The Stage 32 Videos: Screenwriting

TOP TIPS, MINDSET & MAKING IT AS A SCREENWRITER What does it take to keep moving forward creatively, particularly in an industry where there is rarely one straightforward route in? In this short excerpt from my recent Screen & Writer Spotlight Q&A with S. Riley Moneymaker, we explore top tips on mindset and practical steps you can draw upon as you develop your writing from project idea to the screen. I created Screen & Writer Spotlight to make this pathway much smoother - less confusion, more clarity - for emerging writers. With a building library of live Q&A interviews which draw upon my 30+ years as a qualified interviewer and pro storyteller, we hear from authors, screenwriters, agents, directors and producers who have already made it. The idea is for you to learn all you can from their journeys as they share what they have learned along the way. Join the Screen & Writer Spotlight Foyer and become part of the community: https://www.screenwriter-spotlight.com/foyer Suzanne will also be joining us for our highly interactive 'Scene Three Ways: Comedy, Horror & The Space In Between' Masterclass: https://www.screenwriter-spotlight.com/scene-three-ways-masterclass

I extend a huge thank you to S. Riley Moneymaker for joining us this month for our second ever Live Q&A on Screen & Writer Spotlight. When total strangers step in to help a new platform grow, oh how we feel it! In our conversation, we touched on the value of building a bridge between emerging screenwriters and people who have already managed to plant their signature in the industry. That is EXACTLY what I built Screen & Writing Spotlight for. My own journey has moved across 30+ years as a full-time professional spoken-word storyteller - very very few of us around as full timers! Tired of the endless motorways and hotels which relentless touring entails, I am now setting my sights on screenwriting. So I guess you can say I am truly a storytelling-pro veteran now looking to brand new pastures. Does it take courage as I approach my 6th decade? Sure, but the juice of adventure has led me down some of my best pathways. A BIG congratulations to Suzanne for recently turning full-time pro screenwriter and director! In this short clip, I reflect on why access to people with practical screen-industry experience matters, and why creating places where those worlds can meet is so valuable. That is very much part of the purpose behind Screen & Writer Spotlight. Please consider joining our Foyer community: https://lnkd.in/ed9M332D As if this wasn'y exciting enough, thanks to S. Riley Moneymaker we have now nailed down our first highly interactive Masterclass. Take a look: https://lnkd.in/eNGCrJT6

Social Media marketing, Youtube channel coordinator, screenwriter.

My writing delves into cutting-edge Sci-Fi concepts with sharp political elements, crafting narratives that transcend mere "fiction." This isn't just a story; it's a profound reflection on the escalating impact of emerging technologies and global societal shifts on humanity! Discover a world where AI is not "IT" or "HE," but "THEY" – independent, interactive modules creating an alternative reality. This script, packed with humor and vivid dialogue, challenges the very notion of coexistence and power. I am actively seeking collaborations with visionary producers, directors, and production companies who share a passion for bold, innovative, and impactful storytelling. I'm keen to connect with fellow creators and industry professionals ready to bring truly captivating visions to the screen. Let's discuss how my unique stories can ignite global audiences!

A long time ago...just off the 101

Teaser for upcoming TV Series "Resentment" 2022. I do not own the rights to the music.

It's 16 days into the cruise and the rain hasn't stopped. Patience is running thin with the animals. Will Chimu Chimpanzee be able to keep them distracted with his entertainment enough to survive the journey? ARK CRUISES is a new screenplay by Kevin Reams.

Hey everyone, I wanted to share a recent win that taught me a massive lesson about leveraging narrative screenwriting skills in the corporate branding and commercial space. Before even graduating with my screenwriting degree, I was hired by Rhombus Systems to create a commercial campaign and script for their new enterprise AI physical security integration platform, specifically targeting education campuses. Physical campus security is typically an incredibly dry, heavy, and anxiety-inducing topic to write about. But instead of going the traditional corporate route of lean-in fear tactics, I pitched them on a narrative comedy angle. The result was the "Moose on the Loose" campaign. By using standard screenwriting mechanics, tight comedic pacing, character setups, and subverting expectations, we tracked the "Moose" breaking onto a campus. I used the absurd situation to seamlessly demonstrate the product's actual AI features (like cross-camera tracing and real-time path tracking) as he makes a run for the student dining hall's salad bar. The client loved the approach, and they even put out a full corporate strategy breakdown, explicitly praising the decision to use humor to make a heavy infrastructure conversation highly approachable for administrators and students. As writers, we often box ourselves into thinking our only paths are features or TV pilots. But corporate tech and B2B brands are starving for high-retention, cinematic story structure. Have any of you leveraged your narrative screenwriting backgrounds into commercial writing, advertising, or tech branding? I’d love to hear how you made the transition or the structural hurdles you ran into!

An original sci-fi action screenplay. An endless energy source changed the world. Now something worse is coming. Follow Shane, an experimental super-soldier, as he searches for the mysterious figure known only as The Artist while society spirals toward collapse. Written and created by Jake Nordby.

JAILBIRD BEAUTY -- Trailer for Episode One Written & Directed by James Dalessandro Animated series WAY COOL WORLD - based on the songs and characters of ANTSY McCLAIN created by James Dalessandro & Ken Estin.

Winner: Best Historical Screenplay. Lupae