i sherry thanks for connecting, are you part of WIFV? I go to the children's media meeting every couple of months. Maybe we will meet up sometime. have a great day !!
i sherry thanks for connecting, are you part of WIFV? I go to the children's media meeting every couple of months. Maybe we will meet up sometime. have a great day !!
Hi! My name is Sherry Frazier and I am a writer, publicist and work with writers, musicians, filmmakers and fine artists to help move their work to the next level. I am an optioned screenwriter and have helped many of my clients to get their work optioned as well. I love what I do and work hard to h...
Expand postHi! My name is Sherry Frazier and I am a writer, publicist and work with writers, musicians, filmmakers and fine artists to help move their work to the next level. I am an optioned screenwriter and have helped many of my clients to get their work optioned as well. I love what I do and work hard to help my clients meet their goals, raise their profile, and stay on track so they achieve, prosper, and reach their destination.
Dear Queen of Hoopla, We should talk. Interested in hearing about your track record negotiating the gauntlet.
Hi Sherry - I have a 14 page script titled "Bringing Pussy Riot To America". Does that sound like something that might be able to get produced?
Hi Sherry, I am just beginning to research hiring a publicist for my film. We should talk....
Absolutely fantastic post--Bravisimo!
Thank you, Sherry!
I am looking to work on projects that glorify God. Good guy movies where the good guy wins, where the hero wears the white hat. Is anyone other than myself tired of Satanic inspired, blood and gore movies yet?
Thanks for the prescription. I will look for the movie.
God is Almighty indeed. I always try to put God in all my scripts because God is always present in our lifes even when we don't think about it. We need a change in our vision how we see the world.
I just watched "God's not Dead" and that was awe inspiring.
Thanks for connecting on Stage 32. You can view my complete CV at http://www.police-lieutenant.com. You can also join me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/policeofficer. Best, Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.)...
Expand postThanks for connecting on Stage 32. You can view my complete CV at http://www.police-lieutenant.com. You can also join me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/policeofficer. Best, Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.)
Thanks for connecting! Looking forward working with you!! Best, Jesica www.jesicayap.com
My script Walking Point was just requested by a major production company, one that has the means to make the high budget historical war drama the script is. My questions are has anyone experienced this experience? Should I be excited or ready for the thumbs down? I was told to expect to hear something within 1-2 months. Any advice? thanks!
Don't expect a sale. Of course, if you do get one, that's fantastic - if that happens get representation if you don't already have it . In that situation people will be tripping over each other to rep...
Expand commentDon't expect a sale. Of course, if you do get one, that's fantastic - if that happens get representation if you don't already have it . In that situation people will be tripping over each other to rep you. However, if it is good, there's a better chance of it serving well as a writing sample. That means whilst the company might not be interested in making the script, they may be interested in you as a writer. If they want to talk to you it's important that you come across as a normal human being that they would be happy to establish a working relationship with. In the event of them wanting to hire a writer for another project down the line, hopefully they think of you. Lastly, congratulations of getting things this far. Chances are you'll need to repeat this success several times with other projects before anything actually comes from it. That's not supposed to sound a massive downer, just a FYI. All the best, maybe you will beat the odds - and I'll be jealous! ;)
thanks everyone. fingers crossed. I have a link to the test movie trailer under the project on my profile if anyone is interested in seeing what it's all about. :)
This is my third script and the one with the most traction at this point.
Nice to meet you, Sherry!
Thanks! You, too!
Three years of sacrifice and toil is all it took to move from concept to finished film. I've learned a lot about what it takes and would be happy to share it. A little background: I sold a dozen scripts to studios in the early 2000s, but none of them were made. The money was nice but the journey alw...
