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Hi, Glenn Axelrod. I think being honest about how you feel is what makes a romantic confession feel truly authentic, and you nailed that.

Nice job with avoiding eye contact to show you're nervous, but I think you're still too confident, especially starting at 1:16.

I was really shy growing up (up until high school), so I know what it's like confessing feelings to someone you have a crush on. It's HARD. It's nerve-racking, your stomach is in knots, and you can't think straight.

One thing I suggest doing is taking more pauses. And you could say "um” and “you know" more. I think fidgeting with your hands, face, hair, ears, and shirt would help too.

I think 1:21-1:30 of your confession sounds more like a speech than a confession.

I also don't think you need to zoom in during your confession.

Hey Maurice, yes I saw that after I watched it. Yes, I am a confident person...always been. That is what is missing here I think. So I agree with you on that.

I think with some tweaks, you'll nail the monologue, Glenn Axelrod.

I wish you the best of luck on such an incredible journey.

Get your finances in order. Move to a city/country with a booming tv/movie community and then hustle for a job on a tv show or feature film production. Theres also jobs doing post production. Basically you want to align with ppl who actually make stuff for a living.

Oh, maybe talk to a lawyer about work visa at whatver country you pick. Dont think you can just show up & work without govt papers.

I studied abroad in London for a semester of law school way back in 1996. I took a weekend course on screenwriting in SoHo and that was my intro to it. I think London is a good choice because so many movies are being made in the UK. Not sure which school to go to, but there have to be some good ones there with so much movie industry business going on there. Maybe you can get a part time job with a studio or agent reading screenplays. Wherever you go have fun and enjoy the experience!

Thank you Tammy Hunt

I can do a British accent but still need work

Maurice Vaughan Yes. It took me several drafts to get it right though.

This is very good. Thanks Maurice Vaughan

Thanks, Michael David. You're welcome.

Excellent idea Maurice for compelling dialogue. This would be a great exercise for a class group.

Thank you, Jamie Sutliff. That sounds like a great idea.

The Travis Highlights. I like that, Travis Seppala. What's your favorite Superman memorabilia? And just so you know, Introduce Yourself Weekend is next weekend. It's cool though. You can introduce yourself again next weekend if you want.

Maurice Vaughan 1) Well, damn. :( My bad.

2) Too many to name, but I've got 2 great pics of ME as Superman -- one that an ex had made for me, and one that my sister had made for me. I've also got a life-sized cardboard cutout from the USPS that an old friend "managed to get" for me (aka, they never shipped it back to corporate like they were supposed to), a poster signed by Alyn Kirk, and a couple very cool figures/statues. I have THOUSANDS of pieces in my collection.

It's fine, Travis Seppala. I just don't want you to miss Introduce Yourself Weekend. Wow, that's a HUGE collection! I don't have any memorabilia, but I'd like to get some for my writing space.

No to titling spec episodes and No to scene numbers. Worry about that stuff when someone pays you.

I title the episodes so I figure the pilot script is getting titled, too.

Maurice Vaughan Drat. Oh well, the die has been cast... I had looked at a bunch of pilot scripts online and saw scene numbers in them, including in non-shooting ones. Of course now I search re: scene numbers and the first result is, "Never include scene numbers for your TV pilot." Rookie mistake. The good thing is thus far I have only submitted said pilots to one writing program and one competition and the former is for rookies so not a fatal error methinks.

I numbered the scenes because I always saw it in the scripts that I read. It was finally pointed out to me that I was reading copies of shooting scripts. Luckily I learned before I was opening up and submitting scripts.

Bill Albert I definitely skimmed through some that were not shooting scripts that had them, but likely those were still, mostly, well-known pilots. For the writing program the only requirement was two non-spec (aka original) pilot scripts between 30 and 65 pgs each. No other script guidance so I am not going to sweat the mistake too much. Going to drop scene #s from the current pilot.

Try to create a few scenes, or at least one. That will help you to determine what is suitable for the screen. Either you persuade the local group with no-budget filmmakers to film it for you. Or you film it yourself. if you are not comfortable with directing, animate in the computer or create one doll for each character.

I forgot. Or ask your local amateaur theatre to show you how a few of your scenes will look on stage.

