Introduce Yourself : Hello to all by Simon Hartwell

Awesome Simon best to you!

That's fantastic. A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Simon.

There was an open writing assignment asking for Historical Events with current relevance/impact so this has to fit the brief right?

A biopic historic adventure seen through the eyes of a little girl sounds interesting and unique, Simon Hartwell. Hope you find the right home for it!

I'd email Stage 32 to be sure, Simon Hartwell. success@stage32.com

"Flee" sounds like it has huge potential, especially in the current times.

Simon, this sounds excellent. I wish you all the best in your endevour!

Marian Betts thanks, fingers crossed.

Peter Gartner Let's hope the industry gods feel the same way. Can't get more current. Putin talked of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising just the other day.

Good luck on the OWA, Simon Hartwell .

Anthony Murphy Thanks John. I'm currently completing the novella that I will seek to publish soon which should be plus for selling the screenplay - I hope :-)

Nice to meet you, Simon! Your screenplay sounds very captivating. I wish you all the best with your pitch.

Simon Hartwell hey, Simon. That’s sounds like a great story and filming it in eastern Europe means cheaper production costs and good tax breaks!

Elena Maro thanks Elena

Geoff Hall I like your thinking!

3 Irons in the fire. One down two to go.

Pitch - passed

OWA - waiting

60min call - waiting

Amazing!!! Great news! Success to you!

Navya La Shay Thanks, fingers crossed one of my irons strikes.

I pray you get the funding you need for the film

Congratulations, Simon Hartwell! Sounds like a fabulous project.

Gift Rogers thanks Gift.

Robin Gregory Thanks, Robin. I'm optimistic with this one given that it's topical/current, biopic and the right time to tell the story.

Good luck, can't wait to hear the progress! Simon Hartwell

UPDATE - 3 irons in the fire

1) Pitch - pass

2) 60min Consultation. This was ok. I I didn't get any energy or enthusiasm for the screenplay from the consultant so the Zoom meeting felt a bit flat. However, during the discussion we discussed upping the age of Maria to 15 and making her more involved in the Uprising. This has given rise to a new version of the screenplay called UPRISING.

3) OWA 204 - Historical script that speaks to today (or something like that) - Pending, but I think we should hear soon.

Added a fourth.

4) Having completed the novella FLEE, I have sent this out to four publishing houses to see if there's any interest there.

I will keep you posted.

Simon

UPDATE. Iron 3, The OWA was not successful. My hopes now reside with a return to authorship and my novella.

Sorry to hear that, Simon. I'm also back to my book series. I time will com eventually. Just don't give up!

Don't give up! When in doubt, remember why you started in the first place and keep writing!

@Marian & Steven. Thks for the words of encouragement. We'll see what the New Year brings.

Hi Simon, never give up. Keep going. Focus on the wins! You got in the room so to speak and that is a win.

Good luck! It could be interesting. Don't give up.

Simon Hartwell Hang in there. You are super talented. Keep believing in yourself, in your work, in the process. You write scripts, but you're also writing your life story. In the best stories, it's when the characters feel nothing is happening, when they believe they're wasting their time, the break through is just around the corner.

@ALL Thanks everyone. I won't quit. I have other scripts still working hard - The Library made it through the OWA process and on to a Producer. The Demon Hunters the same, sent to an A rated Production Company, so my writing can't be that bad. Lol. Right script, right time, right place..... that's all it takes.