Aaron W. Miller: Actor, author and comedian in Tullahoma, Tennessee.

Hey, thanks for the add. :)

Hi, I am currently working on a screenplay that, even if I do say so myself, will be awesome :) My only issue that I am having is that the main character is an anti-hero but my initial plan is that he will be silent and unseen (will be wearing a fully covered up outfit) for the entire movie. I am struggling though with how best to use this usp in order to get the audience to engage with him. Any ideas???

I'm about to do a series of workshops with writer/actors, for creating comedy. I'm going to open with, "90% of the effectiveness of communications is non-verbal communications," which has been well researched for nearly a century. I would like to flesh that out better. What does that mean to writers? And I'm not necessarily talking about "show, don't tell."

Just a Practical F/X Artist and F/X MUA here, working most often in the horror and action genres. Worked in theatre for longer than I can remember, then switched to film in 2008. Since then I've done a ton of shorts, a little TV work, and a few feature films. I'm almost wrapped up on my directorial debut, a feature called "Predatory Moon", which I wrote solely because I always wanted to do an onscreen werewolf transformation using 100% practical effects. I'm always looking for new challenges!

Fellow storytellers, I'm a full time educator, storyteller, play producer, and idea wrangler and I've been reading 'the filmmaker's eye' by Mercado in an effort to expand my teacherness for a media production course I'll be teaching in the fall. Despite a few naysayers on this site who seem to think that you must have years of training & experience before you can teach, I am moving forward with extreme excitement and eagerness because video & film are an exciting means of telling a story. That is how I'm structuring the course, really. Around the story. Yes, I'll cover the basics of framing, and ratios, and other interesting elements that Mercado covers. Which is really why I'm posting here to ask about guest speakers, educational materials, promotional materials, and the like. If this is a true place to network then I'm proposing a network between industry pros (like yourselves) and public education (me) in an effort to induce real storytelling power into the future filmmakers, directors, producers, actresses, and script writers. I'll happily promote your services, films, products (within reason for all of the above of course) in exchange for education, insight, tips, tricks, access to short films you'd like an honest critique of, video chats, guest appearances, whatever the winds may throw together. I am open to just about anything that might be something I can use in my classroom to expand young minds (and, frankly, my own mind as I am more and more taken by the power of visual storytelling). I have over 5 years of theatrical production experience, 20 years of writing experience in a variety of formats & genres (happy to say I do have 2 books currently available on Amazon) so I'm not necessarily a noob to the background & foreground nuances of a production. I am new to the proper method of visual storytelling (mainly the tech stuff such as depth of field, shots & angles but I'm learning fast and am hungry for more). If you are interested in connecting, talking, being involved please message me here and we'll move on from there. Thank you kindly for your time and consideration, Aaron

Happy to meet you, Aaron!

Hello Stage32-ians! My name is Aaron Miller, I live in Tennessee and I've been spelunking the Stage32 site for a few months now. I am impressed by the caliber of professionals, proliferation of advice, and general awesomeness of all those I've had the pleasure of networking with. I'll likely be on here quite a bit going into the fall semester as I'll be teaching a "media production" class. One of the most difficult elements I've struggled to find resources for are actual camera angles--by that I mean real footage that I can share with students. Any advice as to where I might find some teacher resources would be greatly appreciated. I don't any projects for which I'm seeking professionals, but like many of you I have a lot of irons in the fire. Working on a stage play, finally published a novella last year, putting together some fun stuff with video. I am just hoping to expand my network of awesome people to seek advice, and maybe possibly hopefully bring in as guest speakers for my students. Best to you all, Aaron

What's amazing I've found looking through the Lounges, especially in Screenwriting Lounge, is that almost NO ONE has a question about CRAFT. It's all about selling, how to get an agent, how to get funding and financing, how to get distribution, contests to enter, online pitchfests, how to get discovered, and of course pitches of your projects, Loglines and videos trying to get noticed. Yet not ONE thread seems to be about getting BETTER at screenwriting. Maybe this is why only 2% of projects are worth recommending...

Greetings, I want to first thank you for connecting with me. To find out all there is to know about me, I invite you to go to my company, Maxima Vision Film’s site at www.maximavisionsproductions.com. I look forward to developing a profitable relationship with you in the future.

Stage32'ers, anyone know of people buying script ideas? I'm a full-time theatre teacher, barely enough time to write let alone write a screen/stage play. I'd like to sell my unfinished ideas, have someone turn them into a treatment, spec script, even generate some loglines if possible. I realize that you'd have to see the ideas (or at least a sampling) in order to even consider such an offer. But, it seems to me that a fresh idea that isn't a reboot from an '80s flick, a contrived sequel or prequel, or an outlandish mashup might well be worth the risk or small investment. What are you thoughts, input and insight?

We are a group of indie filmmakers in NE Alabama. Check us out at: http://www.blackcreekproductions.com/ Our associate company, http://www.byfytv.com/, is also looking for original content movies and web series for upload. Come make movies with us.

Thanks for connecting Aaron.

Been working on writing some screen plays and have two in 2nd draft status. I go over them and try and see if I made any mistakes but sometimes I feel like sometimes my dialogue might be the problem. I posted my scripts to Amazon Studios but you don't get much feedback there from the site or people on the site. So figured I would try to see what tips anyone has for writing dialogue.

What are some great ways to add conflict to scenes? Any rules of thumb?

Gurus of the film making world I am in need of a sherpa who might guide me to and through the purchase of a film making "kit". I am planning on teaching film & video next year and would like to start saving & investing in the equipment necessary to shoot short films (these are high school students, on a high school budget). I know lighting is essential, already have stands & lamps & bulbs -- although a few more wouldn't hurt -- but I'd like to get an idea of what camera would best suit my circumstances. I'm a writer, makeup artist, acting coach, and I've done directing & production so those aren't where I currently need guidance (not say that won't change in the near future). What I do need some help with is the camera situation. I've come across the Canon Vixia HV30 and the Nikon D90, but I'm not certain either is a viable option. Your suggestions & wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Aaron Hi, thanks for connecting here on 32,Look forward to hearing of your work & projects. I'm trying to build an E: Fan Base. Here's some links if you'd like to join me on twitter, visit my site or just listen to some of my music: http://www.twitter.com/maxmusiccouk http://www.reverbnation.com/maxmusic http://www.max-music.co.uk Cheers MAX

This is the year of bringing experts to work with my students and perform their fabulous shows! So excited to be working with comedian Robert Post! Working on bringing the wonderful Elaine Bromka and her Tea for Three show! Anybody else interested in working with some eager theater students in a community that passionately supports the arts?

If anyone needs ideas, I have them. Screenplays, TV shows, stage work--or if you need someone to be creative conduit for your existing ideas, I'm kinda good at that sort of thing. I have a background in radio, marketing & advertising, teaching, writing, Sfx Makeup, web design--lots of creative stuff.