I Never Should've Booked This HBO Show
Amazingly, I worked on the HBO mini-series
We Own This City after turning it down.
Watch the video to learn how this happened.
Have you ever booked a job you never thought you would?
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The attached image text: "Alien Spacecraft Over Manhattan." 'Alien Spacecraft' worked better than 'UFO'. The 'Vampi...
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Benie here, the founder and president of Guapo Filmz.
I'm a self taught Ugandan Screenwriter with a passion for stories based on true events. Been writing since 2014 and I have written 2 feature films and a 10 episode mini-series;
I'm happy and open to do partnerships and collaborations with anyone that might be interested. Thank you
Hey Gloria Katch , i have just emailed you. Thanks
Maurice Vaughan i'm happy to pitch and the goal is production; regardless of which production house :)
Have you heard of Screenwriting Staffing, Tugume Benon (Benie)? There's producers and companies up there accepting pitches. Some gig leads (which includes pitching scripts to producers and companies)...
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we are interested in telling the whole story of our experience in the World of Stand-Up
Hey Tru Entertainment - You should join in the conversation in the Acting Lounge to see if anyone else has experience in stand up: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/acting...
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Hello there! My name´s Dominik and I have recently wrote a pilot for a mini-series, but I would need some advice...is there anyone willing to help me? It has been selected for Prisma Rome Film Awards, but I am looking for a way to maybe sell it or something. Any ideas? :)
Thank you :)
Be safe and healthy! :) <3
Also post your logline of your miniseries, that's free. Upload your script, free as well.
Dominik Schmidt In addition to what Aray Brown and Nick Assunto suggest, Stage 32 has FREE blogs and podcasts that have covered TV series. You can scroll or do a search to find ones about TV writing,...
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Tahnka you all for Your suggestions! I really apreciate them <3 Thank you Nick Assunto , Aray Brown and Martha Caprarotta...
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Hey, guys.
Yes, it's another mini-rant, this time on Virtual Pitch Fest. Am I the only one who thinks the pitches are just TOO expensive for what you're getting? I have tried to pitch some projects to industry pros and some of them respond they only pitch through VPF. I am half tempted to reply to th...
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Hi John, I’m in the process of deciding which person to pitch to right now. Period dramas are not everyone’s cup of tea! Any suggestions are most welcome.
Rebecca, I would say don't downplay the importance of crafting the written pitch -- it should be just as tight and polished as your script. You only get one shot because they'll remember you if it's a...
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Thanks, John. I will do my research before I spend the money to do the pitch and I will be sure that it is tight and polished. I did a pitchfest some years ago in Burbank; by the 4th or 5th table, I h...
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If it is already described that a character is in a gym and is going to a PUNCHING BAG. Can I use
"INT. PUNCHING BAG - (DAY)" ?
Or does this (still) say that I'm inside a punching bag?
Otherwise I feel forced to use a mini slug
PUNCHING BACK
Blablabla
Yes, this of course works like you and Matthew point out.. But not sure in my case :
INT. GYMNASIUM - DAY
Megan and Kathryn scan around at the activities: men and women running the treadmill, muscle hea...
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As @scott says.
Try this:
INT. GYM - TRAINING AREA - DAY
Facing the faded and patched punching bag, Jim weakly throws his oversized gloves against the immovable object that defeats his lackluster assault.
Hey All, I have a mini-epiphanyt o share. I've been networking for my show/writing like crazy over the last year, and while I've met a lot of people, had a lot of fun, and learned a lot, I felt like the traction I'd gained was teeny tiny in comparison to the work I've been putting in. Couple of week...
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Allow me to add a "What, ho!" and a Huzzah!" to your "A-ha!" I think you're exactly right.
Heath Sounds good but dangerous - as long as you cans till taste the Guinness its gotta be good
Hey, Rick. Hahahaha! Yeah. It's a dangerous and tasty Guinness drink. You have to be careful when you pour the vanilla vodka. A little less than a shot is just about right. Too much and it overpowers the Guinness.
Hi, guys,
I have a question: I want to depict a gradual descent into despair and madness, would a montage be the best way to do this or is there another way?
context: The lead character goes into a panic over the possibility of his special illness being made known after his best friend puts his and...
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E Langley That's great to know! Thank you so much for telling me.
So, I'm working on this short involving an amputee patient in a wheelchair. Everyone says "Use an actual amputee!". I say "No, I wanna use VFX".
Does anyone have experience using VFX for a short film/mini-feature?
What are the considerations?
Thanks
Great question, Anthony McBride! VFX can absolutely be a powerful tool, but in this case, hiring a VFX artist to key out an actor’s leg in every single shot could end up being far more expensive and t...
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Obviously it’s your choice creatively but it would be a missed opportunity not to cast an actor with a disability in the role. Having worked in Network TV as an executive in Inclusion (DEI) for severa...
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Thanks al for your opininons. Since it's a short, I'll have to weigh my options.
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That's true, Fran Harris! I think the balance between knowing when to say no and realizing when an opportunity may be worth it is the key.
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Earlier in my career, it was so much harder for me to turn something down. It still isn't easier, but I do have my priorities in a different place now. Thanks for your comment Ashley.
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Wow, Doris. Thank you so much for your amazing insights. I agree. I have never turned down a film offer because it wasn't "smart" enough for me. There are other reasons why I might say no. But, I alwa...
Expand commentWow, Doris. Thank you so much for your amazing insights. I agree. I have never turned down a film offer because it wasn't "smart" enough for me. There are other reasons why I might say no. But, I always find that work gets me more work. The experiences, things I will learn, and connections I make are always invaluable to my growth as an actor and person. Thank you so much again for your beautiful insights.