David Mailman: Screenwriter in Houston, Texas.

David Mailman

I forgot. You said somewhere that a Summary could be used to make a one-page Synopsis. Is a Summary a Treatment? Is a one-page Synopsis a Pitch Document?

David Mailman

Hi Kay. I am still having problems with definitions. Partly because I’ve read different definitions, by others, for the same terms. Are the following correct for the purposes of Stage 32 Coverage Report? Pitch Document. A selling tool that describes the overall story. Can range from a logline of two...

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Alex Lang
Memorable rescue/escape scenes?

Hi everyone!

What are your favorite rescue scenes?

What are your favorite escape scenes?

I'm writing a feature script where the characters need to escape/be rescued from Hell and I'm looking for inspiration.

Thanks!

Alex

Emily J

Heist movies like Ocean's 11/Italian Job/Entrapment or isolated locations like Die Hard, I think, are great for this. The show 'Leverage' had some kind of rescue or escape every week - I don't know how much this would help with a project set in hell but I hope so!

Anthony A Miller

The rescue scene with the helicopter in The Matrix is very memorable. Not sure how you can incorporate a helicopter rescue from Hell but I'm sure it could be done.

David Mailman

Das Boot, Cat Ballou, Shawshank Redemption, The Truman Show, Serenity, Silence of the Lambs, District Nine, Alien/s.

Dwayne Pagnotto
I have what may seem like a dumb question.

But it's better to ask a dumb question, rather than make a stupid mistake, I've always heard.

If i post the treatment of my screenplay here, what is the likelihood of it getting stolen and developed by someone else?

I mean I am fully protected with the story being registered with LOC. And i have have...

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Doug Nelson

Sorry but I just give up on this writing squelching paranoia.

Dwayne Pagnotto

Thank you for that, Abdur. I really appreciate the vote of confidence my friend.

Dwayne Pagnotto

Sorry Doug. But it is what it is. I do not like playing by the rules. Never have. If that offends you in any way, than i apologize. But i gotta go with my gut. Nevertheless, yer advice is always welcome. Take care my friend.

Steven Gamella
Steven Gamella

Hello, my name is Steven Gamella, and I'm the author of a sci-fi epic called "Sojourn: What Dreams Await." I'm looking for representation as a screenwriter to create a film adaptation of the first book in my series, of which there are 37 published. The script is complete and is ready to submit to an...

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Karen "Kay" Ross

Have you prepared a pitch for your project? If so, I would highly recommend signing up for a Pitch Session: https://www.stage32.com/scriptservices/pitch-sessions

For finding an agent, definitely reach...

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Steven Gamella

Thank you.

David Mailman

Hi Steven.

It occurred to me after our conversation that we could exchange scripts for mutual coverage. Future fantasy is different from my usual genre, but I'd be happy to give suggestions and comments on one of your scripts.

David Mailman

Hi Brooke. Noticed your "hello" in chat on Stage 32 Coverage (?). Were we in another class together? I often wonder what you're cooking. Anyway, would you be interested in exchanging scripts for coverage?

Claire V. Riley
Good News!

I am happy to announce that yesterday I retired from my “day job” and am now working full-time as a screenwriter.

I am so grateful for my former employers at Schulte Roth & Zabel, who made it possible for me to retire. I must admit it was difficult. The firm is filled with incredible people, and I lo...

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Geoff Hall

Claire V. Riley Well done on your career move, Claire!

Malika B

Congratulations!! So happy for you!

David Mailman

I find I've less time after retirement than before.

David Mailman

Hi Aimee. Would you sign me up? dmailman@comcast.net

GENRE: Adventure
LOGLINE:

A bullied eighteen-year-old must solve the mystery of a treasure map, or his family will be murdered by a Cult of religious psychopaths descended from the Spanish Inquisition. 

It's a story about young adults rising to a challenge.  It's like "Treasure Island" meets the "Karate Kid.”

Scott Sawitz

When his family is kidnapped by a cult descended from the Spanish Inquisition, a teenager must solve the mystery of an ancient treasure map to stop them.

Tasha Lewis

Rated this logline

Nathaniel Baker

Rated this logline

Goran Zivanovic

Hello. I think you could change "Cult of religious psychopaths" to a "religious cult". The reader understands these people are psychopaths already because of the "murder" reference. This also makes a tighter read. Also, consider deleting the entire explanation sentence as suggested by Marcos Fizzotti.

Bop Shipman

Rated this logline

David Mailman
Mentioning age?

What's your opinion on mentioning that one is 84 years old in a query/personal statement?

Michael Vashon Harris

When it comes to queries if you feel it's advantageous to mention your age or it relates directly to the work then include it. For example, if you know a manager/producer/etc is seeking 40+ clients or...

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Kiril Maksimoski

I'd rather not...in this case can be even interpreted wrongly like "gimme last chance"...

David Mailman

Thanks for the suggestions.

Dallas Maddox
Cheers from New York

Hello - brand new here. A hobbyist looking for more, I've written for years, but never for screen or professionally. I just finished a feature length screenplay, which I'm sure is garbage, but I'm excited to begin hunting and learning about the first steps.

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Dallas Maddox.

Lucky Rathore

There's always a first time. Keep it up man.

Dallas Maddox

@Jon Shallit - Thank you for reaching out and more importantly for your excellent advice and help on my first couple pages. Really helped point me in the right direction. It is no secret, I'm sure we all can tell a great tale...but writing and formatting for screenplay is an art form!

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