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re: Has anyone on the board ever wrote or attempted to write a movie script?
Posted on 10/17/11 at 11:13 pm to LSUSOBEAST1
Posted on 10/17/11 at 11:13 pm to LSUSOBEAST1
I have an idea for a series but in my head it makes perfect sense but I have no time or real idea on how to put it on paper.
It's character driven, focusing on different people all in an extended family. The pilot focuses on the death of the family patriarch and how he affected all of the family members.
It's interesting because in some people's view he was a saint while others despised him.
First season would all be about coping with the loss as well as family drama associated with will execution.
Loosely based on my family.
It's character driven, focusing on different people all in an extended family. The pilot focuses on the death of the family patriarch and how he affected all of the family members.
It's interesting because in some people's view he was a saint while others despised him.
First season would all be about coping with the loss as well as family drama associated with will execution.
Loosely based on my family.
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Posted on 10/17/11 at 11:44 pm to The Eric
So basically "The Royal Tenebaums: The Aftermath".
Posted on 10/18/11 at 6:38 am to OMLandshark
Worse. My family makes them look typical
Posted on 10/18/11 at 8:29 am to OweO
I wrote a sceenplay for a short film(about 40 minutes) about 6 years ago. It's a comedy.
When I get all rich and stuff, I may try to produce it
When I get all rich and stuff, I may try to produce it
Posted on 10/18/11 at 8:45 am to Pilot Tiger
Yeah, it's harder to just get a person to look at it than anything. You'll need to get a Screenwriter's Guide and get an agent to sell it. Pretty much nobody of quality is going to give you the time of day without an agent. Not as scary as it sounds, though. They get a percentage, but don't go with one who wants anything in advance. Just hope you don't get one like the guy on "Extras" 
That was my fear.
Also, make sure you write it in the style and format, including font, ect., that is excepted. It's best to just start it in the right form. Very easy to find all this on the internet and it's in the Guide as well. There is also a way you should present yourself to the agent, but that's down the road as well.
The main thing is to just write. Also, keep a journal. Even have it at your bedside. Remember, a lot of writing is working things out in your mind. Sometimes I've come to a stop, but patiently waited for the next idea to arise and it came to me in a dream. On the other hand, don't be afraid to brainstorm. You can always fill in the gaps later on, especially when adding foreshadowing and other elements. You can spice it up later. Being an old sports editor, I can't tell you how many times I walked back into the office, or was at a game on strict deadline and just started it in the middle because I knew I had to get it done. It always worked. As I wrote, the lead would come to me as well as the ending. I was distracted a lot by phone calls, ect., so to this day I write better with a lot of commotion.
That was my fear. Also, make sure you write it in the style and format, including font, ect., that is excepted. It's best to just start it in the right form. Very easy to find all this on the internet and it's in the Guide as well. There is also a way you should present yourself to the agent, but that's down the road as well.
The main thing is to just write. Also, keep a journal. Even have it at your bedside. Remember, a lot of writing is working things out in your mind. Sometimes I've come to a stop, but patiently waited for the next idea to arise and it came to me in a dream. On the other hand, don't be afraid to brainstorm. You can always fill in the gaps later on, especially when adding foreshadowing and other elements. You can spice it up later. Being an old sports editor, I can't tell you how many times I walked back into the office, or was at a game on strict deadline and just started it in the middle because I knew I had to get it done. It always worked. As I wrote, the lead would come to me as well as the ending. I was distracted a lot by phone calls, ect., so to this day I write better with a lot of commotion.
This post was edited on 10/18/11 at 8:48 am
Posted on 10/18/11 at 9:15 am to HerbEaverstinks
if you go through the #SCREENPLAYIDEA hashtag on twitter then you'll see, like, 17 of my ideas that may just be stupid/ridiculous enough to work
Posted on 10/18/11 at 9:21 am to Leauxgan
I've tried but couldn't portray my thoughts well on paper.
I've got 3 plot ideas that I know are pretty solid and complex.. the problem is it's plot based and I'm back and forth on character development. And I want these characters to teach and learn with the reader.. just cant get it.
I've got 3 plot ideas that I know are pretty solid and complex.. the problem is it's plot based and I'm back and forth on character development. And I want these characters to teach and learn with the reader.. just cant get it.
Posted on 10/18/11 at 10:43 am to vilma4prez
We should all get together and write a movie script. It could be the Movie Board Project. Anyone on board?
Posted on 10/18/11 at 10:47 am to OweO
Threal Level Midnight
Posted on 10/18/11 at 10:48 am to OweO
quote:
We should all get together and write a movie script. It could be the Movie Board Project. Anyone on board?
Cam71090: No
Posted on 10/18/11 at 10:49 am to Cam71090
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Cam71090: No
Thanks for including your name with your answer.
Posted on 10/18/11 at 10:51 am to LSUSOBEAST1
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That sounds awful.
It was.
Posted on 10/18/11 at 10:53 am to OweO
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We should all get together and write a movie script. It could be the Movie Board Project. Anyone on board?
I would love the help.... but I don't trust you sonsabishes with my fantastic ideas.
Posted on 10/18/11 at 10:54 am to vilma4prez
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but I don't trust you sonsabishes with my fantastic ideas.
We could create a message board super hero..
Posted on 10/18/11 at 11:00 am to OweO
I highjacked a thread on here about a civil war movie.. We came up with an award winning sci-fy channel show where civil war troops end up back in time. It was left with a title that left the viewer wondering... "The War Between The States and Tanks and Dinosaurs"
I am still behind this idea.
threadjacked
I am still behind this idea.
threadjacked
Posted on 10/18/11 at 11:03 am to vilma4prez
I wrote a novel based on a screenplay my cousin wrote in college. It's about zombies, of course, and just received a very nice 5 star review on Amazon today 
Posted on 10/18/11 at 11:04 am to LSUZombie
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It's about zombies, of course, and just received a very nice 5 star review on Amazon today
Cool!
Posted on 10/18/11 at 11:08 am to LSUZombie
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LSUZombie
Awesome.
:zombiebananadance
Posted on 10/18/11 at 11:17 am to OweO
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Thanks for including your name with your answer.
OweO: (Enters the room seemingly unaware that the poster he quoted was parodying the format of screenplay)
Thanks for including your name with your answer
Cam71090: (confused by OweO's response)
What are you talking about? I simply said no.
OweO: Oh, excuse me. I inadvertently broke the fourth wall of film making by referencing the script.
Fade to Black
Audience left being very disappointed in OweO
This post was edited on 10/18/11 at 11:18 am
Posted on 10/18/11 at 11:26 am to Cam71090
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