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About this meetup

Please join members of SJ Screenwriters and local filmmakers for a film mixer and fundraiser for "A Call To Arms, Molly- Ready, Set, Shoot" on Wednesday August 9th at 5pm at Fort Mifflin.

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Tarot readings, ghost tours, beer garden, silent auction ($200 gift certificate Molly Pitcher Inn, Pat's Steaks, Philly Fun, Yards Brewery, P F Chang & More) body painting, caricatures, visuals & teasers, photos, food, music & cocktails. Come out to meet the production crew, network and explore Fort Mifflin! Huzzah!

The cannon is loaded and waiting for anyone brave enough to light the fuse!

Former Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell will lead the charge by taking the first shot on June 22, 2017, at Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia. Actors, dignitaries and guests will also get the chance to fire-off a shot from the cannon as Live Patriots mingle with guests in the Colonial Beer Garden.

It takes a lot of actors, a plethora of soldiers, and even more beer to make a movie. Last summer, actors and reenactors did their part in creating the sizzle reel for Molly, which will be shown at Fort Mifflin on June 22. Now it’s time for the rest of us to do our part and eat, drink and be merry. And, of course, in every war there’s a bit of luck involved so we’re bringing along raffle and silent auction items. Why not take a chance on winning a $200 gift certificate to the Molly Pitcher Inn in New Jersey, or a signed baseball by a Philadelphia Phillies player?

Like the Patriot army, we need you to help Molly’s story get made by drinking, eating, buying a raffle ticket, penning your name on a silent auction item, or by exploring the fort (and perhaps meeting a ghost in one of fort’s hidden nooks where visitors have seen the apparitions).http://TheMollyFilm.com

The production team will be on hand to talk about the film, which highlights a woman’s patriotic rebellion during the nation’s fight for independence. “I filled in the blanks with dramatic action and adventure based on what I researched about Molly Pitcher and made her the kind of woman I think she was - a bad-ass who wouldn’t take no for an answer at a time when women were seen but seldom heard,” says writer and producer Brigette ReDavid.

Director Jon Barden, Director of Photography Myron Parran, Line Producer Brian David Cange and Asst. Producer Karin Knebl have worked to develop the feature film over the past year. And now they are ready to lift a mug of ale and talk about their role on the production. The Fort opens at 4 p.m. for exploration! The event is 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 for regular guests and includes food and a signature cocktail; $125 for VIP guests and includes dinner, drinks, a commemorative photo and gift, and a family membership for a year to Fort Mifflin. For more information, email TheMollyFilm@gmail.com, or visit TheMollyFilm.com. For information on historic Fort Mifflin, visit FortMifflin.us.

