The Stage 32 Videos: Writing

Indie Filmmaking Is Dying... Can It Be Saved?

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12602314/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1 Independent filmmaking is facing some of its toughest challenges ever. Funding is shrinking, audiences are shifting, and the industry is evolving fast. But is it really the end - or just the beginning of a new era?

Maskwa Feature Script - 2 Minute pitch

LOGLINE A solitary, Indigenous/Metis bounty hunter joins her detective father and their robot sidekick to pursue a killer, only to discover that the very thing she has been running from is now her one shot to capture the killer, heal her past, and alter the future. For more information, I have created a website for Maskwa that includes a two-minute video pitch, artwork, a list of script awards, and script coverage. https://www.maskwamovie.com

The latest WGA stats are in - and the news isn't good. TV writer jobs are down significantly, and The Hollywood Reporter just laid out why. Shorter seasons, shrinking rooms, and post-strike uncertainty are reshaping the creative landscape.

How Todd Field Uses a Hemingway Trick to Make a Talky,…

Fifth in my series of examinations of the TAR screenwriter's deployment of the Iceberg Theory technique to compel repeat viewiings.

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Fourth in a series of videos about Todd Field's use of Hemingway's ICEBERG THEORY in the game-changing screenplay for TAR.

God Is In Control Part three

Social Media Video to entertain and enjoy. Writers Performing Arts team featured with acting voice over ,dance. Bible verses included . Writers, God Gifted explanations and predictions from a Christian perceptive. Music chosen to complement the story My concentration of attempts to spread the word, in an entertaining manner . I trust and Pray you increase your peace in dealing with our modern society of such Evil verses Good . Gods correction season is entering initial stages

What To Do When You Experience Writer's Block_.mp4

Every writer hits moments where the words won’t come. But what you do next is what separates working writers from hobbyists. As Stage 32 CEO RB Botto says in this video: “I don’t really believe in writer’s block. What I believe is that the stress of the creative process allows you to paint yourself into a corner.” It’s not about being out of ideas — it’s about being creatively exhausted, burned out, or so deep in your head that you’ve lost perspective. One of the simplest habits you can build as a writer is knowing when to step away — go for a walk, watch a movie, read a script, or talk through your story with someone else. Refuel your creativity, and then come back with fresh eyes. Let’s discuss: How do you get yourself unstuck when the writing feels impossible? What are your go-to strategies for resetting your creative brain? And if you aren’t already following RB for more advice like this — I highly recommend it: @rbwalksintoabar

What Is the Iceberg Theory Cinematic Aesthetic? Part 3

Third in a series on Todd Field's breakthrough screenplay TAR, which deploys Hemingway's "Theory of Omission" to compel multiple viewings. Today we talk about the strange opening of the film.

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What is the Iceberg Theory Cinematic Aesthetic? The second in my series on Todd Field's breakthrough screenplay TAR, a masterpiece that deploys Hemingway's "Theory of Omission" to compel multiple viewings. 040725

The Screenplay Lab: The Art of Screenwriting One Script at a Time

Welcome to The Screenplay Lab with Jeff Barker! This is the podcast for screenwriters, filmmakers, and story lovers who want to dive deep into the craft of screenwriting. Here, we're not analyzing the film-we're dissecting the screenplay itself, the unique literary document that sparks a sensory explosion in the reader's imagination.

CineGenic© Script Analysis and Packaging

The Fusion of Script Metrics, Predictive Analytics & Intelligent Design. With decades of industry experience in, Screenwriting, Physical Production, Producing, Film & Television Packaging, Marketing, and Design, the Team at CineGenic© has developed a robust platform that blends the key ingredients necessary to elevate your project into the best position for success. BUILT FOR FILMMAKERS. BY FILMMAKERS. Introducing the LiveDeck©. An industry first, Script to Screen, Film & Television IP Packaging Platform that will take your next Film, Series, or Creator Pitch to the stratosphere. Think of the LiveDeck© as a master key to your intellectual property. A highly secure repository for all your vital documents. No more worrying about multiple PDF’s. Accessible and shareable anywhere, on any device. Updatable in real-time.

Screenwriting Success: Proof of Concept and Business Savvy That…

www.4DLegacyStudios.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12602314/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1 Welcome to Filmmaking Insights! Today, we're diving into the tough reality of screenwriting and why many scripts never make it past Hollywood's gatekeepers. Did you know that over 50,000 scripts are registered with the WGA each year, yet fewer than 700 are sold or optioned?
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