Introduce Yourself : Greetings from Guatemala! by Gisele Orellana

Gisele Orellana

Greetings from Guatemala!

I am Gisele, a Guatemalan screenwriter. I started writing scripts as a hobby many years ago and more seriously since 2016. Finding industry professionals willing to read my work in Guatemala has been challenging. Tired of waiting, I recently shot a four-minute short film that reflects the same themes, tone, and essence of the rest of the scripts I have written. I can’t wait to learn more about filmmaking from you guys.

Maurice Vaughan

Welcome to the community, Gisele Orellana. I just watched the "Tontatiempo" trailer. Your short film looks interesting. You could post your trailer in the Video/Audio section of your Stage 32 profile so other members can see it.

Gisele Orellana

Thank you, Maurice. I wasn't sure It was ok to post my trailer there.

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Gisele Orellana. Yeah, you can post your trailer on your profile, in the Your Stage Lounge, and on Your Wall.

Sydney Summers

Hi, Gisele! Welcome to the community :) It's fantastic to meet a passionate screenwriter like you!. It takes a lot of courage and creativity to push forward despite challenges.

This community is a great place to find support and valuable insights. There are plenty of people here who would love to help you out.

If you need any help with education or resources on Stage 32, feel free to reach out— you can email me at edu@stage32.com !

Gisele Orellana

Thank you, Sydney.

Matthew Parvin

Welcome Gisele! Nice to meet you. Glad you're here.

Gisele Orellana

Thank you. It's nice to meet you too, Mathew.

Susanne Palm

Welcome and good luck with making your own short films! It will be great! I've made four, message me if I can help in anyway. Gogogo! You can DO it!!!

Gisele Orellana

That's very kind of you. I will certainly contact you, Susanne. Thanks.

Pat Alexander

Welcome to the community @Gisele Orellana! What's your recent short film about?

Gisele Orellana

Thank you, Pat.

It's a four-minute short about a habitually tardy mom who fabricates an excuse to avoid paying a late pickup fee at her daughter's daycare. You can see the trailer here: https://youtu.be/xAwwg_C7ut8

Pat Alexander

Gisele Orellana Awesome, love the concept and very relatable. Will check out the trailer!

Gisele Orellana

Thank you, Pat.

Paul Campbell

Welcome Gisele Orellana Nice to meet you :) It’s inspiring to hear about your journey from writing scripts as a hobby to making your own short film. It’s great that you’re taking matters into your own hands. I’m sure you’ll find a lot of support and valuable insights here.

Jim Lounsbury

Love that energy... just go make something! A great way to build momentum and awareness around your work.

Bill Albert

Good luck. You sound ready to jump in feet first. Go for it.

Gisele Orellana

Thank you Bill, Jim, and Paul.

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