Writer/Director/Anti-Capitalist/BLM - 1/2 creator of
@martianbrdcst
- Nicholl Top 5%/10% - AFF 2nd Rounder - PAGE QF - FD Big Break QF - ISA Fast Track Top 50
Be true to your voice. Trust it, don’t be afraid. I know that’s hard to to do, I still struggle, but your best work has always been when you’ve been the most authentic. You and I know it, so keep at the impossible dream and we can weather the deluge of negativity together.
@samlymatters
@pattonoswalt
Still looking for the hooligans that smoked on my mom's front porch on Thanksgiving. It's been a long hunt, but I bet they'll show up tomorrow too.
@attackerman
"Resist law enforcement" is twisted and disgusting.
What it's really saying is "don't challenge authority" and those that do are not peaceful but instead terrorists
Resist implies that law enforcement is always right and without flaw/fault; which we all know to be true.
ATTN SCREENWRITERS (please do not DM about this directly)
If you have a website with any of your produced materials, scripts, or anything like that... please drop it below.
I'm currently looking to hire writers for a new team at my company. This is contract/freelance work.
@VerttExo
@therecount
Rubber bullet from approx 25 feet away. Aimed at my stomach directly, rather than at the ground which is the required usage/training.
@JoshuaDeMars3
@VerttExo
@therecount
Appreciate you, bro, but no hero here. Just a big white guy that can use his privilege to help out in shitty situations. I'd do it again, just point me in the right direction.
@DanaSchwartzzz
I also saw Patton Oswalt at my local Ralphs in the produce. Didn’t recognize him at first, but then halfway across the store I realized who it was and said loudly “Thank you for always making me laugh.” And he stopped what he was doing and told me “thanks for laughing.”
Just signed a contract to be a PAID writer.
I haven't gotten to say that bit in a little over a year and I'm so thankful to everyone who helped me get to this point. Let's all keep rising up to the best of our abilities and make our dreams a reality!
There’s a lit manager right now that a lot of you follow saying: “…treat people decently. Give more than you take. Be gracious whenever possible and approach everything with a dose of humility.”
He was verbally abusive to me and relished in it when I was his client.
@AndrewDeece
@briantylercohen
No one is attacking the actual action of taking the test. It is the fact that he's bragging about "acing it" that sits strange. Think of this way, do you brag about being able to answer correctly "What time is it?" when someone asks? Most people probably don't. But Trump would
@EliHOF2025
@cerisecastle
Wasn't a riot. It was a peaceful gathering last night. Educate yourself before you speak. Otherwise, you'll have all the weight and importance of a wet sock. Stay away from breeding and we won't have to have these conversations.
@McElroyFamily
@TheZoneCast
May be the oldest, middlest, and sweet babyiest, but in this moment you all are one thing: the best. Thank you for doing this.
I remember when I was 13 and decided I wanted to “write movies” (didn’t even know the term screenwriter) and I asked my parents if I could have representation for Christmas.
I wish I was still so doe-eyed.
@DanaSchwartzzz
Saw Adam Sandler at a cold stone and told him I liked his work. He said “you’d probably like the ice cream more, it’s real good.” Finished his cone and left.
@NYPDShea
Can you supply the body cam footage from these officers so that we can confirm that? Because otherwise we have to take what you said at face value and we’ve all seen how “reliable” these facts can be from those in positions of power/authority
Now that Austin Film Festival has sent out the full schedule via email, I’m really glad to announce the panel “How To Avoid Spiraling Anxiety Every Time a Competition Sends an Update that isn’t Your Script Advancing”
2pm on October 32nd. Be there.
@realwillmaker
@Acyn
@PlainSite
You clearly don't understand how these hearings work. They have allotted time and are not supposed to be interrupted to stopped from speaking. When Barr interrupts, he's literally violating the terms of these hearings. Which is why when he's told so... he shuts up.
A fledgling screenwriter (they also want to "do it all") told me the other day they're really excited for me to read their comedy feature when they finish cutting it down.
I asked where they were currently on the page count.
"300. But it's a comedy, you know?"
No. I don't.
In honor of the strike ending, share stuff you did during this time. If you wrote, filmed, painted, baked, etc. feel free to share it all in this thread!
I'll start: today I typed THE END on the feature script that kept me sane during these uncertain months.
I didn’t get two emails, which means the other script I entered has clearly won all the awards at
@austinfilmfest
or was rejected outright.
