If you're planning a short film (or any project), check out this blog by Brad Raider.
https://www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-make-a-successful-short-film-on-your......
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If you're planning a short film (or any project), check out this blog by Brad Raider.
https://www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-make-a-successful-short-film-on-your......
Expand postIf you're planning a short film (or any project), check out this blog by Brad Raider.
https://www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-make-a-successful-short-film-on-your...
Charlie Pennell, an Editor from London, England was just hired for the project titled "Editor". Congratulations!
Congrats Charlie Pennell!
You're welcome, Charlie Pennell.
Thank you too, Lorena! :)
Congratulations dude
Much appreciated AD!
Hi, I'm a complete Newbie! I live in Nottingham, England (the home of Robin Hood). I like mostly thrillers and have written a few books published in Amazon Kindle. I am yet to complete me first course, and tbh I'm not expecting much, but if you don't try you'll never succeed right? Looking forward to reading about all of you!
You're welcome, Sara Gerakios. Yeah, Stage 32 is a supportive community.
Thanks TJ, not sure if I'm brave enough to submit anything but I'll try!!
Hi Sara! Welcome to Stage 32! There’s so many ways to grow as a writer and build your community here. Sounds like you’re well on your way already. Feel free to reach out anytime! Happy to help.
Welcome! to Stage32!
Welcome, Sara!
I am Rodrigo Flamenco, I'm the co-founder and business director of a small 2D animation studio called Frame Freak Studio.
I found out about this community thanks to a client of ours, so I decided to check what's going on here and here I am! I'm glad to say that I like what I see and I hope that I ca...
Expand postI am Rodrigo Flamenco, I'm the co-founder and business director of a small 2D animation studio called Frame Freak Studio.
I found out about this community thanks to a client of ours, so I decided to check what's going on here and here I am! I'm glad to say that I like what I see and I hope that I can meet new and interesting people in the industry.
I'm glad to be here and pleased to meet you all.
Welcome to the community, Rodrigo Flamenco. Incredible animation reel!
Here's the Animation Lounge: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/animation There are a lot of skilled animators and resources in there....
Expand commentWelcome to the community, Rodrigo Flamenco. Incredible animation reel!
Here's the Animation Lounge: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/animation There are a lot of skilled animators and resources in there.
Hope you find tons of success on Stage 32!
So nice to meet you Rodrigo! Welcome to Stage 32!!
Welcome! Nice to meet you :D
Hi guys, my name is Lorena Corrêa, I'm new at screenwriting but I've been ghostwriting for seven years now. I love fiction and fantasy but I've written about a lot of subjects like politics, law, sociology, and many others.
Would love some advice about how can I get my first job in the industry! Loo...
Expand postHi guys, my name is Lorena Corrêa, I'm new at screenwriting but I've been ghostwriting for seven years now. I love fiction and fantasy but I've written about a lot of subjects like politics, law, sociology, and many others.
Would love some advice about how can I get my first job in the industry! Looking forward to connecting with fellow creatives! Have a nice week <3
Hi Lorena, You've come to the right place, welcome to Stage 32! I'm Shellie Schmals, Director of Community - a great way to start connecting would be our Screenwriting Lounge >> https://www.stage32.co...
Expand commentHi Lorena, You've come to the right place, welcome to Stage 32! I'm Shellie Schmals, Director of Community - a great way to start connecting would be our Screenwriting Lounge >> https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting - here you'll connect with your fellow screenwriters.
Stage 32 has a free job board that you can search for any jobs in your profession. To find it, click “Jobs” on the top menu bar, and you can search by profession, location and pay. Here is the link: https://www.stage32.com/find-jobs >> Good luck!
Welcome, Lorena! Nice to meet you. Glad you're here. If there's anything I can do to help, let me know!
Hi, Lorena Corrêa. Welcome to screenwriting.
I commented these seven tips on someone else's post today. It might help you navigate the industry and get jobs:
#1) Build relationships (you can do this as...
Expand commentHi, Lorena Corrêa. Welcome to screenwriting.
I commented these seven tips on someone else's post today. It might help you navigate the industry and get jobs:
#1) Build relationships (you can do this as you write your projects so you'll have relationships in place when you're ready to search for an agent, search for a manager, and pitch your projects)
#2) Learn the business side of the film industry
#3) Read the industry trades (The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and Deadline Hollywood)
#4) Maintain the relationships that you build (check on those people to see how they're doing, support their projects, etc.)
#5) Continue to get better at screenwriting and pitching
#6) Continue to build your portfolio
#7) Check out the blogs, webinars, classes, etc. on Stage 32. It's a "one-stop-shop" on how to navigate the industry. And I say "one-stop-shop," but some of the things that Stage 32 offers are free.
You can also check these websites:
https://www.networkisa.org/writinggigs (You can submit to the free gigs, but it costs $10.00 a month to submit to the paid gigs, post your projects on the website, etc.)
https://www.screenwritingstaffing.com/screenwriting-jobs-script-searches (You can submit to some of the gigs, but it costs $19.99 a month to submit to the paid gigs and use the other resources)
You're experienced in ghostwriting. You can get jobs ghostwriting scripts.
