I came across this article in The Guardian and thought people here might find it interesting. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/aug/27/no-aspect-of-writing-makes-......
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I came across this article in The Guardian and thought people here might find it interesting. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/aug/27/no-aspect-of-writing-makes-......
Expand postI came across this article in The Guardian and thought people here might find it interesting. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/aug/27/no-aspect-of-writing-makes-...
On June 20, 2020, I graduated from the David Lynch School of Cinematic Arts at the Maharishi International University with an MFA in Screenwriting. I just launched my website: www.shawnmaus.net and would love to get your feedback, and of course, connect with you!
Here's a little bit more about me:
I Expand postOn June 20, 2020, I graduated from the David Lynch School of Cinematic Arts at the Maharishi International University with an MFA in Screenwriting. I just launched my website: www.shawnmaus.net and would love to get your feedback, and of course, connect with you!
Here's a little bit more about me:
I started as a standup comic in college. When I made the change to "real life", everyone gasped. But I held on, and now I’m a trendsetter, an industry leader, and sometimes called a visionary in my field. I’ve mastered getting deals on all things creative and I’m ready to push the envelope again.Creating stories and communication pieces that meet the highest standards has enabled me to win client accolades and professional awards. I'm an award-winning producer, copywriter and scriptwriter, instructor, and public relations manager with broad-based experience encompassing all phases of storytelling.
As one professional has stated, "Shawn has a demonstrated history to create wonderful images in both the imagination and the final product."
To find out more visit www.shawnmaus.net
Onwards and upwards,
Shawn
William, it had its moments!
Hi Shawn welcome Stage 32. Great you met David Lynch, I've always been a fan of his Avant Garde ethos but unfortunately I only ever got to see him online masterclass. Apparently David does transcenden...
Expand commentHi Shawn welcome Stage 32. Great you met David Lynch, I've always been a fan of his Avant Garde ethos but unfortunately I only ever got to see him online masterclass. Apparently David does transcendental meditation every day and I tried to follow his online instruction but just ended up throwing the mat out of the window.
Welcome, Shawn!
Hi!
My name is Shyina. I write fantasy, Sci-Fi, Adventure, and a little drama. I joined this community to continue to perfect my passion and meet like-minded people at the same time. I love to write fantasy because I can build my worlds, speak a different language, and uniquely dress my character.
My...
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My name is Shyina. I write fantasy, Sci-Fi, Adventure, and a little drama. I joined this community to continue to perfect my passion and meet like-minded people at the same time. I love to write fantasy because I can build my worlds, speak a different language, and uniquely dress my character.
My top five fantasy movie was NeverEnding Story.
Great! I'm a Dop , and i like to make lights for fantasy movies even though my last job was a horror ^^ it's interesting that your best movie is the neverending story it's also my favorite book ^^
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WELCOME!
How many of you are published authors as well as screenwriters? Did you start with one before moving onto another? Maybe doing both? I myself am both. I had a horror novella published last December and just starting to write the 2nd draft of my first full-length script.
I look forward to hearing from you all.
I'm a screenwriter but I also write novels and published my first book last year. Since I'm not sure if I want to be a screenwriter or a novelist full time I try and come up with stories that can easi...
Expand commentI'm a screenwriter but I also write novels and published my first book last year. Since I'm not sure if I want to be a screenwriter or a novelist full time I try and come up with stories that can easily work as a book or a movie, that way I can adapt them to either format depending on who I'm pitching them to. It's worked out pretty well so far.
I'm working on both. Screenwriting has helped me a lot with my novel writing and vice versa.
Alex Marroquin Hi Alex, I’m a published author for both fiction and non-fiction, as well as a produced screenwriter. My dystopian novel, “0w1:believe” was published in June 2021....
Expand commentAlex Marroquin Hi Alex, I’m a published author for both fiction and non-fiction, as well as a produced screenwriter. My dystopian novel, “0w1:believe” was published in June 2021.
Being a writer of color, I'm often looking for judges or winners who may have a similar background as myself, just to gauge whether my story will connect with the readers and or mentors, but I'm finding a real lack of diversity on the judges and winners for some really good competitions. Does this d...
