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Paul G Newton
When is feedback not actually useful?

I have made a few films (shorts), music videos and more. I have written much more than that (like everyone here). When I share my "stuff" with people and ask for "feedback" all I ever get is "I liked it" or "I thought it was great". I know I'm not Speilburg or Millius and I am sure I have a lot to l...

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Paul G Newton

Thanks James! We will definitely look at those. Cheryll might need a little more work I suppose. As far as Chuck is concerned, well, thats difficult because he becomes the mentor throughout the series...

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James Murray

Cool Paul, If I may, you give an example of what I mean by the writers deciding what they need to say as writers rather than the characters saying what they need, when you say: "Also, we were trying t...

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Paul G Newton

Well, we had a big fight over frank and Cheryll (as writers do) Donald wanted them to have a relationship but I don't. I don't because that's what I hated about The X Files. Who says a man and woman c...

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Douglas Eugene Mayfield

Regarding Paul's original question, 'When is feedback not actually useful?', I have some thoughts. (I've traded notes with writers on scripts, written coverage, etc.). First, I think it is fair to sim...

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Jeff Guenther
  1. Never ask friends or relatives for an assessment of your work. Period. PERIOD⬤ 2. Put your professional hat on when taking notes. It's your work they're criticizing, not YOU. 3. Peer workshops provid
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Miguel Colon
Hey Everyone My Name is Miguel

I'm a student at Academy of Arts in San Francisco. Working on my BA in Motion Picture and Television with a concentration in Editing. My goal is to be an editor but to also get my hands in Directing, Cinematography and Screenwriting. I'm always down to help on any project even if I'm just there to m...

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Lisa Joseph

Hello Miguel. I was wondering to you have a movie camera? I have a project I am getting ready to work on and was wondering if you are interested. I live in North Natomas. My email is hostagesurvivor@gmail.com.

Ashley Moore

Hi Miguel, I'm Ashley and its very nice to meet you.

Aaron Allen
My name is Aaron Allen, owner/founder/filmmaker of Extreme Christian Entertainment....

a Christian movie production company that produces Christian movies that share Christ while covering serious real life issues for example in our completed film FOSTER HOME, we cover issues of abuse, rape, self harm, prostitution, and being left for dead. In an upcoming project we cover heroin/drug a...

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Maxwell Highsmith

Hey Aaron! I'm so glad that there's someone else that is willing to go there! We need to talk. I would like to help your efforts and pass off a story that is write up your alley!

Shakeerah Mcpherson

Hello I am looking for some great Christian content to be a part of a new network my partners and I have created. We are looking to launch it very soon. If you produce these films, tv series, etc. Ple...

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Rachel Walker

Hi Shakeerah! I have tons of songs if you need :-) You can see them at my website www.rachelwalkertrio.com If I can assist you in any way, let me know! truly Rachel :-)

Zachary John

If you would like feedback on your work, let me know. I liked Hardflip(2012) because of skateboarding, and the christian message but the way they introduced Jesus into the guys life was kinda corny (o...

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Aaron Allen

Zachary John, please email me extremechristianentertainment@yahoo.com

Jay Thompson
Jay A. Thompson, Film & TV Producer

Hello. Im a Indie film & television producer based in Los angeles California. Currently working on a new short film, with one in post-production. Gear to release 4/5 projects this year. . .

Lisa Joseph

CONGRATULATIONS! I bet you are so excited.

Ashley Moore

Hi Jay, I'm Ashley Moore.

Jimmy Francis

Hi Jay, if your interested, I've written a roughly 30 page screenplay based on my stand-up comedy act that I'd like to shoot as an indie short film/possible backdoor sitcom pilot. I'm also performing stand-up at The Ice House in Pasadena on January 21 at 8:30pm.

Padma Narayanaswamy

I am Padma Narayanaswamy and I write crossover feature scripts.I have completed a few scripts viz A RACE TO THE SENATOR,MY INDIAN SISTER, HUMAN BONDING &A GORI IN BOLLYWOOD. I read the present trend i...

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