Hey people,
this is Martino. A 39 yo Spanish guy.
I work in the film industry as Assistant Director. I do mostly TV commercials.
As AD I have a name but as screenwriter I am no one. As AD I feel the king of the world but as AD I feel just a little lost kid.
I wrote a nice screenplay, trust me. Despite all my insecurities I made it, I have a nice story.
But I don't know what to do with it. Really no idea, despite I work with directors and producers every week.
I sent it to a couple of colleagues which I know they appreciate me....no one read it, not even the logline.
So I tried to pay for an evaluation in a famous webside for screenplay, I got a 7.....no one read even the logline.
Now I am looking for other websides but I feel like is a waiste of time and money.
Why should a producer read my script without knowing me?
I am checking stage32 but if I can say that....looks a bit confusing, not sure what is the best thing to do here with my script.
It is so frustrating.
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Welcome to Stage 32 Martino! You have come to the right place! Check out The Writer's Lounge for great feedback on your screenplay. Share your logline and ask for ideas on how to improve. This platform is perfect for you to build up your writing skills, network with creatives and have some fun too!
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Hey Martino, the screenwriting is ultra tough, I keep going That's all
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Hi Martino what genre, era and location is your screenplay?
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One thing you can do is post the logline, synopsis and entire screenplay to your profile and other readers/ filmmakers can read, rate and comment on it. Another thing you can do is send it out to competition and see how it stacks up to other screenplays.
Don't get frustrated. The reality is nobody banks it on one screenplay, and it usually takes a writer multiple years to hone their skills and multiple scripts to find their voice. I've spent over 2K on proofreading alone, that's not to mention the 3K I've spent on competitions. None of it is a waste. All of it is a reality check. A sense of humility can be a writer's greatest asset.
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Hi there, Martino! I'm the Creative Services Manager here at Stage 32 and I'm super happy to help you out.
Email me at WriterHelp@stage32.com and I'll point you in the right direction :)
So glad that you're here!
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That is some great advice from CJ! Don't be afraid to call on some contacts and see 1) how you can be helpful to them (first and foremost always) 2) make the genuine offer of help 3) and make a specific ask about what you are looking for in terms of help. You will be surprised at the response you get. Teamwork my friend!
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I feel you, Martino Frera! I work in production as well. I can tell you part of the disappointment is that script development is never as fast as production. It can feel painstaking waiting for a response or notes of any kind!
As our kind members have already mentioned, you can absolutely get feedback here by posting your logline on your profile: https://www.stage32.com/loglines
If you are not receiving any comments on your logline, I would suggest commending on others' loglines and ending with an invitation for them to return the favor. Script exchanges for notes are common here on Stage 32, so we're accustomed to doing the same for loglines as well.
You can also elect for paid coverage, which is the fastest way to get notes - 3 day turnaround is legit a relief for the production-minded! https://www.stage32.com/scriptservices/coverage/buy?id=23
Finally, if you really want a specific set of people to read it, why not host a table read? The event forces them to take the time, it's more fun than reading it alone, and that way you know you'll be getting the feedback you want for sure.
I hope all this helps, Martino, and keep at it! Tell us how it goes, yeah?
first of all: thanks to everybody, one by one!
@Cherelynn Baker: I know it sounds a bit arrogant but...I don't want more feedbacks, ideaas or how to improve. It took me ages to finish my script, I had already some feedbacks from friends, so now it's time to find a producer to read it and make changes only if he wants it, and he will no doubts! So all I want is more visibilty ....
@Debbie Croysdale is a Drama with a bit of sci-fi, located in Sacramento
@CJ Hatch yours is the best tip, probably I can use them much more!
press on, network, and write more... this one idea could take year(s), or never. But ppl will always respond positively to ppl they see constantly working/writing. everyone I know who does this for a living -as their occupation - have multiple projects and multiple fails.
If visibility is what you're looking for, definitely consider that table read. Maybe location scouting to get some visuals to start a moodboard, or even storyboarding. Have you checked out the Filmmaking Lounge? Why not get some advice from our filmmaking members about how you can move forward with what you've written? https://www.stage32.com/lounge/directing
Hey Karen! Thanks again
I know it will sound super arrogant but....I am not looking for notes, as I don't want to modify mi script anymore unless a producer will show interested and ask for rewriting some parts.
I am sure I can still improve my script, writing can ben a neverending work as there is not a global perfection, so at some point we need to stop and just try to sell it.
I just posted my logline on my profile but I still do not understand how it can help me to sell my script. Again, right now all I want is a producer to read it, as it is.
I was told stage32 really works but if I can be super honest I do not see the perfect option for me. I liked what I did in another web: to pay for an evaluation hopping for a good rate. But the 7 I got, which is not bad, didn't work at all: 0 views.
as you can see my English is not good enough for a table read :)
So write in Spanish...it's like the second world language...and as said one script is close to nothing. Everyone's writing scripts these days mate...and most of them know what they're doing...it's a doggy-dog bussiness...do your best
long story but this time I wanted to write in English and locate my story in Sacramento. Obviously I paied someone to correct my script ;)