Luis Bell's Lounge Discussions

Your energy shines through, Luis. Half the battle won. Here's to a successful and creative 15!

Hi Jeff and welcome!!

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Hello to you all! My name is Carl. I am a retired lawyer, who always has been interested of Theatre, Film and Music. I was born in Turku, Finland. Now I am living in Lidingo, an island on the east side of Stockholm, Sweden. Nowadays I am writing a lot. In 2008 I published a poetry book with the title 'In Other Words". Right now I am writing a book about some cases I had during my time as an attorney-at law. I also act occasionally as a walker-on in TV and Film.

Hi Jeff and welcome aboard!

Hey Jeff, Happy networking.

Don't assume. And yeah, that's not much of a business there if they're not paying you. People often get confused by the name of the position, Craig - AD is a producer track role, not an above the line creative track role.

So, I sent the producer and director an email letting them know that I would not be working on this film and good luck to them. With your opinions, I think it made I t easier. Thanks again!

Thanks for your post. it resonated with many and informed more than a few .. and seems like you got some community support , so thanks to the members

NO! Your not wrong! There's a FOOL here in San Diego trying to shoot a 180pg Vampire flick (of all genre's to pick) for free. He's always posting BS on facebook looking for free cast and crew. Can't wait to see the production value. No one want's to see a Vampire movie after what's been done recently. If things are weird from the beginning you can expect it to get worse long before it gets better...if at all. It's funny how people want to pretend that they're professionals and yet they don't even know the basics of film making. Do all the hard work and then when it gets to production when it gets exciting, they replace you? F-THAT! My opinion is if someone is that stupid... QUIT! I give writers a break though. I myself write in a fashion that is "Actor" friendly. I do give descriptions that allow the talent to get a grip on the character. But I also direct what I write for the most part. It's all about a good story and great characters that the audience can relate too and care about or hate. If you don't have that... RUN!

@Kerry, I get that. I really do. It was just overly verbose and repetitive. I've given my regards to the Director and Producer and I really hope that they can get it together and knock it out. I just don't see myself in it or wasting my time to do so many functions when there are others that can do the part and are willing to do it for free.

Does it have a sprinkling of Comedy? Every Drama needs a little humour: http://www.cheekymonkeycomedy.com/the-book/

Polish it until it is brilliant and do NOT listen to other people on what changes to make! You know your creation and characters better then anyone!

NOT good advice. You'd be hard-pressed to name many films that have not gone through a grist mill of changes to reach the screen. Even the A list writers have their friends (often other A list writers) read their scripts and give notes. Something along the lines of 'you can't see the forest for the trees' when you are so immersed in your work.

First thing is to find out if it's really great. That means a read. Don't let friends and family read it. They're biased and will most likely tell you what they think you want to hear. Instead, try posting some pages on various screenwriting forums. Or, if you have the bucks, spend a hundred or so on some good and reputable script analysts who can break down the good and bad of your script and give you ideas on how to make it better.

Both are good advice. But do not kid yourself; the film you finish will have no resemblance to the film you started.

Congrats! Stacey!

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Awesome news, Stacey. Congrats.

Thank you all for the congratulations, I am truly blown away by your support and encouragement.

Hip hip hooray!!!!!!

When Harry Met Sally, at Giant Stadium while doing the wave and Harry is telling Jess how he found out his wife is leaving him. Maybe the best "Pope in the pool" ever.

SIDEWAYS. Mia and Miles are talking in the living room at the wine workers house. The dialog is so powerful. On the surface they are conversing about the type of wines they like, but by the end of the scene I felt like I knew them. How the Pinals are temperamental, but haunting and wonderful. The writing is superb. Alexander Payne's dialog is brilliant because the dialog tells the story.

Janet: I gotta agree with you. Sideways is the best indie film of the past ten years. What a funny, touching and beautifully acted film by all primary players. Paul Giamatti is the best homely leading man in the biz. I can watch the film over and over.

Janet: Same to you and thanks for the kind words.

Pretty much all of State and Main (love it) and (forgive me, but I LOVE it) pretty much everything in Talladega Nights. Hillarious.