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Ch 6 Pg 9
INT. THRONE ROOM - DAY
A grand throne room, once a place of regal authority, was filled with tension. King Aldebrand, an aging but formidable ruler, sits on his throne, his face set in stone. Before him, EliDoras, draped in a long, flowing cloak embroidered with arcane symbols, stands defian...
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This post doesn't need any more content than: DON'T MISS IT! This thread will be a masterclass :)
https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting/Ask-Me-Anything-AMA-1-7-to-......
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Anna Henry is an independent producer through her company, Idle Hour Entertainment, which focuses on projects with international appeal and showcasing diversity in writers and stories. Anna is also a sought-after script consultant, and teaches screenwriting for television on Stage 32, including thro...
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Hi @Anna Marton Henry and thank you for taking the time to answer questions for us!
My question: what changes or opportunities do you see in the coming months for the industry that you think writers should be ready for?
Producers, directoirs, etc. ALWAYS say theu are looking for new stories, characters, etc. but when I watch programming, I rarely seem to see that. What are they ACTUALLY looking for?
Thank you for taking the time to do this AMA, Anna Marton Henry !!! I have two award-winning serialized pilots. What's your thoughts on writing extra material for my pilots such as subsequent episodes...
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Good morning and thank you so much for answering our questions. What excites you most about a project. how do you envision any tv series going beyond the pilot. what notes would you give any writer if...
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Hi Anna Marton Henry ! Grateful for your time and insight. I'm developing a pilot whose action takes place mainly in Romania, with main characters that are Romanian, American, and Russian. I would ide...
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Hello, my fellow screenwriters,
There's been a quiet, a deep, silent place I've been nesting in these past days, and am allowing this to inform where my writing, my ideas, and my career is gently telling me to go. Like in nature, right now, although the energy of the new year, 2026 = 1, is very much...
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I’m inviting writers, filmmakers, and story enthusiasts to consult my movie script and share their honest feedback for free.
I’m looking for constructive notes on story, characters, structure, and overall impact to help improve the script and make it stronger. This is purely for creative development...
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Over Christmas, we watched “Die Hard” and “Unstoppable”, and it got me thinking about something I don’t usually write—an action thriller. It reminded me how watching certain films can suddenly open a creative door I didn’t expect.
Has watching a movie ever inspired you to explore a genre outside your...
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I didn't mean my comment to disparage the show Elle Bolan. I meant that it's wild that it gained such a massive audience to make it last that long. Most shows are written badly in the first season or...
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I remember watching The Wedding Singer, Leonardo Ramirez 2. The Rom-Com I wrote way back is a traditional Rom-Com, but one of the script ideas I have is part Sci-Fi and Action....
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The Wedding Singer was such a good rom com. Just adorable. 50 first dates was cute too. That duo had something magic in front of the camera. The rom-com power couple of that time. Drew Barrymore and A...
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50 First Dates was another good one Elle Bolan You have me intrigued about Supernatural now. I'll have to go watch at least the first episode. And Maurice Vaughan - I think that if I ever wrote a rom-...
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A Period Piece Rom-Com. I don't think I've heard of one of those, Leonardo Ramirez 2. I'd watch it.
Hi all!
I think "meta"-reflection is an important part of the screenwriting process, that is, taking time to reflect on your skills and development as a screenwriter. So I was happy to participate in 14 S32Pitch Sessions last month, all pitching the same sci-fi thriller screenplay.
Here are my takeawa...
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Thanks for sharing your takeaways, Michael David! I'm not sure if I've heard of the term "emotional story" before, but it sounds like how the characters feel, the impact the story has on the character...
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Hey everyone! I wanted to congratulate our fellow community members who had scripts requested through Stage 32 pitch sessions over the last 2 weeks. We are thrilled for the opportunities for the following writers to have their scripts requested by various producers and managers, MACRO Television Stu...
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Congratulations on the requests!
That's the stuff! Let's hear it for the writers who earned those script requests and those meeting requests!
How long should you expect to wait for feedback on your pitch?
