Hello Stage 32 community! I’m a screenwriter based in Seattle, and I specialize in historical, drama, action, and LGBTQ+ themes. I’m also a published author, with four science fiction and three fantasy novels with climate change themes under my belt, as well as numerous short stories.
I’m relatively new to screenwriting, though I’ve loved film, especially Hollywood-style movies, since I was a small child. The first movie I saw in a theater was a revival of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Capitol Theater in Yakima, Wash. My aunt took me, and it was an experience I’ll never forget.
As a screenwriter, I find myself most influenced by Raymond Chandler’s work, such as The Big Sleep, starring Humphrey Bogart. I love film noir and neo-noir, and count Chinatown, Blade Runner, L.A. Confidential, and Brick as inspirations.
I’m been fortunate to receive “Recommend” ratings from professional script coverage for my scripts The Red Feather and The Angry Road. Both are available on my Stage 32 profile.
If you’d like to get a deeper sense of my interests as a writer, check out my blog: https://jgfollansbee.com.
Looking forward to contributing to the community and working with you!
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Joseph Follansbee Hi Joseph, greetings from the UK. Be sure to build your network here. It will help you develop your practice as a screenwriter. Plus, check out the Education Services where you can find help with your scripts and you could always check out the career development call service.
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Geoff Hall Hello Geoff! Thanks for the great advice. Oddly enough, I'm writing from my temporary post near Malton, Yorkshire! I'm visiting family, and I'll spend some time in London over the next few days. Perhaps we can have coffee sometime.
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Ah, Malton! Beautiful place. I live in Bristol, in the South West.
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Thanks for the correction! Still learning my way around. ;)
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Great to have you here Joseph! We have a really great webinar about the LGBTQ+ market that you might find interesting: https://www.stage32.com/webinars/Writing-and-Developing-for-the-Expanding-LGBTQ-Film-TV-and-New-Media-Market
Congrats on your recommend coverage!
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Welcome to the community, Joseph Follansbee. Congratulations on publishing seven books and numerous short stories, and congratulations on the “Recommends"!!!
Welcome to screenwriting. Here's a great blog for up-and-coming screenwriters that Geoff Hall and Phillip E. Hardy wrote: www.stage32.com/blog/the-questions-up-and-coming-screenwriters-need-to-a...
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Nice to meet you, Joseph Follansbee ! I am looking forward to checking out and reading your blog.
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the posts and the presentation of your works inspire. is that a blog?
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Rachel Cann Yes! I've been blogging for about ten years.
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Hi, Joseph. Welcome!
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Maurice Vaughan thanks for the honourable mention, Maurice!
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You're welcome, Geoff Hall.
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Spectacular IY post, Joseph Follansbee. Have to say, I love your film influences. Right up my alley!
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Welcome Joseph, I north of you and new to Stage 32 as well.
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Hi, Joseph! Welcome to Stage 32. I have enjoyed some of the LGBTQ+ detective movies that are available. There's definitely room for such fare. I myself am writing gay romance movies with happy endings. In looking at your blog, I'm interested in your climate change fiction too. I wrote a supernatural thriller with a subtle focus on humanity's relationship with the planet.
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Richard Morell Cool! Any favorites among the detective movies?
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Welcome! I'm just a tad south of you.
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Hi Joseph! Great to see others working in the LGBTQ film space! I look forward to connecting further and seeing your journey. :)