Its filtering Process (isn't it always?)
Stephanie Franklin's Lounge Discussions
Hi to all You Creative Collaborators
Just joined. It's so exciting. To me collaboration is everything in Life. We all have only so many talents. Socially and Professionally. Collaboration is also an elevated type of vulnerability. It is a willingness to receive input and when to relinquish control. Me? I'm the helpful insightful brutal...
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Debbie Croysdale
- 5 years ago
Hi Stephanie welcome. You're so right that collaboration has a vulnerability risk because we have to give a piece of our true selves, often to strangers. This is OK because we (as artists) want to giv...
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Tasha Lewis
- 5 years ago
Welcome!
Lessons I learned from directing my 2nd short film
I just finished my 2nd short film, Gatewalker. Here is the trailer for those interested. It was a two day shoot and I spent just over $2000 on it. I pay my actors and crew, even if it's not much. I also feed them well. I learned so much during this process, especially about editing. Biggest lessons...
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looks great. Nice lead actors.
Cool. Have you thought of pitching the idea for more funds? Eg screenwriting festivals etc.
Pitching the idea sounds wonderful. It's just a matter of knowing who to pitch to to get traction. I can talk till I'm blue in the face and get nowhere unless I'm talking to people who have the funds...
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Link to the movie is: https://youtu.be/PL46i6syHNo
Major screenwriting festivals hold both free and paid pitches.
Small question!
Hello fellow writers - I have a little question. In my new screenplay, I wanna write the following scene: the main character's explaining in a voice-over how small and unimportant his hometown is, all while a map of the country is being shown on screen, zooming in many times, until the name of the v...
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Ditch the V.O. and have a shot of a town sign... Zeeland, North Dakota. Population 78.
You do not necessarily need to use much dialogue to show these thoughts and feelings. The fingers of the character (extreme close up) clicking on the computer keys to show the map of whole world maybe...
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Visit Stage 32 Resources and FAQ Section.
Hey guys, thank you very much for your help! I really appreciate it. Cheers!
As the voice over is going, highlight landmarks that might mirror other towns and use shots to showcase landmarks as tourist attractions.
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Grace Bjarnson
- 5 years ago
Thanks so much for that link!
Grace, No. Thank you! If everybody assisted in facilitating ANY thoughtfulness to have others achieve their vision, what a wonderful world we would have.
All I say is, even for myself..."If only someone would give me an opportunity". I live in hope. x
Allen Lynch
- 5 years ago
Welcome Stephanie! Hope springs eternal! Great link.
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Hey, Stephanie! Nice to meet you! I feel like you have good information in your bio, but I'm not sure I understand it all LOL! Glad to hear you're willing to give feedback on scripts - I may take you...
Expand commentHey, Stephanie! Nice to meet you! I feel like you have good information in your bio, but I'm not sure I understand it all LOL! Glad to hear you're willing to give feedback on scripts - I may take you up on that! What are you working on?
Also, it's not NOT unprofessional LOL! You should definitely try out the Writer's Room if you're trying to stay on task as a writer: https://www.stage32.com/writersroom
Enjoy exploring!
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Hi Stephanie! I thought you write "flirting process" back there! :P