Jeanna Overstreet: Screenwriter and accountant in Columbus, Ohio.

Hi Nate, Thanks for connecting!

Lets be honest...Atlanta is killing it right now in tv and film production thanks to it's tax incentives. I've managed get a lot of work as a PA in camera, sound, and other departments. I was also able to meet a lot of other talented filmmakers who had the same strive as me. With all that being said, do you really think Atlanta is the best place for emerging screenwriters and directors?

Before I secured my first gig as a PA, I was already coming up with a strategy to move to Los Angeles. I just needed to work ad save up some money. As time goes by, Atlanta their tax credit program. It didn't take long for studios and production companies to announce they were coming here to make films. At that point I said to myself "well I guess I'm staying here". As I was working on different projects, I took the time to write treatments and scripts to pitch. That's when I realized that it's just the prod companies and studios that were coming to Atlanta and not the literary/ talent agencies or management companies. Sure there are a few over here but there aren't that many as there are in LA and NYC.

I've been pitching for over a year now and have been getting very helpful feedback. I make sure that each pitch is a meaningful one, written or verbal, but I think having an in-person/ face-to-face pitch would benefit the screenwriter/ director even more. In my opinion, the intimacy itself could make the person that's pitching more confident on the fact that he/ she was able to get into a room with an executive. That is why I'm still considering moving to LA or NYC.

So my questions (if applicable)...to all the screenwriters and directors that are just starting out. (If it applies to you)

1. Do you think you have a better chance of pursuing your screenwriter/ directing career if you move out to LA or New York?

2. If you're moving to Atlanta, do you feel confident that you'll launch your career and establish yourself as a seasoned filmmaker? (Assuming you're going the indie route)

3. Any other thoughts on the topic.

Really happy today that I made it into Readers Digest. Here's the fitness article's link: https://www.rd.com/health/diet-weight-loss/fitness-motivation-secrets-ac...

Do you write scripts for a short film and why?

Congratulations everyone!

Many thanks RB! :)

Hi. I'm a relatively reclusive screenwriter who lives in LA. I've heard of Stage32 for quite awhile and have decided to take the plunge!

Does the writer need to reside in LA?

Hi Jeanna, thanks for connecting!

nice to meet you. what kind of films do u write?

Hi Jeanna, thanks for connecting

Hi Mark, Thank you for the invite.

Hello Jeanna! Thank you for reaching out and connecting! I hope this finds you well!

Hey Jeanna, I'm the CTO and lead developer at Stage 32. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback about the site. I'd love to hear your comments! To get started with Stage 32 and understand all the features and resources the site has to offer, please check out the Getting Started section and our FAQ.

Hi Jeanna. 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 325,000+ 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. Like most things in life, the more you participate, the greater the rewards. We ask all new members to pay it forward by inviting 5 fellow creatives to the network and by spreading the word of Stage 32 through other social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. The more creatives, the stronger the network. The stronger the network, the more opportunities.

Thanks for joining the movement and for being a part of this most talented and inspiring community. I very much look forward to your contributions.

Thanks, and have a creative day!

RB

Helpful information:

• To send invites to your fellow creatives, please click here.
• For any questions on how to utilize the site, please check our HELP and GETTING STARTED sections.
• Also, I host a FREE webinar every month where I go over site features and answer user questions. You can view them here.

Please take a moment to follow and like our other social media accounts.

• My personal Twitter account - @rbwalksintoabar
• Our company Twitter account - @stage32online.com
• Our company Facebook account – Stage 32 Facebook