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I recently purchased a "Feature Script Premium Development Notes From an Executive (2 Pages)" with Clayton Conroy and had a super positive experience. For me, it wasn't all about the kind kudos he gave (although those were encouraging) but the notes that will definitely make "Haven of Dante"...
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That's fantastic news for the WGC, Pat Alexander! Congratulations to all of the WGC members who are on Stage 32!
GOOD! I'm so happy for the Canadian Screenwriters who managed to avoid a strike and move towards a deal.
Concerning my Book-To-Theatrical-Major-Motion-Picture Development . Note: I've worked with a major classic main stream studio on this project, for about half a year. I've (through no fault of my own) had to move forward towards my next yes!
Congratulations to all the Quarterfinalists in the Grown Up Movies Contest! Let's show them our support and if you placed, tell us more about your script!
See the quarterfinalists here:
https://www.stage32.com/happy-writers/contests/2nd-Annual-Grown-Up-Movie......
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Congrats to all who made the cut, including yours truly. Grateful to Stage 32, especially for the grown-up theme. We of a certain age enjoyed great times, great music, are still fun, and have stories to tell!
Boom! Way to go, everybody. Enjoy the good feels!
Excited to learn my dramedy, GUS, made the Quarter Finalist cut!!! Congratulations to all Quarter Finalists!!!
Very excited that The Jane Austen Syndrome made it to the Quarterfinalist rounds! Thanks to Stage 32 for the "Grown Up" — not to be confused with "Adult" — theme and congrats to all my fellow honorees!
Congrats to all my fellow quarterfinalists!!
“Rejection is a universal experience, capable of leaving us all feeling disheartened and uncertain. Yet, it is essential for your self-esteem to recognize that rejection does not define your worth or abilities.” —Maria Baltazzi
Maria shares eight practical pieces of advice and affirmations to help...
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I tried to word that so it would make sense. Instead of a planned face time pitch, if you go with a written pitch, is there no live meeting and the professional will simply email a response or is there still a meeting?
The world's second oldest profession - slavery. The world's oldest profession - Hollywood Exec. When lawyers joke, it always goes something like this "How many Hollywood Execs does it take to ruin the motion picture industry? Answer: ALL OF THEM."
Total agreement, it would be better to do it face-to-face. I had written notes, and the notes were great, really great, I appreciated them very much. But there was something the reader missed that rea...
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Ok, next question: If you have a great ONE PAGE and decide to send written Pitch to more than one Professional at a time, is this frowned upon? Next question, if the Pitch date is 3 weeks out and you...
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You're talking about Pitch Sessions here on Stage 32? Live pitches are for sure better in my opinion, especially if you can really nail down your concept in 5-6 mins and they get it, you'll have 4-5 m...
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Keep in mind also that on this site you are most likely pitching individuals who actually don't receive 'pitches' in their day to day salaried or hourly position. Because their actual job isn't to eva...
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Chase Cysco I’m in Thousand Oaks but one day for sure fella!
Great share, Chase Cysco! Billy Wilder/Billy Bob Thornton are right. Make your own way. Some writers are becoming directors and producers, and some actors are writing their own roles for them to star...
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Dan MaxXx i agree dan ! i just took it as being more resourceful and sometimes less is more in my opinion...
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Everyone has a different path. Do what you're good at. What works for a famous person, won't work for someone else. Have realistic goals and ambitions. And most importantly, don't seek out everyones advice. Everyone is an expert and few earn their living doing what they preach.
Shannon Vayo will be having a 24-hour AMA in the Writers’ Room Lounge on Friday May 10th, focused on “The Adaptation Process.”
Shannon is a development executive & producer (“The Morning Show,” “Where the Crawdads Sing,” “Your Place or Mine”).
Example Questions:
What are some best practices when adap...
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Hey friends, today is the Early Bird Deadline for the 4th Annual TV Comedy Screenwriting Contest. So now is the time to drum up your best one liners and teach us a couple fun life lessons with your comedy scripts! Remember, you can always order the Feedback + Resubmission option to get coverage with...
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If you wanna learn how to plan and write a memorable scene, check out this webinar! Anna Henry is teaching it. She’s a television producer, script consultant, development executive (CBS, ABC, Nickelodeon), & Stage 32 Thought Leader.
Starts 1:00 P.M. PDT/4:00 P.M. EST
Find out more information here:...
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Anna is such a great producer, development executive and educator. What a great opportunity for writers at all stages of their career. Thanks for sharing, Maurice Vaughan!
You're welcome, Sam Sokolow. This webinar was INCREDIBLE! It's my favorite webinar now! I took a lot of helpful notes. I plan on watching the webinar again on demand. Five star webinar!...
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Hello, I'd like to self produce and direct a 20-30 min noir style murder mystery. As you know "self" pretty much means little/no money up front but who knows what could happen if it gets made. So if you have a script you'd like to see in action, let's talk!
Requested an add and sent contact info re: your project.
Hey everyone! This afternoon there’s a fantastic live Pitch Tank Webcast with Shannon Vayo, an entertainment veteran who has worked across the industry in producing, development, and current programming. Most recently she was the Director of Development for Film & TV at Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sun...
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Super helpful, Maurice Vaughan. The man can read right through the script to its heart. By far, one of my fav coverage people if not THE fav.
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Great to hear you had such a positive experience, Leonardo Ramirez! This is the goal of all the Stage 32 script services. We're big fans of Clayton because he is not only immensely talented as a profe...
Expand commentGreat to hear you had such a positive experience, Leonardo Ramirez! This is the goal of all the Stage 32 script services. We're big fans of Clayton because he is not only immensely talented as a professional he is also an all around great supporter of writers.
And congratulations to you for writing such a remarkable project! Your hard work is paying off and it shows. Keep it up my friend!
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Thanks so much Jason Mirch. Means a lot.
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Love love love, Leonardo Ramirez! =)
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Thanks, my friend Ashley Renee Smith !!