Screenwriting : Gratitude for Guidance and Collaboration by Ishanee Bawankar

Ishanee Bawankar

Gratitude for Guidance and Collaboration

I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for the incredible support I've received in bringing my novel The Crucible Diaries: The Mentor's Favorite into screenplay form.

When I first joined Stage 32, I was fortunate enough to connect with screenwriter and director Jon Shallit. From the very beginning, Jon not only helped translate my vision into screenplay format but also guided me with fundraising ideas, corporate interest strategies, and other useful resources.

What impressed me most was his dedication and speed. He completed the entire 112 pages screenplay in an amazingly short timeframe of 1.5-2 weeks, while ensuring it remained faithful to the heart of the story. Beyond the technical work, he really took the time to mentor me as a young creator and point me towards ways I can grow for future books and screen projects.

I'm incredibly thankful to Jon for stepping in at that stage in my adaptation journey and showing me what true collaboration looks like.

Here's to more connections like these and to the spirit of creativity and collaboration that Stage 32 makes possible!

Cheers!

Selma Karayalcin

Thats an inspiring story and it's a reminder of how important Stage 32 is in our own creative journey.

Maurice Vaughan

Glad you connected with Jon and got incredible support in turning your novel into a screenplay, Ishanee Bawankar! I hope you make more connections on here and sell your screenplay!

Ishanee Bawankar

Thank you, Selma Karayalcin!

Ishanee Bawankar

Also thank you Maurice! Appreciate the encouragement as I move forward!

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Ishanee Bawankar.

Dwayne Williams 2

That’s such a great testament to the power of collaboration Ishanee Bawankar. Excited to see how far The Crucible Diaries will go from here!

Ishanee Bawankar

Thank you Dwayne Williams 2! That means a lot- I'm excited to see how far it can go too

Marie Phillips

What an encouraging story - love this! And congrats on finding a true gem and getting it done :)

Ishanee Bawankar

Thank you so much, Marie Phillips . Been very grateful to come across stage 32 :)

Göran Johansson

Yes, Jon is a nice fellow. I know because I too have been in contact with him here.

Mikka Hope

Вот только я уже несколько месяцев от него ничего не слышу, после того, как он получил мой сценарий.

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Mikka Hope. I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. Stage 32 is an English platform. Do you mind translating your comment to English?

Mikka Hope

Except I haven’t heard from him for months, after he got my script.

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