Graham White: Animator and producer in Salisbu…

Part of the reason I LOVE animation is the community. It takes crazy people to put together something that will never exist in real life and bring it to the real world.

I'm in need of some serious inquiries to help me bring my crazy cartoon idea to TV. I have a script that's on draft three right now...

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I'm a professional writer new to Stage 32. I recently tried two services.

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I'm a professional writer new to Stage 32. I recently tried two services.

I did a script consult with an industry pro. It took over 3 weeks and phone call to get it done but I got some great feedback. The consultant was a real pro and he treated me like one. Which you don't necessarily find at other Screenwriting Coverage Services. I've all ready made a couple of script changes. However, we wasted a bit of time in the beginning because he assumed I was doing a crime procedural. Maybe because my lead character is in law enforcement and a crime incites the narrative? It's actually a political drama. He patiently stepped me through writing a crime procedural and I told him I'm not sure the world needs another one. LOL. Cold reads are valuable. But this misunderstanding could have been avoided had I been allowed to submit a cover letter, or one-page or even a note.

Last night I got feedback from a Written Pitch. It was scheduled for Sunday. Honestly, I had no idea what to expect. It arrived with a scorecard on top of the form. Total surprise. Like returning to grammar school and getting a grade on your homework. His focus was on how to create an effective document rather than giving me feedback on the premise and potential for a series. He gave me a list of the things you need in a pitch document. Theme, structure, tone, comps, characters, pilot story, future episodes. Future seasons, etc. You see where this is going? He was looking for Series Bible. So, complete waste of my time and money. BTW I have a Bible. It's 20 slides long or a 16 page Word Doc. These industry professionals are seeing Series Bibles from agented writers. It seems futile to believe they'll grasp your TV Series in 1 or 2 pages. I think if I'm paying to pitch I should be able to submit a pitch document that casts my work in the best light possible. I have tow more of these lined up and feel I'm flushing money down the drain.

If you've made it this far... I send Zero Gravity an email pitch, which included a proper series document, and they got back to me in a few hours. They have the script. Fingers crossed.

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Maurice Vaughan

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- Benjamin Elliott
6 months ago

You're welcome, Graham White.

Leonor LeRu

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- Maurice Vaughan
6 months ago

Awesome! Congratulations Graham!

Graham White

Thank you so much Leonor

Alicia Vaughan

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- Maurice Vaughan
3 years ago

I never wrote a western script but I would love to write one soon. Welcome to the community Josh.

Josh ODonnell

This is a first for me as well. Hopefully I don’t screw it up.

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- Matthew Parvin
3 years ago

I thought about writing a Western, Josh ODonnell. I would have to do A LOT of research.

Michelle Dionne Wardlaw

3 years ago

Congratulations on your sizzle reel! As far as feedback, I’d say this music lacks a certain punch to draw me into a fantasy piece. I think this music fits a “reflective montage” for a character on a j...

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Anthony Pennington

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- Michelle Dionne Wardlaw
3 years ago

Hi Michelle...

Thank you for sharing this feedback. In retrospect, I agree... and it's why I greatly appreciate professionals like you taking a moment to comment. I'm actually working on an entire scor...

Grant Eustace

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- Maurice Vaughan
4 years ago

Thanks Graham and Maurice - fingers crossed for the next stage!

Josh Heinrichs

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- Matthew Parvin
4 years ago

Congratulations Grant!

You're welcome, Grant Eustace.

4 years ago

Thank you HB :)

James Welday

Love the style of animation, the character design and the minute details serve to further build your world. Great job!!

Thanks James, glad you like it.

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- Matteo Mascanzoni
4 years ago

I'm not in LA Matteo but envious and excited for you. Hope it's a big step to success for you!

Karen "Kay" Ross

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- Ying Jie Wang
4 years ago

Hey, Matteo Mascanzoni! By then we may have our Stage 32 in-person meet-ups again :-D What kind of collaborators are you hoping to meet? Other screenwriters? On-screen talent? Producers?...

Matteo Mascanzoni

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- Karen "Kay" Ross
4 years ago

I'm not picky like that with new friends... of course, i'd love to be able to talk about stories all day long <3

5 years ago

I think you'd also enjoy my intro blog post on the Stage32 Community:

Enjoy exploring the lounges, and don't forget to comment and respond...

Marc Turner

I'd love to create a voice for any of your characters. Let me know if you'd like to collaborate.

Hi Tommy,

Crazy animation person here. Good luck luck with your project, I know it's tough to get noticed.

I feel like this is a topic you should research and tell us what you find, Tony!

Bob Harper

Hey Tony, style will depend on the story your wish to tell and the mood you wish to invoke. I would suggest you research projects that have been completed similar the tone and story you are wishing to produce.

Jackie Tarascio

Budget plays a role in the style. But I agree, start with finding a show you have seen that would fit your story. There’s lots of styles... cartooney, high end 3D, mid level 3D, mocap, graphic, 3D, 2D, stop motion clay, live action with 3D chars, fully animated, stylized..

Lois Tiller

Hey Nick I get 3 or 4 emails a day offering me an opportunity to pitch my work to someone who is actively seeking scripts. These are impassioned, get it while it's hot solicitations. I was giving you...

Experience is what you get right after you need it. Cheers.

Noel Thompson

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- Renee N. Meland
4 years ago

Nick Assunto - Stage 32 Script Services Coordinator Thanks for clarifying that Nick - so it was what I thought it was - a networking open-ended opportunity. Looking forward to my pitch this weekend!