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Andrew Pacleb
"Dear Me" Script read

Hi everyone,

I’m a father of two who recently started writing scripts based on real experiences from my childhood. I just finished my first short film screenplay called Dear Me. It’s a personal story about childhood trauma, anger, and the process of healing as an adult.

I’m new to screenwriting and...

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Kelvin Bernards

Heyy Andrew, I appreciate your time writing about your human experience. I would love to see your script, and give my note and feedback ❤️

João Pimentel

Interessante, eu acredito que as histórias da vida do Roterista, influencia muito no futuro, não é só no Roteiro, mas também em outros tipos de narrativas,, parabéns pela curta-metragem, gostaria de ler e dar meu feedback

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Federico Luna
The first lord - World War 2 Action Drama . Written by Federico Luna. Presented by Gemini thoughts studios

When three brothers answer the call of World War II, the oldest ensures they fight together in the same unit. After proving himself the best marksman in his division, he is recruited for a classified mission days before the invasion of Normandy. Leading a hand-picked team of thirteen Allied soldiers...

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Federico Luna

Dedicated to 101st Airborne Division and my father.

Michael David

Thank him for his service

Israel Samuel

i guess you went back to 90s

but it's great

Jim Cushinery

My Uncle Bill survived the Invasion of Normandy and my Uncle Charles survived the Battle of the Bulge, only to be taken out by a Nazi sniper as the Allies were marching into Germany. I’d be interested in reading your story.

Abhijeet Aade

Federico Luna Sounds like a powerful WWII action drama with strong stakes, especially around the Normandy invasion. The idea of three brothers fighting together adds an emotional layer to the mission....

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Laura Hammer
Self-Taping Auditions: What Casting Directors Actually Want

Self-taping has become the industry standard for actor auditions. Understanding what casting directors look for in a self-tape is fundamental to remaining competitive in the modern audition process. What matters most in a self-tape is not production value but clear, honest acting. The critical eleme...

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Suzanne Bronson

Thank you Laura Hammer so much for sharing this incredible resource.

Amanda Toney

Great share Laura. We actually have a really great webinar on how to get noticed by Casting Directors that complements this perfectly! https://www.stage32.com/education/products/actors-how-to-get-noti...

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Laura Hammer

Thank you Amanda Toney That's a great webinar! Lots of advice on ways to set yourself up for success in the audition.

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Pat Alexander
Screenwriter Billy Ray Explains How a Book is Turned into a Movie

How do you turn a book into a movie? Screenwriter Billy Ray who penned films such as THE HUNGER GAMES CAPTAIN PHILLIPS, FLIGHT PLAN, STATE OF PLAY, SECRET IN THEIR EYES, OVERLORD, GEMINI MAN, RICHARD JEWELL, and TERMINATOR: DARK FATE shares how screenplays work, how stories move from page to screen,...

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João Pimentel

Interessante, quando eu ter tempo irei assistir, quero fazer uma adaptação dos livros de Junji Ito

Lauren Hackney

You also need your publisher to play ball on this one too - I work with many traditionally published authors who's publishers hold the reigns on their work.

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Robin Gregory
Celebrating!

Just received New Media Film Festival selection laurels for THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF MOOJIE LITTLEMAN, a feature adaptation of my novel of the same title. I send gratitude and praise to all the teachers and mentors who brought me along. And CONGRATULATIONS to the other award winners! .

Tyjon Tom

congrats! good job

Robin Gregory
Abhijeet Aade

Robin Gregory Congratulations, Robin! That’s a fantastic achievement. Wishing The Improbable Wonders of Moojie Littleman great success at the New Media Film Festival. Always inspiring to see projects...

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Robin Gregory

Abhijeet Aade Thank you so much for the support. It goes a long way in this biz. Take care, and keep being amazing!

Abhijeet Aade

Robin Gregory You're very welcome! I'm glad to support fellow creatives. Wishing you continued success with the project and looking forward to seeing more of your work. Take care!...

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Ashley Renée Smith
WGA Negotiations Are Coming… What Issues Matter Most to Writers Right Now?

There’s an important update in Deadline this week about the upcoming WGA negotiations with the AMPTP, and it raises some big questions about the future of writing careers in film and television.

The negotiations...

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WGA West Leadership Talks Healthcare, AI, Paramount-WBD Merger & More Ahead Of Studio Negotiations
WGA West Leadership Talks Healthcare, AI, Paramount-WBD Merger & More Ahead Of Studio Negotiations
Like the DGA, the Writers Guild of America West doesn't seem inclined to accept longer contract cycles with the major studios any time soon
Jomana Miller

I think that AI can turn into a huge problem for writers, especially if companies like Disney want to use AI for IP projects. A lot of writers get their jobs by working on IPs, and if that's taken awa...

