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A free and open forum. The place to discuss anything on your mind film, television and theater related…or not.

Sydney Summers
Upcoming Webinar with the writer of the StudioCanal film BAGHEAD! How to Avoid Tropes When Writing Your Horror Film

This webinar will be hosted by Christina Pamies, writer of the StudioCanal film BAGHEAD!

One of the most important elements of any horror movie is the ability to shock and surprise. When an audience can predict what happens next, a scare loses its power. When a protagonist starts acting like a “chara Expand post

Sydney Summers

Looking forward to this webinar beginning today :)

Maurice Vaughan

I'm looking forward to this webinar too, Sydney Summers! Do you have the link?

Sydney Summers
Learn from a P.G.A. producer of over a dozen feature films!

For the first time in decades The American Film Market is moving from LA and will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The need for this webinar arises from the essential balance filmmakers must strike between creativity and business acumen. While it's crucial to be original and innovative in storytelling,...

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Jack Binder
The Blacklist Screenwriting Fellowships, Competitions

If you're not aware of these opportunities you might wish to check them out. Deadlines soon approaching. Good luck in filmmaking! This is one of several.

Want to take the reigns of your project? Feel free to reach out.

https://blcklst.com/programs...

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Matthew Kelcourse

I approach Blacklist with a jaundiced eye since they changed to a profit business model (perhaps a coincidence) and started providing some poor coverage as we've all discussed before: inexperienced re...

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Michael Dzurak

I was sadly disappointed with my notes from Blacklist that I got on 3 scripts. They were short and not in depth. "3 pages" but they barely filled out each page. So maybe they just didn't like my stuff...

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Jack Binder

Good to hear feedback on their offerings. Unfortunate that they didn't deliver for you. Would be interesting to hear others experience as well.

Kevin Hager
Voyage, every hear of it.

I am looking for information on Voyage which features ways to turn your story into a podcast, movie, or TV show. Anyone ever hear of it or if it's legitimate?

E Langley
It's Worth Listening To Both Sides...

Apologies for skewing political on a site meant for writers and filmmakers.

However, another member has been posting political content that demands another perspective be brought to bear for comparison. This US election is perhaps the most critical in our history. The future of the US as we know her...

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Sydney Summers
Private, interactive class on Zoom hosted by an award-winning film and TV director, with decades of experience directing feature films and TV episodes for major networks like Warner Bros., Disney, CBS, and Hallmark!

As a film or TV director, mastering advanced shot coverage is crucial for creating dynamic, engaging scenes that stand out. Whether you're dealing with a continuous oner, a walk 'n talk sequence, action-packed fight scenes, or a visual effects-heavy moment, knowing how to cover these challenging sce...

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John Michael German
Helping Americans with MAGA MAHA alliance!

Hello:

The possibility of a Trump, Elon, Shanahan, Gabbard, Kennedy, Vivek, Flynn, Vance, and beyond alliance of leadership.

MAGA MAHA!

God Bless,

John German

#MAGA #MAHA #vote #USA #election...

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Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
Great news. So badly needed in North Carolina, where there is virtually no communication. Starlink was the perfect answer, and Elon Musk, as usual, came through. Thank you Elon!!! DJT
John Michael German

Hello:

E Langley - No. Just No. He wanted a bleach to help against all infections/viruses. Not actually drinking that or Clorox. But having a pill or something like a Clorox and/or Bleach that could be...

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E Langley

It says ingestion which covers a gamut. What difference would the delivery make. Spin it anyway you like. The bottom line was Clorox was mentioned as treatment for Covid. Some poor sap listened, drank...

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Mike Childress

"Speaking factually and presenting truth" Bwahahahahahaha I couldn't get further than that. It's true...people are free to post word salad gibberish in this particular forum so in the future instead o...

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John Michael German

Hello:

Mike Childress - Oh vey! Truth and facts are shown within my comments. Feel free to reread all of those. You show lies, word salad of nowheresville that helps nothing in this, and no real substa...

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Mike Childress

I think I'll go post some political stuff on a site for underwater basketweavers hahaha.

Kevin Hager
Disney Agents

I am looking for an agent. A Talent Agent who would represent me and pitch my ideas to Disney, one who has experience with Disney. One idea is Once Upon a Time in Disney, where a couple meet Mickey Mouse and must save Disney from an evil force and meet a young Walt Disney. Including something I thou...

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Kevin Hager
Dreams and Good Things

How many of you had a dream and realized it could be the next great show, or a storyline? I have.

One was where I think it was near the end, and a woman was taking the hand of her lover, and said take me with you, and it went a title I think was Wolf Moon. I think it's a werewolf fantasy film.

Anoth...

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Xochi Blymyer

definitely has happened to me! expand those ideas and see where they go.

Pat Alexander

Happens all the time. Open up a doc page and start riffing on the idea. If you can complete all or most of a story outline based on the dream alone, you may be onto something!

Kevin Hager

What's a doc page?

Kevin Hager

I forgot one, my mother and I were in a car driving through the woods, and suddenly we were surrounded by wolves or werewolves. Like the whole forest turned into werewolves. Then in front of us was a giant werewolf. That could be a good, movie.

Cheryl Boyles
Another fake profile

Here we go again, y’all, another fake profile, this one impersonating Kevin Weisberg from Plymouth Blvd. Productions: https://www.stage32.com/profile/1141455/about

I contacted the real Kevin Weisberg who confirmed that this account is a fake. He (and I) have reported it to Stage 32, but as his profile is still up, I wanted to sound the alarm.

Mirza Malik

Cheryl Boyles thanks for the info. Lots of scammers now a days. hard to find good people.

Dianne Janis

So apologies in advance for what may be a silly question but... what is the point of creating a fake profile? I fail to understand what the scammer accomplishes other than getting a writer's hopes up...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Dianne Janis. It's not a silly question. The scammers hope they can trick writers/etc. into paying them. Maybe other reasons too.

Eon C. Rambally

Cheryl Boyles, I applaud this post done by you in your efforts to expose this trend according to all info. to be manipulative! Thankfully seeing the efforts by Stage 32 to resolve the matter(s)! accor...

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Cheryl Boyles

Dianne Janis, as Maurice said, they want money. They act like they are interested in your material, but they never actually comment on its contents. And though they say they are production company own...

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Sydney Summers
Stage 32 Webinar: How to Plan Your Film Release Window & Strategy: VOD, SVOD, AVOD, Broadcast

In today's world of independent filmmaking, the VOD, SVOD, and AVOD distribution strategy has become a more substantial option for many filmmakers. We've brought in 20-year executive Mark Padilla, who has worked in the worldwide distribution side of the independent film industry and has overseen the...

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Sydney Summers
Stage 32 Webinar: How to Hire Your Crew for Your Short Film Under $20,000

One of the most useful tools as a filmmaker for honing your craft, proving a concept, or advancing your career is the short-form project. It gives you the opportunity to build a community, discover up-and-coming talent, and develop your voice as a creative. But there still remains the major obstacle...

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