Phil Clarke: Screenwriter, script consultant and story analyst in London, England.

hi Aaron: I too am a screenwriter with aspirations that I can get a manager for one of my scripts. would like to discuss the challenges in this adventure with you. Sheldon Kaplan

Welcome to Stage 32, Aaron Traikovski! We’re so glad you’re here and taking those first exciting steps toward bringing your movie pitch to life. Crafting a strong synopsis and building your network are both such key parts of the journey, and you’re definitely in the right place to find the support and community to help you grow.

If you haven’t already, I highly recommend checking out the Stage 32 Writer’s Room. It’s an incredible resource for writers at all levels, offering weekly sessions like pitch practices, script read-throughs, executive Q&As, and direct feedback from industry professionals. It’s also a great space to connect with other writers who are walking a similar path.

You can try it out with a free month right here: https://www.stage32.com/writers-room/plans-vip

Wishing you the best on your creative journey, I’m looking forward to seeing what you build here!

Welcome Aaron Traikovski! Great have you on with us!

Lynelle Paulick and to all the people reading this blog. Based on my experience as a screenwriter and AI user, I can say that the future won’t be about creativity but about speed. In the sense that, given equal creative ability among screenwriters (with or without AI), the one who meets deadlines the fastest will be chosen. And when it comes to speed, artificial intelligence is truly an accelerator.

I was able to turn a 60-page film treatment into a 20-page screenplay outline in just half a day by using AI to condense the scenes. Of course, human supervision is and, in my opinion, will always remain essential.

Lynelle Paulick that's exactly where AI helps screenwriters as an assitant in timesavings with labor-intensive manual tasks.

I've saved hundreds of hours of manual effort in usng Text-to-Speech AI in turning already completed original screenplays into recorded drama podcasts, to test drive scripts on an audience as "table reads," with https://youtu.be/hSFJDAxJYXU if you're interested.

Greg, I'll check this out! Will let you know. Thanks.

What an intro Joe Fox! It's great to meet you and love what you had to say about the human pscyhe!

Thank you to everyone for being so welcoming!

Welcome to our vast Stage32 international family of creatives! Happy networking!

Hi, George Anderson. Hope you're having a great day! We're connected on here, but I think this is the first time we've spoken. Nice to meet you! I just watched the Play for Views trailer. It looks interesting! I'm looking forward to checking out Play for Views!

Here's a blog that can help you make connections and collaborate with other creatives and industry pros: www.stage32.com/blog/the-importance-of-community-and-collaboration-in-th...

And you made Play for Views and wrote five scripts. You're not aspiring. You're definitely a filmmaker and screenwriter. :D

Also, you could post your scripts to your profile. That way, more members can see them, and producers search profiles on here for projects. Click the gear symbol in the top right-hand corner and select “Edit profile” in the drop-down menu. Scroll down to “Loglines” and click “Add/edit loglines” to the right of “Loglines.” You can also post your scripts on your profile this way: www.stage32.com/loglines (near the top where it says “Add a Logline”)

You could also post your trailer on your profile. You can add them by moving your mouse over "Profile" on the bar near the top of Stage 32's homepage and click "Video/Audio." You can also post your trailer to your profile by moving your mouse over "Browse" on the same bar and clicking "Video."

welcome to stage 32 George Anderson

George Anderson

Welcome, George. Here if I can ever be of any support.

Hi Gradinariu Petru-pavel welcome to our Stage 32 Community and happy networking!

Congratulations to everyone for their hard work and talent. I discovered a new world knowing the users of this platform. I promise you that I will write so many screenplays until at least one reaches Hollywood. I know my potential and I have total confidence in our audience.

Wecome Gradinariu Petru-pavel! So nice to have your energy here :)

Too true, John C. Bounds! Just write is a great note, because how else does it get done? Prepping for a script is important, but it's the groundwork, and not supposed to consume all of your time. Writing has that honor.

You got it, Pamela De Nicolo! Aspects of your script should drive it to its goal and conclusion. Filler materials with no direct association will be edited out eventually, by you if you edit yourself with rewrites, or by the studio who buys your script.

I echo that oldy, but goody note, Francisco Castro!

Keep us posted Jane!!

Will do Steven!

Welcome to the platform, Jane!

Hi Brittany. I always try to make myself available to act as a support to any writer out there, so feel free to message me if you need someone to talk to.

Hi Brittany, I would love to discuss and support any fellow writer out there. Please let me know if you need one.

Hi, Brittany, I’d be happy to collaborate with you by all means. If you’re interested then let’s discuss more details. Have a good day!

Hi Meagan. I completed a course in screenwriting, what I learnt is what Marc and Francisco mentioned. Less is best. And what Marc mentioned in his comment "Don’t direct the director and don’t coach the actor. It’s not your job", is absolutely correct. Good luck with your future ventures.

Every element in a film should serve the story. If something contributes to a new layer of narrative discovery, it must be explicitly stated. Otherwise, we leave room for the director’s vision. Even the color of a character’s clothing can carry meaning—if it tells a story, it belongs in the script.

I agree with Zahra's vision!!

Are you looking for peer or professional? Is it a rough draft or are you looking for that Pass, Consider, Recommend? If it is rougher and you need feedback on story then I recommend going with Peer- We have a great program called the Coverage Report if you are part of the Writer's Room, there is also swapping with people on Stage 32. If you want professional I recommend an executive script consult, it is similar to coverage but with the added perk of being in front of an industry exec and you can have a conversation with the person who read it and ask questions. Take a look at the different options in Script Services.

If you're ever looking for feedback, I highly suggest reaching out to success@stage32.com where they can suggest of Stage 32 best feedback script reads! Personally, I think notes feedback and consultation call can help in many areas!

Script services here is a good place to start. You can choose from people actually working in the industry in different fields to find someone that can give feedback relevant to you.

I'm gradually compiling a group of like-minded beta readers who aren't afraid to give, and get, honest feedback (for free). It may be worth finding out what other people think of your script. Tell them not to pull any punches.

It’s very normal and happens with all art forms. Just take a break from it for a while, like a month or so, and when you come back you can see it with clearer eyes. You mainly feel that way right now because you’re still deeply connected to your work :)

Sometimes, it can be helpful to have someone else read things back to you. I find that it helps me reignite with the piece. If you have someone you trust who is a good speaker and adapts well with storytelling, have them read it to you like they are acting it out for you. Hope this helps :)

What about saying something like "It's a Dystopian FARGO," Luna Al Masri?

thanks Phil Clarke ! Might take you up on that!

Luna Al Masri Anytime!

If I am right, they are an AI feedback company.