“I’ve finished my screenplay, but I don’t know what steps to take next or how to reach the right people. More than anything, I want to see this film on screen. It’s not just a standalone story—it’s the beginning of a trilogy. Once the first installment is produced, I plan to start working on the screenplay for the second, while the third story is already in development.”
Screenwriting : The Farmer's Son shadow of justice by Ugur Kayikci
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Congratulations on finishing your screenplay, Ugur Kayikci!
I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know that I moved your post from the Authoring & Playwriting Lounge to the Screenwriting Lounge since it's about a screenplay.
My biggest tip is to network/build relationships on Stage 32. Here are some blogs on networking: www.stage32.com/blog/tags/networking-41
You could pitch to executives, managers, etc. through Stage 32's Pitch Sessions (www.stage32.com/scriptservices/pitch-sessions). The Pitch Sessions are mainly to get feedback on pitches, but members have gotten managers, signed shopping agreements, etc. through the sessions (www.stage32.com/scriptservices/success-stories).
You could also enter a screenwriting contest (www.stage32.com/scriptservices/contests).
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congrats Ugur Kayikci !! and what Maurice Vaughan said ;) good luck with what's ahead for your journey!
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“Sebastian and Maurice, thank you for your kind wishes and for the information. I am very determined, and I will work hard to one day watch my own film in the cinema.”
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Look forward to seeing them in the cinema Ugur Kayikci !
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You're welcome, Ugur Kayikci. Hope you sell your screenplay!
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“Thank you, Maurice. But my intention is not to completely hand over my work — my goal is to create a partnership based on profit sharing. By ‘selling,’ I understood that you meant reaching an agreement. My independent books can be adapted into screenplays and sold later on, but The Farmer’s Son is something I will never sell outright.”
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“Because parts of Brian Weston’s emotions are drawn from real life — some of his actions are a reflection of myself.”
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You're welcome, Ugur Kayikci. Ok, got it. Hope you find a producing partner(s)!
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My friend Ugur Kayikci, believe me, you will be in every character you write in the future. And I'll also whisper to you: a part of you will be in each one, even if there are 100 characters in a single film. Your personality will sneak into every actor in your work, one way or another. So, sell what you can sell, whatever it is. This is my first piece of advice.
The second piece of advice, as a friend: master the craft of screenwriting. And note that a good writer must be an actor, a director, a producer, and a writer. Not necessarily mastering them all, but a part of each must be within him at the same time he is writing. The reason is that when you are a producer, you judge your script on its producibility and market viability. When you are an actor, you know exactly how to describe a reaction—and my advice is to master describing reactions because it is the heart of a successful screenplay. And when you are a director, you know exactly what is acceptable and what is rejected in the description.
If you'd like, I can give you the detailed notes I found on the page you shared.
I am a girl named AZ.
I have a dream I'm looking for someone to make my dream come true I hope Netflix sees me I tried everything nothing works I have a big dream.
I am a writer, illustrator and designer. I am creative in every way. I need only one thing: an opportunity from a company that can fulfill a simple girl's dream of her first movie.
And to every company that can produce or make my dream come true, I would like to say, I challenge everyone, that if my film is produced, it will win an Oscar, and if it doesn’t, I will stop writing for the rest of my life.
Best regards, AZ
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“Thank you, Husin. You are absolutely right — every character inevitably carries a part of me. I will keep working to master the craft of screenwriting while also thinking like an actor, director, and producer. Your advice is very motivating and I truly appreciate it.”
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DEAR AZ: “If you have a dream, keep working for it whether it gets made or not. My faith teaches me that God has tied a person’s destiny to their own effort. So strive, and never give up.”
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Congratulations on finishing your screenplay that’s a huge milestone! Since it’s part of a trilogy, building momentum with the first film is key. I’d recommend focusing on pitching to agents or producers who specialize in your genre. You might also explore screenplay competitions or labs to gain visibility. Networking at film festivals or industry events can help you connect with the right people.
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El hadj Thankyou verymuch
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Congratulations on the first part. Now, if you don't have an agent, I would recommend investing some time looking for the people that worked in materials similar to yours and try to get it in front of them. Have some initial readings for advice, then put it out there in competitions, and when you think your scripts is 90-100% good to go, start investing in the sessions with Executives. It's a lot, but until you land that agent connection, you'll do a lot on your own.
You're welcome, Ugur Kayikci