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Lol so BoFS has an absolutely devastating climax that I feel I pulled off well… so much so that I’m still reeling from it. I’ll refrain from spoiling, but it’s one of those cases where I broke my own heart. The only other times this happened was when I was writing my novel Seed’s climax as well as a...
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Friends, in my previous post I shared an idea about a film where a lawyer fights in court for the right to transfer debt through a will. After thinking more about it, I realized this concept has the potential not just for a film — but for an entire series.
The protagonist is a brilliant lawyer who al...
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You could also create an episode where he represents a group of bank robbers who walked into a bank with guns, took the money, but never said a single word. And since, legally, for it to qualify as a...
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Hello guys. wanted to post a logline for a feature film over here. would love to get your feedback and see if anyone is interested in reading the script.
logline:
A disgraced forensic accountant with photographic memory must decode a tattooed countdown to a city-wide attack by breaking out the impris...
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Meriem Bouziani yeah its like an adrenaline rush in every scene with the stakes high
Jon Shallit hey,no idea which one you referring too, prison break is one where tattoos are significant part of the story i think what differs mine to others would be the treatment and use of the tatto...
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The logline needs to include the reason why this particular forensic accountant, what's at stake for him, and what does his memory have to do with it (otherwise, don't include it).
Ryan Elliott by saying disgraced forensic accountant its bit obvious that he has a past. and his memory is what is helping him tracking down the tatoos as it is evident in the description....
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Hello everyone - I’m very new here and had accidentally posted this on my wall earlier, so I’m reposting it here in the Screenwriting Lounge. I’d love to share the logline for my feature film and would really appreciate your thoughts. Logline: An 8-year-old boy, overlooked in a family obsessed with...
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Thank you for the suggestion, Mimi — I appreciate it. I’ll refine the logline and keep it simpler and more intriguing in the next post. Thanks again for taking the time to share your feedback.
If you don’t mind, I’d really appreciate your honest opinion on this logline and the story. Thanks for taking the time to look at it — your feedback means a lot as I’m still learning my way around here. I’ve shortened the logline as you suggested.
When I spoke to a member of Stage32 who asked me if I would like to participate in the NOVEMBER WRITING CLUB, I replied that I wouldn't have time because I was busy with work. Well, I decided not to leave it until 2026. So here we go, and I only have a week, Maurice Vaughan.
Your voice matters — and so does the story only you can tell. In a time when audiences are craving truth and connection, writing authentically isn’t just an artistic choice — it’s an act of courage. This 8-week feature writing lab is your chance to tune out the noise of “what’s selling” and focus on...
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Maybe I'm wrong and dumb, and I need others input. But I recently received what I think is crap Pitch Feedback and I need second opinions. Not on strength of story or plot. Simply comprehension. Read the Pitch and Tell me what you don't understand, if anything about it. All comments are welcomed. Thanks.
"That's a fantastic note, Yan Ju Zeng. The IP licensing angle is critical and a business point many writers overlook when drafting a high-concept pitch. That's a great piece of professional insight that Jay can definitely use. Thanks for the paralegal perspective!"
"Yan Ju, your versatility across acting, screenwriting, and production assisting is incredibly impressive! It gives you a valuable perspective from every side of the camera. I especially appreciate yo...
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Oh Yan Ju Zeng that part was a joke they aren’t actually going to speak to Blade or Buffy in the film.
Hey Visionis IP the outbreak just effects vamps, but the humans would eventually have to deal with it. They are still vampires
Jay Thompson Oh! That does uncomplicate matters regarding IP Licensing! Lol.
Anyone else notice how bad the writing for the newest season of The Witcher is?
I think the newest season suffered for a lot of reasons. Particularly I felt the actor chemistry felt lacking. Which is understandable considering the transition the show made.
For pitches, I search IMDb (pro) if you have it and deadline and Hollywood reporter and LinkedIn. Their profile under the pitch opportunity may list a whole lot of credits - when you research they were an actor or additional crew. What’s important is where they currently work and their work as produ...
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Thanks mate! Right back at you!
Maurice Vaughan If you’re part of any member organisations ask if they have discounts to IMDB pro. I got a 30% discount. Often there’s a one month free promo so you can save all your queries and do a...
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You're welcome, Phoenix Black. Thanks. I'm not part of a member organization, but thanks for the info.
OMD, this insight is incredible, I'm definitely bearing this in mind. thank you Phoenix for this information
Phoenix Black I do the exact same IMDB drill with every ‘exec.’ Dollars are too hard to come by to not do your due diligence. it took me a couple of missteps to have that pounded into my wallet, but i...
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Jason Piette (BAFTA-winning producer with over 50 projects under his belt) is having an exclusive Ask Me Anything in Stage 32's Writers' Room Lounge from tomorrow through Saturday morning!
It's your chance to ask about distribution, packaging, and how the international film market is shifting post-AF...
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I think the website ate my previous post, so I'll try to recreate it lol:
I blew my week 1 NWC goal out of the water and finished BoFS's first draft as of about an hour ago. Started off with the more reasonable goal of 60 pages by the end of the month (so roughly half), then the writing gods decided...
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Thank you, Maurice Vaughan! I just sent it in for its table read and will be working on the date and time soon. If it weren’t for the bad sleep I’d even think about how I want to open SiR (or part 5 l...
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You're welcome, Banafsheh Esmailzadeh. Is the table read gonna be recorded?
Yup Maurice Vaughan, I’ll get the recording and try to learn how to cut the choice parts so you can see it too :D
Wow, what an incredible creative surge! Finishing a full draft in a week is phenomenal. It's especially exciting that this installment is taking such a bold turn, diving deeper into drama and its Christian themes.
Thanks so much Sam Rivera, it really is~ I think only a couple other times I worked this fast. And you're right, the turn it took is bold and as a result the trajectory of the remaining two sequels is...
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Patrick Raymond (independent film producer & founder of Stormlight Productions) is having an AMA in the Producing Lounge from tomorrow through Saturday morning! He'll be answering questions about "Leveraging Resources & Incentives to Bring Work Back to the U.S."
You can post your questions now. www.s...
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