I had a few pitches on Stage 32 for a big idea I have. The advice I got was all productive and made me realize a few things:
Adapting it to a novel, then adapting it to a series scares the heck out of me. Part of me just can’t wait to sell the idea but I have no idea how I’d feel about seeing someone else use this idea I created. Maybe if it were something not as close to my heart I’d feel better about letting it go, but the thought of anything being left out in an adaptation had me shelve the idea for right now.
So, taking the advice and feedback from my most recent pitch, I decided to write a short film to submit to festivals that has a feature-length screenplay option.
It is rolling right along and I’m meeting with a local composer later this month. If things keep progressing the way they are, we’re looking at filming early next year.
I have wanted to write and direct since I was 11 but life got in the way early on. Seeing things take shape is such a surreal feeling.
Dunno if it would have happened at all without the advice and help from the community here. It isn’t a success story yet, but I’m really hoping to change that.
Congrats on taking that scary step!!