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    How Actors see our script

    There have been many threads that talk about what producers and readers are looking for in a script. And why the are recommended or passed over. A lot of new writers I've worked with think that screenwriting is about taking a story idea and changing it into a script. What I try to emphasize...
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    Networking in the Heartland

    I'm curious if there are indie filmmakers in the Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Kentucky areas interested in networking. I've had my hand in a few projects now in the tri-state area. I feel that IndieTalk offers a way to bring together a regional group of filmmakers who have some valuable...
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    The Importance of Participation

    I was on another screenwriting site and saw posting that talked about pitching a project. What caught my attention was the individual, Stephanie Palmer. A friend had loaned me her book, "Good in a Room" a while back. Here is the link for the interview with her...
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    South Central Indiana Film and Indepent Media Meetup

    Lots of participants on IndieTalk have expressed interest in hooking up with others in their areas. I have recently moved to Indiana and have set up a meet up group (http://www.meetup.com/South-Central-Indiana-Film-and-Independent-Media/). I'm working to set a series of workshops for April...
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    Protecting your Script/Screenplay

    A friend of mine was talking to me the other day about protecting screenplays. I thought it might be good just to share some basic information. For new screenwriters (and old!) it's important to DOCUMENT and REGISTER your work. While there has always been incidents of "idea theft", it is...
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    Community Shots

    I've been reading the threads here and I'm really intrigued by what a powerhouse this community is in terms of knowledge, experience, and creativity. I'd like to toss out for discussion a synthesis of some of the threads. I'm not hot on competitions that hold out rewards. But I do like...
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    Sharing a Screenwriting Post

    One of the groups I follow had an interesting post. It is a note sent by Dave Mamet, topnotch playwright and screenwriter, to the TV writing crew. It hits on many of the points which have recently been raised. I include the link below...
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    Comedic Short - Six Stages of Matrimony

    I have written a five page short. Most people have heard of the Stages of Loss/Death (Kubler-Ross): Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance. For matrimony, I add "Panic". There is no dialogue, it is mostly visual. However, it would benefit from a soundtrack. It's the kind of...
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    Organ Donor Community Project

    I originally misunderstood the purpose, so my original submission introduced it's own elements. After discussion, I have written another short that examines one man's perspective. I did have to take a couple minor liberties for the purpose of advancing the script. However, whatever the final...
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    Pass at Organ Donor Script

    I was intrigued with the concept but wanted to take it in a slightly different direction. Since most of the comments seemed to be from UK folk, I thought I would make a good setting. Though the protagonist is a spunky American female journalist. ;) I always enjoy feedback...
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    Short Available: The Stag of Wishtlan Woods

    Logline: Separated from his friends while hunting an elusive stag in a primeval forest, Owen steps through the fine veil separating the worlds of reality, fairy tale, and horror. But can he find his way back before he's trapped there forever? (48 pp., 10/12 characters, 6 locations, WGA Reg.)...
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    Online Screenplay Marketing Services

    I have been pointed to three sites which are supposed to be excellent places to have your screenplays seen by industry insiders. One concern I have, is that two of these are "pay to play" sites. While they are all legitimate sites, I do have some concerns about some of the specific contracts...
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