Thanks for connecting, Dave. It's a pleasure knowing you.
Hello Babatunde, pleasure meeting you here on Stage 32, and welcome to the Arlington Int'l Film Festival community.
April
POLL:
Are you as a screenwriter more interested in writing and selling your own original screenplays or getting hired to write on assignment / adapting pre-existing IP?
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I have written four screenplays but have not sold any because I don’t have any agent to help me out and any money to access stage 32 ,they are entitled
THE MALL
DEBT
POLITICAL TRAGEDY
MY FAMILY IS AT KALANGALA
I kindly request for your help please.
Langley Coleman Not to mention that George almost had severe conditions with his health. Which is why he opted out as being director for The Empire Strikes Back. When he decided to retire he wanted to...
Expand commentLangley Coleman Not to mention that George almost had severe conditions with his health. Which is why he opted out as being director for The Empire Strikes Back. When he decided to retire he wanted to give back Star Wars so other generations can continue the story. Unfortunately he gave it to big wigs. The ones who appreciated his indie work made ‘The Mandilorian’ and ‘The Book of Bobba Fett’. Not to mention other projects down the pipeline.
Of course I'd love to have my work produced. The idea of seeing my characters alive and in some cases resurrected is exciting. However, as a trained writer/editor I am more than happy to help fix and in many cases elevate a story.
We have all seen comments like “How do so many bad screenplays get made?” or “Why is Netflix buying such bad screenplays?”.
I would put forward just a few concepts.
Firstly, they are not bad. You just are not the target audience. There is stuff (music, movies, fashion) that my 27 yo daughter thinks i...
Expand postWe have all seen comments like “How do so many bad screenplays get made?” or “Why is Netflix buying such bad screenplays?”.
I would put forward just a few concepts.
Firstly, they are not bad. You just are not the target audience. There is stuff (music, movies, fashion) that my 27 yo daughter thinks is amazing. This makes me question her sanity. But they sell bucket loads of this stuff. So is it crap or just not for me.
Secondly, (here comes the sting), if this stuff is a complete pile of steaming shit, what does that say about your work that didn’t sell? You may come back with, “They didn’t see my work”. So your work isn't even good enough for someone to champion it? I mean if people are being a champion for crap, surely your work make them jump for joy.
The problem as I see it. Is people see something that they think is crap. So they aspire to write Crap+1 (Craig Mazin not me - I wish I had thought of it). I only have to be better than that crap to sell something. Which is wrong.
I think my first premise is correct. We are not the target audience for all things. I am a fan or Nordic Crime and dark drama (Plus a spattering of Marvel and Popcorn flicks). So I couldn’t care what is happening in the RomCom market or the Disney Animation world as a consumer.
So don’t waste your energy on being angry at something that wasn’t intended for you. Go get better at what you are good at. Then someday people will be amazed that you sold that crap (because they are not your audience).
Craig, thanks so much for posting this...especially the clinching message: "Go get better at what you are good at."
Thanks Jim.
Dan MaxXx, You are 100% correct. I have a crew for my non-writing activity. These are my “set and forget” people. I tell them the outcome and it is achieved. People find that attitude in th...
Expand commentThanks Jim.
Dan MaxXx, You are 100% correct. I have a crew for my non-writing activity. These are my “set and forget” people. I tell them the outcome and it is achieved. People find that attitude in the film industry somehow evil or a closed shop. You build a team and then rely on them.
Armen, I don’t know if they use AI to generate work. I think the massive army of writers will to work for crumbs makes the investment in that tech less attractive.
You're welcome, Armen.
I'm relatively new here and trying to get out of my introverted comfort zone! I'm a screenwriter. My feature Weightless has just been named a Semifinalist in this year's Nicholl Fellowship, and I also have a drama pilot, and I have a few other projects in the works. I'm working towards representatio...
Expand postI'm relatively new here and trying to get out of my introverted comfort zone! I'm a screenwriter. My feature Weightless has just been named a Semifinalist in this year's Nicholl Fellowship, and I also have a drama pilot, and I have a few other projects in the works. I'm working towards representation and just getting more of my work out there. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
Maurice Vaughan Yes, I believe so. It helps me add layers, exploring the impact and reactions they might have...but also, and probably most importantly has really helped me view them with curiosity an...
