Leah Nodes: Content creator in Oceanside, California.

Welcome Leah! can't wait to hear about some of your ideas!

Everybody has ideas - they're worth nothing. Nobody is gonna steal those.

The execution of an idea (script, bible, pitch deck, etc.) is where it becomes valuable. There's a lot of folks who'll say get a copyright on your work (from the LOC, NOT the WGA), and, given it's not expensive, I say do it if it makes you feel more secure.

But I've had two different entertainment attorneys tell me even a copyright is worthless in court. If somebody DOES steal your work, it all comes down to who has the biggest lawyers, not really the merits of the case. Such is our justice system. :)

The reality is, though, nobody is going to steal your work. Anybody legit isn't going to waste their time on a beginner's work when they have solid, successful contacts they can hire. And shady producers simply don't have the resources to get a film made (otherwise they'd be legit).

There is a risk of a shady producer getting you to sign a "shopping deal" or option and then parleying that into big bucks that you don't share in, but that's more of a bad contract than stealing.

Many beginners worry about being "stolen," but the truth is, it simply won't happen.

My two cents' worth.

Hey, Leah Nodes! Nice to meet you, and welcome to the community! Wow - a PI AND a game reviewer? You're my hero, madam! Okay, but I have to know - what is an "adoption reunion specialist"? That just sounds like a hotbed for creative inspiration! I can only imagine the stories!

If you have story ideas, I would suggest adding loglines to your profile so you can more easily discuss those ideas with other members and potential collaborators: https://www.stage32.com/loglines

I have, Gray Duryea. Are you writing a similar story?

Maurice Vaughan I'd consider it more of a reimagination. That can connect to other stories or urban heroes. I'm a fan of the early 90s

A couple days ago I typed out a full story outline, solar system & character list for a Sentai Syfy

I also have a adaptable story for another group of superpowered individuals, Gov Super Soldiers, Meta-Humans including full character arch's based on Halley's comet passing & the solar eclipse that happened in 1986.

* Right now I'm working full steam on a Mystery fantasy thriller series called

"MR. LIE? The Church Of The Broken Machine"

He's a Therapist & everything he says is a lie, but you believe him no matter what. He communicates only through Body Language or rhetorical questioning. A Detective that's unaffected by any change to what he deems as reality. Making him a serious threat to rouge SCP. Together they take down a religious cult that sacrifices young children with special abilities, to unlock the chains of "The Forgotten One."

I marvel at so many talented people, and I feel embarrassed, even because, what could I say, unless I love movies, I love creating stories that can make people run away, or even fulfill their fantasies and desires, I just wrote a fiction script, and I think it might have potential...

Hey, Robert Kirkendall III! Welcome to the community! Congrats on your foray into film school! How are you enjoying it so far? My own film school experience was quite transformational, but I know plenty of people who are disappointed with theirs as well.

Have you checked out the Filmmaking Lounge? I think you'll find more than a few conversations there that you'll find helpful on your journey! https://www.stage32.com/lounge/directing You may also enjoy meeting like-minded creatives in the Cinematography Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/cinematography) and the Post-Production Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/post_production).

Keep in mind that these lounges are like the VIP Filmmaker's Lounges at Film Festivals, so this is where you can meet the people doing the work, get advice on anything you're working on, and/or give back to those who may need advice. We're a very supportive and encouraging community! I think you'd also enjoy my intro blog post on how to engage with the Stage32 Community:

https://www.stage32.com/blog/Find-Your-Community-on-Stage-32

If you're looking to connect with members near you, you could search for people based on location here: https://www.stage32.com/people You could also host a meet-up and share it here: https://www.stage32.com/meetups Have you ever done a 48-Hour Film Festival? It could be a great way to assemble a team and get straight to work.

Enjoy exploring the lounges, and don't forget to comment and respond to others’ posts, too! It's the best way to really connect!

Hi, nice to see you here. I’m not going to call myself a filmmaker per se more a comedic snippet maker. Also I don’t expect that anyone would cast me as an actor as I have the perfect face for radio. I would love to share a few snippets that I made for fun to crack people up, just let me know if you are interested in seeing them.

I’m here as a content provider with no aspiration for actually being in a movie. Having said that I would love to collaborate with filmmakers on projects.

Welcome!

Leah

Hey, Aderibigbe Adedayo! Welcome to the community! Are you writing any of these ideas down as well? You can always bounce ideas off of other screenwriters in the Screenwriting Lounge: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting

Keep in mind that these lounges are like the VIP Filmmaker's Lounges at Film Festivals, so this is where you can meet the people doing the work, get advice on anything you're working on, and/or give back to those who may need advice. We're a very supportive and encouraging community! I think you'd also enjoy my intro blog post on how to engage with the Stage32 Community:

https://www.stage32.com/blog/Find-Your-Community-on-Stage-32

Also, I was looking over your profile, but you don't have much there. Tell us about yourself! I would highly recommend adding your bio (where you can expand on what you've done in the past or what you'd like to do in the future) to your profile for other members to better know how to interact with you. Feel free to reference my blog post on "Polishing Your Profile" to help guide you: https://www.stage32.com/blog/Shape-Up-Your-Calling-Card-The-Importance-o...

I’m a good listener. So let me know if you want to chat.