I'm Nellie Bly Workman. I'm a Graduate Student at Governors State University.
I've worked in the film Industry as a script reader and a production assistant. I've also produced a feature length documentary which is currently in post production. I've been recommended Stage 32 by plenty of people in the past so I'm giving it a shot here.
Right now my goal is to finish my degree and find work teaching film while producing my own films.
Hi, Nellie Bly Workman. Nice to meet you. Has being a script reader and production assistant affected the scripts you write?
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You know, the whole reader experience made me jaded and cynical about Hollywood regarding the content they want to produce. I'm happy to say I didn't let Hollywood prejudices towards content impact how I write, which is why goal is teach and occasionally put together a film and not work in Hollywood anymore.
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You're going the indie route. Cool. You must've picked up some screenwriting tips while being a script reader reading so many scripts. Or learned what not to do in scripts.
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That's awesome, Nellie. Welcome!
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Great to meet you, Nellie Bly Workman, and welcome to the community! Ooo, that does sound like living the dream LOL What kind of films are you hoping to produce?
I see that you've listed your occupation as "screenwriter", so I'm sure you've discovered the Screenwrintg Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting), but I think you'd enjoy learning from the professionals in the Producing Lounge, too: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/producing
Keep in mind that these lounges are like the VIP Filmmaker's Lounges at Film Festivals, so this is where you can meet the people doing the work, get advice on anything you're working on, and/or give back to those who may need advice. We're a very supportive and encouraging community! I think you'd also enjoy my blog post on how to get the most out of the Stage32 Community:
https://www.stage32.com/blog/SocialSaturday-Mining-for-Gold-in-the-Stage...
Enjoy exploring the lounges, and don't forget to comment and respond to others’ posts, too! It's the best way to really connect!