I've only very recently joined Stage 32 and I'm still figuring out how everything works but I've received several emails kindly reminding me to come here and say a few words so: Hi, everyone, my name is Ana, I'm a screenwriter from Spain. I have never felt very enticed by the Spanish film industry though. It doesn't feel very "me".
I've written screenplays on several genres and I find that I always end up giving everything at least a touch of magic so I guess that fantasy is the genre that comes more naturally to me. Although my romantic-comedy is the one script that has been best received by readers (Still it has a bit of fantasy in it).
I have a particular fondness for exploring friendships and found family as well as for characters who are looking for their place in the world. A teacher of mine once told me I will ever only write about my core wound (he might be onto something).
Anyway, pleased to meet you all, feel free to follow my twitter and instagram @ana.mancholas if you want, although I only ever use them to comment on whatever I'm watching that is blowing my mind (for good and for bad).
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Welcome, Ana! It's love to hear about where you find the magic in screenwriting. I'd love for you to tell us more about your romcom, it sounds super original :) I think the fantasy element is so cool!
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Welcome to the community, Ana Mancholas. Congratulations on "As You Wish" being a semi-finalist! :D
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Welcome Ana! Nice to meet you. Glad you're here.
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Ana Mancholas I have always wanted to visit Spain since it holds part of my ancestry. My grandfather was a Spaniard. Glad you’re here, Ana. Welcome!
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Hi Ana - it’s great to meet you here in the community! I’m the Director of Education here at Stage 32. If I can ever recommend any of our education or be of any help on your Stage 32 journey please email me at edu@stage32.com.
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Hi Ana! Thank you for sharing more about what you write. I love the fantasy genre. Also, Rom Coms are very popular with producers right now. Feel free to email us at success@stage32.com if you want recommendations on producers or executives for feedback!
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Ah, yeah. It wasn't until I discovered my childhood trauma and got into therapy that I was finally able to open up and find interesting things to write about...all of which relate back to that childhood trauma. At least our core wounds are good for something!
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Cheers, Ana, welcome and it sounds like your writing imperatives will find good companions here on Stage 32!