Expand postThree years of sacrifice and toil is all it took to move from concept to finished film. I've learned a lot about what it takes and would be happy to share it. A little background: I sold a dozen scripts to studios in the early 2000s, but none of them were made. The money was nice but the journey always ended abruptly. So I decided to make my own film, from scratch, outside the system. The result is A SHORT HISTORY OF DECAY, an intimate family drama with a great cast: Bryan Greenberg, Harris Yulin, Linda Lavin, Kathleen Rose Perkins. Casting, was the easy part because I approached the project with one thing in mind: Write roles that good actors are going to want to play. And they did. I'm embarking on a second project now with the same attitude. I'd love it if those of you in the New York City area would go and take a look at the film: Showtime information is here: http://bit.ly/ASHODtx And you'll find a collection of reviews and media here: http://bigfanfilms.com/category/news/ I've shared some of my experience making this film online, and intend to share more if folks are interested. And, of course, I'd love to hear what you think of my movie.
Great inspirational story--so happy for you!
I probably should have included this trailer: http://bit.ly/SHDecayT
Is your book ready for film? http://chesfilms.wordpress.com/2014/04/21/is-your-book-ready-for-film-by......
Expand postIs your book ready for film? http://chesfilms.wordpress.com/2014/04/21/is-your-book-ready-for-film-by...
Greetings Sherry. Thanks for making the connection. I'm looking for direction on a Book-to-Film project (True Story). Logline: Meet Joe Black meets The Wonder Years in a triumphant saga of improbable adventure as a dumbstruck orphan from the unlikely side of Detroit sets out on an unwitting search t...
Expand postGreetings Sherry. Thanks for making the connection. I'm looking for direction on a Book-to-Film project (True Story). Logline: Meet Joe Black meets The Wonder Years in a triumphant saga of improbable adventure as a dumbstruck orphan from the unlikely side of Detroit sets out on an unwitting search to find emotional truth and lands front and center before England's Queen, America's Maestro, and the first non-Italian Pontiff in more than 400 years. (Genre: Coming-of-Age Memoir) Details are on my profile page. Please do let me know your thoughts. Absent that, I'll post to the Lounge under Development. Thank you. Best, Michael
Hi, Sherry -- spent quite a number of years in the publicity biz myself for CBS Television, etc. Great to make the connection!
I get a lot of calls from writers who have been told that their book would make a great film. I am lucky to be able to work with some very good story tellers and they all have one thing in common: They have a great story and they are the best person to tell that story. My favorites also learn the pr...
Expand postI get a lot of calls from writers who have been told that their book would make a great film. I am lucky to be able to work with some very good story tellers and they all have one thing in common: They have a great story and they are the best person to tell that story. My favorites also learn the process and continue working while the big engine takes their project to film. They understand that there are no guarantees, it takes time, and one step leads to another. It takes years for a film to be made. Just look at the films at Oscars 2014. Some of those projects sat for years, but because someone stayed with it, committed to the project and didn’t give up, a movie was born. And Oscars were won. Miracles happen but they only happen after years of hard work, belief, tenacity, and a big talent attaches to the film. I am so inspired by the actors who believe in making a difference and are committed to contributing to society through their voices and influence. I loved Jared Leto’s speech at the Oscars--he made me want to be a better person. And to cherish my dreams. That being said, the writer has toiled, sometimes for years, to create a unique and compelling work. If the work is a book, it can be sold and enjoyed. If the work is a screenplay, the project flies under the public radar. I am always impressed with a writer’s confidence and patience as writing is not a job for those who need constant accolades. Easy compliments can be found in the chat rooms where writers congregate to talk about the best thing anyone ever said about their work….but those people are not real writers. They are people who wish they were writers. The real writers write. Someone who spends time talking about what they are writing or going to write just takes the spirit away from the story. Writing is a need, the soul’s demand to create. It cannot be satisfied by talking about it. It can be diluted by doing so, though. Talking about it and then writing is like photocopying a copy. The work is not as sharp as it could be if it went directly from heart to story without the filter of ears and mouths offering opinions. All that noise should come after the work is done, but before it is published. Not before it is written. Once the story is optioned, the producer takes over. And he/she is the boss of the story. I probably get three calls a week from new writers who want total control of their script when it goes into production. They want to participate in all aspects of the project, get a producer credit, star in the film, and have the ability to change decisions that are made during the filmmaking process. When I tell them that their demand is impossible, they say that they want to work with creative people, not business people. 