Hello all. Preparation is essential in my experience. We all may get that ONE SHOT to pitch, so put together my version (prep) for the 90-Second hook for my new screenplay "One Less Egg To Fry." I challenge you all to do the same. - (Opening Hook – 10 seconds)
"1971. Boston. A fixer who’s spent his life cleaning up messes wants out. But no one leaves clean."
(Core Setup – 25 seconds)
Frank Callahan has spent years as the go-to guy for the Irish mob—burying bodies, making problems disappear. But he’s done. He wants out. One last job, then he’s gone. The problem? He’s tangled in a deadly love triangle.
His wife, Susan, is ruthless, built for this life—and she’s not letting him go. Then there’s Sean O’Connell, the hotheaded enforcer Frank can’t quit. Their affair has always been dangerous, but now? It’s a liability.
(Escalation – 30 seconds)
The heist goes sideways. The bodies pile up. Frank realizes too late—he’s been set up. By who? Susan? Sean? Someone else?
Now, everyone wants him dead. The walls close in, the betrayals stack up, and Frank is left with one brutal choice:
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Fantastic 90-Second hook, Dennis Manning! I think the end of your pitch got cut off.
I'm a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know I moved your post from the Introduce Yourself Lounge to the Your Stage Lounge. You can add your 90-Second hook to your introduction post, but you need to introduce/reintroduce yourself to the community. You could check out other posts in the Introduce Yourself Lounge to get ideas for your introduction post. Let me know if you have any questions.