Hello everyone!
I lost my day job six weeks ago and since then, I've been looking at taking the leap and making a serious run towards my dream of being a writer for television. I know that things are a bit crazy with the strike, but there is plenty I can do to prepare in the meantime.
I'm open to co...
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I’m William C. Raustler (or Clay) and I’m working on a horror screenplay called Adrenaline Scriptures, a book about my childhood called Seldom Said, and a book of scary and twisted short stories which were all inspired by dreams I’ve had. Much more to come! Nice meeting you.
Welcome to Stage 32, William C. Raustler. I write Horror too. Is your book about your childhood Horror or another genre?
William C. Raustler Interesting how many stories come from our dreams. I've got a notebook full of dreams that I haven't even touched on to include in my storytelling. I'll take this as encouragement...
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Great to meet you in the community, William C. Raustler. There is great horror screenwriting and development education here at Stage 32. Karina Wilson, one the top horror story editors in the industry...
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Thank you all for the warm welcome. @Maurice, the book has a paranormal touch.
Thought I'd say hello to everyone. Best wishes on your journeys through the industry. —curious about networking and connections made. In a town where everyone has a screenplay, meeting and greeting that producer, agent or manager that might be the perfect champion for your work is the real challenge.
nice to meet you
Hey, Paolo Mazzucato. Great to meet you. It's a big challenge to find the right person for a script like you said, but building relationships/networking makes it a lot easier. That's what I do on Stag...
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Welcome!
Welcome aboard, Paolo. Stage 32 serves that purpose, I think: networking as much as possible.
Join me in congratulating your fellow Stage 32ers & their scripts that have gotten meeting requests through Stage 32 script coverage recently! Matt and Simba have meetings with managers so cross your fingers for them!
Gary Smiley ALLISON 13EATRIX
James Papa WITHOUT RISK
Amy Garson LEFUSORY
Bill Osin...
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Love seeing the hard work pay off!
Congrats to all of you! Wishing the best for everyone....
Keeping the good momentum rolling, last week was wild for our script services team! We had a whopping 49 scripts that were requested from pitch sessions. We want to say a HUGE congratulations to the following writers who have sharpened their pitch skills to get such great feedback, please join us in...
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You're welcome, Hasan.
3 out of 3 and I am blown away with gratitude .
Impressive, Adriana!
Congratulations everyone!
What's your favorite role that you've ever performed, actors? I'll start. A few years ago I did a play at the Hollywood Fringe festival where I got to perform as John Lennon in a biopic play called And Now It's All This, about the infamous "We're bigger than Jesus" moment which nearly derailed the B...
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I have go back to high school as I don't act anymore but it was definitely when I played the Pharaoh in Joesph And The Technicolor Dream Coat... getting to do that Elvis style Seven Fat Cows number was an absolute blast.
Sam Sokolow I can imagine! High School Productions really allowed us young artists so much freedom to express ourself! I have many a similar memory of High School shows.
Duhan Çebi Hamlet, awesome! What an epic experience that must have been.
For me, it was probably playing three different characters in a Community Theater performance of A Tuna Christmas when I was 12. Not only because the show was a blast, but because through getting cast...
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Mine would probably be Katerina in a stage production of Taming of The Shrew - was a nice mix of comedy and drama. She was my fave in the show - it was a multirole production and we had such a blast s...
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Just joined the network so wanted to take a minute to reach out and say "Hi!"
I'm jumping back into the industry after a few years away and I'm super excited to be back in this world, feels very much like coming home to me. I'm currently working hard to bring together an updated showreel and looking...
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Welcome home Josie !
You're welcome, Josie Dee.
Welcome to Stage 32!
BOLD love hearing stories like this! Gives me hope. I unfortunately still am in my career. Although it’s not the worst job in the world, I do hope to transition into the entertainment industry full ti...
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Welcome aboard!!!
Not sure if this has been made available somewhere else but if you're curious about format / writing styles of movies throughout the years that have had nominations or won an award. Here is a place to download them.
https://thefilmstage.com/download-the-2022-awards-season-screenplays/
The most important link. Reading professional screenplays is …. well I don’t have a word for how important it is.
There's always the word "very."
Thanks for posting this, Dalene.
Thanks for the useful link.
Just started my new script THROUGH, today. Its been several months since my last 1st draft of something. Anyone else get worried that they've no longer "got it" when starting a new project?
I thinks it's good to take a break every now and then to refuel and refresh yourself so that you will always "have it".
Every time I open up Final Draft! Just write, even for 10 minutes. Even if you don't feel like it - in fact, especially then. Something will come - it might not be good - but it's something. Not every...
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I agree with Bill. Best thing to do is just keep going.
I think people change overtime so even if your writing style changes or your interest you still "got it" it just may be a different "it".
The support and advice here is phenomenal. Love to see it.
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Hi Mary Helen, thank you for sharing! I am super inspired and look forward to seeing what you create! Without knowing you but hearing your journey whatever you create will be great! Enjoy!
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I know things are at a standstill now. But will say, still waters are sometimes easier to navigate. Plot a deliberate course, and move forward. Best of luck and don’t forget to enjoy the journey.
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Business may be at a standstill, Alec, but no one is limiting your ability to create, network, and, if searching, get your work in front of reps. So there is still much one can control during this tim...
Expand commentBusiness may be at a standstill, Alec, but no one is limiting your ability to create, network, and, if searching, get your work in front of reps. So there is still much one can control during this time including getting in the best position possible for when the gates open again. Which is why your perfectly stated "Plot a deliberate course, and move forward" resonates.
This is such an uplifting and positive thread. I appreciate all of you bringing the sunshine and positivity.
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I'm so sorry that you lost your day job, Mary Helen Norris . Hoping that this is a catalyst for you to run full-on into your dreams of becoming a television writer. I also write science fiction and fa...
Expand commentI'm so sorry that you lost your day job, Mary Helen Norris . Hoping that this is a catalyst for you to run full-on into your dreams of becoming a television writer. I also write science fiction and fantasy. I love your title of "mystery maven and sci-fi sorceress" on your profile. Very cool!
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Go for it, Mary!