Expand postBeing a writer of color, I'm often looking for judges or winners who may have a similar background as myself, just to gauge whether my story will connect with the readers and or mentors, but I'm finding a real lack of diversity on the judges and winners for some really good competitions. Does this disappoint or discourage any other writers of color too? How do you overcome that uncertainty?
Thank you for starting such a fantastic conversation, Jose Portillo! If you get a chance, I posted a Roundtable Discussion in the Acting Lounge, but it addresses a lot of your concerns: https://www.st...
Expand commentThank you for starting such a fantastic conversation, Jose Portillo! If you get a chance, I posted a Roundtable Discussion in the Acting Lounge, but it addresses a lot of your concerns: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/acting/Changing-the-Ecosystem-by-Discussing-Process
One particular observation by Chris Rock is that people tend to give notes on the characters they identify with, and not consciously. Worth a watch!
Thanks, Karen! I'm halfway through it now! A great point made by Chris Rock. I think giving notes is something that could be done in teams of two. Two different perspectives from two different analyst...
Expand commentThanks, Karen! I'm halfway through it now! A great point made by Chris Rock. I think giving notes is something that could be done in teams of two. Two different perspectives from two different analysts who could see each other's blindspots when giving notes to writers. Probably take too much time, but an idea that could benefit screenwriters better analyze their feedback, as opposed to taking to heart the opinion, even if a good analysis, of one analyst.
It reminded me of a midpoint review I had once while a professor was reviewing my work. All of my main characters where Latino and this professor, who I had a lot of respect for, and still do, had asked why I needed to make the characters Latino. I said because Latinos/Latinas are underrepresented as main characters in film and it was my hope that my scripts could change that. He appreciated my reasons, but also said that I could potentially be losing out on Tom Hanks if he wanted to take the role. I said that's ok. This isn't written for Tom Hanks. I think it was an unconscious leap over underrepresentation and straight to big box office potential. I believe that happens a lot too when looking a casting potential in screenplays, which is often a category writers are scored on during screenplay competitions.
I do think part of the uphill climb is getting people excited about the "new". For example, seeing Michael Peña as a hilarious supporting character in a Marvel film is great (hell, seeing him kill it...
Expand commentI do think part of the uphill climb is getting people excited about the "new". For example, seeing Michael Peña as a hilarious supporting character in a Marvel film is great (hell, seeing him kill it in every supporting role next to HUGE stars), but seeing him as a protagonist in a Netflix film? It's a once-in-a-generation occurrence and needs the support of the studios and audiences to be a regular thing. So, our challenge is to show that love to get out of the default. #MichaelPenaDeservesAnOscar
To my fellow screenwriters: What software do you use? Personally I just started on Word and moved to Celtx, but I know Final Draft is the industry standard. Is it 100% necessary to use final draft?
Opinions welcomed
I use WriterDuet. Easy to use. You can import and export fdx. (Final Draft) scripts with WriterDuet.
I also use Fade In Pro. It gives you the option to save export your scripts in Final Draft form if you need to.
i have Fade In and FD 11. When I go from Fade In to FDx file, the conversion changes bold words & italics to normal font, and the page count is off slightly. I am using Fade In’s courier screenplay font to FD courier.
Hi all, I got some cool news from Jason Mirch yesterday. My screenplay, The Problem with Plums, has been requested by both Untitled Entertainment and Dashon Productions. This came after getting a double recommend on my script coverage. Stage 32 got the word out, so thanks, Jason, and Nick, and your team!
Thanks for the good words, Bill.
Great news, Thom! Good luck!
Now that's a cool even. Congrats there Thom.
Who's excited for this?! They had me at "Captain Carter" LOL
https://www.imdb.com/video/vi33734681?ref_=hm_hp_i_1&listId=ls053181649
Ooo, thanks for the link, David!
The design looks good, and what stories they’ve teased are promising.
The next question may have a LOKI SPOILER:
You've been warned...
I wonder if the end of the LOKI series will connect to the "What If" Series? Will it play to like the Animatrix where it's just from the...
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You've been warned...
I wonder if the end of the LOKI series will connect to the "What If" Series? Will it play to like the Animatrix where it's just from the bible of the world, but they allow the directors to go "off book" to explore theories?
