Virginia Mckevitt's Lounge Discussions

Virginia Mckevitt
Hello to all the newbies!

Hi! I’m Virginia McKevitt. I write fantasy novels focusing on adventure, mystery and romance with an element of magic intertwined. I’ve lived most of my life in the city of New Orleans whose very history is steeped in mystery and magic, along with a mix of religion and superstitions that have create...

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Jim Duncan

Welcome, Virginia

Virginia Mckevitt

Thank you Jim.

Virginia Mckevitt
Hello from V!

Hi there guys. My name is Virginia McKevitt and I have been a member of Stage 32 since April of 2012. I'm an independent published author who writes fantasy/science fiction with a much broader scope to include romance, mystery, action and adventure. I am currently in the process of taking my series,...

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Joy Merriweather

Hi Virginia, I'm new to the site, reading your post makes me hopeful. All the Best!

Virginia Mckevitt

Hi Joey. It's been a few months but the last movie I went to was Jarrasic World. What can I say, it was too predictable. The special effects were awesome. You can check out my thoughts here: Virginia...

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Virginia Mckevitt

Hi there Joy. Nice to meet you. You will be fine:)

Gavin D Walsh
Writing about a place you've never been, or ever likely to visit!

Hey guys. So.... How do we write about places we've never been, or ever likely to visit? I'm pretty much hoping for a generic answer here. With emphasis on the 'hope'. I know we have sources for research - Google and Google Maps/Earth to name a couple. But what if even Google Earth is limited within...

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Cheyn Cole

Well, I would say write it how you see it. There are locations scouts to help you perfect the location. As long as you know enough about the place to write the script, someone who knows more and is able to be accurate can help you when you're ready to film.

Gavin D Walsh

Thank you, Geoff. Thank you, Cheyn. :)

Erica Benedikty

Just another resource that I like to use is youtube. There may not always be video's on the place in your story but it doesn't hurt to try. I will youtube city council meeting or events to get a sense of what the town is like and their problems, even how they talk.

Gavin D Walsh

Thank you, Erica. :)

Erick Mertz

My feeling is always that the "place" I'm writing about is the emotional connection between two people. I'm in their emotional space, something I've experienced (or can approximate...).

Shaun O'Banion
Been here a while.

Well. I've been here a long time, but apparently I never introduced myself. How rude! So, hello there! I am an IFP Gotham Award-winning independent film producer currently in Europe to develop a project. I'm originally from Los Angeles, but lately I'm sort of all over the place with projects set in...

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Jorge J Prieto

Greetings, Shaun, you busy guy. Nice to hear from you at last.

Virginia Mckevitt

Hello!

Katelyn Studer

I also let quite a bit of time go before I "introduced myself" to the community here! It sounds like you've had the chance to work on some pretty incredible stuff! Would there be anything of yours that we could see online?

Shaun O'Banion

Hi, Katelyn - Honestly, I'm not sure where my films are now. Last I checked DAKOTA SKYE and GIRLFRIEND were running on Hulu. DS airs from time to time on Showtime Networks as well. You can check out the trailers at Ravenwoodfilms.com Thanks for asking and for the kind words.

Shaun O'Banion

Max Harris - I was nearly in Lake Como this week as two of my friends are there. If I ever get out that way I'll definitely look you up!

Jupiter J. Makins
Title can mean so many things.... :/

Hello Stage 32! I'm new and taking the tour. I am a screenwriter/director/ producer. I sold my first script to an American production company. I directed and produced the second script I wrote and got a sales distributor with presales in 22 countries. I wrote, directed and produced with a friend a s...

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Kevin Doy Burton

Hello Jupiter.Congradulations on your success.

Beth Fox Heisinger

You're welcome, Jupiter! You may post videos, loglines, photos, or scripts on your personal page. If you wish to self-promote do so in the Lounge section "Your Stage." Also, perhaps take a look at the...

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Shawn Speake

Great to have you with us, Jupiter!

Jordan Mkwanazi

Congrats on your success!

Maria Torrez- Ellsperman

Well done Jupiter. Welcome to the Stage. Good luck. Pens Up!

Courtney Bridges
Introducing myself.

Hi everyone. My name's Courtney. I'm new to Stage32 but having a great time here meeting new people. Please add me as a new connection, and let me know if I can every be of any help to you.

Stage 32 Staff - Julie

Hey Courtney, this is Julie from the Stage 32 team. I just wanted to let you know I moved your post from Filmmaking / Directing to Introduce Yourself, as it fits much better there. Let me know if you have any questions, and all the best to you!

Virginia Mckevitt

Hi Courtney!

Robert P. Davenport II

Welcome! I liked the book cover. If anything comes up for that fits your profile we'll give you a shot. Break a leg!

