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Ehsan Rahimpour
Mystery, Suspense, Dramatic Irony

No. 04 / Robert McKee, a wise voice on storytelling, highlights an important point:

In Mystery the audience knows less than the characters.

In Suspense the audience and characters know the same information.

In Dramatic Irony the audience knows more than the characters.

Maurice Vaughan

I use all three of these in scripts, Ehsan Rahimpour, especially suspense. I don't think I've used all three in one scene. I might try it.

Ehsan Rahimpour

That’s a solid idea Maurice Vaughan, but it really depends on what the scene or story organically calls for. Sometimes all three are essential, while other times one alone packs enough punch....

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Maurice Vaughan

Ok, thanks, Ehsan Rahimpour. I'll definitely keep that in mind.

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Serhat Boylu
Documentary “Koçer” | Exploring the resilience of nomadic Kurdish families

Hi everyone,

I’m Serhat Boylu — filmmaker based in Turkey. I recently completed my short documentary “Koçer”, which focuses on the life of Kurdish nomadic families who migrate with their flocks across rural Anatolia.

The film explores:

• their deep bond with nature

• their struggle to maintain ancient t...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Serhat Boylu. Welcome to the community. Congratulations on finishing your short documentary!

Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry profe...

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Fuad Shawn

How we can enjoy your work?

Daniel Danitto

Hi Serhat Boylu, Your project sounds truly meaningful. I have deep respect for filmmakers who capture disappearing traditions and give voice to communities that rarely get represented on screen. “Koçe...

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Suzanne Bronson
Rejection

This is a topic that I think is not covered enough. This is something all creatives experience. Actors, writers, directors, artists, et al. We all must find a healthy way of coping and dealing with rejection. We probably deal with reject more than acceptance and, I would say, we creatives experience...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Suzanne Bronson. I try to learn from rejection, and I move on and keep pitching/applying for jobs.

Suzanne Bronson

Can you tell me more Maurice Vaughan How do you learn from rejection?

Maurice Vaughan

Sure, Suzanne Bronson. Say I send an email query letter and hear back from the producer saying they want to read my script. If the producer reads the script and tells me why they passed on it, I'll ke...

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Suzanne Bronson

In acting, you don't have the luxury of knowing why you weren't cast, or even why you aren't allowed to audition.

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Rue Saavage
Introduction

Hi, my name is Robin, but I go by Rue. I have enjoyed writing since I was child, and was always writing in journals. I knew from very early on I always wanted to get involved in the entertainment industry, so at 35 I began doing comedy. I grew up watching Saturday night live, and always dreamed of b...

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Maurice Vaughan

Rue Saavage Hi, Rue. Welcome to the community. Congratulations on writing your first script and all the success with it!

Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with crea...

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Rue Saavage

oh thank you, I see it on both.

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Rue Saavage. What's For the First Time about?

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Julie Lamont
What do you look for in a writing partner?

curious what others look for when trying to find a writing partner?

I come from a family of writers, but none that write teleplays or screenplays. (well technically one does write screenplays but not in any genre I write in). which means I haven’t collaborated on writing a script since my teens when...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Julie Lamont. I look for a writing partner who has the same vision for the project and someone who'll be professional and respectful.

You could make a collaboration post on the Job Board (www.stage...

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Göran Johansson

When I look for a writing partner, I look for someone who differs from me. Preferably opposite gender and very different age. Different social background. Unfortunately that maximizes the risk for dis...

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Elle Bolan
Tell me your favorite...

What is your favorite part of the story? What's your least favorite?

For me, the first act is a chore. If I could skip writing the first act, I would. I feel like it should just materialize on the page and save me the trouble. (I'm joking. Not really, but really)

Second act is my top pick. I love wat...

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Jim Cushinery

I love all of it.

Meriem Bouziani

I think I love them all.

Each part carries a different emotional timbre.

Even though I’m still writing the script, I can already feel the distinct emotions of every section as I develop the narrative architecture.

DJ Gautam

In my case, first act is what they wanna do in their daily lives. and later i give them surprises and twist and turns like.

Another thing is that whole story is in your head entirely, but i become paralyzed when i thought what they will do in their daily chores.

Daniel Stuelpnagel

Elle Bolan when McKee said that Act I is Inspiration, Act II is Craft and Act III is Philosophy, well I concur with that and I see Act I as kind of being the most fun, I can pretty much posit whatever...

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Martin Graham

I am definitely the opposite haha. I love the first act. The opening scene is my favorite to figure out and one that I feel I have the most realized by the time I actually hit the page. I honestly hav...

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Sebastian Tudores
November Write Club Week 4 Blog is a Masterclass on Pitching

Happy Monday to all!

And don't forget the awesome Head of Com...

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Sebastian Tudores

Eddie Lawhorn that's fantastic - looking forward to you sharing them through your project!

Meriem Bouziani

And yes, The Silent PFC War and The De-Evolution Game are completely separate projects.

The Silent PFC War is a psychologi...

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Sebastian Tudores

that's super Meriem Bouziani - creative projects that not only entertain but create a reflexive need for reflection are my favorites. keep rockin' it! :)

Meriem Bouziani

Thank you very much for your encouragement Sebastian Tudores

Elle Bolan

Hey @Sebastian Tudores. It's the last day of the month, and I wanted to check in and say, she's not a pretty pitch document yet. Rough draft is the phrase to use, but it is a completely written pitch document Ready for prettying up.

How are you doing on your end of our deal?

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Juan Rodriguez
Writer of “The Girl Who Remembered Tomorrow” – Romantic Sci-Fi Feature

Hello Stage 32 Family!

My name is Juan C. Rodriguez, and I’m a writer with a passion for emotional, high-concept sci-fi and grounded character-driven stories.

I just completed a feature-length screenplay titled The Girl Who Remembered Tomorrow, a romantic sci-fi drama about a woman who remembers only...

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Fuad Shawn

"the girl WHO remembered Tomorrow" nice name

Juan Rodriguez

Thank you.

Maurice Vaughan

Welcome to the community, Juan Rodriguez. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. Producers, executives, di...

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Willem Elzenga 2
The Last Pencil

Another nice new AI short (7') that explains a lot of the current state of modern AI moviemaking. Have a close look and let know what you think of this film, I am especially interested in what you think of the acting. 

To me the acting is on a scale between 0 and 10 a 6.5. The characters come across...

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Willem Elzenga 2

I read a lot about AI movies being soulless. But what does that actually mean? It's obvious that the AI tools need to be handled by the propper (creative) talent. I have seen better AI shorts than thi...

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Suzanne Bronson

Well this has me asking Willem Elzenga 2 can you teach AI to act? They don't have feelings, they don't understand feelings. How would you teach that? Would it be then, just mimicry? It's similar to th...

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Suzanne Bronson

There are Charles Chas Green actors who have sold their voice and likeness for AI use. so the physical rendering is not a problem. I actually know a producer/director who is doing this very thing. Usi...

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Willem Elzenga 2

It can't be taught, it has to be programmed. We don't know if AI has personal experiences and emotions, maybe the human brain and body isn't that complex after all in a couple of years. I see AI as my famlily and good friend. Together we're a great team!

Charles Chas Green

Willem Elzenga 2 .... I'm not sure I follow your reasoning?. Programmed "Yes"... but I can say without reservation that "NO" AI doesn't have personal experience and emotions.....only sentient creature...

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