First rule of pursuing a screenwriting career and dealing with criticism: Do not end up like Joe Gillis. We don’t want to find you face down in a swimming pool of a Beverly Hills mansion. Failure is part of a screenwriter’s journey, but make sure it doesn’t lead you to act out in desperation. It’s […]… Continue reading Tips to survive the crushing blow of feedback and criticism… — My Blank Page
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The two requirements needed to prove if they are really interested in your screenplay… — My Blank Page
As we stand on the threshold of a new year and decade, I think about the real world survival tools for all screenwriters and “protection” immediately comes to mind. I’ve experienced this early when I was taking my lumps in Hollywood’s trenches, allowing myself to be taken advantage of because a producer or company showed […]… Continue reading The two requirements needed to prove if they are really interested in your screenplay… — My Blank Page
Never disrespect the value of your first draft… — My Blank Page
I remember writing my first feature-length screenplay back in film school. I had a vague idea of the structure and got lost somewhere in the barren wasteland of ACT 2 and felt like I would never reach the end. Now, after writing a huge stack of screenplays, I have a better grasp on the process, […]… Continue reading Never disrespect the value of your first draft… — My Blank Page
Screenwriting survival tip: Never allow your screenplay to be read before it’s ready… — My Blank Page
I’m guilty. I used to do this too before I learned how damaging it can be to a screenwriter’s mind, image, and the screenplay. You finish your screenplay and you’re surging with a natural creative high that you want to share with the world. This is the time to step back and take a pause. […]… Continue reading Screenwriting survival tip: Never allow your screenplay to be read before it’s ready… — My Blank Page
The screenplay you’re writing now may not be the one, but one of many you’ll need to write… — My Blank Page
If you’re in this business for any length or time, you’ll realize it’s a numbers game at best to sell a screenplay. Consider the odds of selling a spec screenplay being the same as winning the lottery if you believe the numbers—nearly 50,000 projects bounce around Hollywood each year with less than 100 specs selling […]… Continue reading The screenplay you’re writing now may not be the one, but one of many you’ll need to write… — My Blank Page
Director Biography – Mary Musolino (OLD HABITS)
Mary Musolino is an Actor, Writer and Director living in Melbourne, Australia. She has worked both in front of and behind the camera on more than 30 short films. Mary has also featured as an actress in 3 feature films. Old habits is her directorial debut. Director Statement Film has been instrumental in shaping me… Continue reading Director Biography – Mary Musolino (OLD HABITS)
Director Biography – Penelope Berkemeier (REMOTE ACCESS)
Penelope Berkemeier (Director) is a graduate of Sydney Film School and the Actor’s Centre of Australia, where she trained both on and offstage. She has worked in the Australian film industry for over ten years, an experienced 1st, 2nd & 3rd Assistant Director of countless features, short films, webseries and television series, including “Home &… Continue reading Director Biography – Penelope Berkemeier (REMOTE ACCESS)
Short Film: MY NAME WAS JANUARY, 25min., Canada, Documentary
When a trans sister, January Marie Lapuz, is brutally murdered in her own home, a community reacts and her friends and other trans women of colour come to share and voice their issues, concerns, and challenges. January was seen as a bright light in the lives of many. This is the story of January, a… Continue reading Short Film: MY NAME WAS JANUARY, 25min., Canada, Documentary
Nina Saiza Short Film, Audience Feedback LA Female Festival
NINA SAIZA, 6min., USA, Drama/Family Directed by Yangfang (Frances) Chen Rachel March, a 12 year old girl, suspects that her piano teacher, Nina Saiza, has had an affair with her father. Things become more complicated after she finds out that her piano teacher actually has a wedding ring… CLICK HERE – and see full info and more… Continue reading Nina Saiza Short Film, Audience Feedback LA Female Festival
Director Biography – Jingyi Wang (SUNSET GLORY)
Director, Writer, Videographer. Graduated from Nanjing University majored in Chinese Literature and Syracuse University majored in Television, Radio, and Film. Always trying to explore the current under the calm surface of life.
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