In Part One of this blog series, Geoff Hall and Sandra Isabel Correia talked about the screenwriter being an entrepreneur, including the “soft skills” of business that a screenwriter needs. You can read Part One here: www.stage32.com/blog/the-writer-as-an-entrepreneur-3583
With Geoff and Sandra’s relationship growing in new directions, in the last year they have developed a YouTube channel to promote their human trafficking film Seeing Rachel, attended the Tribeca-Lisbon Film Festival together, and Sandra has encouraged Geoff to take control of his own career by starting his own production company – International Imaginists.
Read more about the journey in today’s blog, and Geoff shares some lessons that could help you on your journey in the industry. www.stage32.com/blog/the-writer-as-an-entrepreneur-part-two-4003
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A screenwriter isn’t just a storyteller—they need to know how to sell their story. Waiting for opportunities rarely works, but understanding business and marketing lets you create your own.
Filmmaking isn’t just about having ideas and writing scripts anymore. You need to know how to connect with investors, pitch your project, and even tap into corporate social responsibility (CSR) budgets. These are soft skills many artists overlook.
Lately, I’ve been exploring a new path—one that looks at how artists can stay independent, build their own financial foundation, and find real support for their ideas. Because an artist is not just a creator; they are the business behind their creation.
Storytelling is powerful, but mastering the art of bringing your story to the world? That’s where true impact begins.
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You're right, Zahra Mazhari. I was just a screenwriter for years, but I also became a commercial writer, ghostwriter, and pitch deck designer, and I learned how to write short stories, sketches, etc. I don't plan on producing, directing, etc., but I started learning different areas of the industry a while back so I could know how to navigate it. I suggest all screenwriters do that.
You can definitely just write, Mike Childress.