Hi Shallie, Mathew, and Maurice! Thank you for the tips and for being so kind :) I'll follow happily.
You're welcome, Lorena Corrêa. You can post your scripts in the logline section of your page when you're ready. People can give you feedback on the loglines, synopses, and scripts....
Expand commentYou're welcome, Lorena Corrêa. You can post your scripts in the logline section of your page when you're ready. People can give you feedback on the loglines, synopses, and scripts.
What screenwriting software are you using?
I started out in Word with a screenwriting template. Now I use Trelby. I know some use Final Draft.
Just curious.
Trelby...100% free and perfect for hobby writing...docs are exportable to FD...
I have been using WriterDuet for over ten years and I have not had any problems with the software. I have written loads of screenplays using it.
I too use Trelby and Final Draft. Final Draft has become an industry go to, and I have found eliminates issues that derive from sharing and formats beween partnerships. It can be klunky sometimes, but the job well. Trelby is great 100% free program. Basic but does the job well.
I've been using Celtx for well over a decade. It's free and very easy to use.
Big response. Kind of like asking people what graphic design software they use. Usually, Illustrator is the number one because it is the most known. A few screenplay programs I have never heard of I w...
Expand commentBig response. Kind of like asking people what graphic design software they use. Usually, Illustrator is the number one because it is the most known. A few screenplay programs I have never heard of I will have to look at also. To me, software is just a tool and you use what works best for you - with the caveat that it's format fits what the industry needs. You don't want to be retyping a screenplay in another program.
I know it's at least three months' work but I like both ideas:
No Time in the World - Thriller ⋄ Sci-fi
When a small-town detective discovers a serial killer is jumping back to the same frozen moment in time to commit murders, she must pursue him into a suspended world before he finds and kills her mo...
Expand postI know it's at least three months' work but I like both ideas:
No Time in the World - Thriller ⋄ Sci-fi
When a small-town detective discovers a serial killer is jumping back to the same frozen moment in time to commit murders, she must pursue him into a suspended world before he finds and kills her motionless self.
Chante's Inferno - Horror ⋄ Comedy
In an abandoned shopping mall, demons snatch the daughter of a fraudster "ghost-hunter" forcing her to battle through nine infernal retail outlets, and confront her own misdeeds to save her child.
I loved the first one, very unique
No Time in the World - Thriller ⋄ Sci-fi sounds interesting. A fresh idea always gets more attention and chance to get made.
Craig D Griffiths Thanks. The latter is contained, fewer characters and VFX, lower budget so probably has the greatest chance of ever getting made. But I equally like both concepts....
Expand commentCraig D Griffiths Thanks. The latter is contained, fewer characters and VFX, lower budget so probably has the greatest chance of ever getting made. But I equally like both concepts.
Chante's Inferno sounds like a romp! George A. Romero or Robert Rodriguez material.
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Thanks for explaining, Debbie Croysdale. I've seen fear/lack of confidence cause creatives to avoid showing their work or submitting a project (ex: to a festival). I've also seen fear/lack of confiden...
Expand commentThanks for explaining, Debbie Croysdale. I've seen fear/lack of confidence cause creatives to avoid showing their work or submitting a project (ex: to a festival). I've also seen fear/lack of confidence cause creatives to turn their original ideas into something unoriginal/trendy/flashy (similar to what you said "Original screen ideas can morph into watered down comfortable tableaus through fear of rejection and a need in artist to gain acceptance").
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@Doug LOL I saw that comin! You always cheer me up. @All I was on a train of thought in this thread. A film is a product. A production line is designed to eliminate errors and make imperfections obsol...
Expand comment@Doug LOL I saw that comin! You always cheer me up. @All I was on a train of thought in this thread. A film is a product. A production line is designed to eliminate errors and make imperfections obsolete. But who are the gate keepers to force these rules? Colonel Sanders chicken and Harry Potter though very different products were rejected several times before world fame. Robots are designed not to make mistakes but writers and filmmakers should put fear of rejection on back burner.
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"A film is a product. A production line is designed to eliminate errors and make imperfections obsolete." And we (writers, directors, producers, actors, etc.) are the workers on the production line, m...
Expand comment"A film is a product. A production line is designed to eliminate errors and make imperfections obsolete." And we (writers, directors, producers, actors, etc.) are the workers on the production line, making sure we eliminate errors and make imperfections obsolete (in our products -- the films and shows), right, Debbie Croysdale? :)
@Maurice Yeah and bypass the gatekeepers of rules of the day. I like title of thread, "On your own terms." To some this concept may already be successfully in the bag. Eg. Filmmakers such as Tarantino...
Expand comment@Maurice Yeah and bypass the gatekeepers of rules of the day. I like title of thread, "On your own terms." To some this concept may already be successfully in the bag. Eg. Filmmakers such as Tarantino who didn't just break the rules but smashed them all up and destroyed them. To others it may be a risk of total humiliation to create something unique but true originality can't be predicted and mistakes along the way can lead to an eventual masterpiece.
I also have the book 'PRODUCER TO PRODUCER by Maureen A Ryan that is very helpful. Glad we have all the resources that we all need. Thanks for sharing Maurice!