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A Decade's Worth of Lessons
Today's guest post comes from screenwriter, founder of The Great American PitchFest, and one of the hardest working people anywhere on the planet, my friend, Signe Olynyk. As The Great American PitchFest enters its 10th year, Signe has taken a moment to look back and reflect on the people who have helped not only make the enterprise a success, but assisted in making her a better screenwriter. I love this blog. I absolutely love every heartfelt word. And I learned a great deal a…
A Filmmaker's Harvest: A Journey in Distribution
Today we welcome back Stage 32 member, screenwriter, producer, founder of the Great American PitchFest & Screenwriting Conference, and my friend, Signe Olynyk. Signe is currently in London preparing for the first Great British PitchFest which will debut in conjunction with the London Screenwriters Festival (run by the tremendously talented Chris Jones) on October 25th through the 28th. While in the UK, she's touring with her film, Below Zero, which will have screenings in London,…
Inspiration from a Slaughterhouse
For the last half year or so, Stage 32 member Signe Olynyk has been traveling the world in support of her brainchild Below Zero. The film has played at dozens of festivals, garnering a boatload of awards. Her journey has been nothing short of inspiring. But what's truly amazing is where the project originated: From a bad case of writer's block. We've all been there... Creatively bankrupt, searching for answers, waiting for divine intervention. In this guest blog, Signe spe…
The Bones of Pitching
This year's Great American PitchFest (pitchfest.com) takes place in Burbank from June 1st through the 3rd. Founded by Stage 32 member Signe Olynyk, the PitchFest has launched the careers of many screenwriters. It's the perfect opportunity to get your ideas and work in front of hundreds of producers and managers/agents. But the PitchFest is much more than just pitching. It's a weekend of education as well. On the 2nd, attendance to the conference is FREE, which means access…
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