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Antigravity Academy's Short Film Studio Powered by Dolby Creator Lab
Antigravity Academy: "We're looking for 3 short #films to develop, produce, and finance for 35k. We're looking for singular stories. We're looking for you."
https://writers.coverfly.com/competitions/view/antigravity-academys-shor....
Deadline tonight (1/3/25)!!
To Apply: 1 Script (12 pages or fewer),...
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Maurice Vaughan
- 2 months ago
Hi, JJ Hillard. I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know that I moved your post from the Producing Lounge to the Anything Goes Lounge. Posts about outside contests and festivals (non-...
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JJ Hillard
- 2 months ago
Thanks Maurice! Wasn't sure where it should be posted.
Maurice Vaughan
- 2 months ago
You're welcome, JJ Hillard.
Picturing Ancient Rome with Martin Scorsese and Mary Beard - The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
"Join legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese and renowned classicist Mary Beard for a conversation on their interest in the ancient Roman world. Listen as they share perspectives on the enduring culture, places, and leading personalities of ancient Rome and how they have been presented on film."
Thursda...
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Webtoons
Hi everyone~ happy new year~
Are any of y’all making webtoon currently? How is it?
I’ll admit I know very little about the platform except that of course you can read comics on it, and one day I might get on there too if I know what to expect :)
Storytellers
There are many great storytellers past and present. Like Walt Disney, Hans Christian Anderson, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Edgar Allen Poe, Robert Louise Stevenson, Bram Stoker, etc. I want to honor them. Like homages to sever Disney films past, present, and live action. But I will need help wit...
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Happy New Year 2025
A New Year is like a blank book, and the pen is in your hands.
It is your chance to write a beautiful story for yourself, your family, your friends. Happy New Year 2025
Billy Kwack
- 2 months ago
Hi Petra, happy new years!
Maurice Vaughan
- 2 months ago
Happy New Year, Petra Jurasova!
Petra Jurasova
- 2 months ago
Billy Kwack Thank you too :)
Petra Jurasova
- 2 months ago
Maurice Vaughan thank you too Maurice :)
Maurice Vaughan
- 2 months ago
You're welcome, Petra Jurasova.
The psychological structure of the screenplay
The psychological structure of the screenplay.
Studying general psychology, I found that cognitive activity and problem solving are broadly similar to the dramatic structure of a screenplay. But if in the screenplay there are three stages of solving a problem by the main character, then in real life...
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Arthur Charpentier
- 2 months ago
Maurice Vaughan
It is important to show the main character's period of frustration in order to have a stronger effect on the viewer and evoke stronger emotions in him at the climax of the film. The sta...
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Maurice Vaughan
- 2 months ago
I agree, Arthur Charpentier. I wouldn't use "passive" to describe it though. That might turn off some producers, directors, and actors because "passive" could be seen as a character who just lets thin...
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Maurice Vaughan, the hero should be passive only in the third act. Of course, the author can disguise this in the form of chasing the hero or give him other activities unrelated to solving the main problem.
Hannah Woolmer
- 2 months ago
This is a fascinating observation! As a film composer, I'm always looking for deeper connections between the visuals, the narrative, and the emotional impact of a film.
Your analysis of the four-act st...
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Arthur Charpentier
- 2 months ago
Hello, Hannah Woolmer!
I am very glad that you have joined the discussion of the topic. I like your interpretation of the psychological structure. Being an author, of course, you can fill works with any ideas, meanings and images.
Happy New Year 2025!!
Good and blessed Hump Day Wednesday morning and Happy New Year! May 2025 bring you peace, joy, more opportunities to promote your writing projects and networking/meeting new friends! Lorenzo Fleming
Maurice Vaughan
- 2 months ago
Happy New Year, Lorenzo Fleming! Hope you have an incredible, safe, and peaceful year and you reach your goals!
Dreams and Good Things
You know how many writers want to write movies for major film companies? Like for me Disney, is there a way to pitch ideas to these film companies with Stage 32's help?
My Favorite Stage 32 Webinars (2024)
Happy New Year, everyone! I learned a lot from the webinars on Stage 32 this year. The webinars on Stage 32 are the best in my opinion. Here’s my five favorite webinars from 2024:
“20 Steps to Planning and Writing a Memorable Scene” www.stage32.com/education/products/20-steps-to-planning-and-writing-...
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New Year
With the New Year approaching, I ask for help now more than ever. Please, while contemplating Once Upon a Time in Disney, I got teary eyed, so I know it's an emotional story. Plus, some of my ideas are to feature a colorful cast.
Music and Magic could lead to a live-action revival of American Dragon...
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Hi, Jamie Sutliff. I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know I moved your post from the Writers' Room Lounge to the Anything Goes Lounge because your post isn't about writing and the A...
Expand commentHi, Jamie Sutliff. I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know I moved your post from the Writers' Room Lounge to the Anything Goes Lounge because your post isn't about writing and the Anything Goes Lounge is the place for discussion about the industry, movies, shows, plays, etc. Let me know if you have any questions.
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Thanks for the heads up
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You're welcome, Jamie Sutliff.