Hi, Jay Clark. It can take 3 weeks or longer, but I usually get feedback in 1-2 weeks.
Mine took a couple weeks to get. They are informative and help with setting up a proper pitch for a movie studio or producer
If I'm not mistaken, I believe the S32 website says feedback takes 3 weeks. For a paid service, I would have a strict expectation to receive the feedback within the timeframe advertised.
In late 2026–2027, I plan to hire screenwriters for an animated series I’m producing. Writers will be engaged under non-union contracts, with compensation ranging from $250–$400 per 7–10 minute episode, and occasional higher pay for standout contributors.
Payment will be processed through a productio...
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You're welcome, Matthew Gross. I'm looking forward to seeing your animated series!
What Should a First-Time Producer Get Right? To actually get the damn movie made!
YOOOO SCREENWRITER HERE! INTERESTED!!! Please let us connect! I have an award winning live action feature and an animated pilot I am trying to get made!
I would be very excited to work in a team like this! I enjoy collaborating, learning, and constantly improving my skills. I take my work very seriously, and I am fully committed to meeting deadlines....
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Michael David I'm not producing a movie. I'm producing an animated series. I have funding in place. Considering your comment, I don't think I will be working with you. You seem a bit combative and I d...
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Geoffroy Faugerolas (Stage 32's Director of Development Services) talks about:
– What's making Angel Studios successful
– What’s happening this week in Stage 32’s Writers’ Room (you can sign up for your first month free!)
– Stage 32 Member Spotlight (Nico Burasco)
www.stage32.com/blog/insider-intel-new-...
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Set in a modern American town, the story follows a Jewish protagonist who uncovers evidence that a respected local family has inherited and preserved extremist ideology with deep historical roots.
What begins as a personal betrayal escalates into a psychological war, forcing both sides to confront ho...
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My thoughts - you asked about thematic clarity.
Para One
In a modern American town, a Jewish... -WHAT IS HE/SHE, THEY ARE MORE THAN JEWISH - ... discovers that a respected family inherited and still pra Expand comment
David Taylor really appreciate you taking the time to dig into this.
To clarify Para One: the protagonist (Aliza Warsowski) is Polish-Jewish and culturally modernized, not Hasidic. Her identity matters...
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Thanks. Although Nazism was constructed by Hitler, I do like the idea of a fictional device or culture which says it was more ancient than that. Anyhow - best of luck with the story.
Unique concept, Matthew Wach. I like that the story starts small and grows into something bigger. I can see audiences liking this movie. It's about things people deal with/have dealt with for years....
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I think you should, Gregory Barone. You could keep the parts on pages 9 and 10 that aren't on page 8 though.
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ok, i cut the same parts out and have page 9 only.
Ch 6 Pg 9
A desolate road stretches beyond the kingdom's borders. EliDoras, now a lone figure in the distance, walks into the wild lands, where shadows...
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Ch 6 Pg 9
A desolate road stretches beyond the kingdom's borders. EliDoras, now a lone figure in the distance, walks into the wild lands, where shadows seem to welcome him. The faint outline of a hidden fortress looms in the background, barely visible through mist and jagged peaks.
NARRATION: "But exile is not the end of his story. In the forgotten places of the world, power still lingers, waiting for a master bold enough to claim it..."
A dark chamber deep within the mountains. Hooded figures kneel before a grand, ancient throne, carved with symbols of lost magic. A single, spectral flame hovers above it, pulsing with power. EliDoras steps into the light, his smirk widening.
SB ELIDORAS:
"They think they have cast me away... but my rule has only just begun."
King Aldebrand and his council stand in a war chamber, maps scattered before them, showing villages consumed by unnatural storms and crops turned to dust.
SB NOBLE:
"The sorcerer's experiments have brought famine and strife! His ambition knows no bounds!"
I could add more to it?
The updated Page 9 is similar to what's on Page 8, Gregory Barone. Yeah, you could add more to Page 9.
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Still?
Yeah, Gregory Barone.