Hey all. I am a writer/director/producer in the SF Bay Area and working on three different projects --all on the threshold of next steps to launch/fundraise for investors---Always looking to connect with potential partners. I just finished my pitch deck/treatment and I"m really excited about it. If...
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I am having the hardest time rewriting my script. I don't know where to begin or where to end. Any suggestions?
Hi Anthony from time to time Screenwriting U holds a free rewrite teleconference which I've taken and enjoyed. You can check their site at http://www.screenwritingu.com. best, Diane...
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Always outline your script before you start. You don't build a house without a blueprint. My best advice would be to read Linda Seger's "Making a Good Script Great" and follow the suggestions.
I start macro and then go micro -- meaning start with the overarching stuff like structure, beats, character development, voice, etc. and then go smaller with scene work, dialogue, tightening narrative, stuff like that. When you do it that way it's actually RE-WRITING instead of EDITING.
You have great advice. Try printing, then checking line by line (which I hate bth) and if you have someone you trust hopefully another writer, have them read it for clarity/feedback. Erik's advice to get Dr. Seger's book is a great idea, the woman is a pro. Good luck.
Do I have to put tech stuff into a script ...I know you have to put action .....but lighting uh oh me no understand ....
So! What's your protocol after you finished writing your script? Send it to a handful of people to read and give you notes? Then what? I've gotten about 5 industry friends to read it, and I've edited and re-written a couple of times..still looking for more input...do I submit to contests? Which ones would you all recommend? Thanks for any input!!
The Page, they also have feedback and as my amigo Pierre says, "start your next" asap.
As you finish the next ones, you learn more about the previous ones.
THANKS ALL
I write another script, then go. back and rewrite the first - and going until I have nothing left to rewrite... THEN I swap scripts with other people. I don't want to waste a read on problems that I can see. I want to use the read for my blind spot.
After getting constructive criticisms on potential blind spots I work on rewriting it and after that I start submitting to some festivals. Usually, I have started working on another script.
Hey all. Just trying to work this platform out. I am host and producer of a fairly wild but damn thoughtful Australian documentary series about US Subcultures... 2 seasons are up on Netflix and one more is coming soon! Looking to expand my network overseas and meet other people in the field. Cheers!
Hey, Nick.
Hi Nick sounds awesome
Cool man! Good luck!
Welcome , Nick Maher! Oh, Hi! Hey, buddy, great to have you. Great community of artist here. "Be active in the lounge. Be visible, in the spirit of the site" A quote from our CEO - Richard "RB" Botto. Cheers!
Awesome. I am often up late watching documentaries on Netflix. I haven't' been on for a while as I am very busy myself in film. But will watch for it!
So, check out my site. http://www.neighborfilm.com/ I'm doing private parties as well as crowdfunding to launch us into production. https://www.crowdrise.com/neighborfilmbytonyga1 Already talking to some actors to attach to the project....
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Expand commentI've been working with this company in London. On the website is a promo for Stupid Wig, A musical I co-wrote that was Adapted by KA Media. Also Room46 is getting ready to launch. I co-wrote 9 songs for this musical. And I wrote a Country song for Olivia Lynn, Anchor in The Storm. Hit #1 on Apple Country music. Love meeting an collaborating.
The poster below is my musical HYDE and Seek premiering at the Outcast Theatre on Whidbey Island. My son based a screenplay off my musical and it was in the received extremely well on Coverly
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