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Amanda Toney

AI is going ot be the hot button topic, but I still think we are in the infancy on how our industry is going to adapt and embrace AI. Here's to hoping these negotiations go smoothly.

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Suzanne Bronson
Staying True to the Script

Hi fellow actors,

Recently I was in a discussion among writers regarding feedback on how some characters speak. This got me wondering, sometimes we get a script and we think, “no one would ever say that”, “no one talks like this.” When in fact, the dialogue is based on someone the writer knows. So p Expand post

Sebastian Tudores

great question Suzanne Bronson - for me, I look at my job as having to find a way to justify every word in the script as if ...well, as if someone WOULD say that lol sometimes I've worked with directo...

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Suzanne Bronson

I have done some bad plays myself Sebastian Tudores We, the cast, just embraced the suck. We had fun even though there was hardly anyone in the audience and just enjoyed being on stage. Had to believe...

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Structure, Structure, Structure

Does anyone here adhere to a structure model for writing their novels?

I do for my scripts and use the same structure for the novel version.

What about you?

Banafsheh Esmailzadeh

I follow kishōtenketsu across all my projects (character, development, big twist, resolution). I like how creator-friendly it is and lets me play outside the box as opposed to the traditional three-act structure/hero's journey template.

Lauren Hackney

I am not the example of the day - a glass of wine helps! I'm with Banafsheh - character tries, fails, tries again, fails... find resolution. But it's word count that can do my head in. Average commercial fiction is 80k words - that is where I struggle sometimes!

Shylah Addante

Save The Cat is a great framework for building out a complete story!

Cynna Ael

Depends on the story. Each one has its own needs. Sometimes it's Save the Cat, sometimes it's Truby, sometimes 3 act structure, or even 5 act structure. Honestly, it depends on what I'm working on, the length, the depth I want to indulge in.

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Sharda Crawford
When Characters Start Talking Back.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what I love most about writing, and for me, it’s creating characters who feel completely alive.

Even though they’re fictional, I don’t “control” them once they exist. I listen to them. I feel what they would say, how they’d react, what they’re afraid of, and what...

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Jason Howell

I make frequent use of a surrogate character—the character based directly on me. It’s usually, though not always, the protagonist. I pour myself into that character until they become my avatar, my por...

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Sharda Crawford

Jason Howell I really felt this. I think that’s what makes characters come alive — when you pour real parts of yourself into them, even parts of you that you didn’t know existed until a certain charac...

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John Fife

Sharda Crawford I feel the same way when creating characters but as others have mentioned, I like to inject some of myself into the characters as it helps me position the other characters in response....

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Sharda Crawford

John Fife I hear you. And I love how you connected that to horror — you can feel when it’s coming from something real. I really love the fact that I’m not alone....

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Kelvin Bernards

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Thunder Levin
Ask Me Anything (AMA) 3/11 to 3/12- Writing Genre Across All Styles From the Grounded to the Absurd

Hello Stage32verse! If you've heard of me at all, it's probably as the creator of Syfy's SHARKNADO franchise of off-the-wall movies. But I've written over a dozen feature films and TV movies, and have directed a handful of them. Most of them have been far more grounded than flying sharks! In fact, d...

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Michelle L. De La Garza

As someone who writes to direct, how (or what) do you think about AI as a development resource—whether for brainstorming, stress-testing story structure, or punching up drafts? Is it a tool, a threat, or something you haven't had reason to engage with yet?

Kerilie McDowall

Thunder Levin I had cancer and was rushing to get my affairs in order before life threatening surgery. I will say this right now I am an educator I also coach filmmakers, writers and recording artists...

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Thunder Levin

Michelle L. De La Garza I think computers and automation are supposed to relieve us of the drudgery of mundane, repetitive, and dangerous tasks so that we can concentrate on the things that make us mo...

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Leni Hasrani

Hi Thunder! I’ve finished a 5-season saga (35 chapters) of a spiritual-tech sci-fi. Now, I’m writing Seasons 6-8, shifting the tone into a high-stakes Thriller. As a director/writer, what’s your advic...

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Mikka Hope

How do I write a script that will attract attention? Is there a chance of getting a contract? I have a script for a series. I finished it and translated it.

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Leonard Hawkins
Read for Read!

Hey everyone ! I just finished my first feature film and was wondering if anyone is free to give feedback! I will read your project and return the favor!

Andrew Pacleb

hello, i am interested in you film script. would love feedback on mine as well

Julius Schmitt

Hey Leonard! I’d be interested in a read for read.

I’m currently working on a mystery TV pilot called Blackwood (about 30 pages). I’d be happy to read your feature and give feedback as well.

Let me know if you'd like to exchange scripts!

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