SILVER BITELA AGENCY * WGA SIGNS PJ McIlvaine - Babz Bitela, President of Silver Bitela Agency met Richard Botto and fell in love with his script THE END GAME and became a fan and friend. Once he introduced her to his site STAGE 32 she'd been shopping for Writers and Scripts she could go out with. Checking in has paid off: last weekend Babz found on Stage 32 PJ and read her script HEAVEN SENT and was blown away. Babz says "You know talent when you read it. You know market ready when you hear it and you know marketable product when you find it. We found all that and more in PJ. A consummate wordsmith, witty and kind, PJ has many genres under her belt. We are already writing a deal for her. We are in debt to Stage 32 in more ways than I can say; THANK YOU STAGE 32!"
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This is outstanding news, Babz! PJ is a terrific writer and a hell of a networker! Thrilled for both of you. Thank you for sharing the good news! Wishing you both the very best!
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Don't know PJ personally, but its awesome to read a story like this. This site is a great tool and story's like this are proof positive to that fact. RB, you and your team are doing a great job! Congrats to all involved!
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Always awesome to read something like this. What were the odds? Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your moment.
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We are here to try to help! Thanks all!
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Wow! What a fantastic success story. Congratulations to PJ and you Babz.
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Excellent! Congrats to PJ and Babz Bitela - onward and upward!! :)
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please get to know some of our other clients, too, all of them are very glad PJ is with us. Pia Cook's got some great stuff out on Netflix and Amazon. Our company is here to find NEW VOICES if possible and help the more seasoned pro like PJ> bb
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I LOVE positive stories like this!!! Thanks so much for sharing and wishing you and PJ ALL THE BEST:)
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Congratulations Babz and PJ. What an inspiring story for a newbie like me.
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Great job PJ!! Congratulations!
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Couldn't have happened to nicer screenwriter. Go PJ!
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Congrats, PJ! That is great news and agree with Sandy - it couldn't have happened to a nicer, more friendly and HELPFUL screenwriter!!
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Couldn't agree more, Sandy and Claire. Pj embodies the selfless, collaborative spirit that inspires those who float into her orbit. This development is much deserved.
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Awesome!!
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Whoa, awesome!!!
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Love reading about Stage32 connections and success stories! Congrats to you and PJ. I have my own connection success story from the U.S. to the U.K. that I have shared here on this site with updates to come in the future. Also, thanks for the network connect request. Much appreciated!
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Not surprised - PJ's in our writer's group. Her comments/advice are always spot on. A true pro and a great writer! Congrats PJ!
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I'm not in that writer's group, Chuck. But I also have seen PJ be the first to offer advice or a helping hand to other writers. Selflessness pays off.
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Valerie - I'd be most appreciative if you would share that story in the SUCCESS STORIES section of the Stage 32 Lounge. Thank you!
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Stage 32 is a great place to find talented people. Look forward to read more success stories.
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Thank you for the support, Marina.
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you are all very kind to support her efforts by posting. Thank you so much. I'm here. So hit me with great characters who demand attention. On the page that is, don't act up to me lol; I have my hands full with my Beagle and my husband; BOTH -- CHARACTERS! Hugs! bb
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Networking at quality spots like Stage 32 really pays off!
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Babz, Beagles rule...although I must admit, my Westie gives Beagles a run for their money in the cuteness department. 8-)
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Nice:)
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My beagle, Penny Lane, concurs.
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I love it when things work out!
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This story is really encourageing
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And we just finalized the option on GINGERBREAD COUNTRY. It's on a fast track, they plan to film in November 2013!
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Hooray!! DOUBLE CONGRATS, Pj! Can't wait to see both of them!! :)
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Wow! Fantastic, Pj!
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Wondeful news Pj! So happy for you, just keeps getting better and better!
