Dr. Linda Mkrtchyan: Author, other and researcher in Glendale, California.

Kathryn Zizek
What you can't show.

A couple of scenes in my screenplay are very graphic/disturbing. Do you think there's a risk to including that kind of content or does it attract just as many viewers as it deters?

Sam Rivera

Hi Kathryn Zizek I think this is a very mindful question, I used to be a sensitivity reader and wanting to know how you can make something risky being in good taste is super important especially when...

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Francisco Castro

As a paid script reader for studios/networks/prod-cos for many years, "graphic/disturbing" is okay if it is integral to the story.

Kiril Maksimoski

Depends...don't pitch to Hallmark :)

On a serious note no...and if it's horror, the gorier the better. Check out the latest successes it that field, although must say 70's and 80's were peak of the subject...those films were literally limitless.

Dr. Linda Mkrtchyan

so I am writing this love story where the husband is more of the Lucy Ricardo type and the wife is this gracious, & understanding lady with excellent managerial skills.

my question is, how do you see this topic? as in do you think people will love it. hate it, or neglect it?

Dr. Linda Mkrtchyan

does anyone here know how to get a screenplay to a TV show?

Anthony Logan
Looking to cast projects in Las Vegas and LA

Hello, I'm Anthony Logan, a passionate casting director and the founder of Logan Casting Group. I'm here to connect with fellow industry enthusiasts and offer my casting expertise. Currently, I'm excited to take on some projects pro bono to gain more valuable experience. Let's collaborate and make some incredible productions together!

Pamela Jaye Smith

Welcome to Stage32, Anthony. Wishing you all good fortune with your Casting Company. Having been a Casting Director myself some years ago, it is definitely an interesting and rewarding profession.

Sydney S

Welcome to the community :)

Dr. Linda Mkrtchyan

Hi Anthony. Welcome to the community. I think that's pretty kind of you. I wish you success. Let me know if you need help.

Dr. Linda Mkrtchyan
Introduction

Hi I love life and I am currently trying to quit food,  cigarettes,  laziness, and sloppiness.  And that concludes my introduction.  Wish me luck.

Rosemond Perdue

Welcome!

Dr. Linda Mkrtchyan

Thank you gentlemen for the warm welcome and your valuable suggestions. I'll see if I can add my PC here right now. See you all around

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Dr. Linda Mkrtchyan.

Richard "RB" Botto

Hi Dr.. I'm RB, Founder and CEO of Stage 32. As a screenwriter, producer, actor and filmmaker, I know first-hand the challenges all creatives face finding work, landing representation, launching projects, securing funding and simply making the connections that will make a difference in their careers. That's why I created Stage 32. Since our launch in September of 2011, the community has grown to 1,000,000+ members representing every country on the planet making Stage 32 the social network uniquely populated with the most creative people on Earth.

This is a network for you, built by you. Like mo...

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Dr. Linda Mkrtchyan

Hi Richard. Will do,, thanks. :)

Richard "RB" Botto

Fantastic, Linda. When you get a second, be sure to upload a profile pic and fill out your bio. Doing both will help you tremendously with your networking here.

Amanda Toney

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Welcome to the community! I'm Amanda Toney, the Managing Director at Stage 32. Since 2013 I've been proud to oversee Stage 32's Next Level Education, which provides you the most up-to-date tools necessary to become a better creative.

Over the years Stage 32 has worked with over 500 industry executives and professionals to teach online webinars, classes and intensive labs exclusively for you - our Stage 32 community. We bring you instructors who have worked directly on some of your favorite films, TV shows or theater productions to teach you in-the-trenches information that you won'...

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Dr. Linda Mkrtchyan

Hi Amanda, I hope this message finds you well. it is nice to meet with you. I see you have been helping writers network for almost a decade. It's good to know. I am here to network as well. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help my script to be noticed.

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