Hey everyone how is everyone doing? I just sent in my bible pitch to a development executive at Paramount Plus and he loved it! I was so pleased in talking to him, he ask for my pilot script and I sent it to him. I hope he finds my script enjoyable and I can't wait to see where this takes off!
Congrats!
OB Nwani any update?
No updates at the moment but thanks for asking.
So I'm working on TheCasebookOfElishaGrey vol IX (what???? I so did not plan that, but the characters did) and when I write, I'm under the headphones. I've got a whole basket of playlists on my youtube channel Cinnabarswan1 and this is what i just listened to while getting to this page. https://www....
Expand postSo I'm working on TheCasebookOfElishaGrey vol IX (what???? I so did not plan that, but the characters did) and when I write, I'm under the headphones. I've got a whole basket of playlists on my youtube channel Cinnabarswan1 and this is what i just listened to while getting to this page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHZXJJN4_Mg&list=PLRTMxK2N7p2glcOxg-yxPR... and I'm going to dance it off to another playlist later because...all writers need some exercise. Love my Koss headphones. Glad I'm able to dance (2 years ago, didn't look like it would be that way....but I get better every day). Especially when I'm feeling like things are just going way down south....music brings me back.
Most of the time I do, mostly Sam Smith station on Pandora.
I write self obsessed purple crap with music playing. So unless I need a particularly smarmy bit of prose, I prefer the sound of silence. Or life going on around me.
Jill, Sam Smith is a singer too? I thought he was an A-lister and stage fighter. Didn't he beat someone up at the Oscar's?
Hi Everyone! Taylor had a great comment on the blog about someone receiving 4,000+ rejections before getting their projects optioned. Blog: https://www.stage32.com/blog/Share-your-Fails-Rejections-and-Fears-Durin...
I wanted to echo that here for authors with the "100 No's Challenge". I had made it my goal to get 100 rejections in one year, now those rejections could be from publishers, literary agents, magazines, writing contests, you name it I was collecting and celebrating rejections because I knew if I was trying to get 100 no's that I quite possibly would get one YES, and I did! The 100 No Challenge is what landed me my first agent, and not only did I get a step closer in my career but I took several chances and put myself out there more than I would have if I wasn't trying to get 100 no's.
Anyone up for the 100 No challenge? =)
Tessa, I like your Fun and Games, but that's just what it is.
While sending those 100 queries out, did you do your homework? (If not, don't wory. Less than 1% of the writers on this site did/does.) Che...
Expand commentTessa, I like your Fun and Games, but that's just what it is.
While sending those 100 queries out, did you do your homework? (If not, don't wory. Less than 1% of the writers on this site did/does.) Check out the profiles of these companies on the Internet. Not only their IMDb status and their production company/producer website. Everything! →Did you make those possible contact - at least - an 80% match to your screenwriting project!! Otherwise, it is simply a percentage game depending on luck!!
Yes, "luck!!" Because even when there is a clear match, having a producer and/or director with any impact interested in your project is for the most part luck. Maybe "luck"you çreated by hard work, but still luck.
Yes, Karen! =D It'd be a great New Years Resolution! I believe the year I did it, I started in the summer and kept it rolling through the new year, but by the following summer I had so many opportunit...
Expand commentYes, Karen! =D It'd be a great New Years Resolution! I believe the year I did it, I started in the summer and kept it rolling through the new year, but by the following summer I had so many opportunities come about that I wouldn't have normally applied for.
Rutger, yes-homework is necessary for both screenwriters and novelists. The experience I was referring to was querying my second book as an author but I expanded the "no's" to count as magazine article submissions, writing contests (many of them free), etc. As a result I got my first paid magazine gig (I was writing for online and print before but not as regular and not paid) and I landed my first book agent. In my experience querying books is much more research involved (and more stressful) than pitching scripts.
Thanks for the info about 'querying books compared to pitching scripts", Tessa. I did not know that! You also did a good job not only being represented by an agent but also being part of that agency a...