Either way, I’m ecstatic one of my scripts got the 2nd round honor! Thanks to all who read/gave notes on THE ONE AND ONLY BUDDY RHODES!
Oh nooooooo…. I got blocked by a slimy screenwriting competition company, however will I go on?
Remember screenwriting community: Scriptapalooza ain’t your friend.
@tyleroakley
@LAPDHQ
@BLMLA
Tyler, this happened last night 5/29, before the unlawful gathering order was “announced” (it never was, they corralled us and shot at us. Last 12 seconds were when I got hit by a rubber bullet)
@YourAnonCentral
Any defense is better than nothing. Think about creating a wall to protect your fellow protestor. Spread the word, spread the shields.
@GuilfoyleJJ
@KristenBarbar
So what you're saying is: KR lacked the emotional/mental training to be there and therefore could not have made the necessary decisions to protect people. Got it. Just wanted to make sure.
Loved seeing the incredible
#WGAStrong
solidarity at both Netflix and Paramount today. Hilarious signs, friendship, and good energy abound!
Enjoyed passing out goodies with
@ginagemeni
and
@lisagemeni
.
As long as you all march, I will happily support and supply.
#WGAStrike
@EliHOF2025
@cerisecastle
I'll be a man, as I am now, fighting against injustice. My whole body could turn this color and I'll still fight. I'm not the coward at home, mocking people for making a difference. And that's all you are, a wet sock coward that has the emotional capacity of a leech.
If you’ve ever been to my place, you know the walls are covered in pop culture art.
Let’s just say I’m glad I’m finally getting into the fine art scene thanks to
@spacecoyotl
@Simone100proof
@apbenven
Dude, don’t gatekeep protesting.
Yes, Portland is a war zone, but this is a war on all fronts. Doesn’t matter who or where is fighting it. Let’s not eat our allies.
@AyannaPressley
@KristinMNovotny
The Senate and the House must reconvene. Delaying this any further only gives opportunity for escalated tactics for sedition and continued abuse against the suffering American people.
We’ve had enough, you’ve had enough, this is enough. Get it done.
Thrilled and honored that my Hollywood satire, THE ONE AND ONLY BUDDY RHODES, has been selected as a Quarter-Finalist in
@NetworkISA
’s Emerging Screenwriters Comedy Competition!
Congrats to all the other wonderful scrips and writers!
Screenwriter Twitter, I have a formatting question for you. All opinions are welcome.
When writing a character calling for a cat, is it pspspspspsp or is it *kissy noises*?
Please let's keep the discussion civil.
Congrats to everyone who advanced in the Nicholl Fellowship this year.
Unfortunately, The One and Only Buddy Rhodes just didn’t make the cut. But if there is ever a lesson to be learned from that silly satire script I wrote: don’t give up the dream.
Took a general with potential representation today that said “If you want to stay in features, that’s totally fine and I champion that. But if you ever have a TV itch, I’ll cover that too. Just be true to your creativity.”
Is this what a real manager is supposed to feel like?
@VerttExo
@therecount
I'd do it again to protect people. Cops aren't doing it, so we might as well have each other's back. Especially with shit going down as it is now. Stay safe!
Honored, thrilled, and ecstatic to be a part of such an incredible list of scripts and writers. Thank you
@NetworkISA
for selecting WHERE THE WATER FALLS as one of the Top 50 for the 2022 Fast Track Fellowship!
Thanks to everyone who has supported this script!
Ecstatic to be honored among so many other talented writers and scripts.
Thank you
@finaldraftinc
and the Big Break Competition for advancing WHERE THE WATER FALLS to the QF round in the Drama category. Let’s keep it going!
@heWIZARD
The Black List is an expensive & bad system to base anything, especially a script’s worth, around. Arbitrary numbers are given out by underpaid readers who are more concerned about getting through enough scripts in a day so they can pay rent, rather than giving in-depth feedback.
@awkward_duck
Took a job at 15.5, while still in school, at a Baskin Robbins just so my parents could keep paying rent (we were homeless a few months prior) Been working ever since and they still hit me up for $$$ sometimes.
No net, so if I fail, it'll be a free-fall.
@Scriptapalooza1
Your apology is as tone deaf as trying to make that competition a thing.
You were working with toxic people to poison the well of writers out there that are already struggling.
All for the sake of $$$. Pathetic.
Proud of every single PRE-WGA, WGA, SAG, IATSE, and any other worker's guild member that threw their weight behind this movement.
However, it's not over. We still need to fight for SAG and we need to make sure that the AMPTP doesn't destroy Hollywood.