Expand commentMaurice Vaughan Yes, I believe so. It helps me add layers, exploring the impact and reactions they might have...but also, and probably most importantly has really helped me view them with curiosity and without judgement. Or in therapist-speak, 'unconditional positive regard' haha.
It probably helps you write therapist scenes also, Eliesha Steel. I struggle with those sometimes.
Welcome, coolness and congrats!
Happy Dog Day to all the dog moms and dads. Planning on watching a Dog Movie tonight to celebrate national dog day so want some suggestions: What's your favorite dog film? Beethoven? Clifford? I think my go to is Lady and the Tramp, how can you go wrong with songs from the legendary Peggy Lee?
Share your suggestions and a pic of your pup!
OK I am adding Cats and Dogs to my watch list. It's been way too long since I've watched. Next, on Cat Day, we'll have to find cat-centric films!!
The Wizard Of Oz.
Rosemond Perdue please introduce us to the sweetie in the photo!!! :D
My go-to Dog movies are
Lady and the Tramp (1 and 2)
101,102 and 101Dalmatians 2 (all three are gold and I will not be told otherwis...
Expand commentRosemond Perdue please introduce us to the sweetie in the photo!!! :D
My go-to Dog movies are
Lady and the Tramp (1 and 2)
101,102 and 101Dalmatians 2 (all three are gold and I will not be told otherwise)
Bolt
Cats and Dogs
Homeward Bound
Enjoy!! :D
Hi All.
Has anyone ever had there script been rejected by competitions when you've entered into lots? It makes me feel like I ain't good enough or the story isn't good enough, I've worked on my script and series for years now and still not got anywhere.
I've had producers interested in it before from...
Expand postHi All.
Has anyone ever had there script been rejected by competitions when you've entered into lots? It makes me feel like I ain't good enough or the story isn't good enough, I've worked on my script and series for years now and still not got anywhere.
I've had producers interested in it before from word of mouth or networking but then they let me down.. I just need to find the right kind of people I suppose, It's hard when it's a Dark Fantasy Romance Series. Does anyone feel like this?
You're welcome, Michael Keeling. Hope you hear great news back from the producers.
Congratulations on getting the job and becoming an Admin Assistant! :D How do you like them so far?
My Christmas was gr...
Expand commentYou're welcome, Michael Keeling. Hope you hear great news back from the producers.
Congratulations on getting the job and becoming an Admin Assistant! :D How do you like them so far?
My Christmas was great. How was yours?
Maurice Vaughan I don't start till next Tuesday :) And good I'm glad you did, yeah it was good thanks :)
You're welcome, Michael Keeling. Ok, let us know how the first day goes.
Thanks everyone.
Wow. Congratulations bro. Good work.
No way to read script?Posted somewhere?
Maya’s time as a student at Speiser/Sturges Acting Studio has helped her make fearless choices as an actress and musician. Her talent and bright personality has garnered her to book roles in the Netflix Series Skip and Treybor, a ONE/SIZE beauty commercial, and Girls Next Door project featuring Wiz...
Expand postMaya’s time as a student at Speiser/Sturges Acting Studio has helped her make fearless choices as an actress and musician. Her talent and bright personality has garnered her to book roles in the Netflix Series Skip and Treybor, a ONE/SIZE beauty commercial, and Girls Next Door project featuring Wiz Khalifa. She has recently auditioned for a Target Commercial, Hyundai, and a secret Disney project. With a growing online social media presence of over 30,000 followers, she is a budding starlet and a wonderful addition to any film or tv project.
Thank you all! ❤️
You're welcome, Maya Ceant. Happy Holidays!
Stunning! If I can find someone who can help me produce one of my silly scripts, I would love to have you on board sometime!
What's everyone working this week?
I'm working on my next horror screenplay - and completing the screenplay for a drama/supernatural series - there's so much to do! And of course take some time off and watch soccer ^^
Editing my latest draft of a Murder Mystery/Revenge feature.
Hi Roy, what are you working on this week? I'm re-reading my Sci -Fi feature before I write the last few scenes...not sure why I'm hesitating as I know how it ends, but feel the need to regroup before the finish!
