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I'm sorry for the sadness you're feeling. It's amazing how deeply someone can touch our lives, even from a distance. Some people leave a lasting mark on our hearts through their work, their words, and the memories they create. Their impact continues to live on, even when they're no longer with us. Sending you strength and comfort during this difficult time.

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Phillip Noel

Live long and prosper. Engage!

hello Kay, how are you doing? I’m Elias, a cartoon animator and a VFX .. i wil make a carton animation video for your music and also animate your script and story.. kindly reach out to me if you’re interested

Phillip Noel - Thank you so much, Phillip. It's remarkable how someone we've never met can have such a profound impact on our lives. I think that's one of the most beautiful things about storytelling. The characters and worlds we create can become part of someone else's life in ways we may never even realize. Thank you for your kind words.

Brian Shell - Make it so, Brian! Live long and prosper!

i would love to chat more with you about you script and lf you don't mind sending me your email address

Nice to meet you, Kenyon! Loving film enough to build something for the people who make it is a good reason to start. Do you remember the first show that made you a fan? i would love to collaborate with you and know more about your project if you don't mind sending a invite

The S32 system no longer allows short messages to be attached when sending an initial network request. Unless I'm missing something.

You'd have to answer all new requests with a query whether they'd like the link.

Why not just publish the link here.

Kenyon Johnston With all due respect, if you are not an experienced professional filmmaker, how in the world do you think you can judge the accuracy of an AI generated script analysis? With 30+ years in film as a producer, and having overseen the development of the Independent Producer's Guild AI script analysis, I can tell you true... you can't. Nor do writers who have not got extensive experience in producing have any skill on production matters, including marketing,m budgets, etc. I know this is a call for input, but on S32 you are asking the advice, mostly, of aspiring writers and hobbyists. Consider that it takes sometimes hundreds of people and often thousands touching it before what was once a script gets to an audience - with as many moving parts in law, marketing, statistics, finance and production development. It's not simple or for the inexperienced.

Shadow Dragu-Mihai thanks for your feedfback. With all due respect, I'm not judging the accuracy of AI-generated script analysis, nor am I trying to. The tool is meant to work alongside script coverage readers and other film industry professionals, acting as an additional team member that offers a second or third opinion. Every step keeps a human in the loop as part of the decision-making process.

Congratulations!

congratulations Samuel Taylor

I believe a scene is finally working when the characters' motivations are clear, the dialogue feels natural, and the scene moves the story forward while creating an emotional connection with the audience. Sometimes, the smallest adjustments in pacing or character interaction can make the biggest difference. For me, every scene should have a purpose and leave the audience wanting to know what happens next.

Hi Rebecca,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I completely agree that every scene should have a purpose and create an emotional connection with the audience.

I especially like your point about leaving viewers wanting to know what happens next. While writing Wish You Were Here: A Rock Fantasy, I've found that sometimes the most effective moments are the ones that raise a new question or reveal something unexpected about a character.

I've also learned that a small adjustment in dialogue, action, or pacing can strengthen a scene without changing its original intention.

For me, the real satisfaction comes when a scene feels natural, moves the story forward, and gives the audience a reason to keep watching.

I appreciate your perspective!

Hi Deborah,

Thank you for sharing your perspective! I especially agree with your point about a scene creating an emotional shift, even when the change is subtle.

While writing Wish You Were Here: A Rock Fantasy, I've found that a character's reaction can sometimes communicate more than dialogue. A hesitation, an unexpected response, or even a moment of silence can completely change the emotional impact of a scene.

I also like your suggestion about reading scenes aloud. Sometimes something that looks perfectly fine on the page doesn't sound quite as natural when spoken.

For me, the most satisfying moment is when the characters' emotions, actions, and dialogue come together naturally, and the scene accomplishes exactly what I intended.

I appreciate your thoughtful response

I like to ask myself questions about each scene so I can feel that I'm writing with a clear goal. If the scene answers all those questions, then I know it's working!

Sometimes, though, it's just my intuition. Something inside me simply feels happy and satisfied with the scene, as if it's finally complete!

Love this question! For me, a scene clicks when I can say what each character wants in it and every line pushes against that want. If I can’t cut a line without losing something, I know it’s close. Does a small fix ever surprise you by changing the whole scene? i would love to collaborate with you and t=chat with you with y own experience

Hey, @Leonardo. Hope you're doing great! Thanks for sharing the link. I'm gonna check out the blog.

Doing great Maurice Vaughan - I'll meet you over there!

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congratulations Sharon A. Taylor

This is a great reminder of how much meaning can be hidden in a single line. Sometimes, a small change in emphasis can completely transform a character's emotions and the audience's understanding.

Exactly, Phillip Noel. It’s like when I would explain the importance of the oft-quoted line from ROMEO AND JULIET: “O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo.” Many of my students thought that “wherefore” meant “where”. I needed to explain that it means “why” which means that singular line encapsulates the entire tragedy of the play.

