It was great to hear the practical considerations from the producer POV, thank you so much for this ladies. Very actionable advice to take on board... appreciate kindly!
It was great to hear the practical considerations from the producer POV, thank you so much for this ladies. Very actionable advice to take on board... appreciate kindly!
Just wanted to say hi to all of my fellow creatives here on Stage 32. I joined Stage 32 seven years ago, but only recently re-joined after a significant break.
I am the author of the Project Code-X Trilogy of books - a mystery, sci-fi series. So if you are looking for your next great read, you can do...
Expand postJust wanted to say hi to all of my fellow creatives here on Stage 32. I joined Stage 32 seven years ago, but only recently re-joined after a significant break.
I am the author of the Project Code-X Trilogy of books - a mystery, sci-fi series. So if you are looking for your next great read, you can download a free copy of my first book 'Alpha is the Beginning' right here at https://sarahjanemccarthy.weeb... .
I am also a screenwriter, having adapted my book series for the big screen myself. If you could spare a moment to rate my loglines here on Stage 32, I would be ever so grateful... https://stage32.com/sarahjanem...
I am always looking for collaboration opportunities, so if you would like to reach out, please feel free to do so! Or if I can be of any service to you, whether that is rating a logline or something else, please just let me know!
I look forward to reading all of your interesting bios and learning about your creative projects.
Thank you so much!
Sarah Jane
So great to see you back Sarah Jane Mc Carthy!! Hope you are doing well!
Thanks Amanda Toney happy to be here!
Hello . I am amiralihafezi
This is a character driven Indie Drama/Suspense. Please let me know which logline you like better:
1) After a lifetime of searching for proof of Bigfoot's existence to validate her childhood trauma, a cryptozoologist must confront the truth when DNA evidence challenges her deepest beliefs
2) With eve...
Expand postThis is a character driven Indie Drama/Suspense. Please let me know which logline you like better:
1) After a lifetime of searching for proof of Bigfoot's existence to validate her childhood trauma, a cryptozoologist must confront the truth when DNA evidence challenges her deepest beliefs
2) With everything on the line, obsessive cryptozoologist Dr. Kate Sheffield, races to find the necessary proof that Bigfoot exists, but struggles with doubt when dark family secrets suddenly appear
I love #2 Susan Kelejian
I vote #2. Its tight and it has some mystery to it.
Picked book cos missed the lecture on it at university. Meaty prose opposed to minimum expletives of shorter sentences in recent modern fiction. Follows inner workings of protagonist’s mind in a bonkas sadistic dystopian society & smacks of sinister warnings for the future. Author highlights things...
Expand postPicked book cos missed the lecture on it at university. Meaty prose opposed to minimum expletives of shorter sentences in recent modern fiction. Follows inner workings of protagonist’s mind in a bonkas sadistic dystopian society & smacks of sinister warnings for the future. Author highlights things are often exact opposite to how they seem, betrayal & psychological torture is “bleak” but story layered by dark humour and dramatic irony. Banned originally it’s a read for those who want to contrast the prophecy of doom with today’s world .
@Simon Thanks for info on Animal Farm. @Malcolm Thanks for info on Down and Out in Paris and London. I've got those two titles on my must read list!
Great review, Debbie, I really enjoyed it. Nineteen Eighty-Four and Animal Farm were life-perspective changing books for me. Those, along with Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451...
A great book. I read it when bed-ridden with a flu and I think it made my flu last longer.
Neither Animal Farm nor Brave New World are much more hopeful, but Fahrenheit 451 ends with a tinge of hope.
Hi Everyone! I am a YA Speculative Fiction Author and Attorney. Looking to connect with other writers, creatives and those in the entertainment law industry! :)
Sarah Crowne Great! We're Waterstones buddies. I'll check out your novel, too.
Hi Sarah Crowne great name ;) Welcome to Stage 32!
hello Sarah. I sent you a pm on Facebook. Hope to hear from you soon. Gary
Hello all, I'm Ashley Wooten. New to Stage 32. I am a Director, Cinematographer, and Writer with a passion for telling compelling stories and pushing creative boundaries. I’m eager to connect with others who share a love for visual storytelling.
I'm reaching out to explore potential collaborations, e...
Expand postHello all, I'm Ashley Wooten. New to Stage 32. I am a Director, Cinematographer, and Writer with a passion for telling compelling stories and pushing creative boundaries. I’m eager to connect with others who share a love for visual storytelling.
I'm reaching out to explore potential collaborations, exchange ideas, and build a network of creatives who are as enthusiastic about this craft as I am.
Hi Ashley! I'm new to Stage 32 (and to Florida) as well.
Welcome to the community, Kate Hanton.
Great to have you here Ashley
Hello! I'm Oge and I am a screenwriter. I have been writing since I was a teen and I have just decided to make a career pivot into screenwriting.
