I don’t share a single word of script until the signature on the copyright certificate dries. Plus, l prefer going solo throughout the entire process. It’s how I roll.
I don’t share a single word of script until the signature on the copyright certificate dries. Plus, l prefer going solo throughout the entire process. It’s how I roll.
My Navajo female-led horror, THE SPLINTER, set in San Juan County, NM has been selected for another OWA!!! This is the 3rd OWA selection for this script!!!
THANK YOU, Stage32!!!
Do you know if any writers submitting for OWA's got paid money from solicitors, say minimum $1000 script option (excluding $0 shopping agreements). Richard Buzzell
Congrats Francisco! must be a great script!
Dan - Not that I'm aware of but I'm betting it'll happen either this Spring or Summer.
I've always been passionate about movies, but for the past ten years, I’ve felt disappointed by cinema. Most stories feel repetitive, and truly great films have become rare. As an author, I decided to start writing screenplays myself.
I’ve had some success in screenwriting competitions, and I recen...
Expand postI've always been passionate about movies, but for the past ten years, I’ve felt disappointed by cinema. Most stories feel repetitive, and truly great films have become rare. As an author, I decided to start writing screenplays myself.
I’ve had some success in screenwriting competitions, and I recently finished a screenplay, I named it Love Is Paramount —a sci-fi romantic comedy. It has a compelling story, deep dialogues, and an original comedic style. It’s simple yet packed with meaningful moments, leading up to a twist ending that will make the audience rethink the entire story.
I’m looking for guidance and connections to filmmakers or production companies. Is this the right place to find support?
Thanks in advance!
It's great to meet you, Mahmoud Jaber. Congratulations on the success in screenwriting competitions and finishing your screenplay! I like the title of your script!
I second what RB said! You could also...
Expand commentIt's great to meet you, Mahmoud Jaber. Congratulations on the success in screenwriting competitions and finishing your screenplay! I like the title of your script!
I second what RB said! You could also post your script on your profile. 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 script on your profile this way: www.stage32.com/loglines (near the top where it says “Add a Logline”)
Hi Mahmoud Jaber - welcome to Stage 32! Like you, I made the leap from author to screenwriter and I've loved every second of the journey. I wish you all the best with yours!...
Expand commentHi Mahmoud Jaber - welcome to Stage 32! Like you, I made the leap from author to screenwriter and I've loved every second of the journey. I wish you all the best with yours!
Hey Mahmoud. Just some friendly advice. In a world filled with countless internet scammers, I don’t think it’s a good idea to share your personal information online. You may want to remove that Copyri...
Expand commentHey Mahmoud. Just some friendly advice. In a world filled with countless internet scammers, I don’t think it’s a good idea to share your personal information online. You may want to remove that Copyright Certificate. I see lots of info there in order to create a pretty strong profile of you. Hope this helps.
Looking forward to attending my very first horror film festival, the “DAYS OF THE DEAD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL,” next week in Atlanta, where my feature script, HORROR-FEST, is nominated. Just think— a horror screenplay about a serial killer who goes on a killing spree at a horror film festival…...
Expand postLooking forward to attending my very first horror film festival, the “DAYS OF THE DEAD INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL,” next week in Atlanta, where my feature script, HORROR-FEST, is nominated. Just think— a horror screenplay about a serial killer who goes on a killing spree at a horror film festival… is NOMINATED by a horror film festival. THAT, in itself, is SpOoKy!! Better pack plenty of black wardrobe in order to fit in with the Cool Kids.
Today’s the Super Bowl, and there’s a lot going on! Fans are making YouTube videos about it, the pre-game show, crew members and workers are setting up things at the stadium, Kendrick Lamar and SZA are getting ready for the halftime show, the team warmups, Super Bowl parties, tailgating, etc.
Take on...
Expand postToday’s the Super Bowl, and there’s a lot going on! Fans are making YouTube videos about it, the pre-game show, crew members and workers are setting up things at the stadium, Kendrick Lamar and SZA are getting ready for the halftime show, the team warmups, Super Bowl parties, tailgating, etc.
Take one of these things and come up with a script idea. Action script, Comedy script, Thriller, etc. Feel free to post what you come up with in the comments or keep it to yourself and write the script.
Congratulations to your daughter and the team, Tucker Teague! I saw that ad during the game. They did an incredible job on it!
Didn’t watch the game, therefore cannot participate. Decided to watch “The Tele-Tubbies” marathon instead.
Bill Brock probably a much better choice
My TV pilot MY FAVORITE NARCISSIST has been selected for an OWA Submission here on Stage 32! wooooooo! It also has won a total of 23 screenwriting competitions and film festivals. It’s about an astute Latina assistant who finds herself working for a narcissistic politician. I had a literary agent re...
Expand postMy TV pilot MY FAVORITE NARCISSIST has been selected for an OWA Submission here on Stage 32! wooooooo! It also has won a total of 23 screenwriting competitions and film festivals. It’s about an astute Latina assistant who finds herself working for a narcissistic politician. I had a literary agent read it and she said I could write, but my pitch deck was better than the actual script. So it’s been rewritten and it’s a winner! This kind of encouragement is invaluable for an aspiring screenwriter. I’ve come to depend on the encouragement coming from the screenwriting community through film festivals and competitions. Thank you, Stage 32!