Hey, Mike Clarke. I’ve been hired by authors to adapt a few books into feature scripts. Basically, what I did was talk to the authors and go through each book, making notes for what HAD to stay in the story when it became a script, like important world elements, character personalities, and subplots. I put the notes together in an outline. I would also go back and check the books if I was unclear about something when writing the scripts.

Stage 32 has an on-demand webinar you might want to check out called “How to Adapt a Book Into a Film or Series” webinar. It’s on sale for $24.50 right now. www.stage32.com/education/products/how-to-adapt-a-book-into-a-film-or-se...

Stage 32 also has an on-demand webinar called “Adapting IP: How Do I Know if My Idea Should Be Written as a Film, TV Series or Podcast?” www.stage32.com/education/products/adapting-ip-how-do-i-know-if-my-idea-...

It sounds like you're already approaching it with the right questions in mind. Particularly in reference to condensing and streamlining. When faced with these challenges you can ask yourself "what is the essence of what I wanted to get across here" rather than direct translation. Look at other shows and movies that have been adapted from either history or other mediums to see how they've distilled it into a shorter medium (Chernobyl, Lawrence of Arabia etc.)

I suspect what I have, when I look at th ehuge number of potential scenes in the novel is probably a series, of either weekly or episode shows or, a set of full scripts where I'd have to alter it to have cliff hanger endings, but still , even so, a lot of streamlining. I suspect in the current market I will be doing it for the joy of doing it, unless I hit a homerun in the indie novel publishing world and get invited in.

Congratulations on getting another illustration job, Rich Terdoslavich!

"With a script and visuals at hand, you have a good shot of financing/crowdfunding your film." You're right. I'm more likely to donate to a crowdfunding campaign if it has visuals.

Visuals can help writers, directors, etc. pitch their scripts too. I design posters that help attract industry professionals to my scripts, and I've thought about getting pictures designed for my pitch decks and treatments.

Thanks, Maurice. It seems to be happening a lot to me. Just got a client for an illustration job, similar to presentations and pitch decks. I enjoy working with filmmakers and clients, the creative process. That’s great that you do poster designs on your presentations. Again, if you need pics for your pitch decks and treatments, you can message me. Enjoy your day and talk to you soon

You're welcome, Rich Terdoslavich. Thanks. I'll definitely keep that in mind. Enjoy your day too. Talk soon.

Congratulations on the Double Recommend, Mark Miller!

How can I get my screenplays considered, for the top %1?

Hi Charlotte Verminck - the location sounds truly stunning (would love to see a picture if possible). Hard to say how to handle it without all of the details but Crew & Cast safety is always the #1 priority and it sounds like everyone made it through the day unscathed.

Hi Sam Sokolow!

Thank you so much for your reply! Absolutely, safety was our top priority throughout the shoot! The location was breathtaking but required careful planning to ensure everything ran smoothly. Luckily, we had an amazing team that adapted to the challenges on the spot.

You can get a better look at the cliff and how we handled the shoot in the BTS video: https://youtu.be/Hn6580ltFUM?si=gFcQqi6AmRRCarBu

Let me know what you think! I’d love to hear your take on it!

Hey, Charlotte Verminck !

I agree with Sam Sokolow that the number one priority should be the safety of the actors.

As a VFX supervisor, I could suggest a trick for particularly dangerous shots (like in your project, where the scene takes place on the edge of a cliff). You could shoot these moments separately and composite them together in post-production. The only additional thing you’d need on set is a portable green or blue screen.

For the most dangerous shots, where the actress needs to stand right at the edge of the cliff, you could film the cliff separately and then shoot the actress on a greenscreen in the same location with the same lighting. Then, in compositing, you could seamlessly blend the two together.

With this approach, the shots could be made even more thrilling since you’d have the flexibility to place the actress right at the very edge—creating the illusion that she’s just millimeters away from falling.

In the end, this would be both maximally safe and visually spectacular.

The only way I'd watch a movie that long (in theaters or on streaming) is if it was really unique and exciting, Willem Elzenga. I'd probably watch it in parts if I saw it on streaming.

I did see The Brutalist, mainly I am a fan of the filmmaker. The length didnt bother me. Same as The Irishman or Once Upon A Time in Hollywood. What gets me to pay for a ticket is the filmmakers involved, not the length of the movies.