Hi Robert. 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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Thanks, and have a creative day!
RB
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It's tough if you don't live in Los Angeles or NYC and don't have the opportunity to meet other professional filmmakers or writers. I'd either join or start a writers group where you live and workshop...
Expand commentIt's tough if you don't live in Los Angeles or NYC and don't have the opportunity to meet other professional filmmakers or writers. I'd either join or start a writers group where you live and workshop your scripts. (Go with an open mind to critical feedback). And though the deadline has passed for this years Nicholls Fellowship and the Austin FF Screenplay competition - I'd start working for next year. Make sure you're on linkedin so you can connect with people on a professional level as well. And the Austin Film Festival is a great opportunity to meet people in the business. I chat with more LA film people and set up more meetings over the four day writers conference then I do in 3-6 months in Los Angeles. Spring for the producers badge if you can swing it. https://austinfilmfestival.com/festival-and-conference-aff/conference/https://austinfilmfestival.com/festival-and-conference-aff/conference/
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Pay attention to what Dan M said. This is a very personal business; eyeball-to-eyeball works best. If you're not getting any traction with your screenplays - stop sending them out. Produce your own sh...
Expand commentPay attention to what Dan M said. This is a very personal business; eyeball-to-eyeball works best. If you're not getting any traction with your screenplays - stop sending them out. Produce your own shorts, trailers or teasers. An Agent, Producer, Director or branded Actor will watch a 4-5 minute clip whereas few (if any) are willing to plow through your magnificent opus.
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Hi Robert, here is a thought experiment. Replace the word ‘writer’ with ‘Doctor’. How would a Doctor build his practice. They would reach out to specialists for referrals - so may be go to meetup.com...
Expand commentHi Robert, here is a thought experiment. Replace the word ‘writer’ with ‘Doctor’. How would a Doctor build his practice. They would reach out to specialists for referrals - so may be go to meetup.com find an acting group or filmmaker group offer to write a short for free. If they become working directors you could be their collaborator.
Get out amongst people. Perhaps even film your own short film. You’ll learn heaps doing that. People will read that experience in your script. Something as simple as INT.NIGHT and EXT.NIGHT have a huge difference on budget and time. You’ll learn this from making stuff and that will make you a better writer. Perhaps a writer that gets paid.