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First let me confess that I stole Dawn Prato 's blog post title for this July effort launched by Stage32. Read it and... couldn't really improve on it so... haha
My screenwriting goal:
Finish the first draft of my espionage thriller feature adaptation.
Logline: A brilliant but emotionally fractured CI...
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I want to direct and produce my own work in case I can’t find any reliable directors close by who share my storytelling vision. Any affordable film schooling that doesn’t cost thousands of dollars? I’m on a fixed income and lucky I can afford my screenwriting class which was only $400 US dollars. I...
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Hi, Diana Levin. Stage 32 has Filmmaking webinars that cost $39 each, and some of them are free (www.stage32.com/education/search?term=Filmmaking).
Stage 32 is having a sale through July 6. You can get...
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Diana Levin thanks for posting. I'm sure a lot of folks on Stage 32 have the same question. I, myself, haven't been looking so I don't have an answer, but I have seen others say that just making a fil...
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After spending time in the Pitch Practice zooms, I'm ready to explore the Stage32 resources for my documentary film, MAMA'S MEN, and my rom-com screenplay, START WITH A WHISTLE.
Hi, Mary Davis. Stage 32 has Documentary Education (www.stage32.com/education/search?term=Documentary).
You could post your Rom-Com script on your profile. Producers search profiles on here for project...
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For July, I’m going all in — finishing 4 new IP bibles, creating 10 original creatures, getting wild with action choreography, dialing up the fear in horror scenes, and pitching 2 of my original IPs for the first time.
It’s full throttle this month — no brakes, just pure creative chaos. Let’s ride.
Yeah those are looking pretty scary Dwayne Williams! Great job!
Appreciate that Leonardo Ramirez. I’m really aiming to bring fear back in a fresh way — not just cheap jump scares, but that slow, creeping terror that lingers long after it’s over. And yes, I’m a big...
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Geoffroy — here's a sneak peek from my second IP this week, titled 11 Doors.
It’s a dark martial arts fantasy in the spirit of 47 Ronin meets Kill Bill, with cursed beasts, underground arenas, and a bl...
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This sounds awesome! Have so much fun this month :)
Thanks so much Dawn Prato! It’s been such a fun creative flow — I’ve already finished more than enough fresh creatures and wrapped both IP bibles. Just putting the final touches on the second one now...
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Hi everyone,
I hope you had a great first week of July (can you believe it's that time already??)
I have 2 goals for July (well, 3, and one requires being Very Brave(tm)):
1) Engage on Stage32 more again. I have a habit of scrolling through posts and reading things, but not commenting as often as I sh...
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Great (and brave) goals Dawn Prato ! I have also just recently reengaged with Stage 32 at a level that is worthy of it's value - luckily Stage32 is always there for us when we're ready :)
RE your third...
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Hi, Dawn Prato. Hope you had a great first week of July too. Congratulations on writing 15 pages in your script and finishing the project with the producer! I second what Sebastian said about goal 3....
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Thank you both! I know I'm probably WAY overthinking goal #3 (not a surprise at all, to those who know me), and I appreciate the advice :) I'm hoping to knock that goal off the list this week!
You're welcome, Dawn Prato. "I know I'm probably WAY overthinking goal #3 (not a surprise at all, to those who know me)." I want to write an Action script or Sci-Fi Action script about that now....
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Ha! The overthinking could definitely be a Refusal of the Call or the conflict/obstacle that prevents our hero(ine) from moving forward ;)
Hello Everyone!
My goal for July is to hit a few pre-production milestones regarding a few screenplays I have written.
You see, after a successful film festival run for a short that I wrote and co-produced (and helped finance out of my pocket), and after placing in several screenplay competitions ove...
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You're welcome, Jackie Letkowski.
Jackie Letkowski your welcome !
You're welcome Anastasia Milko !
These sound like awesome goals - you've definitely got this in the bag!
Thanks Dawn Prato !! I really appreciate it :)
My July’s month week one goals are to complete a second video for fellow stage 32 member and moderator Geoff Hall and team, for the film “Seeing Rachel”.
Part one of four is already completed and posted on social media all part of understanding good cause for storyline.
The film is about the all tech...
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This is amazing! It's a very important subject that should be brought to light more often.
Well said and well noted Jackie Letkowski! You are invited to use the links before listed and here afterwards of the ongoing discussions along with film productions, in doing so.
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Interesting! Very interesting! So it will be a feature but based on facts?
Oh yes Anastasia Milko! That's according to information received and is already portrayed in this video/Ad. Of course you can use the links to get more info. on the discussions....
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Great goals! And for such an important topic, too.
With the help of many volunteers from the Capital Film Arts Alliance in Sacramento, CA, I completed shooting a short film that's a dark comedy. My editor and I are working on a rough cut that we hope to complete by the end of this month. Then we''ll get some notes from the producers and add the extr...
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You're welcome, Jeffery Ogata. Thanks. I try to be. I haven't got the hang of writing Dark Comedies yet, but I like watching them. And Sci-Fi is one of my favorite genres to write and watch....
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Congrats on completing your short! The great thing with shorts is that they can also be used as a proof of concept for a feature or TV series!
Thanks, Jackie. This was a learning project for me with no attachment to anything else I'm writing so we'll see how it turns out.
Jeffery Ogata, great seeing this. Wish you the best in your July's month goals!
This is wonderful news Jeff. I cannot wait to see it.
My goal for this month is to finish a script I've been asked to write for a director friend.
Best of luck Nathan.
How's the process going, Nathan?
Linda Bradshaw-Rogers It's been going great. Have a solid outline and plugging right along.
"As a filmmaker there are many costs to a film finding its way from script to screen, however, it is vital to the life of the project to budget for and include insurance in the foundation." — Stephanie Moore
Stephanie talks about production insurance in today’s blog and shares her experience workin...
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Thanks for sharing this interview, Pat Alexander. It's a must-watch for filmmakers, screenwriters, etc.! My favorite part is where Quentin Tarantino talked about Pulp Fiction starting as an anthology...
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Maurice Vaughan thank you my friend for your encouragement and feedback - wishing you the same!
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Dawn Prato haha remember, stealing is a form of homage :) and thx for the kind sentiment - definitely enjoying the process.
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You're welcome, Sebastian Tudores. Thank you.
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Sebastian Tudores excellent stuff, Sebastian. May July be success full.
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many thanks Geoff Hall and wishing you the same!