Lori Sandman Lyle: Screenwriter and filmmaker in Washington, Utah.

Sara Juno
Small question!

Hello fellow writers - I have a little question. In my new screenplay, I wanna write the following scene: the main character's explaining in a voice-over how small and unimportant his hometown is, all while a map of the country is being shown on screen, zooming in many times, until the name of the v...

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Tasha Lewis

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Sara Juno

Hey guys, thank you very much for your help! I really appreciate it. Cheers!

Tasha Lewis

As the voice over is going, highlight landmarks that might mirror other towns and use shots to showcase landmarks as tourist attractions.

Lori Sandman Lyle
Pitch response

Hey everyone! I recently pitched through Stage 32 for the first time via phone. What is your experience of the response time? How should I look for the response? Thanks everyone! Write on!

Corinne Friesen (Lovarra)

Whenever I've done that, the time has varied from quickly ( a few days ) to a little over a week (frequently) to a month (not uncommon).

Lori Sandman Lyle

Thank you Corinne!

Any advice on finding Directors to collaborate with?

I'm looking to get a script filmed for a short film and hopefully collab other film content in the future. What's the best way to go about that as far as building those relationships?

Lori Sandman Lyle

I'd also look at your state's film commission website--usually there's a crew listing/contacts page. I found one of my best cinematographers that way! He connected me with a great sound guy and we wor...

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John Ellis

Great advice here from Dan and Lori. I'd add - volunteer on local film shoots (get paid if you can, but okay if not), network with the people working.

Grace Bjarnson

Hi there, Marvin. I have only had the funding for very low budget shorts. But if you want to send over your scripts I'd be happy to see if what you have is doable for me. We may not be a good fit, but...

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Jacob Siciliano
Film composer rate

What would be a decent rate people have paid a film composer?

Mike Heff

I paid my composer 400 for the score for a 15 minute short film. Seemed reasonable to me since he was using real instruments and had some good credits. He did a fabulous job!

Lori Sandman Lyle

Can you PM me who it was?

Jacob Siciliano

Thank you Mike, that is really useful.

Lori Sandman Lyle

Thanks for reaching out, Stefano! Hello from the Western United States!!

Lori Sandman Lyle

Hi Stanley, thanks for reaching out to me! I'm a screenwriter with two projects almost ready to go. Hope to be in touch in the future!

Lori Sandman Lyle

Thanks for the network request!

Lori Sandman Lyle

Hi Derrick, thanks for following through with my pitch payment--I really just wanted to see how much each session was…I'll wait until I'm more ready since I need to pay! You guys are great! Thanks again~

Lori Sandman Lyle

Hi Robin, I think we have a mutual friend in Wyoming?!

Robin U. Russin

Hi Lori-- do you mean Bill Downs? Are you from Wyo?

Lori Sandman Lyle

Hi again Robin, I'm sorry to be so cryptic! I kind of cut that post short... I thought you might know Robyn (Marlow) Edwards, but maybe I have it wrong. Anyway, I'm sorry I don't know Bill Downs, but...

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Robin U. Russin

Hi again-- yes I know (or knew) Robyn very well, I was her boyfriend in a previous life. Please give her my warm regards, I know she's faced some very tough events in recent years, and my thoughts are with her.

Richard "RB" Botto

Hi Lori. 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 400,000+ 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 mo...

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Lori Sandman Lyle

Thanks RB! Will work on paying it forward~

Richard "RB" Botto

Love your selfless spirit, Lori! Terrific to have you in the mix!

Amanda Toney

Hello Lori -

Welcome to the community! I'm Amanda Toney, the Managing Director at Stage 32. Since 2013 I've been proud to oversee Stage 32's Next Level Education, which provides you the most up-to-date tools necessary to become a better creative.

Over the years Stage 32 has worked with over 500 industry executives and professionals to teach online webinars, classes and intensive labs exclusively for you - our Stage 32 community. We bring you instructors who have worked directly on some of your favorite films, TV shows or theater productions to teach you in-the-trenches information that you won...

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Lori Sandman Lyle

Thanks Shannon!

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