Congratulations.
Congratulations, Diane Thomassin!
That's fantastic, congratulations!
Maurice Vaughan Thank you very much, Maurice! My 2025 is off to a great start! Third producer request for this title, plus I’m traveling to Atlanta in two weeks to support my nomination for HORROR-FES...
Expand commentMaurice Vaughan Thank you very much, Maurice! My 2025 is off to a great start! Third producer request for this title, plus I’m traveling to Atlanta in two weeks to support my nomination for HORROR-FEST at the “DAYS OF THE DEAD International Film Festival. It would be SOOOOOO cool to win, seeing how this is the first horror festival I’ve ever attended! : )
Oh, one more thing. I have an idea for a new psychological thriller feature script. Very unique. If all goes well, a good portion of it takes place inside a…… car.
You're welcome, Bill Brock. Glad your 2025 is off to a great start. Congratulations on the other script requests!
A Psychological Thriller with a good portion of it taking place in a car. Sounds intere...
Expand commentYou're welcome, Bill Brock. Glad your 2025 is off to a great start. Congratulations on the other script requests!
A Psychological Thriller with a good portion of it taking place in a car. Sounds interesting and sounds like it could be done on a micro budget. It depends on the story, location(s), cast, etc. though.
Have a great time at the festival! Hope your script wins! Safe travels!
BRAVO!!! To each and every Creative Barista for percolating the perfect brew (the script), demonstrating the perfect pour (the pitch), and serving with a smile (the script request). Ah! The perfect recipe! CONGRATS TO ALL!
Hello, Fancy Schmancy Hollywood "Make Words" People. I present to you the "How Many Licks Does It Take to Get to the Chewy Center of a Tootsie-Roll Pop" question..... in the history of ALL Humankind, Mankind, Ladykind, and even cute, little Babykind: What's your Pitching Style?
So? Let's begin. Every...
Expand postHello, Fancy Schmancy Hollywood "Make Words" People. I present to you the "How Many Licks Does It Take to Get to the Chewy Center of a Tootsie-Roll Pop" question..... in the history of ALL Humankind, Mankind, Ladykind, and even cute, little Babykind: What's your Pitching Style?
So? Let's begin. Every down-n-out, kicked-in-the-tooth (Yes, it's true. I was born with only one tooth and remain very sensitive about it. Thank you.) screenwriter harbors their own success stories. For me, based on my dental history, I'm a bit of a living legend down at the local tavern, for I possess the uncanny (see what I did there?) ability to open beer bottles for plastered patrons using the one tooth.
Now, some of you have probably seen me in Zoom meetings, showing off my pearly white choppers ("GET TO THE CHOPPA!!!!!" Sorry, Arnold from PREDATOR reference. Couldn't resist.). Well, welcome to the "Land of Make Believe" because my smile.... is FAKE, all thanks to the glorious, great glory of A. I.
Anyway, back to the whole "Pitch Thang." Speaking for myself, my style incorporates TONS of energy (think Carnival Barker spitting out words while a case of Monster Red Bull races through his veins) which helps mask the tissue paper thickness of my plot outlines supported by Ultra-CRINGE dialogue.
EXAMPLE:
LADY: Would you like more lemonade?
DUDE: Yes, please.
She pours. The dude sips, smacks his delighted lips.
DUDE: Ah! So lemony! Makes my breath sing!
Other worthless aspects of my pitching style involve protagonist motivations, challenges, and though, slow-moving and excruciatingly lackluster, a rewarding, semi-hopeful, inspiring journey that concludes with endless reader head-scratching, coupled with WTF thoughts and impressions.
Oh, one more thing-- During your pitch session, be sure to talk over the executives as they comment.
Psychologically, it gives you the upper hand.
Hope you enjoyed my humorous, fractured take on the topic of pitching.
Seriously, though-- What's your style?
What a hook, Bill Brock!
Maurice Vaughan Thanks, Maurice. It’s a very unique approach that hits an exec / producer right between the eyes! Plus, extremely memorable! I once had an exec answer “Tom Cruise”….. and he instantly...
Expand commentMaurice Vaughan Thanks, Maurice. It’s a very unique approach that hits an exec / producer right between the eyes! Plus, extremely memorable! I once had an exec answer “Tom Cruise”….. and he instantly followed with , “Wait, um… why would I HAVE to kill Tom Cruise???” I almost burst out laughing because the exec was totally thrown!! Man, I gotta dust that script off and get back to pitching it.
You're welcome, Bill Brock. Definitely memorable. Your hook got the exec/producer involved in the pitch. “Wait, um… why would I HAVE to kill Tom Cruise???” And your hook got him intrigued, which is gr...
Expand commentYou're welcome, Bill Brock. Definitely memorable. Your hook got the exec/producer involved in the pitch. “Wait, um… why would I HAVE to kill Tom Cruise???” And your hook got him intrigued, which is great in a pitch!
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