I have a completed script for suspense/thriller short film and I am excited to keep working on my other script ideas.
Looking forward to connecting with other creatives like me :)
:-)
Oge A Chuku well done on finishing your screenplay. Do you have people around you who can read it and help you improve it? Get it in the best condition it can be and then check out our Script Services...
Expand commentOge A Chuku well done on finishing your screenplay. Do you have people around you who can read it and help you improve it? Get it in the best condition it can be and then check out our Script Services. They'll help you take it to the next level.
Hi Oge A Chuku you are on the right place here on Stage 32 for what you are up to.
Many years ago, even before I became a cinematographer, I learned the importance of properly representing the story on the page. Years later, as I began to shoot professionally, I found that how you shoot something had just as much an impact on the story as the script, the acting and the directing....
Expand postMany years ago, even before I became a cinematographer, I learned the importance of properly representing the story on the page. Years later, as I began to shoot professionally, I found that how you shoot something had just as much an impact on the story as the script, the acting and the directing. That is why I fell in love with cinematography.
I've been shooting since the mid 80's (first on film, now digital) and feel that a good cinematographer understands how they impact the story with every choice they make. I'm hosting this AMA to discuss this process, and how a Director of Photography can participate in the filmmaking process even more by using their tools the right way.
I look forward to the discussion!
Got it. Thank you, John.
Mark Parenteau was one of bigest DJ's ever in Boston (rock WBCN) FOR MANY YEARS until he got blackballed in business because of scandelous misadventure. He's dead now.
Jed Power Inevitably we are related, though I have no idea how. There aren't that many Parenteau's around. But I do not know him!
Thanks RB, great video. It really added to my level of understanding. And thank you for the reminder to 'set your vision' every day. Much appreciated. I aim to do this first thing every morning, as well as doing some daily journalling. I find it helps no end! :)
Sounds like you've perfected the routine that works for you, Sarah Jane Mc Carthy. Can't ask for much more than that.
Hey, All!
After spending 5 full days in bed where all I could do was sleep and watch movies or shows when my congestion pressure headaches and fatigue allowed, I'm dying to know what everyone's feel-good watches are!
When I don't feel well, I have a few go-to staples. I like to watch movies like The...
Expand postHey, All!
After spending 5 full days in bed where all I could do was sleep and watch movies or shows when my congestion pressure headaches and fatigue allowed, I'm dying to know what everyone's feel-good watches are!
When I don't feel well, I have a few go-to staples. I like to watch movies like The Princess Bride, A League of Their Own, and Forest Gump because I have happy childhood memories of watching them whenever I was sick as a kid. I love watching cartoons like Batman the Animated Series and my #1 comfort watch- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (especially season 3). For my husband, it's always Disney movies or a marathon lineup like Indiana Jones, Pirates of the Caribbean, or Aliens. The other night he chose Night at the Museum and on Friday I made him binge the entire season of Daisy Jones and The Six with me on Amazon because he hadn't watched it yet, and I wanted to sing off-key to the music until I coughed. True story. No regrets.
What movies or shows are a part of your comfort lineup when you're ill or having a bad day?
Oh -- and the original Time Bandits with Sean Connery. Sweet and a bit mind-bending, as it should be.
Pamela Jaye Smith - Time Bandits rocks!! John Cleese does a great turn. Such a fun movie!
More for the FBI Film festival— the minimum watchlist. 100% agree Cabin in the Woods, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Evil Dead (one and two) Cabin Fever, and Ginger Snaps!
Hello!
Apologizing for the length...
I am posting this for others who have written about pitching and/or are hesitant to pitch on Stage32 platform. However, please note that I did this for MY own research/data mining which has a component to my strategic planning. I realize that other people have the...
Expand postHello!
Apologizing for the length...
I am posting this for others who have written about pitching and/or are hesitant to pitch on Stage32 platform. However, please note that I did this for MY own research/data mining which has a component to my strategic planning. I realize that other people have their own way of doing things, their own reasons, and own approach. So if you’re apt to comment, I am requesting like Donald Sutherland's character in Kelly’s Heroes “Don’t hit me with those negative waves...”
After having experience in research/stats in another field, I decided to do something similar in a quantitative/qualitative information gathering for myself.
OVERALL TAKE AWAYS from my 30 day experiment: PROS: I have learned which script(s) are front runners and/or what needs to be worked on (when I get the same notes from more than 2 people who's perspective and background I feel is relevant, I listen closely, both positive and negative). I have polished my fast pitch after 3 decades of not playing, I have met several wonderful people and I will consider pitching to some again. I feel more confident with my skills. It was super fun. I will now adjust my overall strategic plan accordingly. CONS: There's a cost. Which is also a PRO. There's a cost of time, money and energy driving around the city to pitch. So I'm OK with this. In fact, I'm realllly grateful.
