Lesley Jones: Screenwriter in Yambol, Bulgaria.

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Happy New Year Stage32! My name's Raina Pratto; I'm new to the site. I've worked on talk shows, sports news shows, a reenactment show, sketches, theatre, and live events. I've worked in the office, on set, on stage, and in broadcasting. I currently do freelance work as an associate director for Fox Sports, and as a multi-camera director & TD, currently for college sports. This leaves me with a lot of flexibility with my time, which is great because I am looking to expand my career, and hopefully do more in multi-camera directing and/or comedy. Currently, I write, direct, and produce trailers with a few others to showcase our ideas for longer works. Would love to do any or all of these positions, or assist someone who is just as passionate about them with more experience in comedy or directing under their belt. Also happy to give my 2 cents to anyone that has an interest in any of the types of shows I've gotten to work on; I love assisting people with their Hollywood resumes, and always down to get a coffee. Look forward to getting to know this community and everything it has to offer! Sincerely, Raina

Written almost 15 years ago Poppy Parker is coming to life in my next writing project. Single Mum Slap My Bum The Movie !! The book is still free on Kindle Unlimited. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Single-Mum-Slap-My-Bum-ebook/dp/B00OV38G7Q/ref=...

Hi everyone, I have written the first draft of my comedy series based on British people living in rural Bulgaria. It is a six part series entitled Living The Dream. What I am looking for is a writer who can help me with the rough edges. Someone I am able to discuss the character and storyline development with, basically someone to bounce ideas off. There is no payment upfront but of course , you will share the credits and any monetry payments I receive equally. My writing style is dark humour with hints of old fashioned slapstick. If you would like to join me on this project can you please email me a sample of your work and a little information on yourself. candyz9229@hotmail.com

Hi Lesley, thank you for connecting.

Episode 4 of the six part comedy coming along nicely. Living the Dream is about an unhinged materialistic family on the brink of separation who move to Bulgaria to live the dream of self sufficiency surrounded by obscure people with their own selfish agendas as they try to make sense of life and traditions in the Eastern block.

This is the diary of a single mother Poppy Parker, an ordinary, insecure woman in her thirties. She was dumped unceremoniously four years ago by the love of her life and now raises her son alone. Poppy knows that her life would be perfect if she were a size 8 with a flat bottom, a large ample bosom and a man who wanted more than a quick fumble on top of the photocopier https://www.amazon.co.uk/Single-Mum-Slap-My-Bum-ebook/dp/B00OV38G7Q/ref=...

Has anyone had problems with production companies going AWOL after you have signed a contract with them? I signed a contract with a company in London for a five part drama series, the pilot was supposed to be filmed in July. He also commissioned me to write a screenplay for him which I completed a rough draft last year. I have not heard from him since June despite my numerous emails. As I am based in Bulgaria and he in London I cannot just pop in to see him. In the contract it states if the production company does not try a reasonable amount to promote the film then he is breaking the contract. Has anyone been able to terminate a contract with a production company because of similar situations. I really want to take my drama series elsewhere now.

Hi Lesley, Thank you very much for the invitation. All the best for the comedy series.

Thanks for your invite to connect, Lesley. It's a pleasure to have you in my network of professionals!

Hi Lesley, many thanks for the connection. Vicky

As I write my comedy series and putting out the pilot I am having unusually good and polite feedback from agents but I received a response from one agent in London that it was not funny in the slightest. In fact his scathing email was so insulting it made me laugh. So I am watching many comedies to get some insight into what makes a successful comedy series. The truth is I do not find most of them funny. My humour is along the lines of dry, slapstick humour. So how do you define a good comedy?

I am a TV writer living in Southern Bulgaria not far from the Turkish border. I live in the middle of the countryside which is the perfect place for me to write. Writing comedy is what I love although I have been commissioned to write a screenplay about a homegrown terrorist and five part drama which are being filmed this year and next by a production company in London . I have written a book Single Mum Slap My Bum and am now writing a comedy series about expats in Bulgaria. Please connect with me and share your stories

Many thanks for the connection. Vicky

Wow looks great . So you write and make all your own films thats something I would love to do. Wishing you all the success.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Single-Mum-Slap-My-Bum-ebook/dp/B00OV38G7Q/ref=... Please check out my book which I am going to turn into a screenplay after I have completed writing my sitcom. I have had good reviews from it but not from professionals as yourselves. Please be honest I have skin like a rhino x

Thanks for connecting, Lesley!