This has been a few weeks in the making, but today I was employed to write a feature-length screenplay. I used my pilot script as a writing sample. I just got the first installment payment, so it's official! Yay. :-)
Thanks! Christopher, I just got confirmation yesterday and they sent me my first payment today, so I haven't started writing yet. I'm going to start by watching some films that we discussed, that are similar in theme.
Nighter Fire Heart, I had actually submitted my pilot script for coverage through Stage 32 and received a double recommend, so I posted about that on Facebook. An old friend from high school sent me a message asking if he could read my script. He said he had a treatment for a screenplay, so we swapped. I gave him notes on the treatment and he asked if I would be available to write a script from his treatment. He actually has investors (he has no idea how extraordinarily rare that is) and said he could pay me. I gave him a price based on WGA minimum and 10 minutes later he texted me that he had the money! It's very bizarre! Not at all the way things generally work. But I guess it goes to show that social media is a powerful tool to get yourself and your projects noticed. Fortunately, it's a cute story and I have lots of ideas to make it even better.
Tim Bragg, I didn't find it through Stage 32, but I did attract the job by posting on social media that I'd received a double-recommend on my pilot script through Stage 32, so it definitely contributed.
Hi Nighter, thanks for asking. I could send it to you if you're willing to sign an NDA first. Because of the subject matter, I have to keep it a little on the downlow, so I would ask that you not share it with anyone.
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Congratulations!
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Congratulations!
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Great Job! How is it going so far?
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Congratulations!
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Excellent Maureen!
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Thanks! Christopher, I just got confirmation yesterday and they sent me my first payment today, so I haven't started writing yet. I'm going to start by watching some films that we discussed, that are similar in theme.
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Congrats Maureen. I hope it's the start of a great journey :)
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Congrats!
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Bravo!!
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This is amazing! All the best for your new writing job and please keep us posted on what you‘re working on :-)
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Thanks everyone! I'm super excited! I have something else in the pipeline, but not ready to share it.
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Woo-hoo!!! Congratulations, Maureen Mahon!!! :D That shows the power of writing samples.
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Wow congrats! How did you do it?
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Good luck with that and much success,
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Did you find the screen writing assignment through Stage 32?
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That is awesome, Maureen! Congratulations!
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Nighter Fire Heart, I had actually submitted my pilot script for coverage through Stage 32 and received a double recommend, so I posted about that on Facebook. An old friend from high school sent me a message asking if he could read my script. He said he had a treatment for a screenplay, so we swapped. I gave him notes on the treatment and he asked if I would be available to write a script from his treatment. He actually has investors (he has no idea how extraordinarily rare that is) and said he could pay me. I gave him a price based on WGA minimum and 10 minutes later he texted me that he had the money! It's very bizarre! Not at all the way things generally work. But I guess it goes to show that social media is a powerful tool to get yourself and your projects noticed. Fortunately, it's a cute story and I have lots of ideas to make it even better.
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Tim Bragg, I didn't find it through Stage 32, but I did attract the job by posting on social media that I'd received a double-recommend on my pilot script through Stage 32, so it definitely contributed.
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Wow thanks for the information and again, congrats! Can you send me the pilot too! I would love to check it out!
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Hi Nighter, thanks for asking. I could send it to you if you're willing to sign an NDA first. Because of the subject matter, I have to keep it a little on the downlow, so I would ask that you not share it with anyone.
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Maureen Mahon Congratulations!!! What an incredible story.
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Whoop Whoop congrats!
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Congratulations!
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Thanks everyone, for the support.
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Amazing news, Maureen!
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Sure I can sign it depending on what it means, I don’t know what DNA means lol but ya I won’t share it w other people
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Congrats!!
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Wonderful to see your hard work getting recognition. Congratulations, Maureen!
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You're welcome, Maureen Mahon.
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Wow! That's amazing Maureen Mahon! Congrats!
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Congratulations, Maureen Mahon!! That's such great news!
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Congratulations! That's amazing!