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Hello Katharina.

Hello, Ms. Suckale and Welcome

I am going to the festival :)

Another write-up, this one from a Cinematographer: https://www.redsharknews.com/business/item/4751-samsung-launches-hdr-led...

Thanks for sharing, JD!

THanks Dan MaxXx . I'm trying to get myself there. But is not as easy as it sounds. Specially with family. It would be appreciated if some of this network site can help me get into some peoples desks.

Be the first to do a favour and then keep in touch. But 20% of the people you help will be willing to help you. But they will eventually become your group.

I always do that. I've never turn my back on someone needing helo in this industry. So, eventually I hope it happens :D

For any project try to create as much value as possible, show some creativity - look book, maybe even create a mood reel, business plan, proposed budget. Nobody will read your script and synopsis at the film markets but they might do that if they ( producers, SA, distributors, funding parties) see you already put up some work into your project meaning you created value, the moving train. Package!!!!!

Thanks a lot Vitaly Kozlov ! That actually helps a lot. I will work on some of those ideas. :D

Keith, I have greater respect for you because you did not bring up your super nerd PH.D. Plus, I am not insecure. Was your research used during this past American Presidential election? I saw a live stream of that graph image on CNN, MSNBC..etc. I do find institutional research interesting. Expect push back but a positive attitude will cause open-minded people to give your info a chance. Nice meeting you Dr. Bound and Owen comments helped me notice your post. It takes all kinds to help get our message out.

The proof is in the pudding Keith, not the Phd.
I don't doubt you've worked hard on this and you trust your findings, but before we can pop any corks there's still the small matter of proof. (I am reading your research by the way)
A film is released using your methods, so....
1. How can you prove that it's success was solely down to your method?
2. What happens if the film fails? Is there a way to prove that it wasn't down to your methods?
Even from a layman's point of view, this is what it's all about, right?

There are not many people in the world who really have to tell a story. They don´t care about blind spots, they also don´t care about what the filmindustry like.

Hey keith
send me an Ipad when you're working for Apple! :) Good Luck!

I recognize Keith's budding Guru status. No one has to respect the work of Academia but some understand its importance to industry and society overall.

I have an imdb account. I took advantage of the imdbpro free trial, prolly need to revise it but it's not free anymore

Dan, I assume you post loglines? How's that working out for you?

Sean
i send loglines and complete scripts world-wide. I dont worry about people stealing my ideas... probably 'cause I steal concepts from other movies. What people can't steal is my point of view & my imagination.
I guess I'm doing okay as a Hobbyist. My WGA signatory agent likes my writing voice.
Good Luck sir! Don't be afraid. It's just spec scripts and spec concepts. It's only serious when somebody writes a check.

Many opinions from the so-called experts in HW. You can read articles, books, watch videos, etc. After doing all of those .... write, write, write!

Well said, Dan. Everyone has good advice. I was merely wondering if there were any positive results from producers from loglines here at 32. Best wishes to you all. As Robert said, "write, write, write". Chao

Let's say the original Road Warrior. Not Mad Max, but the Road warrior. The only real dialogue was inside the little fort. How is the rest written? How much detail does one get into it?

look at scripts, see the words on the page. The descriptions are visually detailed, show physical and emotional conflict with a camera.
Jason Bourne movies have very little Hero dialogue; the scripts are 100++ pages of conflict.
"All is Lost" with Robert Redford- the script is about 40 pages, but the Writer is also the Director and he's working with a team of collaborators from the beginning.
Read scripts. Everything you need to learn Is on the page.

I haven't, but there are a ton of great films with minimal dialogue.

It should read like any other screenplay. (i.e. tell a story only with less dialogue). All is Lost is a good example - just one man, on a boat almost no dialogue - it's a gripping read.

If the producer told you what he read was more of a directors treatment than a script I suspect you did not write in standard screenplay format. Even if there is limited dialogue (or none at all) you write is as you would a standard screenplay. Writing what happens on the screen for each scene.

Hello Jermaine!

Hello, Jermaine! Welcome to Stage 32. I'm a screenwriter that specializes in horror. If you are ever in need of a new writer feel free to message me. Good luck with your upcoming projects!

we are shooting the movie called THE GOOD EVIL and we need many film makers to join us.inbox me

Welcome aboard!

Welcome to the neighborhood. If you ever need any stories for a new horror film, I have several books of the genre. I'd be happy to send you an autographed copy of one on the house.

If it were easy.........

Right I know But not going to give up

You need to start by putting your own money into the project. Investors are much more attracted to filmmakers who have "skin in the game". You'll also need a can't-miss logline, a professional business plan, including your own track record or that of your crew or attached talent, a hot script which professional consultants love, and a proven ROI plan.

Until then, get a second job, hit up family and friends, cancel that vacation, buy a cheaper car, take out a loan on your credit cards, and show investors you're serious.

I'm the Executive Producer which the potential films I have reached out to so far seem to think that the required escrow is to much. I at times think they are to lazy to raise funds at all. Yes I know that's rude just my opinion on it. I love what I do I wouldn't trade it for the world and yes I'm doing the side jobs and whatever else comes my way.

I'm in the same boat. Just gotta keep rowing!

Thanks for connecting, Becky. I'd like to know more about your shorts fest. I've performed in several shorts recently at USC and Chapman, and I'd like to do more. Let me know if you'd like me to send you the links, and/or if there are any projects in which I could participate.

Hi Marc - We aren't casting/working on a film project at the. moment. We are looking for already completed films to be submitting to the above link. If you have worked on any short films recently please let the directors know about the festival so they can submit!

Hello Tanujaa !

Welcome & Good Luck Tanujaa!

Hello Dan and Allen ....Thank you for your wishes

Same here Linwood Bell nice to connect with you

Welcome

Welcome aboard!

Fun, doing rewrites. Welcome Katy.

Horror should completely change the person from when they walk into the movie theater, and when they leave ... disturbed!

Interesting point of view, Robert. Horror can also lead to reflection. Did I live today like it was my last? SAW made me realize that most people in bad situations may actually deserve them. Or explain how a myth could possibly happen. Horror does more than just scare you but it should always, at the very least, scare you. JUMP SCARES til I die!!!!!

To be fair Robert, people who read a horror screenplay may think that the writer is disturbed. That is a good thing. I want people to fear me, Robert. Scare you later!