Screenwriting

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in. First up, in this video from StudioBinder, you'll get an overview of how to grab your script reader quickly so that they don't want to put your script down. You have such a short window to win over an executive, those early pages are crucial for making an impact. And while this video gives a great intro...

Most professions have special terms that get shortened to acronyms. This can make for better communication, particularly in high-pressure situations. Popular in texting are; LOL - laughing out loud, OMG - oh my g*d, IMHO - in my humble opinion, etc. Governments use acronyms: NASA, FBI, CIA, KGB, NSA (jokingly also known as the No Such Agency). The military has TDY – Temporary Duty (for us it’s going on location), AAR – After Action Review (the Production Report), BDA – Battle Damage Assessm...

Hey Stage 32ers!  The 96th annual Academy Awards are scheduled to air live on ABC on Sunday, March 10, from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Oscar nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay were announced on January 23. Check out the trailers for the nominated scripts below and email success@stage32.com with the subject line "OSCARS 2024" to receive your free PDF downloads. BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY NOMINEES ANATOMY OF A FALL THE HOLDOVERS MAESTRO...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in. First up, in this video from Vanity Fair, some of today's most well-known and critically-acclaimed stars answer viewers' burning questions. While entertaining, this video shows us both how unique and similar everyone's journey is to the top.  Next up, in this video from the Writers' Guild Foundation, y...

“Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, magic and power in it. Begin it now.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe   Do you love what you’re doing? If you could change anything, from the tiniest wiggle to the largest adjustment, what would you do? Would you keep forging ahead for the dream du jour? Or would you modify, skew slightly left, and leave the beaten path entirely? What will it take for you to pursue your dream? As a child, I dreamed of being an artist. If I...

I believe in growth on both a personal and professional level. Next-level greatness is only accessible if we know how to do a regular check-in ourselves and take inventory of where and how our energy is spent. As Aristotle has said, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act but a habit." Career longevity of 30 years brings gifts. I have applied myself on many levels, from branding to marketing, to selling to learning how to finance, network, create marketing materials, and be aut...

Script analysis is a crucial component of screenwriting that can make or break the success of a screenplay. By delving into the specifics of script analysis, we can better understand the key elements that contribute to a script's overall impact. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the various elements that are looked at during script analysis, from character development and conflict and story chronology to dialogue and theme. By understanding these elements and how they work together,...

Happy Wednesday, Creative Army! As Deadline exclusively announced this weekend, we’ve officially selected the winner of our Empowering Women Script Competition in partnership with Catalyst Studios! Los Angeles filmmaker, Jacqueline Elyse Rosenthal has won for her fantastic feature film script, Backlog. A first-of-its-kind screenwriting contest for feature films with a focus on social impact, the Empowering Women Script Competition brought forth some mind-blowing submissions from talented voi...

We all need a little help, every now and then. One of the greatest things about being a writer is that there are so many tools out there designed to help us. The problem is, people don’t know they exist. When you’re a writer, you have to be a Jack (or Jill) of many trades and learn not just about writing, but about editing, and the business itself. It’s all part of honing our craft. And while, at times, the task may seem daunting, I’ve discovered a lot of online resources that I’ve found to...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! First, congratulations to all of you who have already participated in our monthly Introduce Yourself Weekend! Thousands of connections have been made between entertainment creatives and professionals from around the globe. Whether you are a long-time member or brand new to Stage 32, take a moment to pop over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge and say hello before the end of the weekend. First up, in this video from Letterboxd, Oscar winners Martin Scorsese and Leon...