Great breakdown! The continuity point stood out to me. It’s easy to overlook, but it’s what keeps a scene believable across a dozen takes. As a writer, I love hearing how much actors adapt on the fly. What’s the trickiest thing to keep consistent between takes? i would love to collaborate with you and chat more on your project so we can make it successsful

Great insights! Strong communication and teamwork make all the difference on set. I'd love to connect and explore opportunities to collaborate.

ellaElla Jake it usually surprises me in a good way, but there’s often little things that bother me that I like to clean up. usually with that distance, you can put yourself in the shoes of a reader who has no knowledge of the story. I find it easier to locate spots that could cause a fresh reader to trip or have to reread something, and I want to eliminate those instances

Wishing you the very best of luck with your NWC goals! May your characters surprise you, your ideas keep flowing, and your passion for storytelling grow even stronger!

Love this plan! Revisiting an old script with fresh eyes is such a good way to see what’s grown and what’s aged. Comedy is the hardest to judge after a few years, so I’m curious how it holds up. Was there a joke you’re already worried about? i would love o collaborate with you and chat more your project

Hey, @Ian. Rooting for you to reach your goals for NWC! What kind of Comedy is your script?

I think revisiting an older project is a great way to see how much you've grown as a writer. Sometimes a fresh perspective is all a story needs to become even stronger. I like your approach of taking the time to read it again, make thoughtful changes, and see where it leads. I hope it opens new doors for the project!

Interesting question. I think the monetization point is fair, since audiences pay for a story they feel something for, not for how cheaply it was made. But I’d say the tool matters less than whether the story is worth watching. Do you think any AI-assisted films could earn an audience, or is it a harder sell? i would love to collaborate with you and chat more with you on your project

AI may reduce production costs, but affordability alone doesn't guarantee audience interest or commercial success. Viewers ultimately pay for compelling stories and memorable experiences, not just the technology behind them. Do you think AI filmmakers are prioritizing efficiency over audience demand?

Goodness Marcus Gen AI in the commercial space, at least for 99% of "AI Filmmakers" is a no-go for proper distribution. They cannot get E&O insurance unless they can prove they created the original materials the animation uses - none of them have. Which means the generated images cannot be copyrighted (the sequence itself can be MAYBE depending on the property, but the underlying media cannot be). And as the article shows, audiences don't want to pay for something the "filmmaker" literally claims is worth nothing from the start. How kooky is that?

Noel Author john IMO, 99% of "AI Filmmakers" are not priorizing"efficiency - because they have no filmmaking experience and most don't even understand the difference between live action and animation, which is what they are working in. They are, in fact priorizing ego over acquiring skills. They rather want to identify as a filmmaker rather than actually making films and they see AI as the cheap and easy way to do this. Having said that, there are professionals and studios who use GenAI properly - for example as an animation tool that helps with rotoscoping, or aging/de-aging etc. And without exception, they create their source images, sounds, etc the old fashioned way because 1. They have professional and artistic integrity and want to express their own original work, and 2. They don't want to face the copyright claims that they plagiarized others work, or that they didn't create the images. A prompt is ONLY an idea so an AI "Filmmaker" who doesn't create his or her original work for the animation tool has not created anything at all.

A new chapter in my screenwriting journey.

I'm currently immersed in Project Redmoon, working alongside a talented three-person writing team on the series. It's an intense and demanding creative experience, and I'm proud to be part of this journey.

Another exciting moment is approaching on November 11, when Alan Waletsky (Bram Alroy) is scheduled to appear on BronxNet, bringing further attention to the Redmoon project and its growing universe.

Meanwhile, I'm eagerly awaiting the release of my film Soil of the Revolution, currently moving forward with Starlight City Pictures. Seeing a screenplay move from the page toward the screen is one of the most rewarding experiences for a writer.

Different projects, different challenges, but one constant: the passion for storytelling.

More to come.

Sandra Isabel Correia Mostly I’m curious about the latter. I have seen many opportunities to pitch and be read by non-faith centered material, but nothing that would fit my pieces. I’m waiting for contest results, so I’m not in a huge hurry

Thomas Pemberton produces in this space, he may be on the roster for exec services

Taylor Cathey good luck in the contest. If you email success@stage32.com -- they should be able to help find you the right executives to pitch, get development notes, or a read + consultation

Taylor Cathey, that makes sense! Faith-based projects have their own audiences and market considerations, so finding professionals who understand that space is especially important.

And thank you, Laurie and Ian, for jumping in with such helpful suggestions! That's exactly what I love about this community.

Taylor, I hope these connections help you find the right people to speak with. And fingers crossed for your contest results!

Thank you for all your feedback!

And it's a great time to write Christmas! Good luck :)

Good luck! Story Dumping is my favorite part!

That's a wonderful plan! Wishing you success with your Christmas story and screenplay. Keep creating!

Yay Ingrid Wren ! What a well-timed plan. What's your favorite Christmas film?

Wishing you a wonderful November Write Club! May this month bring you endless inspiration, exciting discoveries, and beautiful progress with your projects. Happy writing!