Hi one and all. I have several story ideas that I would like to put before major producers, and need help/advice for contacting them.
Alayna Whitlock: Actor, screenwriter and singer in Louisa, Virginia.
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Writer's Block SOS
Hey one and all! So recently I have hit the writer's block we writers all inevitably face. My script is a murder mystery, and I am frustrated on how to begin. I have the rest of the plot and scenes planned out, but I somehow keep getting stuck on the beginning scene. One of my problems is do I want...
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Gordon Olivea
- 11 years ago
grab 'em by the throat and don't let go - Billy Wilder introduce the protagonist doing what he or she loves, and show their passion and the flaw that impedes their progress. Then injure them, and add...
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Annette Stewart-Colon
- 11 years ago
Example: a French movie called "Irreversible". It is a very disturbing movie. That started from the end. Check it out.
Pitch Help
Hello everyone. I'm an aspiring screenwriter and I think I have a script worth pitching. My question is: how do I put myself and my script out there, and how did I make an impact with pitching my script?
You put yourself and your script out there by contacting agents and producers. Send your well written query letter to targeted agents and producers. Do some research on producer who are making movies...
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Alayna Whitlock
- 11 years ago
Wow thanks! Great information. :)
Thanks you guys! I'm checking it out now. :)
Your articles have been so helpful. Thanks a bunch! x
Thanks to everyone who welcomed me on here today! x
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11 years ago
Hi Alayna. I'm RB, Founder and CEO of Stage 32. As an actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker, I know first-hand the challenges all creatives face finding work and attracting attention to their projects. That's why we created Stage 32. Since our launch in September of 2011, the community has grown to 250,000+ members strong 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 most things in life, the more you participate, the greater the rewards. We ask all new members pay...
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Alayna Whitlock
- 11 years ago
Thanks for the warm welcome! I already love the website.
Richard "RB" Botto
- 11 years ago
You're more than welcome, Alayna. Great to have you in the mix.
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Hello, hello!
Hello, Stage 32 Community! I'm a screenwriter, actress, author, and singer. I've been looking for some help to kind of get out there in the entertainment world, so any advice/opportunities on singing, acting, or screenwriting would be much appreciated! I love the entertainment world. So excited to be on here.
Alayna Whitlock
- 11 years ago
Wow thanks for the advice! I'll take everything you've said into consideration. :)
And great analogy :)
Dave McCrea
- 11 years ago
Alayna is a great name
Love this website! Such cool people.
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Major producers already have loads of their own ideas... so the way to get their attention is to have thoroughly researched, written and developed your ideas as much as possible. In other words, bring...
Expand commentMajor producers already have loads of their own ideas... so the way to get their attention is to have thoroughly researched, written and developed your ideas as much as possible. In other words, bring them a turn-key project that's ready to go. They get amazing screenplays, treatments, show bibles and the like all the time. If you just have an idea, a thought... they may say that it sounds interesting, then they'll tell you to go write it and maybe the will look at it, assuming they don't already have something "just like it".
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That was me this past January! Make sure that what you're presenting the producer is in their market sector .... that is to say ... Don't send a producer that makes micro budget romantic comedies a th...
Expand commentThat was me this past January! Make sure that what you're presenting the producer is in their market sector .... that is to say ... Don't send a producer that makes micro budget romantic comedies a thriller screenplay that will cost about 3.5 mil. I did, it doesn't go over well. Remember, for a producer it's all about distribution. They need to be able to ascertain the funds for the budget and then recoup them -with surplus- after the film is released. Most of the producers I've bumped into only shoot a film they know they can comfortably sell for a certain amount. So do some research on the producer before submitting any kind of content. Check out IMDB and LinkedIn to see what they've worked on, and who they've worked with. You want to make sure your content is something they're already comfortable with selling. Also ask about the producer on Stage32 or check out different forums through Google to see what experiences others have had with the producer in question. That will help you avoid any pitfalls.