The Stage 32 Videos: Screenwriting

In this video we look at why we have the screenplay career we have. We explore things we may be able to do to improve our careers. But when it all comes down to it. We have the career we deserve.

In this episode we look at some famous plot holes as well as ways of fixing them. Books on writing (including free books) can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Craig-Griffiths/e/B075WDD6HM?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_fkmr0_1&qid=1653688330&sr=1-1-fkmr0 There are a number of articles as well as more on the topic of this video at: http://griffithscreative.com.au If you want to reach out you can comment on this video or make contact via the contact form at griffiths creative.

This week we look at the actions of new writers that damage their chances of being taken seriously. By doing the things in the video you are telling people that you are inexperienced. This is not always a bad thing, but means you are going to be more work as they have to educate you on the business.

In this video we look at why writers block may happen and some things you can do to help get over it.

TOXIC made it to the QuarterFinals in the search for New Blood contest. Good start for Spooky Season.

The main theme for the upcoming feature film, THE MESSAGE, a story of WW2 Hungary and its controversial leader Miklos Horthy in a tale of judging, judgement, and, perhaps, forgiveness. Music composed by Kaizad Patel & Firoze Patel. Instruments by Violin Solo by Marat Bisengaliev, Cello solo by Salauat Karibayev, Baritone - Frazan Kotwal, and English Horn by Eddie Chung.

Books on writing (including free books) can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Craig-Griffiths/e/B075WDD6HM?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_fkmr0_1&qid=1653688330&sr=1-1-fkmr0 There are a number of articles as well as more on the topic of this video at: http://griffithscreative.com.au If you want to reach out you can comment on this video or make contact via the contact form at griffiths creative.

The difference and benefits of outlining vs being a pantster. Both styles of story creation are good. But it is important to figure out which one is for you.

The creator of this video is Jay Myers. It was removed from YouTube and I rescued it from the internet swamp to re-share on appropriate platforms. I am now interested in sourcing a copy of the original Eyes Wide Shut screenplay to find out what was cut from the film, against Stanley Kubrick's wishes. “Eyes Wide Shut was not the movie Kubrick intended audiences to see. The studio cut 24 minutes from the film, and just few days later, the legendary filmmaker was dead. What was in those 24 minutes? And what happens at the REAL masked parties?" Join Jay Myers as he infiltrates the bizarre, high level hidden world of the Luciferian/Satanist.

When you start working with people you will be given notes. This will be some of the most confusing communications you will receive. In this video I share some stories and notes I have received.

When we start to get good at writing it is tempting to over write. We want the world to see how clever we are. This normally makes us look bad. In this episode we look at things to avoid.