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This looks like a great opportunity! Its easy to see what you want outof an agent, but they are their own people that have careers, aspirations for their company and demands on their time, so knowing how you can best demonstrate your value to them is essential!

Hi James, I'm attending on the 11th. I'm an actor, and I know what it's like to have an acting agent. I have no idea what it is like to grab the attention of a literary agent. I have written a lot of screenplays and stage plays which are at different levels of completion. Some are finalized. Some were shot. I have been told I have a distinctive voice. So, I'm looking forward to this.

Hi, David!

Thanks so much for sharing this with me, what a fantastic question for our host during the live Q&A. I love hearing where you’re at in your journey, and I think this session is really going to speak to you. I hope you can join us for the webinar!

So nice to meet everyone today :)

Love Rod Serling, creator of the Twilight Zone. Recent visits inspired my logline: Cinderella Possibilities (Title)

One out of 2 single Black women will never marry, unless a Black-Prince-of-a-man comes to the rescue from a world that has never known slavery and racial discrimination.

I am loving NOBODY WANTS THIS on Netflix--the storylines, the snappy banter, etc. It's a reminder that RomComs are evergreen, and the fact that the lead male has flaws but isn't flawed in a toxic way is SO refreshing.

I've been loving everything on Criterion, so I'd say alot more international and classic work has caught my attention!

Sinners, Weapons, IT Welcome to Derry, Peacemaker

Hi, Chase Carmichael. Hope you're having a great week! I loved playing the Sonic the Hedgehog games growing up. I liked the cartoon growing up too. Did you watch the cartoon?

Maurice Vaughan. Yes, I did. I just prefer Sonic the Hedgehog (SatAM), Sonic X (Anime) and most recent Sonic Prime. I want to share the character color designs though, but it has to be on human heights though. Also, no humans and no man-made robots. Lol.

Sounds interesting, Chase. I will be waiting to see where your journey takes you to

Yeah. Me too, Mick.

I'll have to check those out, Chase Carmichael. Do you like the live-action movies?

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. Write Club isn't just for writers.

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...

I am a retired, award-winning advertising, sales promotion copywriter and totally new to Stage32. My goal is to write scripts for feature films. I love the sci-fi and romance genres. Have a logline for an idea that combines both. Cinderella Possibilities (Title)

One out of 2 single Black women will never marry, unless a Black-Prince-of-a-man comes to the rescue from a world that has never known slavery and racial discrimination.

Hi, Shirley Collier. Hope you're doing great! Welcome to Stage 32. I love watching and writing Sci-Fi.

Cinderella Possibilities sounds really interesting! Unique concept! I'm rooting for you to reach your goal! Stage 32's November Write Club can help (www.stage32.com/blog/november-write-club-week-4-the-art-of-the-pitch-wha...).

You can also make an introduction post in the Introduce Yourself Lounge if you want (www.stage32.com/lounge/introduce_yourself).

Hi, Ray Fontenault. My condolences. Have you thought about going to a Stage 32 in-person Meetup? They're free and great for networking. You might meet financers, producers, directors, and more. If you don't see a Meetup in your area, you could start your own. www.stage32.com/meetups

Hi Maurice, Thanks for the reach out. The script about my growing up as a twin (Pals Forever) is currently being reviewed by someone from a Pitch Session here at Stage 32....here's hoping they like it.

You're welcome, Ray Fontenault. The script sounds interesting. Hope they like the script and request it!

Something I do to pitch my scripts is post pages in Stage 32's Your Stage Lounge, on Twitter/X, and on Instagram, like First Page Friday, Third Page Thursday, and Sneak Peek Sunday. I post loglines and script posters with the pages. I've gotten script requests. And sometimes I post short pitches (like two-word pitches and three-word pitches) on social media.

Thanks for sharing. The pitch was a request. Simply waiting to hear back from them.

You're welcome, Ray Fontenault. Congratulations on the request! Hope you get a meeting and financing! And Stage 32 has some Financing resources.

Financing/Crowdfunding Lounge: www.stage32.com/lounge/fundraising

Financing Blogs: www.stage32.com/blog/tags/financing-85

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

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.

Hi, Michele Baker. Hope you're doing great! I love what happens when characters start talking too! I outline my scripts, but I leave room for characters to do things I didn't think of and new things to come up, like characters and scenes.

Hi Michele

Peter D. Marshall You're hitting around the reason that, with very rare exception, directing is not a young person's game. It requires life experience, the broader and deeper the better.

Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg directing is not a young person’s game” I don’t agree with you. I think it requires from the film’s story. As a 15 years old, I could make a movie about a life in a trade school full of special needs student (because I go to a school like this), or a movie about a blind single father (because my dad is one as well), but yeah, I couldn’t make a movie about a break up, or about an old man whose wife is died, or about a woman in a bad marriage, etc.

Hello Imola. Thank you for responding to my article. You and I are both correct. Based on writing a story, you would know much more about how teenagers think and feel than me. You also have the passion, determination and youth to make that film happen. On the other side, my years of "life experience" as well as my 40 years of making films gives me the technical and "life-lessons" advantage that you do not have (yet) at 15. BUT... in my opinion, anyone, no matter what age or language or "life situation", who has the passion and drive to tell personal film stories, they will always get my support! :) :) :)

Very aptly put, Peter D. Marshall. Thanks.

