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You're right, Clinton Oparaocha. Another great way to come up with original ideas is combining different life events.

Welcome to the community, Barry Goldblatt. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. Writers, producers, directors, etc. www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...

Dark Latitude sounds really unique and thrilling! Stage 32 has feedback services I suggest checking out (www.stage32.com/scriptservices).

And it's the last week of Stage 32's November Write Club. It can help you reach a goal(s), it's a chance to connect with writers, directors, producers, etc., and you can get support for your goal and projects. There's three prizes this week and a grand prize drawing at the end of the month! Week 4's blog came out yesterday. www.stage32.com/blog/november-write-club-week-4-the-art-of-the-pitch-wha...

How’s it been going with that? What’s your game plan for your show?

I was a fan of Rugrats for years.

Super fun!

Cheryl Chase I have been sending my scripts to executives on this website, I have gotten a lot of praise on its potential. Hopefully I will get it far enough to be able to have it produced and such. According to one executive I am very close.

That’s so awesome to hear and put a face to the voice! I watched that show many times before.

You will also be able to drop your questions for Steven or for our moderator Sebastian in the webinar Zoom chat as well, if you're attending live tomorrow at 1pm PT!

Looking forward to moderating and to all the great questions from our community here on Stage32 Sydney S :)

Drawn from an ancestral download, this saga uncovers the hidden path of a lineage marked by stolen children, broken vows, and the echoes of those who lived before.

Awesome Springer, so nice to meet you today on the community event :)

Thank you to everyone who joined us LIVE for the webinar and for all the questions - and a big thank you to Steven - who will make a Stage32 profile :). I was so happy to see you got not only good practical advice out of it but, equally important, inspiration! Look forward to tracking also the thoughts of all that will watch it on-demand. cheers

Hey, Ashley Renee Smith! Happy Tuesday! Thanks for everything you do for the community. It's a lot! I love the community most about Stage 32. It's really supportive, positive, and helpful.

Thank Ashley! Pleasure to get acquainted.

By a longshot, Ashley Renee Smith - what has impressed me the most is the willingness for those behind the platform to be so willing to champion us. I'm completely floored by that and continue to be every time I log on.

I have been a member of Stage 32 for almost a year. When I first joined, I was quite apprehensive and very guarded. The thought of opening up and presenting my creative work to others felt like a significant leap. Despite my initial reservations, I continued to visit the site, observing the community and its dynamics.

Over time, I witnessed an impressive level of activity and engagement among staff and members. The progress and vibrancy within the community were so remarkable that at times, I found it almost unbelievable. Stage 32 stands out from other screenwriting platforms. What truly captivated me was the forward movement and active involvement from both the staff and the members. The sense of momentum and connection here is unlike anything I have experienced elsewhere. It is a very unique platform.

What I appreciate most about stage 32 is the genuine care and affinity the staff has for its members. This truly is the beating heart of this community. Their dedication to building and nurturing this space is evident and the time and effort invested in writing blogs, sharing personal experiences, plus championing writers. The encouragement, support, and celebration offered to members fosters a welcoming, uplifting environment. This community truly serves as a lifeline for screenwriters.

In a world where people can often seem distant and it is easy to feel invisible; it is wonderful to know that Stage 32 provides a safe space. Here, we can feel good about ourselves and our writing journey, supported by a caring community. Thank you to every one of the staff at Stage 32 for your kindness and diligence in creating such a supportive environment.

Fun project! What sort of tools do you use?

Ville Hilden For the DAW: LMMS (I know it sounds noobish, but I love this tool...). I developed a simple little VST plugin to add a video track within the tool. For libraries, mainly "Berlin Free Orchestra" from Orchestral Tools (via VeSTige) + a few good SF2 instruments.

Amazing work!!!

Like the light sounds at the beginning.

At 2:02 - until the end I think it needs more intensity. Probably more instruments and minor chords - not so much major chords.

c minor, C Eb G or A min - A C E are examples for minor chords -

What software are you using - DAW and the free sounds ? Did you make any hit points. ?

Hit points are interesting places to have new music or in your case .. those two silent places near the beginning are great !!

Keep this creative energy flowing for sure !

This one guy I’m learning from said to make

Emotional hit points as well- not only logical or where scenes change.

Keep up the good … long work ! Yes - I know it takes a while. My first competition piece was 12 mins long and working, etc … it took me a month - even with Sibelius 7.5.

I use Dorico Pro 5.1 now - or sometimes for these short examples we’re making - we make music right in the DAW. It’s harder to remember keys and the chords - though it’s possible !

I found a way to print a track’s notes from

Logic Pro.

I did Gravity without much looking at tracks -

It’s on my website as well as YouTube.

Seems you have a good knack at moving things / melody along with the characters on screen!

K. Kennard

Thanks a lot Kerry Kennard for taking the time to write such detailed feedback, really appreciate it!

Yes, I totally agree about the section around 2:02. I also felt it needed a darker harmonic direction, and your suggestion about reinforcing it with more minor chords makes perfect sense. I’ll rework that part and try to build more tension there.

As for the tools: I’m currently working in LMMS, mostly with free Orchestral Tools libraries. I even developed a small VST plugin to synchronize the video inside LMMS. It’s definitely not the easiest setup for writing to picture, but I’m slowly shaping my workflow. I did highlight a few hit points, especially those two silent moments (glad you noticed!), and I tried to underline them with more intense percussion, although I know that approach isn’t the most subtle.

