Stephen Schrum's Lounge Discussions

Very interesting longline! Would make great film/TV series.

Thanks, Jerry! That was my thought. ;) First episode script is almost finished.

Thank you for sharing Stephen Schrum! I would definitely recommend posting your loglines here https://www.stage32.com/loglines

Stephen Schrum I hope to attend. We at Facet.tv are prepping to launch a first season of virtual theatrical productions this fall. We are networking with different theatre companies and producers to bring that, and them, to a high profile across the country. Our beta site is virtualtheatrical.com (just a placeholder for another week).

Looks interesting & I'd like to attend buy the notice is to short.

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

I missed this one.

Another chance today

Hey, Jo Benevides! My name is Kay, I'm the Community Manager here at Stage 32. If you'd like to learn more about myself and the Stage32 Team, we have an intro blog: https://www.stage32.com/blog/Meet-the-Stage-32-Team Nice to meet you and welcome to the community!

Wow, congrats on your short doc and festival acceptances! Glad to hear you're still going - sometimes those "failures" seem big, but they're only big if you give up. Good for you and keep going!

Love the women kicking butt theme, I'm all for it! I feel like we need to start a Captain Marvel/Wonder Woman/Agent Carter convo in the Anything Goes Lounge: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/anything_goes

I’m sure you’ve already discovered the Screenwriting Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting), but definitely reach out on the Acting Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/acting) for insight into characters, dialogue, and even when you want to generate interest in a virtual table read! Maybe you could even find or create a Zoom meet-up for write-ins!

Keep in mind that these lounges are like the VIP Filmmaker's Lounges at Film Festivals, so this is where you can meet the people doing the work, get advice on anything you're working on, and/or give back to those who may need advice. We're a very supportive and encouraging community! I think you'd also enjoy my intro blog post on how to engage with the Stage32 Community:

https://www.stage32.com/blog/Find-Your-Community-on-Stage-32

Enjoy exploring the lounges, and don't forget to comment and respond to others’ posts, too! It's the best way to really connect! And, of course, feel free to reach out at any time. Cheers!

I have a novel with a very empowered vampire killing heroine, if that helps. ;)

Hey Jo. Always very happy to have a fellow Canadian! Are you also writing the series bible? There are some very great (and affordable) Next Level webinars available (under Education) that I think will really help you! Also, if you're looking for a supportive community, check out the Writer's Room. Cheers!

I think your reel is super!

HI Eli! Nice to meet you! What are you working on now?

It's been a while, Éli Sokhn. How are things?

Amazing reel, I did rent two cars that you used btw, the red cadillac and the yellow one from the 60’s (broken down before arriving on set) it was in LA so probably the same rental house lol.

Anyway, super cool stuffs! I also love your compositing skills!

Absolutely Love Your Work. Pure Dopeness

Hi Cassie! Welcome.

@Hi Cassie, welcome and thanks for offering info about horses. I have a (cancelled at present due to covid) film where one of the characters in a horse whisperer, I got someone to tend and ride the horses but now got way more time to dig deeper into the psyche of animals themselves. I

Hello, neighbor to the west! Southwestern PA here!

Not born and raised in South Detroit, but you still put Don't Stop Believing in my head with that first line. Good on you for taking that step toward screenwriting. You're in the right place. There's over 90,000 screenwriters on this platform. And, of course, 660,000 other creatives and pros beyond that. Dive in! The water is warm.

SO cool, Cassie. I was born and raised in Indiana, went to college in Cincy, OH and eventually moved to Dayton. That's been a few stops ago now but great to see other Midwesterners out here networking!

Hey, it's never too late! I am looking at retirement being my second act.

Absolutely agree with what Stephen said (minus retirement!). Be sure to connect with @jasonmirch, Michael. We call him the Screenwriter Whisperer around these parts.

Hey, Michael A Finch! My name is Kay, I'm the Community Manager here at Stage 32. If you'd like to learn more about myself and the Stage32 Team, we have an intro blog: https://www.stage32.com/blog/Meet-the-Stage-32-Team Nice to meet you and welcome to the community!