6.5 – 9 million dollars will allow them to take that approach but it will take a better person than me to strike a deal with a producer to give a new writer any kind of control over the film. Unless, of course, they bring money along with their demands. And even then, it is all about the work. In the end, the art of film making is a business. The story is important. The script is important. A great movie cannot be made without a great script. A great script can sit around even if all of the stars in the Universe are aligned. A film will never happen if all the players who make a film get a sense that the writers demands make it feel like the whole project is starting out with bad karma. “If it is this difficult to work with them BEFORE we begin, what will it be like after?” Producers have to have a passion for the story, distributors and financers have to know they can make a profit, and talent has to believe the project is managed by people who know what they are doing. Making a film is a confusing, frustrating, emotional, and physically tiring process. It is not for everyone but for those who prevail, film is an art form. It takes on many shapes, personalities, and messages. Crooked edges are the norm, Murphy’s Law prevails. The story is the catalyst for everything that comes afterward. The story touched someone who is in a position to attempt to make something happen. It is the critical first step but it is just one of many important steps that must occur. Getting a film deal is like sending your baby to war. The baby will cross dangerous waters, be hit by friendly gunfire, be blown up by roadside bombs, and it might die. It might come home a hero or maimed. Being quietly confident and easy to work with is the only way you can show support. Your child doesn’t write, doesn’t call, you don’t even know where they are until suddenly you are notified that the film is going forward. Or it isn’t. It is a 3000 mile journey and everyone with experience knows this. Don’t be the writer asking if they are there yet when the odometer says 100 miles. Many good writers are very goal oriented so they believe that there must be something they can do to move faster. The fact is, go with people you trust and then let them do their work. Work on your next project, fill your pipeline, and create! I always say that you can’t put nine one week along pregnant women in a room for a month and produce a baby….it takes as long as it takes. Your activity will not produce better, more, or even any results. In fact, your activity can blow up the whole deal. In an industry where so much can go wrong, the worst person to be on the film team is the person needing constant attention. In the creative world, artists trust their gut. The good ones don’t care what anyone thinks about their idea; they just know they have to do it. There has never been a greater time in history to be a writer. Work. Live with passion. Make people feel. Tell the story. Be authentic. Work.
I wrote a short script two years ago and it took a year and a half to make it. I kept on telling myself that Lincoln took 11 years to make, with Spielberg at the helm! It is hard enough to write a com...
Expand commentI wrote a short script two years ago and it took a year and a half to make it. I kept on telling myself that Lincoln took 11 years to make, with Spielberg at the helm! It is hard enough to write a compelling screenplay, even harder to make a film, and harder still to make a great film. We must love what we do.
Hello, Sherry. Thank you for the connection. :)
Hi Sherry. I'm RB, co-founder and CEO of Stage 32. As an actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker, I know first-hand the challenges all creatives face finding work and attracting attention to their projects. That's why we created Stage 32. Since our launch in September of 2011, the community has grown to 110,000+ members strong spanning 180+ countries making Stage 32 the social network uniquely populated with the most creative people on Earth. This is a network for you, built by you. Like most things in life, the more you participate, the greater the rewards. We ask all new members pay it forward an...
Expand postHi Sherry. I'm RB, co-founder and CEO of Stage 32. As an actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker, I know first-hand the challenges all creatives face finding work and attracting attention to their projects. That's why we created Stage 32. Since our launch in September of 2011, the community has grown to 110,000+ members strong spanning 180+ countries making Stage 32 the social network uniquely populated with the most creative people on Earth. This is a network for you, built by you. Like most things in life, the more you participate, the greater the rewards. We ask all new members pay it forward and invite at least 5 fellow creatives and to spread the word of Stage 32 through other social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. You can also invite fellow creatives through the site by using the "Send Stage 32 Invites..." button on the upper right side of your profile. The more creatives, the stronger the network. The stronger the network, the more opportunities. Thanks for joining the movement and for being a part of this most talented and inspiring community. PS - Please take a moment to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at @Stage32online.
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