Screenwriting : 1 Hr Executive Phone call Review by Don Finklea Jr

I found the lounge!

I'm way overdue for this review Mr. Mirch asked me to write, but here we go.

I had a phone call with Will McCance (VP of Ian Bryce Productions) on October 12th 2021. It was easily one of the most comfortable conversations I've ever had with someone at his level. Well, it's the only conversation I've ever had with someone at his level, lol. Will gave me thoughtful and incredibly useful recommendations (that I could easily understand) for the biopic I've written. He was very honest (which I appreciate). At his request I have since sent him another draft and I'll update this review (if that's possible) once he and I have spoken again.

For anyone who is thinking about setting up a phone call with an executive, I challenge you to take the leap my friends. Have confidence in what you want to share with the world and don't be afraid that it may need some work to reach the next level. After all, the final draft will always be what we see on screen, so take joy in the journey of getting it there.

As for me, I don't know what the future holds, but I can say with absolute certainty I would not have gotten to talk to the VP of a multi-billion dollar production company without Stage 32's services and I'm eternally grateful to Mr. Botto and Mr. Mirch for making it possible for "unknowns" to reach the gatekeepers of this industry. I'm a believer in what Stage 32 offers.

Best,

-Don