Thank you so much, James Welday, Richard "RB" Botto, Maurice Vaughan, Alicia Vaughan and Babatunde Ehimai! You are all incredibly kind!! :)...
Expand commentThank you so much, James Welday, Richard "RB" Botto, Maurice Vaughan, Alicia Vaughan and Babatunde Ehimai! You are all incredibly kind!! :)
You're welcome, Kevin J. Howard.
Amazing!!! Congratulations! :D
I'm still here, still trying, still moving forward (albeit zigzagging) ... one step at a time... hoping to connect with like-minded creatives who understand the journey we are all on... Feel free to connect and chat!
Zuzana Fort sounds awesome! I would love to know more about the Revenge thriller if you have a synopsis or one pager at all? DM if you want to discuss
Thanks for all the lovely feedback, and I will definitely DM you... always happy to chat and compare notes... Cheers!
You're welcome, Zuzana Fort.
I am both a cinematographer and still photographer. I have been attempting to break into the New Mexico industry since I left Los Angeles 4 years ago and have not been able to meet anyone in New Mexico to break into the local film industry.
Hi, Jerry Maestas. I've seen you on Stage 32, but I think this is the first time we've spoken. How are you?
Jerry I think the type of cameras doesn't matter, I have cameras and good lens for 1080p films full frame Canon 5D with RF 50mm lens and Sigma lens, but you have the photography experience. Just stay in touch on this page.
Welcome Jerry, I wish you all the best in your endeavors.
I am a multi-lingual Swiss actress, producer, writer/director and casting assistant based in London, UK. I got my Bachelor in European Theatre Arts from Rose Bruford College, where Gary Oldman, Stephen Graham, Tom Hopper, Lake Bell and many more studied. I’m currently performing in Tomb Raider LIVE,...
Expand postI am a multi-lingual Swiss actress, producer, writer/director and casting assistant based in London, UK. I got my Bachelor in European Theatre Arts from Rose Bruford College, where Gary Oldman, Stephen Graham, Tom Hopper, Lake Bell and many more studied. I’m currently performing in Tomb Raider LIVE, have a HSBC commercial on air, my musical comedy collective The Really Useless Group are performing at Vault Festival 2023, and we just wrapped on a short film by the fantastic Australian director Hannah Dougherty. I have been awarded Rising Star at the Academy Award and BAFTA nominating Rhode Island International Film Festival for playing Sandrine in Sandrine, and also appeared as Victor Victoria in Youth by BAFTA-winning director Paolo Sorrentino starring Sir Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, Jane Fonda, Rachel Weisz and Paul Dano. I have a feature and an insta/tiktok sketch series in development and will be looking for London-based creatives and crew to join us. Can’t wait to meet more people on here!
Wow, you have a VERY impressive resume, Leoni Amandin! I didn't know there was a "Tomb Raider" LIVE. I grew up playing the video games. I liked the movies, especially the latest one....
Expand commentWow, you have a VERY impressive resume, Leoni Amandin! I didn't know there was a "Tomb Raider" LIVE. I grew up playing the video games. I liked the movies, especially the latest one.
Hello, Leoni. Congratulations on your accomplishments, and on what you are doing. i am an American writer who has lived in London for 40 years. I've had three plays on stage in this city, and a near s...
Expand commentHello, Leoni. Congratulations on your accomplishments, and on what you are doing. i am an American writer who has lived in London for 40 years. I've had three plays on stage in this city, and a near sale of a screenplay in Hollywood. I. had some big names interested for the lead in that script. I would like to interest you in a short. play or film (35 minutes) what would require five players and one. set. - a court room, as in London or any British city. THE TRIAL OF GOD is "a beautiful comedy," says one of it's would-be actors (THE JUDGE, who lives here). Everyone who. has read it has said it's amazingly funny and unforgettable. Cheers and best wishes. Dale Reynolds writdale@gmail.com
Welcome on board, Leoni. It's always a pleasure meeting someone as talented and as accomplished as yourself.
Hi! Just joined and looking for people who want to network!
Happy to network with you.
That's great Melissa. We have a Financing lounge you should check out https://www.stage32.com/lounge/fundraising and we also have some webinars you can check out if you're ever feeling stuck! https://...