From our blog

Success Story - Script Picked Up at Higher Purpose Entertainment

Since I've been with Stage 32, I’ve seen hundreds of writers land reads and requests or get signed by agents, managers and attorneys. All of these successes are causes for celebration, but few compare to the feeling we get connecting the perfect screenwriter to the right exec at the ideal time and seeing them sell or option their script! Stage 32 is thrilled to announce Stage 32 Happy Writer Lynne Logan from Orange County, California recently optioned her feature script, A Relative Unknown, to Higher Purpose Entertainment (HPE) after submitting her script to HPE Producer Brad Wilson for Premium Coverage! Brad is a producer who started his career with Acadaemy Award winning actor Robert Duvall operating Robert Duvall Productions, covering films like Colors (starring Sean Penn), Days of Thunder (starring Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman), and the CBS miniseries Lonesome Dove. Brad went on to become the Vice President of Production at Greystone Films which produced films including Lunker Lake, Inside Outdoors before co-founding Higher Purpose Entertainment. With HPE he's produced a number of films including Three Blind Saints, Christmas on Salvation Street, My Many Sons, and The Meanest Man in Texas. He also most recently produced The Resurrection of Gavin Stone, which releases this year into 1,100 theaters across the country! Brad is partnered in HIGHER PURPOSE ENTERTAINMENT with Casey Bond. I was lucky enough to watch the process unfold as these two talented individual shared their experience with me. Now they’ve graciously offered to share their experience with the Stage 32 community. With their permission, I'm republishing our written exchanges to share their story in their own words... Lynne Logan, Screenwriter Brad Wilson, Producer, Higher Purpose Entertainment _____ To: Allen From: Lynne Here's my story. After reading my script, A RELATIVE UNKNOWN through Stage 32 Coverage, producer Brad Wilson asked you to introduce the two of us. That same night, we talked on the phone for over an hour. Brad sent me an email afterward, ”You’ve made my day! It was such a blessing to visit with you. The hour did indeed pass fast! That gives us more to look forward to when we meet! I'm happy you could feel the passion I have for your script.” Next, he asked to set up an in-person meeting to get to know each other a little bit more. A week later, we met for lunch! _____ To: Allen From: Brad This has been a "red letter day"! I drove down to Orange County and had a great lunch with Lynne Logan!! She is terrific and I think things went very well. I think we are going to proceed down the path to work together and get her film made. I LOVE working with you and meeting all of these amazing writers! Thanks again so much for sending me Lynne Logan's amazing script! _____ To: Allen From: Lynne A week later, the Option Agreement came in. I talked with my script consultant and an entertainment attorney and we started the process this past Monday, and now on Friday, just four days later, I have an Option Agreement from Higher Purpose Entertainment for my script A RELATIVE UNKNOWN. _____ To: Allen From: Brad We've made our deal with Lynne Logan regarding A RELATIVE UNKNOWN! SO happy about it! She is SO talented and so wonderful. Had it not been for you thinking to introduce me to Lynne's writing none of this would be happening. Always ready to read scripts so keep em' coming! _____ To: Allen From: Lynne I'm still in awe as to how fast this is all happening. It's really a surreal experience. I hope my words speak for themselves. There is no feeling or validation like a producer wanting your script and having the kind of excitement and passion for it that this producer expressed. _____ With the deal signed, Lynne had a moment to reflect on the whole experience. I had the opportunity to ask her what was the best piece of advice she could give to all of the Stage 32 writers. To: Allen From: Lynne Pay for coverage from a producer in your genre. When you pay for coverage, the person is reading your ENTIRE script and you have a captive audience. If your script is great and the story is the right fit for that producer, at least interest will be stirred. Make sure the producer has similar films as your script. I don't think it matters where you live. If a producer is interested in talking about your script, they will do it via email, phone, Skype or whatever means. So don't let location stop you! This never would have happened without Stage 32. Never. I can't thank all of you enough for opening doors and offering opportunities for writers to network and make contact with "the big guys". Please join us in congratulating Lynne and Brad on their deal in the comments section below & please share!... Read More

Avoid These Crowdfunding Mistakes on Social Media!

One of the more popular requests we get here at Stage 32 is information on best practices for promoting a crowdfunding campaign on social media. Recently, spurred on by the sheer amount of crowdfunding spam he was receiving on his Twitter and Instagram accounts, our CEO, RB, republished his popular Medium article: 5 Ways You Are Incorrectly Using Twitter to Promote Your Crowdfunding Campaign. Although the article singles out Twitter, these mistakes and ill advised practices are common across all social media platforms, including right here on Stage 32! This is not only a must read for those embarking on a campaign, but involves best practices for networking, relationship building and branding as well. We ask that you please recommend the article on Medium by clicking on the heart button at the bottom of the piece, and share this information with other film creatives you feel could benefit from the content. And as a reminder, you can follow RB on Medium, and on Twitter and Instagram at @RBwalksintoabar Enjoy! To Read 5 Ways You Are Using Twitter Incorrectly to Promote Your Crowdfunding Campaign Click Here! Like this blog post? Please share it on social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, email etc) by using social media buttons at the top of the blog. Or post to your personal blog and anywhere else you feel appropriate. Thank you. As always, we welcome thoughts and remarks on ANY of the content above in the Comments section below... Read More