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Pj, Have you told Scott Myers (he runs the screenwriting blog of The Black List)? http://gointothestory.blcklst.com/ He writes about spec sales as well :)
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Don't know you personally PJ, but its awesome to read a story like this. Congrats! This site is a great tool RB, you are doing such a great thing here dude! "Selflessness pays off" he writes! Congrats to all involved with this yet another positive connection story here at Stage 32! I have my own new connection success story developing right here from my savage jungle studios in Thailand to those dusky LA streets that I will share soon with all here as it happens! Fantastic news and good luck with all PJ it's your day in the sun :) Pat Savage
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Thank you, Pat. I had "known" Pj from around the web and in certain screenwriting circles and know how hard working and talented she is. This just seemed like the perfect match. All I did was put two people together. Pj's hard work, dedication to the craft, and excellent stories (and execution) won the day.
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Awesome! You Pj and Babz and of course Stage 32! Exciting creative days ahead for us all here :)
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Richard, you are very kind. :)
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I just speak the truth, Pj! Sometimes the difference between a great writer and a great writer that breaks through is a little support. I always believe that people who pay it forward win the day. Cynics be dammed :)
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Amen, Richard!
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Bless you. Richard
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Thank you, Claire and Vicky...
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And the good news keeps coming. We now have a director on board for GINGERBREAD COUNTRY, couldn't be happier.
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As Russian and Ukrainian "mafiyah", Chinese Tongs, Japanese Yakuza, Mexican and Colombian gangs, various "black" gangs, and the Aryan Brotherhood move into the relative vacuum created by the decimation of La Cosa Nostra in America, a small group of Italian-Americans and Jews recreate their own group, and battle to regain their grandfathers' turf, according to the old rules: don't touch women or children, don't deal drugs, and don't rat. Are rules meant to be broken?
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Awesome news, Pj!
Excuse if you will please, my ignorance. Thought END GAME was by Samuel Beckett? Thanks, CwR
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What a wonderful story! Congrats, PJ and Babz!
Hi Babz: I have a children's book/play that would be GREAT for the very young children for Christmas. In addition, I've acted in several movies and t.v. shows as a professional extra. I'm available to work in NY, NJ, and PA. Joan M. Enering 570-894-4320 joanenering1@yahoo.com
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Love it!
again your spamming people
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Deleted, Pat.
:)
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Coolio!!!
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Congrats all!
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PJ's awesome - congratulations to you both.
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Ty steve
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Congratulations!
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This is very good encouragement for the rest of us. Thanks.
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Huge Congrats!
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Nice!
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PJ is LEGEND on DDP Forums and a prolific, illustrative writer -- congrats on the great "get!"
Thanks for the connect . Glad to know you.
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Awww thank you Michael.....
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Most welcome, PJ, because it's all TRUE! Besides I also have to make up for sometimes pedantic writing on DDP posts here! Also, stoked you connected here on Stage32 -- I'll try to keep it concise here, I promise! ;-D
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Congrats Pj! Your energy flies off the page...
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Thank you!!!
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Very Cool!
Wow! Congratulations.
Nice to know
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Fab news!
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Hey Leon. Never too late to send good vibes into the universe. Thank you.
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Congratulations, PJ. I love hearing success stories.
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How wonderful is that PJ... THE END GAME (smells of high concept in the title)... Congratulations. Keep writing.
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Congratulations! Very cool!
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Congratulations!
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Great to hear, gives the rest of us something to strive for..
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Hey Honey !!!! Good to see you pumping the marketing on this gr8 site. When does 031 come out. Did I get a mention?
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CONGRATS BIG
Congratulations! What a coup!
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It helps to be on Stage32,sooner or later!
Congrats PJ break a leg.
Update: I am no longer represented by Babz (my decision) and am looking for new representation. I wish Babz all the best.
Great to be networked!! Cheers! :)
Go, PJ! She's a very talented writer. I know PJ and her work from American Zoetrope.
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Greg, thank you for the kind words. :)
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You've been at this game a loooooong time. I'm glad to see things are happening for you.
Such good news! Kudos!!