Expand commentThat's great Melissa. We have a Financing lounge you should check out https://www.stage32.com/lounge/fundraising and we also have some webinars you can check out if you're ever feeling stuck! https://www.stage32.com/webinars?search=finance
Hi Melissa, any big plans?
Hi Everyone, My name is Matthew Mark Nichols and I am new to Stage 32, but have been writing and acting in Milwaukee and Chicago for 26 years. I am currently working on and writing a five season, 50 espisode, dramatic series called Prime Cut. The first nine episodes are up on Amazon in book form and...
Expand postHi Everyone, My name is Matthew Mark Nichols and I am new to Stage 32, but have been writing and acting in Milwaukee and Chicago for 26 years. I am currently working on and writing a five season, 50 espisode, dramatic series called Prime Cut. The first nine episodes are up on Amazon in book form and I am excited to be finishing the last episode of season one and starting season two. I am also very excited to be taking a number of the amazing seminars through Studio 32 and look forward to sharing my experiences and the tremendous community that Studio 32 is, with as many people as I can. I look forward to meeting many of you and hopefully having the opportunity to meet and potentially work together in the future.
Matthewmarknichols.com
Welcome to the community, Matthew Nichols. I also played baseball as a kid/teen. I loved "Angels in the Outfield," "Rookie of the Year," and "The Sandlot."
Thanks Babatunde and Maurice. I appreciate that. Welcome to you to. I am looking forward to meeting and networking with many more here at Stage 32. Thank you Stage 32 for the opportunities.
You're welcome, Matthew Nichols. The Lounges (https://www.stage32.com/lounge), the Browse Section (https://www.stage32.com/people), and the Writers' Room (https://www.stage32.com/writers-room) are gre...
Expand commentYou're welcome, Matthew Nichols. The Lounges (https://www.stage32.com/lounge), the Browse Section (https://www.stage32.com/people), and the Writers' Room (https://www.stage32.com/writers-room) are great places to meet people/network on here.
Hi everyone, I'm a Nigerian born copywriter turned screenwriter and I've had a couple of plays/films produced in the local Nollywood film sector. I decided to write for Hollywood a couple of years back and since then I've had three feature length screenplays optioned by a Hollywood production compan...
Expand postHi everyone, I'm a Nigerian born copywriter turned screenwriter and I've had a couple of plays/films produced in the local Nollywood film sector. I decided to write for Hollywood a couple of years back and since then I've had three feature length screenplays optioned by a Hollywood production company. But so far, nothing's come up yet and I'm just hoping to meet people who share my dreams and have the same taste in movies as I do. God bless you all.
Congratulations on having plays and films produced and optioning three screenplays, Babatunde Ehimai!
I checked out the bio on your profile. I suggest adding a more detailed bio. It'll help you build r...
Expand commentCongratulations on having plays and films produced and optioning three screenplays, Babatunde Ehimai!
I checked out the bio on your profile. I suggest adding a more detailed bio. It'll help you build relationships/network on here. You can list things in your bio like your experience, your goals, and the genres that you write.
There's so many people and resources on Stage 32. I'm sure you'll find opportunities on here.
Thanks so much for the advice Maurice, Please feel free to checkout the new bio and tell me what you think about it. Thanks bro.
Hey there everyone! My name is Clarence Sharpe and I am very new to Stage 32 but I've been working in Film & TV production for the past 20 years. Native to NY but I've spent time in LA as well. It took a while for me to come (kind of) out of my shell but here I am! I have two specs I've been selecti...
Expand postHey there everyone! My name is Clarence Sharpe and I am very new to Stage 32 but I've been working in Film & TV production for the past 20 years. Native to NY but I've spent time in LA as well. It took a while for me to come (kind of) out of my shell but here I am! I have two specs I've been selectively sharing and I am working on the next two. Hoping to make some great connections and share whatever experiences I can in hopes that they'll help others as well.
https://twitter.com/ToBeSharpe
Mastadon: @Tobesharpe@screenwriting.space
welcome home, nice and great to meet you Sharpe
Nice to meet you Clarence!
Thanks for the welcome! It's always nice to be embedded amongst the creative community after hiding in a creative hole for so long. Glad to be here.
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Likewise Babatunde! Let's keep in touch! ;)