Hi, I’m Geoff and I’m a Stage32 Lounge Moderator. I am also a writer-director-producer working on some cool projects. I’ve been writing for film since 2009 and have had my ups-and-downs along the way. This career is never dull!
To help people considering moving into a more entrepreneurial role in the film industry and take control of it, I’ve written a few blog articles, on the theme of 'The Writer as an Entrepreneur'.
This first article was written with Sandra Isabel Correia, whom I met through the November Write Club. We looked at my shift from being a writer-director, to a writer-director-producer-entrepreneur. (Yes, that hyphenate virus is very catching!) Sandra plotted out the entrepreneur’s path and the skills necessary to plot the pathway of change.
https://www.stage32.com/blog/the-writer-as-an-entrepreneur-3583
In Part Two I go through the lessons I’d learnt from Sandra, like:
Lesson: It pays to find someone that you trust. Maintain your relationships with such people and discover the joy of working in shorthand with them. It’s a real bonus and makes your work less lonely and more exciting.
I knew that with Sandra’s guidance I had to create my own production company, if I was to take control of my career.
https://www.stage32.com/blog/the-writer-as-an-entrepreneur-part-two-4003
The third part of this series turned in an inward direction, to look at the ‘inner work’ we need, as Alexia Melocchi stated at the end of an interview with us, to “protect our peace”.
We look at the joys of neural pathways, neuroplasticity and our ability to grow and to change. We all have this potential within us; we all need to develop not just our craft, but to tame those negative thoughts about imposter syndrome.
https://www.stage32.com/blog/the-writer-as-an-entrepreneur-part-three-th...
We may have a problem with getting our head around our personal brand as writers and so this next part of the series looks at that.
The people you are pitching to, whether with a script or for finance, need to know who they are dealing with other than someone trying to sell a script, or asking for money. Writing your personal narrative can help you with this process. It’s not just the what of what we do, but the why.
If you’ve been struggling with this, then this is for you.
https://www.stage32.com/blog/the-writer-as-an-entrepreneur-rewriting-you...
If you are new to Stage32, then welcome to the IYW. You are in the right place to develop your career. If you enjoy reading the articles this Easter weekend and find them helpful, then please drop a comment on the article. Or you can drop me a line here.
Have a great weekend.
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You're right, Geoff Hall. This career is never dull. And maintaining relationships is crucial. Like with everything in my career, I'm always looking to get better at it. I've been thinking about making an "industry relationships" document to help.
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Maurice Vaughan thank you, Maurice. The 'industry relationships' document sounds like a cool idea.
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You're welcome, Geoff Hall. Thanks. I'm thinking maybe a Word document or spreadsheet.
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Maurice Vaughan I’m just wondering, before I go to bed, if this document is for your inner circle - those who can help you move your projects forward, or is it casting a wider net?
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I'll probably start with my inner circle and expand it, Geoff Hall. Goodnight.
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So proud of all you're accomplishing, Geoff Hall! It's a wonderful thing to see you building.
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Ashley Renée Smith Thank you, Ashley. All of this building activity seems to be creating an infrastructure. There’s very little to see above ground, save for a website - and some social media feeds. People may wonder what this is all about and even doubt my sanity! ;-) Some days, I doubt it too, BUT good foundations are important. It may look like a big hole in the ground, however, from those big holes in the ground, mighty skyscrapers are built!
Thank you for your encouragement. I need it today.
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Khuku Sereneveil hi Khuku, thank you very much for your comment. I’m thrilled that the articles have inspired you. That is always my aim!
I’ve been taking noted on the next one in the series and it’s going to be about building your audience/community.
PS I have accepted your network request. Please do keep in touch. Wishing you all the best.
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Hey Geoff Hall. Yes, I enjoyed those articles very much. They were very insightful.
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David Dicaire thank you, David! How are you and how is the writing going?
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I am good. Thanks for asking Geoff Hall. I hope you are well. The writing is moving along. The ideas flow without a problem, just can't find the time to execute all of them.
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Always a pleasure having you here at Stage 32, Geoff Hall!
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John Mezes thank you John. How are you doing?
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David Dicaire ah, David, I know what you mean about finding the time to write. I’m busy doing lots of other stuff for Seeing Rachel, so over the last few months, I’ve not written anything for the new project. Got to page 30 and I’m still waiting for the opportunity to get back into it.
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Ah, Geoff Hall. A person can only do so much.