I also really like your idea about emotional hit points, not just structural ones. That’s something I really want to explore, especially since there’s a significant shift later in the short film in the cat’s attitude toward its attackers. I’ll have to make good use of that.

Thanks again for the encouragement. It really helps keep motivation up! I’ll check out your Gravity piece as well.

I leave it up to the DoP, Debbie Seagle. If it was important to the script, I'd write the opening sequence where the credits roll.

Is the sequence significant to the story? If so, write the sequence (credits not included). If it's not important, leave it out. Credits are determined by several factors: contracts, studio protocols, producers' discretion, etc., none of which you'll have any input on unless you're also directing or producting it.

I'm thinking of taking a montage from the 3rd page to use as an opening sequence for the credit roll. But do you think a montage works there, or should the opening sequence (for a comedy) have more action than visuals? I'm also a co-director/producer (first-time) - we all start at the beginning!

I actually have a similar question because I open my TV series, Chrysalis - The Family Adventure(s), with a paragraph describing a scene with Chrysalises followed by a description of the living room in the house where most of the series will take place. At least up until the wildfire

I'd agree with what a few others hve said here. If the titlet sequence can be constructed to establish the story, provide insight into characters or in other ways move the story forward, I'd do it. Think about how many films you've seen lately when the credits have actually been delayed by some sort of action to establish the story. Or where the credits are are interspersed within the first few minutes. That one I find distracting, but its been done often enough I'd count it as a viable option.

Bottom line: it's your story. Tell it theway you want to.

Great, Roberto Antonio Pérez Ortiz. Congratulations! Is this your November Write Club post for the week?

Yes!

Así es, Illanna; serán episodios de media hora.

TIME MEDICS is a really unique series, Roberto Antonio Pérez Ortiz! The title is catchy! And a lot of people can relate to it (wanting to go back and save someone/stop something from happening health wise).

Sorry Roberto I don't speak great Spanish.

You're welcome, Meriem Bouziani. Congratulations on writing 18 pages!

I forgot something here.

We also celebrate art.

We celebrate human history.

And we work together to protect all of it.

You have a great grasp on your story. That passion is what will let people be interested. You have this, Meriem Bouziani. I know it's difficult when you're tackling such a rich subjet that most people never considered. Considering you can't live without it, the concept of it being so highly damaged, what happens and when is a huge thing- childhood, adulthood, and what was done to help support the neuro-growth in other parts of the brain to help support the functions which remain. Definitely has one thinking on the daily deeds we do and how it can highly impact us. Thanks for this insight.

Thank you very much for your encouragement. I’m truly happy you like my story’s topic Cynna Ael

This is such an important point about the PFC and the brain. The PFC doesn’t work in isolation — it functions in full synchronization with other regions, and any disruption to it will inevitably affect the rest of the brain and even the entire body.

That’s why the stakes keep escalating in the story.

I’ve been trying to contact real neuroscientists to fact-check the long-term symptoms, alongside my own research and the questions I ask ChatGPT.

I really feel everything in this story.

It keeps challenging me to think about things and focus on details I never noticed before.

And I hope I can share all of that with everyone—the same way I feel it, and the same way I’m learning from it myself.

Well, this crazy world won’t stop growing.

I’ve just added some new twists that turned it into a full 5D disaster.

Hey, Kevin Hager. Rugrats used to be one of my favorite shows too. Yeah, it's really Cheryl Chase. www.stage32.com/lounge/animation/Hello-Cartoon-Creatives

Thanks.

You're welcome, Kevin Hager.

Could you let her know I sent her a network request and I was a fan of the series please?

Hi, John Reizer! Welcome to the community. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. Screenwriters, producers, directors, executives, actors, and more. www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...

Stage 32 is having a free Community Open House today. It'll also help you navigate Stage 32 and connect with creatives and industry pros. It's a fully interactive event where the community gets to guide the discussion. You can sign up here: www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-s-november-community-open-ho...

Here’s a blog for up-and-coming screenwriters I suggest checking out: www.stage32.com/blog/the-questions-up-and-coming-screenwriters-need-to-a...

Stage 32 has other screenwriting resources:

Screenwriting Lounge: www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting

Screenwriting Blogs: www.stage32.com/blog/tags/screenwriting-25

Screenwriting Education: www.stage32.com/education/search?term=Screenwriting

Script Services: www.stage32.com/scriptservices

The Writers’ Room: www.stage32.com/writers-room (you can sign up for your first month of membership free here www.stage32.com/writers-room/plans-vip)

And it's the last week of Stage 32's November Write Club. It can help you reach a goal(s), it's a chance to connect with writers, directors, producers, etc., and you can get support for your goal and projects. There's three prizes this week and a grand prize drawing at the end of the month! Week 4's blog came out yesterday. www.stage32.com/blog/november-write-club-week-4-the-art-of-the-pitch-wha...

Hi John and welcome to Stage 32! Congratulations on your film. Maurice already gave you the rundown, but I wanted to add my hello!

Welcome, John Reizer

Hi, Krista Owen! Congratulations to you and your partner on the features and TV series!

Stage 32 has free in-person Meetups that are great for networking (www.stage32.com/meetups). If you don't see a Meetup in your area, you could start your own.

Congratulations Krista Owen!

Thank you both very much!! That's great about the meetups! I will look into that.

You're welcome, Krista Owen. I suggest checking out Stage 32's Job Board (www.stage32.com/find-jobs). Members make posts for pitch decks. The Job Board gets updated regularly.

Congratulations on North Central, Krista, that would be exciting