Allison Caldwell's Lounge Discussions

Allison Caldwell
On-set experience in Canada

Canadian filmmakers and directors! How and where did you get on-set experience? Would love to hear some stories and advice. Thank you!

Sydney S

Hey Allison! Stage 32 has job postings on the site, if you want to check out in your area, here is the link: https://www.stage32.com/find-jobs

Allison Caldwell
Screenwriters with O-1 visa

I need advice from screenwriters who have had an O-1 visa. I know what all the criteria are and what the criterion’s mean. My question is, how did you establish yourselves in order to get the visa? What companies did you work for? How did you get your foot in the door at these companies? How did you...

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Christopher Phillips

https://johnaugust.com/2021/getting-a-visa this podcast episode goes over the visa and they speak with several people about their journey.

Allison Caldwell

Hi! I read the article. I can’t get a student visa or apply for the green card lottery. Thanks though! I appreciate your effort! :)

Allison Caldwell
Writer’s block

Hi everyone! Looking for advice on tackling writer’s block and staying motivated on a daily basis. Thanks!

Kelly Namey

Drink?

Spencer Kephart

I always just do a writing sprint and write whatever comes to mind so I can try to push through it.

Nikolas John

If you don't want to work on one piece of writing, work on one that is strictly for fun: Write a thoughtful email to your Grandma. Make a list of former lovers. Copy out your favorite song lyrics. Sometimes it's better to outflank the writing before it can mess with your head

Marcel Nault Jr.

Travis Seppala That's a great way of looking at it too. It might just come off as an excuse to avoid writing your story or whatever else you have going on.

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