But for now? Let's party!
I don’t write for a hobby and I don’t write for myself. I write for the love of telling stories and captivating audiences.
Films saved my life, I want to help others in the same way. Of course I wasn’t going to be a good fit for someone that doesn’t believe in the power of art.
@am_cinematheque
RRR is not only my favorite movie seen at the AC in 2022, but it’s also my favorite cinematic experience I’ve ever had. And it’s all thanks to you,
@BeyondFest
,
@ssrajamouli
, and the incredible sold out crowd at the Aero.
As for a silver lining to this exhausting thread:
A script he told me I should never write has placed in multiple competitions this year and gotten me a few generals.
My mini-series podcast that he was against me making won a few awards, got me paid work, and general meetings.
A huge shout out to everyone who read and gave valuable feedback because thanks to you WHERE THE WATER FALLS is a 2022 Quarter-Finalist
@PAGEawards
!!
Congrats to all the wonderfully talented people who submitted. Now let’s go get them drinks!
@CA_EDD
My favorite thing about CA EDD is after I finally get through after 3 hours of holding, the rep is rude and complaining about losing an eBay bid instead of actually fixing the issues.
Customer service is not exactly your all’s fortitude, is it?
@brianstelter
@Acosta
Everyone getting hyped on Pence using the 25th doesn't realize this is all a ploy to get people to shut up about impeachment. If he was serious about using it, it wouldn't be coming this many days later.
So, before you cling to the hope that this person might read your script and might choose to rep you…
Pass on Seco. You’ll be doing yourself and your writing an insurmountable favor.
So please exercise caution when reading anything or taking advice from someone who used to work for a company named SCHEMERS (should’ve been the dead giveaway). They are not a champion of your creative voice and vision, they champion their own ego and wallet.
Last night as I sat in the
@am_cinematheque
Los Feliz 3, watching a formerly lost/now restored 8mm blown up to 16mm Austrian 90s experimental sci-fi lesbian film (Flaming Ears), I felt a total love and admiration for what the American Cinematheque does for cinema and film lovers.
Thrilled and honored to be a 2nd Round Selection as a part of
@NetworkISA
Fast Track Fellowship with my dramatic feature script WHERE THE WATER FALLS!
Congrats to all the other fantastic scripts and writers on this list. Let’s keep going!
#writing
#fellowship
Absolutely adored this movie, but I worry the lesson Hollywood will take from this is "Audiences want branded material" and not "Audiences want subversions of pop culture, clever commentary on social issues, and smart/well-crafted/passionate cinema."
Congrats to everyone that made it to the semi-finals of the amazing
@PAGEawards
.
While WHERE THE WATER FALLS didn't break through from its QF spot, I'm incredibly proud of that script and all it has done over this past year.
A rejection isn't the end, it's just a redirection.
THIS IS IT!!!
The list of 2022 Semi-Finalists is now online...
Here's wishing the very best of luck to each and every one of our talented Semi-Finalists!
This is a lit manager that has worked with a lot of “screenwriting services” and is unfortunately held up as a positive Twitter personality.
I can tell you he is not. He is an example of the slimey Hollywood type. A former wannabe writer, turned rep because “more money.”
I say this because I’ve been quiet about my experience for a long time out of fear. scared that this person might affect my career if I dare speak out against him.
But I know others who have worked “with” him, and it seems his pattern of toxic behavior is going on strong.
He told me I could take it because it was clear to him how badly I wanted to be successful and have my stories be made into films.
He would mock what I wore, how I spoke about movies, ideas I had, and would then say “sorry for being so mean, I just know you can deal.”
I just don’t want my fellow writers going through the same pain, doubt, fear, and everything in between because of this one man.
He almost killed my love for this business. Almost made me quit. This is not the type of person we should be looking up to.
From assistants to A-listers, THE ONE AND ONLY BUDDY RHODES is a biting comedy about the wonderful world of our entertainment industry that readers just can’t get enough of.
Thank you
@NetworkISA
for honoring this satire and congrats everyone who advanced! Onward and upward!
This manager will not put you on a clear path. They will berate you for doing a notes pass too quickly or too slowly and when you have an idea that may not be aligned with what he wants to sell “oh, you’re just in it for the art stuff, huh?”
^ the scripts were not mine, but were some written by potential clients or currently signed ones
I could go on and on, but I just want everyone to know that the art you create is valid and beautiful and that one person’s opinion shouldn't snuff out the flames of your creativity.