Have you met Johnny K. Wu? He's a filmmaker in Ohio who recently finished a low-budget SciFi film: https://www.stage32.com/mdifilm

I was looking over your profile, but you don't have much there. Maybe you could use some of this post to help build up your bio! I’m sure you’ve already discovered the Screenwriting Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting), but definitely reach out on the Acting Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/acting) for insight into characters, dialogue, and even when you want to generate interest in a virtual table read!

Keep in mind that these lounges are like the VIP Filmmaker's Lounges at Film Festivals, so this is where you can meet the people doing the work, get advice on anything you're working on, and/or give back to those who may need advice. We're a very supportive and encouraging community! I think you'd also enjoy my intro blog post on how to engage with the Stage32 Community:

https://www.stage32.com/blog/Find-Your-Community-on-Stage-32

Enjoy exploring the lounges, and don't forget to comment and respond to others’ posts, too! It's the best way to really connect! And, of course, feel free to reach out at any time. Cheers!

Welcome, Michael!

Welcome Michael!!

totemstudio looks very cool! I need to look further.

Welcome to the community Franco Barroeta! I am going to DM you about writing a blog for the Stage 32 - I would love for you to share some of your animation experience with the community!

OH! I'm excited for you! I think you should look through all of the webinars. They are amazing, affordable, and very specific to each topic within the biz. I know you'll find topics to help you with the various aspects of your project!

At Facet TV / ODG, we're looking for original series content! Contact me here and come join us at the next one on February 22, 4pm Pacific and every two weeks. More info/sign up at https://ondemand.global/forum-01

Hi and great work you are doing.

Do list those projects on your profile page here as well, Stephen. This way it's easy for all interested to find. Cheers, my friend.

YASS, Stephen! Update that profile! I see you're knocking out Step 1 of RB's IYW Challenge ;-)

Just in case: https://www.stage32.com/blog/Make-Career-Changing-Connections-on-Stage-3...

How are you, Stephen? Glad to connect with you. RB and Karen are correct. Posting your projects on your profile and networking pay off. Check out my profile to see proof.

If you have time to post here, you have time to work on your project. You don't have to write it all at once, but you have to start somewhere. I'm not chastising you, just trying to motivate you to begin. Don't FIND the time to write, MAKE it. I believe in you!

Thank you, Joshua!

Edna, I'm with you about life getting in the way...in my case, my paying job as a machine operator in a plastics factory.

Lately, though, I've adopted the practice of writing at least a few lines a day. That way, I don't have to confine my screenwriting to weekends anymore.

So glad you're on Stage 32, Edna! All the VERY BEST to you!

Thank you all for the uplifting words! Happy writing to you all. :)

It took me 15 years to finally get my sh*t together (and silence that self-doubt monster) and to focus on writing :)

Hey, Stephen Schrum! My name is Kay, I'm the Community Manager here at Stage 32. Nice to meet you! Congrats on your writing so far! Don't forget you can post your loglines on your profile so other Stage32 members can more easily find what you're working on. Here's a blog to help you flesh out your profile: https://www.stage32.com/blog/Shape-Up-Your-Calling-Card-The-Importance-of-a-Polished-Stage-32-Profile

I’m sure you’ve already discovered the Screenwriting Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting), but I'd love for you to post in the Acting Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/acting) as well!

Keep in mind that these lounges are like the VIP Filmmaker's Lounges at Film Festivals, so this is where you can meet the people doing the work, get advice on anything you're working on, and/or give back to those who may need advice. We're a very supportive and encouraging community! I think you'd also enjoy my intro blog post on how to engage with the Stage32 Community:

https://www.stage32.com/blog/Find-Your-Community-on-Stage-32

Enjoy exploring the lounges, and don't forget to comment and respond to others’ posts, too! It's the best way to really connect! And, of course, feel free to reach out at any time.

Welcome to the community, Stephen! I'll echo everything Kay said and also add that you should introduce yourself to Jason Mirch, our Script Services Director, at J.Mirch@stage32.com. We call him the Screenwriter Whisperer around these parts. Let him know I sent you over. Cheers.

LOL! Screenwriter Whisperer... classic!

@Willem Lodewijk Elzenga, sorry for the delayed response...been bust with an online international film festival. As for artwork: only a few conceptual drawings/paintings but nothing concrete beyond that.