Zeeshan Shahzad: Screenwriter in Faisalabad, P…

Zeeshan Shahzad

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2 years ago

Can i help you for writing ?

Zeeshan Shahzad

Screenwriter

commented on blog post Talking Business: International Co-Production Insights

2 years ago

Love it!

Delores Wheeler

Works at SAG/AFTRA/AEA ♦ Actor, Screenwriter, Author, Editor, Producer, Cinematographer

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2 years ago

I was so exited to move to Chicago, but now SAG-AFTRA is on strike, but there's always Actor's Equity.

Zeeshan Shahzad

2 years ago

I am screenwriter

Tammy Hunt

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Dan Clifton's 9 Tips for Budgeting an Independent Film

1. When is the best time to create a film budget?

Dan Clifton: Generally speaking, the best time to make a budget was several weeks ago and the second best time to create one is now. What I mean by that is, if you have a script and sense of location and scope, it’s never too early.

2. How does a budg...

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1. When is the best time to create a film budget?

2. How does a budget help when pitching an independent film?

DC: It’s not just numbers on a page. Creating a budget from scratch really forces the producers to consider every aspect of how they’re making the film from script to schedule.

You need to properly break down a film that becomes your foundation.

3. What do you need first to make a budget?

DC: Do the schedule first. Then do the budget. I say this because a budget made without a rough outline of a schedule in mind is useless.

4. How does a realistic budget affect production?

DC: Going into production with a good budget allows the producer to plan ahead, take on challenges. Going into production without a good budget forces the producer to constantly play catch up.

5. Do you divide your film budget by phases of production?

DC: Post production is always separate, but I think of prep and production as the same section.

6. Which line items do you focus on?

DC: Don’t mess up logistics. You need to budget as though things will go wrong. Have a good contingency.

7. What should new filmmakers never forget in the budget process?

DC: No matter what, locations and transportation will always be some of the most expensive parts of your budget.

8. How do you avoid overspending on a project?

DC: A key area to anticipate is post.

9. Advice for new producers?

DC: Never say no (unless something is blatantly dangerous or illegal) to a director without options that you can afford. You always have to have answers. “This won’t work because x,y,z but we can do a,b,c because of d,e,f.”

- Dan is a seasoned independent film producer best known for Brightburn (2019) and the star-studded music biopic Dreamin’ Wild. Clifton is Head of Production for Welcome Villain Films.

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Zeeshan Shahzad

2 years ago

How it get work as a Screenwriter?

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Sam Sokolow, I have worked on many crews of the same. The ones I like best are the films which have food trucks which stay all day!

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Tammy Hunt Thanks for sharing. When producing independent film projects what is the best way to figure out day rates for crew for non-union productions?

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Zeeshan Shahzad

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Amanda Toney

Managing Director at Stage 32 ♦ Director of Operations, Producer

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2 years ago

Hello Zeeshan -

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...

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how it submitted screenplay

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2 years ago

Hi Zeeshan, you can sign up for one of our many Script Services to receive feedback on your project. In addition, get in touch with our success team and let them know what you're working on - success@...

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Richard "RB" Botto

Founder and CEO at Stage 32 ♦ Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Voice Artist

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2 years ago

Hi Zeeshan. 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. Li...

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