Producing new feature for 9Tails Films / PNK Pictures & Media, YAN’AN is being shot in South Korea this month for a November release. See more info at - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt8254292/
Producing new feature for 9Tails Films / PNK Pictures & Media, YAN’AN is being shot in South Korea this month for a November release. See more info at - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt8254292/
Today I received an email from a new client who did not like the analysis I did of their script. I'm really clear on my website that I am a 'straight shooter', I pull no punches. My passion is to help writers become great writers, to actually get their scripts into production.... not to simply keep...
Expand postToday I received an email from a new client who did not like the analysis I did of their script. I'm really clear on my website that I am a 'straight shooter', I pull no punches. My passion is to help writers become great writers, to actually get their scripts into production.... not to simply keep taking their consultant money when I know they haven't a hope in hell of getting anything made because they just want to hear their writing is 'amazing'!
The screenplay in question was written by a recent MA in screenwriting graduate. On reading the script I was appalled by the lack of professionalism and the standard.... I was left wondering what the hell they are teaching on these MA courses these days and how they expect anyone graduating to stand a chance in the screenwriting industry is beyond me. The script was a format mess, line spacing all over the shop, two different fonts used, typos everywhere... although the actual idea had merit the execution was dire. Redundant exposition, bland dialogue, unexciting characters. I pulled no punches... but I did offer clear advice on how to improve her idea, that the idea had merit but needed significant development to be able to compete in the entertainment market, especially TV where the competition is overwhelming and incredible writing is happening.
So my frustration lies in this.... if you can't be bothered to listen to criticism..... why seek it out? If you only want a consultant to blow smoke up your wazoo.... how the hell do you think you can succeed? I have, and do work consistently with writers who get it... who are willing to listen, to learn... to engage and challenge themselves and not accept mediocrity for the sake of their ego... but today reminds me that that sadly the University system seems to be churning out writers who haven't a bloody clue about the real world!
I will finally add....I find the idea that all "aspiring" writers must be defended as some righteous cause rather vacuous. I'm a woman, I don't believe all women are right. I'm a mother, I don't beli...
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I will finally add....I find the idea that all "aspiring" writers must be defended as some righteous cause rather vacuous. I'm a woman, I don't believe all women are right. I'm a mother, I don't believe all mothers are right. I base my responses to opinions on knowledge, experience and common sense not blind defensiveness.
I would defend the writer in a court of Law. lol
I think the only reason schools are around like that is to teach you basics. The real lesson lie in the real world. When you are out there writing and being told the truth about your writing. Some I d...
Expand commentI think the only reason schools are around like that is to teach you basics. The real lesson lie in the real world. When you are out there writing and being told the truth about your writing. Some I don't think teach how to prepare yourself for that NO because something is wrong. My opinion here since I never got the fancy education and have learned more in the world than in a classroom.
Can't be anything but super excited to find out my screenplay 'Wait and Hope' made the finals stage for the Stage32 comedy screenplay competition. To anyone I begged, bribed, or forced at pen-point to read the crappy early drafts of the script (back when it didn't make a whole bunch of sense), many...
Expand postCan't be anything but super excited to find out my screenplay 'Wait and Hope' made the finals stage for the Stage32 comedy screenplay competition. To anyone I begged, bribed, or forced at pen-point to read the crappy early drafts of the script (back when it didn't make a whole bunch of sense), many thanks. And also thanks to everyone at HappyWriters/Stage32!
Nice meeting you virtually. Many thanks for inviting me in your network. Apart from hosting a weekly podcast radio show, Beach Corner on beachboosterradio.com, I co-chair the Wasaga Film Festival and produce the Red Carpet Gala Awards. We just celebrated our 5th Annual WFF Red Carpet Gala Awards on...
Expand postNice meeting you virtually. Many thanks for inviting me in your network. Apart from hosting a weekly podcast radio show, Beach Corner on beachboosterradio.com, I co-chair the Wasaga Film Festival and produce the Red Carpet Gala Awards. We just celebrated our 5th Annual WFF Red Carpet Gala Awards on April 30th, 2016. Currently gearing up for our 6th season. For more information visit our Facebook and website at wasagafilmfest.com. Wishing you continued success!
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Expand postHi Matt. 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 1,000,000+ members representing every country on the planet making Stage 32 the social network uniquely populated with the most creative people on Earth.
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