Imola Orbán I don't mean you cannot direct - but that you will get better the longer you do it. As an example, Steven Spielberg began shooting and directing at half your age (literally), and didn't do his first big film (Jaws) until he was much older than you. Since Jaws, he has only gotten better. If directing and storytelling is what you want to do, I encourage you to do it and do it now and do it often.

Hi, Michael Thorn. Stage 32 has two written pitch examples (one for a show and the other for a movie). Stage 32 also has a verbal TV pitch beat sheet and a verbal feature pitch beat sheet. You can get them by emailing success@stage32.com.

Here's three Lounge posts with pitch advice:

www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting/Pitch-Advice

www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting/Pitching-44

www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting/Why-Pitching-Matters-And-How-to-Mak...

The Pitch Practice in the Writers’ Room is the best pitching resource in my opinion. Pitch Practice is every Thursday night at 5:30 P.M. PST/8:30 P.M. EST. You can sit in and listen to members practice their projects and give them feedback. You can pitch your project too, but you have to sign up. The hosts, Noel Thompson and John Mezes, take names during Pitch Practice for people to pitch the following week. You have to sit in and listen at the practice one or two times before you can pitch.

The Pitch Tank in the Writers’ Room is an incredible pitching resource too. The Pitch Tank is where you pitch your script to an executive and get feedback. The Pitch Tank is once a month.

Stage 32 has a free webinar called "How to Write a 2 Page Pitch for Your Television Series" (www.stage32.com/education/products/free-stage-32-webinar-how-to-write-at...).

Stage 32 has a free webinar called "How to Create a 2 Page Pitch For Your Feature Film" (www.stage32.com/education/products/how-to-create-a-2-page-pitch-for-your...).

Stage 32 also has a free pitch webinar: www.stage32.com/education/products/pitching-tips-from-the-pros-your-blue...

Michael Thorn You pitch the whole series. You need the pilot written and maybe another epsode or two, plus a comprehensive series bible. Pitching a series is different than a film as you will generally target different production companies. In either case, with no credits, it's difficult if you want to stay on the team throughout.

Maurice Vaughan yes I've been getting as much of the available advice as possible, watching webinars etc - I have't yet tuned in to the Pitch Practice sessions - will try and have a listen this week (UK time difference permitting) - it was really the distinction between pitching a pilot and pitching a series I was unsure about and Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg has told me what I was hoping - you pitch the whole series, which is exactly what I've been preparing. Thanks both...

Hi, Gary Schneider. Welcome to the community. Great to meet you. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. 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...

Congratulations on your memoir being published worldwide! You could post your biopic script on your profile. Producers search profiles for projects. Click the gear symbol in the top right-hand corner and select “Edit profile” in the drop-down menu. Scroll down to “Loglines” and click “Add/edit loglines” to the right of “Loglines.” You can also post your script on your profile this way: www.stage32.com/loglines (near the top where it says “Add a Logline”)

Reach out to the Success Team at success@stage32.com. Geoff and his team can help you connect with producers, executives, and more.

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...

Gary Schneider An interesting invitation, but what are you really looking for? Add me to your network and perhaps we can set up a discussion.

Hi Gary Schneider ,

thank you for sharing this deeply moving introduction to Perfect Pitch – The Franz Mohr Story. The way you describe Franz’s life journey — from trauma and war to faith, transformation, and a legacy that shaped the world of music — is incredibly powerful. It’s clear this project carries not only cinematic potential, but emotional and spiritual resonance as well.

I wanted to kindly ask whether you are also considering German actors for any roles or recreations within the film, given Franz Mohr’s roots in Dresden and his early life in Germany.

If so, I would be honored to be considered or to offer support in any capacity your production might need.

A few details about me:

• German actor, English-speaking

• Background in military police, paramedic, and intensive physical roles

• Experience in action, drama, biographical storytelling, and emotionally grounded characters

• Strong screen presence, trained in MMA, BJJ, and tactical movement (useful for war-era sequences if relevant)

• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6401783/

• Currently working internationally on multiple film projects, including The Rose in the Flame (2025)

While my profile often aligns with action and thriller narratives, I am deeply drawn to stories of faith, trauma, redemption, legacy, and human transformation — and your project clearly stands at that intersection.

If there is any role, consultation, or creative contribution where a German actor or collaborator may be of service, I would be grateful to explore it.

Thank you again for sharing Franz’s legacy so beautifully.

This is truly more than a film — and I would be honored to help give it voice in any way that fits your vision.

Warm regards,

Dan Martin Roesch

Gary Schneider I saw your network request and added you. DM me to arrange a discussion. Or if you are available TODAY between 2pm and 3pm Pacific, drop in to our weekly virtual drop in sessions. (anyone else seeing this is invited as well).

Tuesday, November 25 · 2:00 – 3:00pm

Time zone: America/Los_Angeles

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/etf-cdxy-jpiOr dial: ‪(US) +1 407-986-7174‬ PIN: ‪106 966 557‬#

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Great and inspiring post!

"Short films are great for new filmmakers wanting to get their work out there, but they're also a fantastic way to try out new things, work with unfettered freedom, play, and yes, thirty years on... LEARN!" You're right, Michael Fitzer, MFA. It's the same thing with short scripts I write. And I use them as writing samples.

Congratulations on shooting three shorts and getting your foot in the door with the financier! I'm looking forward to seeing your movies!