What started as a DM here on Stage 32 last October between myself and Rutger Oosterhoff turned into a short film entitled "Elevator Pitch." Tonight we received word of our third official selection, this time to the Burbank International Film Festival.
Thus, far we have been accepted on three continents! See all you LA locals at the Burbank Fest. I won Best Original Screenplay there last year and my partner and I cannot wait to return.
Congrats to our phenomenal cast and crew and gratitude to Stage 32. You never know what will happen from a connection made on this platform.
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Amazing Philip! What motivates people in the film industry is this type of success stories like yours. Congratulations for winning the award! I think Stage 32 deserve few beers for making the connection :))) Cheers!
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Thanks, Robert. If Stage 32 honchos head over to the Burbank Film Festival, I know where the after parties are!
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That is awesome news Phillip. It is so great to hear about the successes as well as the challenges!!!
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Thank you, Natalie.
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Congratulations Philip - I just love this collaborative story!
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Congrats, Phillip! I'm looking for a screenwriting partner so let's talk sometime. 408 455-2893
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Thanks, Amanda. This has been a journey indeed. Now we are navigating the world of DCPs, festival requirements, posters and more, the light at the end of the tunnel is wonderfully bright. We have our fingers crossed for Hollyshorts and are eagerly awaiting other news from fest. Hope to see you guys in LA soon.
Thanks, Elizabeth. Greatly appreciate it!
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Another win for Phillip!
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That's pretty amazing, Phillip. Kudos.
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WOO HOOO!!!! Congratulations, Philip!!!
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Awesome! Ideas can come from anywhere!
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Congrats! Hope to hear more about it next time I see you.
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Thanks, Arial and John. Rich, hope to see you at next IFA. This film is now reaping the rewards of heaps of sweat, sleepless nights and money.
The fun time, Philip Sedgwick