Stage 32 Job Alert
Screenwriter hired through Stage 32 Jobs

Donell Jones, a Screenwriter from New York City, New York was just hired for the project titled "Collaborator/Partner, Comedies & More". Congratulations!

Keith Betts

Awesome. Yay You! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Donell Jones

Thanks alot guys.

Kal Cauthen

Who is doin castings??? Would luv To WORK With you......

Beth Fox Heisinger

Congratulations, Donell!

LaToya Cooper

Congrats!

Andrea Boertien
Voice Actor Saying Hello! Hello!

Hi, I'm new to Stage 32, but it feels inclusive! I am a voice actor looking for networking opportunities with other voice actors, actors, directors, producers, etc. I would love to support and be supported and have great conversations and insights about the industry!

David Speight

Hi there Andrea. Good to meet you. Check out my profile, I have a project coming up in late fall.

Virginia Mckevitt

Hi Andrea. Nice to meet you.

Andrea Boertien

Brandi, thanks for the info! It does look a bit "sparse" without a photo :-) I have one in mind, but I have to dredge it up. Thanks, Kathryn! I'm looking forward to learning more about it and being an...

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Matt O'Sullivan
Here I am! How are you?

Hey everyone out there on Stage32! My name is Matt, also known as Sully. I tend to be someone that has many things going on at once. After all we are a creative bunch aren't we? Between radio, television, film, and web broadcasts I tend to lead a very hectic but awesomely fun life! I look forward to networking and collaborating with many of you.

David Speight

Good to meet you Matt.

Virginia Mckevitt

Hi there Matt. Nice to meet you.

Matt O'Sullivan

Thank you for the warm welcomes! Believe me you have no idea what I have in store :-)

Dani Lowe

Hi there Matt! Look forward to getting to know you better and hopefully working with you in the near future! Have a great wknd.

David Speight
Hello co-creators!

So happy to be on here on meet some awesome artists. Say Hello and friend me (or link me, network me, whatever it is called here -- I'm still a newbie.) Hope you all have a SPECTACULAR DAY!

Virginia Mckevitt

Hi there David. Glad to see you.

Jeff W. Horton
Jeff W. Horton-Author and Screenwriter-of-Friendly Science-Fiction And Apocalyptic Fiction

Hello Everyone! I've been on Stage 32 for about a year now and I've met some great folks during that time! I'm currently looking for filmmakers to work with who'd be interested in adapting my science-fiction and/or my apocalyptic novels to film. I've already adapted one of my novels, Cybersp@ce, int...

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Laurie Kehoe

Have you read Eric Wilson's Jerusalem Undead series? Very good

Jeff W. Horton

Hi Laurie. No, I haven't. I'll take a look though to see what it's about, thanks!

Laurie Kehoe

I think you'll find them right along with Dekker

Laurie Kehoe

Jeff, should have the book done in a week. What's the best way to get it to you?

Laurie Kehoe

Got The Great Collapse and the Way of Nacor. If you are still willing to read mine, I sent it to the email on your web page. I really appreciate you taking the time and letting me know what you think.

Ben Sherman
Teenage triple-threat dude

What's up, Stage 32! My name's Ben. I'm 14 years old and live in Dallas. I've been acting since I was 10, but mostly music theatre. I've started doing TV/film, so I would appreciate any advice and/or acting jobs my parents would approve of :)

Amanda Toney

Hey Ben, you're in the perfect place to learn more about the craft of acting as well as the business! The webinars here are great to learn some new skills, and there's a JOB board with both union and...

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Ben Sherman

Thanks!!

Virginia Mckevitt

Hi Ben! Welcome!

Stage 32 Staff - Julie

Glad to have you here Ben! We have an active group of creatives in Dallas that do creative meetups from time to time. Make sure you and your parents keep checking the meetup section so you can join in and network with other film, tv and theater makers in your area!

Meredythe Dee Winter
Heya Every Body!

I'm Meredythe & I am also new to Stage 32. I am the Exec. Producer/Creator of Multi-Award Winning She Rocks The Planet! The First Series Featuring Women in the Music & Audio Industries. I pretty much eat, breathe & sleep #SheRocksThePlanetTV as I look for the right agent, network, distribution etc.,...

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INTERVIEW WITH MEREDYTHE DEE WINTER, WINNER OF #TOFF JANUARY'S EDITION Do you have any fun stories about production or writing your screenplay?We had never been to The NAMM Show before, and it's the b…
Eric Pagan

Welcome Meredythe!

Virginia Mckevitt

Hi Meredythe!

Stage 32 Staff - Julie

Meredythe, great to have you here! You should definitely network with some composers on here including Dara Taylor, Brandi Thomas, Sam Estes, Michael Hobe and Chris Boardman!

