I am new to this platform and am eager to explore its offerings—what I can learn, do, and share.
Filmmaking and directing have always been my passions, but personal circumstances led me to set them aside.
Now, I have a compelling story that I believe deserves to be told—a narrative that has the potential to change lives. This story delves into themes of personal growth, resilience, self-belief, and the profound act of letting go. I've decided to rekindle my passion, not by directing, but by writing.
I'm here to understand how to craft my story into an effective screenplay.
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Hello, welcome to the community.
I'm glad to hear your voice which depicts a genuine passion for film making.
I assure you that stage 32 has got you covered. You can achieve your goals here. Connect with the right people, engage in discussions with like minded members who would be intrested in bringing your story to life.
Keep moving with that passion and be committed to transforming your ideas into exceptional experiences.- your story deserves to be heard!
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Welcome to the community, Ghala Thamer. Here's a blog that'll help you navigate Stage 32 and connect with creatives and industry professionals: www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...
I suggest adding a profile picture and a detailed bio to your profile. People will feel more comfortable networking and collaborating with you if they know what you look like. And if you have a picture, your profile will show up when someone searches for you. A detailed bio will help you build relationships/network on here. You could add things to your bio like why you became a filmmaker and screenwriter, your accomplishments, your goals, and what movies and shows you like.
I suggest watching this webinar: "Outlining Your Feature Screenplay" www.stage32.com/webinars/Outlining-Your-Feature-Screenplay&affid=blog2022
Stage 32 also has other Screenwriting Education (www.stage32.com/education/search?term=screenwriting) and Screenwriting Blogs (www.stage32.com/blog/tags/screenwriting-25) that can help you learn how to write a script.
And reading scripts is a great way to learn how to write a script. You can download scripts here:
https://www.stage32.com/loglines
www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/10-great-websites-download-movie-scripts/
Some of those scripts are production scripts, so they have things that spec scripts (like your scripts) don't have, like scene numbers and shots such as the CUT TO shot. Some writers use shots in spec scripts though.
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Welcome Ghala Thamer - we are very happy you are with us. I do agree with Maurice in that you should post a profile picture. It will help folks find you and we'll be able to better connect with a real person. Be sure to share with us what you're working on as well.
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Man Maurice Vaughan You're rivaling some of my resource responses! Love all those actionable recs!
Hey, Ghala Thamer Welcome! I would like to congratulate you for starting your creative journey - and starting with the BEST objective! "how to craft my story into an effective screenplay" is great because you are acknowledging that the true story may not be the story that audiences will enjoy the best. Part of what we do as storytellers is crafting to honor the heart of the story while offering a cinematic experience to the audience.
Okay, my two cents - like all good speeches, stories need a solid opening and a clear ending. There are only four endings - happy, tragic, bittersweet, and cautionary. Choose yours to get started, and then start to craft an opening that sets up that ending. That's the best way to start.
As you continue on your journey, feel free to drop any challenges, victories, or questions in the Screenwriting Lounge - a great FREE resource: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting
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Welcome to the community, Ghala Thamer! Thank you for sharing a bit about your journey, your passion and the heart behind your story are already so inspiring. If you ever want personalized guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out to our Success Team at success@stage32.com. Just let them know about your goals, and they can help you find the right executives, resources, or services to support your journey.
Excited to see where this new chapter takes you!
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I certainly second the wise suggestions of my colleagues above. This community is such a great resource to be utilized in your journey to grow as a storyteller.