Geoff Hall
WGGB’s agreement with Netflix

I’ve just received this email from the WGGB and wondered what other UK-based writers thought about it?

Dear Geoff,

I wanted to let you know that WGGB, Personal Managers’ Association and Netflix have agreed terms that will apply after 1 February 2024 to live action scripted dramatic programming writte...

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Ashley Renee Smith
Don't Miss This Week's FREE Stage 32 Webinar!

Hey, Screenwriters!

You don't want to miss out on Stage 32's upcoming FREE Webinar on Wednesday, March 13th, about How to Navigate the Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film taught by the Executive Director of the Marché du Film of the Festival de Cannes, Guillaume Esmiol! Whether you're going to Cannes...

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Maurice Vaughan
Announcing The 4th Annual TV Drama Contest

Contest announcement! If you have a TV Drama story that needs to be told, now is the time to show Stage 32 what you’ve got, because Stage 32’s goal is to amplify your voice, give you the access Stage 32 is known for, and take your writing career to the next level!

Check out today’s blog to read abou...

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Maurice Vaughan
Celebrate The February 2024 Stage 32 Community’s Successes

Stage 32 members had a lot of success last month! Check out today’s blog to read the success stories and celebrate with everyone who had one!

www.stage32.com/blog/celebrate-the-february-2024-stage-32-communitys-suc......

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Pat Alexander
Early Bird Deadline Today: 2nd Annual Palm Springs Women in Film & Television + Stage 32 Short Script Competition

Hey friends, today is the Early Bird Deadline for the 2nd Annual Palm Springs Women in Film & Television Stage 32 Short Script Competition. So now is the time to get your best short film scripts ready because the winner gets their short made into a film with a $10K budget!

https://www.stage32.com/hap...

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Ashley Renee Smith
Don't Miss Friday's Ask Me Anything in the Writer's Room Lounge!

Hey All,

There's a new free 24-Hour Ask Me Anything happening from Friday 3/8 to Saturday 3/9 over in the Stage 32 Writer's Room Lounge! Stephan Dubreuil, Founder of Woolf+Lapin, Producer (GRAND PRINCE), VR Storyteller, & Stage 32 Executive will be answering people's questions about "VR & Interactive...

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Maurice Vaughan
TOMORROW – Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Stephan Dubreuil

Stephan Dubreuil will be hosting a 24-hour AMA in the Writers’ Room Lounge tomorrow March 8th, focused on “VR & Interactive Storytelling.”

Stephan is the Founder of Woolf Lapin, a Producer (“Grand Prince”), VR Storyteller, and Stage 32 Executive.

Here’s the AMA link: www.stage32.com/lounge/vip/Ask-Me...

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Kelly E. Keough
Sharing Craft tips for opening pages

My new Substack, STORY WAVES, gives free screenwriting tips. Here's the 3rd video on OPENING PAGES, called CRAFT your story's persuasion. It's high school English coming back to haunt you, but I think CONTRAST is so effective, especially in character intros. Let me know what you thing!

https://open.s...

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Pat Alexander
Regular Deadline Today: 3rd Annual Female Driven Screenwriting Contest

Hey friends, today is the Regular Deadline for the 3rd Annual Female Driven Screenwriting Contest. So now is the time to share your female driven stories that audiences will love! Remember, you can always order the Feedback + Resubmission option to get coverage within 5 days and then resubmit your s...

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Maurice Vaughan
Ask Me Anything (AMA) with David Zannoni

David Zannoni is having an all-day AMA in the Financing/Crowdfunding Lounge, focused on “Understanding Recoupment Schedules.”

David is a producer, founder of Zannoni Media, consultant for Freeway Ent., and Stage 32 Thought Leader.

Here’s the link: www.stage32.com/lounge/fundraising/Ask-Me-Anything-AM...

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