Screenwriting

When Covid first came onto the scene I got the worst of it. It was March of 2020 and whatever heinous version of it I had caused me to be bedridden for three months. I couldn’t walk to the bathroom or the bedroom door without collapsing. And even after the symptoms began to subside, it would be another two months before I could walk to the kitchen. Yet, in the midst of that, something wonderful happened. Although my physical body had abandoned me, my mind had not. I was of sound mind, able to dr...

Animation is breaking new ground every day, exploring new genres and pushing boundaries. From big blockbuster movies like SPIDERMAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE and LIGHTYEAR to cult favorite TV shows like ADVENTURE TIME and BLUEY, animation is at the forefront of pop culture and adults and children alike fall in love with endearing characters and amazing visuals. We're looking for that next great voice in animation, and we want it to be YOU! If you have an Animation story that needs to be told, n...

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, whether you're a filmmaker, screenwriter, graphic designer, or another creative, you know how important it is to have a strategy for you career. Sure, you could just make whatever you're in the mood to create, but without knowing where you want to go and having a plan together, there's a chance...

In 2021, I wrote a pilot and a feature in my labors as a script doctor and ghostwriter… and in the final tally, I wound up writing 6 pilots and nine features by the end of that year. Only one of those films was under my own name. In 2022, my goal was to make enough headway with my own spec sales, films in development, and transmedia projects that I can charge more, work less, and focus on what I have to give the audience. I made it my focus to get my sci-fi heist feature into production, star...

Check it before you wreck it? Naw, we kind of love things to be a wreck in comedy. In fact, to amp up the tension, we have to dive head-first into the wreck! And believe me - last year as my drama/thriller team and I pulled “mockumentary” as our genre for the 2022 L.A. 48-Hour Film Project, we were a WRECK. Seriously, we had even lined up a Steadicam operator to attempt an “epic oner” which felt like an epic fail when we had to figure out - how the hell are we going to find our “funny” in forty-...

Do want to shoot award-winning films and gather millions of views yearly? As a filmmaker, having some technical understanding on your resume will guarantee your prospective thriving future. I have picked up the 10 most valuable skills you should acquire to land a perfect job in the filmmaking industry. Read on to find everything out in-depth. 1. Learning Technology No matter how banal it sounds, coming to grips with the filmmaking cornerstones is vital for your prosperous career and success....

Hi, Stage 32ers! This past month was a busy and exciting time as our Stage 32 Team worked to bring in as many new resources and opportunities as possible to enrich your experience here at Stage 32! Moving forward, we want to share these exciting updates with you as we engage with new Industry Leaders, Executives, and Educators to provide you all with diverse experiences, perspectives, and wisdom. At Stage 32 you have direct access to pros who helped develop, produce, distribute, direct,...

Hey, Stage 32ers! Happy June everyone! We're quickly approaching the second half of the year and with so much change happening in the industry, I'm seeing a lot of misinformation floating around. But as you know, just because something makes for a fun meme doesn't mean that it's factual. So, in this week's vlog (recorded before the WGA strike), we're cutting through the noise to get to real information so that you can get ahead.  Wishing you a very happy, healthy, & creative week. Cheers,...

The Calling . . . It was the summer of 2000, Y2K didn’t destroy the World and most of us were seeking our next big quest. I was in corporate sales and spent much time in the subways commuting and connecting. One of the most profound connections and lessons I’ve ever learned happened on the platform of 53rd & Lexington. You could feel a unique energy from the street level. A faint drum beat resonated from the platform 3 levels down. Before I had a chance to notice, the drums controlled my f...

You’re the writer-director of a new movie. It’s 6:05 pm. You put on your Oculus headset and watch the actors on the set act out the final scene. You say, “That’s a wrap”. The actors and crew look into the camera, smile and say goodnight. You take off your headset and slip under the covers. Is VR film production truly that easy? In a word, yes. But in another word, no. I virtually attended the NVIDIA GTC conference in April 2021 and discovered an impressive arsenal of VR production tools th...