a man in a white shirt is standing in front of a brick house with the words hi there above him . Alt: a man in a white shirt is standing in front of a brick house with the words hi there above him .

This is how I feel sending query emails:

#scriptsky

Bic pen, notebook and a cup of iced tea on table.

Notebook✅ Bic pen ✅ Panera iced tea ✅

Working out ideas for next feature screenplay? ✅

#Scriptsky #HereItGoesAgain

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Bread is a delivery vehicle for butter.

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So confused. Is it open or closed?

a man in a blue suit is holding a microphone and says " you 're gaslighting " ALT: a man in a blue suit is holding a microphone and says " you 're gaslighting "

Wife just corrected me. Apparently it’s pronounced “JAS-lighting”. 🤣

Reaching Out Neil Diamond GIF ALT: Reaching Out Neil Diamond GIF

Queries... sing it with me! 🎶

Spielberg says Hollywood will ‘run out of gas’ without original stories.

Meanwhile I’m over here with a coming-of-age adventure set in the 80s about kids who chase down a world-famous director for help with their short film.

Steven, call me. I think we can help each other out here!

#scriptsky

Just need to find the right one to champion it!

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Working out new feature story/outline. Almost ready to breakout the index cards.

🤣

Made this a few years back. Still works.

Yep. Big fan of this guy.

a woman is standing next to a plane and talking to it . Alt: a woman is standing next to a plane and talking to it.

Finally watched Game Night last night. Fun, irreverent, and knew exactly what kind of movie it wanted to be. Didn’t want something I had to think too much about—just wanted to watch something fun. Mission accomplished. 🎬

#filmsky #GameNight

Another reviewer on Stealing Spielberg:

"The period atmosphere and charming coming-of-age sensibility are major strengths, and it's easy to imagine the film becoming a breakout vehicle for a whole ensemble of talented young actors."

Young actor agents: 👀

#scriptsky #Spielberg #blacklist #actors

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Stayed up late watching Denver beat Michigan in double overtime. Great game to watch if you didn’t have a side to root for.

Need coffee. Sleepy. Worth it.

#frozenfour

a man is playing drums in a large room Alt: Neal Peart is playing drums in a large room

How do these drummers not know Neil Peart and Rush?

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Reply from a writer who asked me to read their novel and give notes:

“Wow. Absolutely fantastic notes. You are the model beta reader. I’m going to apply as many of them as possible before it goes to the development editor in June. Really… so so good. Thank you.”

Oh my.

Updating Stealing Spielberg based on some solid notes I've gotten.

New draft coming soon. Gonna be even stronger.

#scriptsky

Hooked as well! Well done.

Screenshot of email alert for download of the script Stealing Spielberg from the blacklist website.

It may not lead anywhere, but it does lift the spirits to get an industry download notification.

Summer 1983. Four kids. A stolen possession. A ticking clock. A quest for Spielberg.

#StealingSpielberg

#scriptsky #download #blacklist

Note taking set up: MacBook, remarkable tablet, AirPods and glass of flavored water.

Note taking set up:

MacBook ✅
ReMarkable tablet ✅
AirPods ✅
Daughter’s music stand that she hasn’t used in over ten years ✅
Glass of Waterloo Blackberry Lemonade ✅

Let’s go!

I had a script get 8's and 7's from the Black List. Felt great, then the next review gave it a 4. Hurt. Can't please everyone.

But, you are right- take the notes that work. They could have the bit you need to elevate the story. Good luck!

New comments on Stealing Spielberg:

“I absolutely loved the script. It’s a true callback to what a 80’s summer coming-of-age story should be. So many great twists — the comedy hits everywhere. And then the ending with Henry just blew me away.”

Producers wanna read? 👀

#scriptsky #screenwriting

I’d rather be vanillanized, than villainized because the first one smells better.

Another download for Stealing Spielberg. Let’s keep it going!

Summer 1983. Four kids. A stolen possesion. A ticking clock. A quest for Spielberg.

#scriptsky #screenwriting #blacklist #Spielberg

A stack of three Kodachrome super 8 movie film boxes, with the subject on the top one labled: Stealing Spielberg.

An evaluator on casting Stealing Spielberg:

"Just like when Stranger Things found its core group, this film can match energy with a new group of young, talented actors."

Casting directors: 👀

Summer 1983. Four kids. A stolen possesion. A ticking clock. A quest for Spielberg.
#scriptsky #BlackList

David Spade.

Styx lead singer Tommy Shaw.

THE GRAND ILLUSION

When Styx leader Tommy Shaw goes missing, the band asks doppelgänger David Spade to take his place while the Mystery Inc. gang works to unmask the phantom sabotaging their tour and find their lead singer.

#scriptsky #scoobydoo #logline #screenwriting

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Concussed.