Lisa Geis's Lounge Discussions

Lisa Geis
Feedback

Hey everybody,

I've been working on a few TV show pitches / Show bibles and I really need some feedback. If you are interested message me.

Thank you.

Lisa Geis
Question.

What is the best way to find someone that can turn your short script into a short film? Would it be smart to just post in the Filmmaking lounge to find someone?

Ionel Movila

i have the same problem, have a screenplay for a short movie, it is 31 pages long, but i live in Romania, and i want my movie to be done in America if possible, so i have no idea what sold i do :)

Iannis Aliferis

Lonel, does it have to be done in America? Also, does it have to be 31 pages, can it be slimmed down?

Ionel Movila

well when i write the sceenplay i made it like the things happend in America, but if needed i think we can change that, and to slimmed down not sure what to say about it, if needed i guess it may be possible to try

Iannis Aliferis

I mention this for 2 reasons: a) So you have chance to make it yourself - in Romania. The shorter it is, the less it has in it, the easier to do yourself. b) For festivals and competitions, usually th...

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Ionel Movila

can we please talk on the chat Sir ? i believe there are a few thing that i yet do not know, i wold love to do it myself but first i thing that there are things that i still need to find out for myself somehow

Lisa Geis
Are there any tricks when it comes to writing loglines?

Are there any tricks when it comes to writing loglines? Are there things you would consider unprofessional? I've been working on one logline and can't seem to figure out if it's good or not.

Logline: A spiritually confused girl who suffers from pyromania wants to let go of her past mistakes while one...

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Karen Stark

Yes there are.

Inciting Incident + Protagonist + Action + Antagonist.

https://s.studiobinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/How-to-Write-a-Com......

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Jason Mirch

Hey Lisa, great to have you here! Did you know that Stage 32 Script Services offers a service where a Development Executive actually writes a logline for you? If you are having trouble this might be a...

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Jack Binder

Great tips. Loglines are critical to get right, constantly improve and update!

Phil Clarke

Hi Lisa. As I have done for a few folks on here, I can send you a Logline Helpsheet I put together for my clients and Philmscribers some time ago. Message me - and of course anyone who's interested - if you'd like me to email.

Matthew Barker

I hate writing . Like I loathe doing it with every fibre of my being. Having said that; I have found over the years that the LA Screenwriter logline feedback and contests they would run to be very helpful.

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