Al Clemente Saks- Aka- Al Clemente's Lounge Discussions

Earl Tom Devere
Word of Warning: A Public Service Announcement

This is for new Producers or old Producers unaware (likely you know), but there are investment scammers here. There are also legitimate offers. But there are scammers too. Be wary. The latest is offering millions without reading your script (s), knowing your attachments, etc. They want to talk numbe...

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Doug Nelson

Thanx for the PSA but most of us are aware of 'em.

Kate Melia

It bears repeating. Thank you!

Al Clemente Saks- Aka- Al Clemente

Thanks Earl and Kate. Doug, what if someone needed to know?

Eadgar Swainsbury

I am new here. But thanks for the warning forewarned is forearmed.

Hi everyone.

I returned to acting in 2010, based in Minneapolis, and would like to branch out. I say “returned” because I did some theater in college. LA is a choice because I could work locally given the right project. I’m sag/aftra eligible. If you’d like my credits are listed: www.alsaks.com

I’m finding Stage3...

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John Guinn
John Guinn

I have been with stage32 sometime. I have learned a lot and met a lot of people. My goals for 2019 is to make a feature film. With the help of God and hard work, this will happen.

Andrew Essiet

John could you revisit the once optioned screenplays, I believe they're still fresh. I pray you do, thanks.

Brian Shell

Start filming random stuff that tickles your fancy - just as an active act of always filming... always thinking of what would look cool on film. It begins the momentum...

Al Clemente Saks- Aka- Al Clemente

Hi John, I would highly recommend Richard Botto’s audio book for any filmmaker. You can find the link on STAGE 32. Good luck to you.

John Guinn

Many Thanks, Brian and Al for your insight. Andrew I will take a look.

Andrew Essiet

Its been some five years ago when I left my comment herein for John Guinn as seen thereat; But today the 9th day of August, 2023, my Screenplay titled:"The Beautiful and the Ugly" was purchased by Joh...

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Dave Flanagan
Introduce Yourself

Hey my names Dave and I am currently in preproduction for my first feature. It’s a script I wrote that made it to the semifinals of the new blood contest here on Stage 32. It looks like I’m going to have to rely on favors and friends for crew. I am planning a crowdfunding campaign to at least pay fo...

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Izzibella Beau

Hey, Dave, welcome. I'm in the same boat with crowdfunding. I guess my only advice is to keep expenses low, ask local stores and restaurants for discounts and possibly free food, and maybe look into local colleges as far as sfx makeup and/or editing is concerned.

Al Clemente Saks- Aka- Al Clemente

Good luck with your project. I am looking for similar advice as I am in the very, very, early stage of a short project in Minneapolis.

Al Clemente Saks- Aka- Al Clemente

Hey Dave, I hope your campaign had been successful. I have been thinking over my own and have come across RB’s truly enlightening book Crowdfunding for filmmakers , I can’t emphasize enough how much o...

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