Screenwriting : Summer Goals by Maurice Vaughan

Hi Maurice, just to get more writing done, especially ideas

Hi, Billy Kwack. I'm rooting for you to get more writing done and come up with ideas! Did you see this post: www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting/Start-With-Micro-Goals-and-See-Wher...

That's exciting, Asmaa Jamil! I did a little research on writing documentaries a while back. It's different than writing a screenplay.

That sounds like an awesome goal! For me, I'm just focusing on writing as much as I can this summer—whether it’s journaling, drafting ideas, or revisiting older pieces. I’m trying to stay consistent and see where the momentum takes me!

Thanks, Ryann Goldberg. Hope you reach your goal! I'm looking forward to hearing about what you create!

That picture is a vibe Maurice!

Packaging.

Do you already have an idea for your documentary, Asmaa Jamil?

It is, Sydney S. I bet it's relaxing writing on a beach.

What are you packaging, Rutger Oosterhoff 2?

My Summer goal is to apply for Film Festivals with The Misstep. Another goal very important is to have holidays :)) And to finish the last final draft for Soul Mated, my feature screenplay. A fantasy action feature script sounds really exciting Maurice Vaughan :))

I recently finished the first draft of a new feature script. As I go about the rewrite process, I'm about to get started on my next script. The outline is already written, so I'm looking forward to getting started on it. I'm also developing a short film that I co-wrote with a fellow Stage 32 member (rewrites, raising funds, etc.). I'm also looking into pitching opportunities as well. So it's going to be a busy summer :)

I'm cheering for you, Sandra Isabel Correia! Thanks. My Fantasy Action script is kind of like an action-packed Alice in Wonderland.

Congratulations on finishing the first draft of your feature script, Richard Hohenrath! Yeah, definitely going to be a busy summer. Keep us posted on your projects. I'm looking forward to seeing your short film!

Your documentary sounds interesting, Asmaa Jamil! I'm rooting for you to have a draft by end of the summer! I want to see your documentary!

Bunkering down ahead of arctic blasts here in Melbourne, Maurice - but working on a pitch deck for Beyond the Rainbow Bridge. Did you see this on Deadline? On the back of Pixar's 'Elio' misfiring, Hollywood is reeling back on original IP and blaming audiences for its poor performance! Yet, the majority of comments for the trailer alone have been positive. Interesting... https://deadline.com/2025/06/elio-misfire-could-hasten-demise-original-a...

Hi, Marina Albert. I hope you, your family, and everyone stay warm!

I didn't see the article. Thanks for sharing it.

"We expect movie studios to react to this clear trend by greenlighting fewer original IP animated films (don’t blame film execs, blame audiences)." I hope not, but I don't think it's going to make a huge impact on original IP getting made since other original IP have been doing incredibly.

And like Doug Creutz said, “The issue, of course, is that without new hit properties, a studio cannot grow its IP portfolio. This could be particularly problematic for Disney, which depends on its animated film/parks/consumer products flywheel to help drive overall company growth." Companies and studios will have to make more and more original IP eventually.

Hi Maurice, how often does comedies pop up in the OWA?

Hi, Rebecca James. Thanks for the advice. Are you working on a project this summer?

Hi, Billy Kwack. I'm not sure, but someone at success@stage32.com might know.

Hi Maurice, I was watching a comedy at my buddies home, just curious

Hi, Rebecca James. That sounds exciting! Congratulations! Hope you find an agent to pitch your musical! I'm looking forward to watching it!

I was planning the scriptwriting. My only problem is that, although I have developed the idea and characters for a road movie, I am not enthusiastic and committed to the project.

I also have another film idea that would be hard sci-fi (and maybe a bit of a musical and retelling, but I'm not sure). Here I'm held back by the thought “you shouldn't start with this so young, Christopher Nolan didn't start with Interstellar, etc”. I don't know why I think that, pitch sessions are a huge opportunity for me to start so big lol

My other problem is that I have no idea which one to write haha

#teenageranxiety

Hey, Imola Orbán. I wrote big, complex scripts when I became a screenwriter. I should've saved those ideas for later and wrote micro-budget and low-budget scripts that weren't so complex. I say that because I was new and I didn't know how to write big, complex scripts. But ultimately, write what you're excited about. And if you do write big, complex scripts now, you could rewrite them later on when you're a more experienced writer who knows how to write big, complex scripts well.