Expand commentThanks for the info about 'querying books compared to pitching scripts", Tessa. I did not know that! You also did a good job not only being represented by an agent but also being part of that agency as an executive (if I can call it like that); being the link between books (novels) and screenplays. Kudos!!
Sorry for the absence. I’ve been off Stage32 for a while, as I lost my password and had to request a new one. In the meantime I’ve been working on my second manga. All the writing, drawings, editing, and ads are ready to go. Plan on teasing it on social media today.
PS- I haven’t been told where to...
Expand postSorry for the absence. I’ve been off Stage32 for a while, as I lost my password and had to request a new one. In the meantime I’ve been working on my second manga. All the writing, drawings, editing, and ads are ready to go. Plan on teasing it on social media today.
PS- I haven’t been told where to help with posts but I will become active on this lounge and others that I commented in the past.
https://www.deviantart.com/williamwhoisnotbill/art/Final-preview-897456434
Welcome back.
We're glad to have you back, William Schumpert! And wherever you'd like to post is great - I'll just keep you on the Animation Lounge list until you tell me otherwise long-distance high-five...
Expand commentWe're glad to have you back, William Schumpert! And wherever you'd like to post is great - I'll just keep you on the Animation Lounge list until you tell me otherwise long-distance high-five
I have some good news! Things are moving along well between me and my screenwriter Destini as we're currently talking about where to take the direction of the story. Hopefully we'll come up with something great in the near future.
It’s been a while since we talked. I’ve been absent from Stage32 due to technical issues. Been working on my second manga if you’re still looking for a concept artist or artist in general.
https://www....
Expand commentIt’s been a while since we talked. I’ve been absent from Stage32 due to technical issues. Been working on my second manga if you’re still looking for a concept artist or artist in general.
https://www.deviantart.com/williamwhoisnotbill/art/Final-preview-897456434
Among other fun questions, Deadline has started this series to uplift our inspiration. I love hearing which movies grown actors identified with as children. Of course, Donnie Yen watched Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan movies! LOL!
https://...
Expand postAmong other fun questions, Deadline has started this series to uplift our inspiration. I love hearing which movies grown actors identified with as children. Of course, Donnie Yen watched Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan movies! LOL!
What lit your fuse? What KINDS of films did it inspire you to make?
https://deadline.com/video/donnie-yen-influences-the-film-that-lit-my-fu...
Tommy Luca . Hi Tommy, yes indeed they all influence my writing and how I would direct my screenplays.. Some other greats for me are, John Houston, The Maltese Falcon, George Stevens, Shane and Howard...
Expand commentTommy Luca . Hi Tommy, yes indeed they all influence my writing and how I would direct my screenplays.. Some other greats for me are, John Houston, The Maltese Falcon, George Stevens, Shane and Howard Hawks, Red River. All of these directors used close up shots only when needed to build the drama. Also, they all restricted camera moves to build the scenes suspense. Great meeting you Tommy....
OK..
Karen "Kay" Ross not sure Gorky Park stands the test of time! Lol It's an 80's movie directed by Michael Apted and starring william Hurt (who I love as an actor).
Hello fellow creatives! I thought I would share this video, and interview with Blake Collins who is a Foley Mixer and worked on this film. Foley to me is a very enjoyable experience, and it opens up a world of creative possibilities.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWGNjyn9EAk...
Expand postHello fellow creatives! I thought I would share this video, and interview with Blake Collins who is a Foley Mixer and worked on this film. Foley to me is a very enjoyable experience, and it opens up a world of creative possibilities.
Kevin Gamble Thank you for posting this!
Sandeep Sharma My pleasure Sandeep, I will be posting more useful information, so keep a look out!
Sandeep Sharma You know it! * long-distance high-five *
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Oh neat. What kind of fiction do you write?
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I work retail for a living and write horror. I was one of those who thought that making a living as a writer would instantly work. Then again that was back in college. Recently had a pitch meeting and...
Expand commentI work retail for a living and write horror. I was one of those who thought that making a living as a writer would instantly work. Then again that was back in college. Recently had a pitch meeting and did some voice work- still writing and finding that success isn’t about the sales but the satisfaction. And reviews have said that my work is scary, creepy.
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I get told repeatedly how good my work is, but still waiting for that option call.