Meredythe Dee Winter

We have over 100 hours of content, currently & not enough budget or editors to help. The best way to get a sense of our show is to check out our People's Telly & Multi-Award Winning Pilot #SheilaEICON...

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Virginia Mckevitt
Jurrasic World, Meh

I went to see Jurrasic World today and left the theater with mixed feeling about the highly anticipated block buster. With director Colin Trevorrow at the wheel and executive producer Steven Spielberg at the helm, I anticipated a renewed magic in the franchise's history since the first film over a d...

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Regina Lee
Film/TV producer - former Universal Pictures creative exec

Hi everyone, By way of introduction, I'm a film/TV producer with executive experience working for two A-list stars and as a studio exec at Universal Pictures. Here's a TV show announcement with my name in the first paragraph - http://deadline.com/2013/11/starz-heartbeats-drama-development-hypnotic-6...

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CJ Walley

Loving your posts in the Screenwriter's forum, Regina. You are a real asset here both in your knowledge and the time you take to interact. Major kudos to you.

Regina Lee

@Anton, to clarify, I do not work "for Starz." In Hollywood lingo, I've sold a TV pilot to them (with my other team members), so I'm producing a TV project "set up" at Starz. Jargon. When you sell a p...

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Regina Lee

@CJ, thank you for taking the time to write! Much appreciated.

Anton Church

Sorry for the mishap. I still look forward to any material you may be a part of on Stage32. It would be neat to hear about your experiences in this industry.

Regina Lee

@Anton, no need to apologize. I don't want to be accused of misrepresenting myself. If as you say, you want to read more about my experiences, please check out my Wall. I've responded to several questions and you can read some of my answers/anecdotes.

Frank Richard Rogala
My first screenplay request through Stage 32 from a company doing a new movie with Robert De Niro!

When my amazing screenwriting coach/teacher told the class to check out Stage 32, I knew I had to take it seriously. I don't like to submit my screenplays around until they have gotten a bit of notice. This one just (4 days ago or so) was named an Official Selection of the Beverly Hills Film Festiva...

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Sylvia Marie Llewellyn

Congratulations to you as well Kate.

Kate Danaher

Congrats to you, Frank. Too bad I will miss you on Sunday, leaving in the morning to go back East, as my husband has work to attend to on Monday. Too bad. I will check out your website!

Joyce Fidler

Wonderful to hear of your success!

Kate Danaher

Awesome, Frank!

Elisabeth Meier

I love this business. Congratulations.

Virginia Mckevitt
Fantasy and Science Fiction Author Virginia McKevitt

Hi there everyone. My name is Virginia McKevitt and I write fantasy with elements of mystery, suspense and romance. I've been a member of Stage 32 since 2012 and have enjoyed meeting a ton of diverse people in all walks of the industry. If you are new to Stage 32 just jump in feet first, someone wil...

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Amanda Toney

"Jump in feet first" - truer words could not be written! Great to have you in this community Virginia and all the best to you as you continue your creative journey :)

Virginia Mckevitt

Thank you Shannon. i appreciate that and wish the same for you.

Virginia Mckevitt
Who is Virginia McKevitt

Hi! I’m Virginia McKevitt. I write fantasy novels focusing on adventure, mystery and romance with an element of magic intertwined. I’ve lived most of my life in the city of New Orleans whose very history is steeped in mystery and magic, along with a mix of religion and superstitions that have create...

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CJ Walley

Hey Virginia. What a great story and supportive environment you have :) Sorry to read about what happened to your business and farm, but it seems you're a bit of a Phoenix.

Virginia Mckevitt

Hi there CJ. Thank you for taking the time to read my lounge post. I appreciate that. I have a lot to be thankful for and one of those things is my crazy imagination. That old saying, 'when life throws you lemons...I love lemonade, lol.

Virginia Mckevitt
DitterCon Feel the Burn!

Date: October 04, 2014 12:00AM -- October 18, 2014 04:00PM Venue: New Orleans, LA., 330 Loyola Ave. Holiday Inn the Superdome, New Orleans, LA, US Type: author appearance Website: http://www.ditterkellen.com/dittercon.html DitterCon New Orleans 2014 USA Today Recommended Author, Ditter Kellen welcom...

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Virginia Mckevitt
Introducing myself.

Hello everyone. My name is Virginia Mckevitt and I am an author. I write fantasy in the paranormal romance/NA/science fiction genre. I have been a Stage 32 member foe a long time and am always looking forward to meeting new members. If you like to read then check out me out, lol. http://www.amazon.c...

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Henrik Plau

That's the best genre! I will definitely try to get a hold of one of your books:)

Virginia Mckevitt

Thank you Henrik. I appreciate that.

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