Wanting to get a wide demographic, I pitched 5 screenplays, 12 times to 11 execs/producers and managers, (1 person was 2x). They were different genders, ethnic backgrounds, ages, and either from the US (10)or UK (2). Mostly were verbal, 2 were written.My “score” was a close average of the numerical sheet they return.
Here are my results listed by project:1) ROM COM/FAMILY
a. Verbal. 96% score Result: PASS
Take away: liked the producer enough to pitch another script, wonderful notes, good connection, we found out we knew someone in common
2) FEMALE DRIVEN COMEDY
a. Written. 94% score PASS
b. Verbal. 78% PASS (2nd pitch to the same producer)
c. Verbal Producer WAITING ON RESPONSE
Take away: there was the same note from both responders. This caused me to rethink and add a scene to flush out a character more. I then pitched it to a producer (outside of Stage32) and it was REQUESTED.
3) DRAMA/SUSPENSE:
a. Verbal pitch to Manager. Score 74% REQUESTED
b. Verbal pitch to Exec Score 94% REQUESTED
c. Written to Manager WAITING ON RESPONSE
Take away: This is my script being shopped already. Ironically, it was the one I posted here for feedback and received some negative and harsh responses on my logline. I pitched it here in attempt to grab a manager or connect the present producer to the exec.
4) ACTION /THRILLER
a. Verbal pitch to Exec. Score 82% PASS
b. Verbal pitch to Producer 92% PASS
c. Verbal Pitch to Producer 72% PASS
d. Verbal pitch to Producer 72% PASS
Take away: This was my most commercially appealing script in my opinion. HOWEVER, no one liked it. LOL. I will consider to re-pitching to 3 out of the 4 execs (One was not my cup of tea) with other scripts. The notes were very positive to me personally with my pitch "style. "
5) ELEVATED HORROR COMEDY
a. Verbal pitch, Producer. Stayed overtime. Score 90% REQUESTED DURING PITCH
Take away: Great notes given, wonderful connection between us. Will pitch again in this genre if I have another. NOTE: I pitched this as a SHORT and informed the exec that I wanted his opinion if this should be made into a feature because of his expertise.
HOPE ALL THIS HELPS/GIVES INSIGHTS FOR SOME OF YOU
THANK YOU STAGE32 for making these services available to us. I can't tell you how much I appreciate having a choice to go straight to pitch instead of the schlep in LA.
Very interesting Susan. Your plan was, and is a good plan! Research, research and, you got it... RESEARCH!!! Hope the rest of the results are also great! I mean great in a sence that they give you sup...
Expand commentVery interesting Susan. Your plan was, and is a good plan! Research, research and, you got it... RESEARCH!!! Hope the rest of the results are also great! I mean great in a sence that they give you superior info that will make your scripts even better. About: "Ironically, it was the one I posted here for feedback and received some negative and harsh responses on my logline." Writing a great screenplay is one thing, but writing a solid logline is an entirely different beast. It ALSO takes lots of practice. Still, we all think we have a monopoly on wisdom, including me -haha.
About 'learning' to write loglines. You get out of it what time you put in. I mean I practically camped on www.logline.it to learn to write loglines (althouhh some are still shitty, ok, probably most are--?haha?)
Fantastic. Great to hear of your experience. Bravo Susan Kelejian !
This is great to analyze as a pitching writer, you always want to know where you are going with your pitching skills, I always encourage writers to also take a look at how other execs can benefit their pitching and writing skills!
Great article, Erica. Plus not-to-mention the value of persistent hard work. I think it was RB who reminded us recently that there simply are no overnight success stories, that success comes rather from a refusal to accept no for an answer and to keep striving towards your goals each and every day....
Expand postGreat article, Erica. Plus not-to-mention the value of persistent hard work. I think it was RB who reminded us recently that there simply are no overnight success stories, that success comes rather from a refusal to accept no for an answer and to keep striving towards your goals each and every day. I like what Jack Canfield said (and I paraphrase here): in order to deal with rejection, when you here 'no', you simply respond with 'next' and move on. All it takes is one 'yes' at the end of the day. You just have to find the right connection(s)... to find those who see what you see. Thank you so much for your blog, it was a great reminder to hold fast to unwavering self-belief and to stay strong in continuing to pursue our life/career goals.
Thank you Eileen for your wonderful article. It was a great read and very refreshing to hear your perspective. Thank you also for the successful adaptations examples, it was a very encouraging compilation, as I determinedly pursue my own adaptation journey. I particularly liked your break down of the book option to production process, too.
Thank you, Sarah Jane! Glad you found it helpful!
Very! :)
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Of course, I find practical advice very useful