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Post Gazette: "Hollywood A-listers are coming to Carnegie Mellon University for a panel discussion at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 30 called 'Scripted Readings: Does the Story Work?'"
What a great opportunity for not only the writers, but for CMU actors. It must be a great process to be a part of, the initial readings of a script can be monumental to its future. How great that the panel includes such noteworthy producers and writers. Its exciting that something as exciting as this takes places on a regular bases here, not only is it a good learning experience, but a good chance to make connections for the writers and the actors.
I agree that this is a great opportunity, especially with the increase in filmmaking in Pittsburgh. The thing that seems to make the least sense to me is that the scripts are to be 10-12 pages. While it is logical according to time, a script of that size is not really comparable to a full length movie script, which it seems is the eventual goal of this. I'd be interested to see how they would be transformed. I think its great that the panelists (at least some of those listed in this) have local connections, so they could help more local writers to succeed.
I also agree that this is a really great opportunity for everyone involved. I think getting some live feedback is the most monumental thing for writers. Also, advice on 'what it takes to turn a good script into a great movie' is also a great thing for them to do, because the script being good is only the first step... you then have to know how to transform that script into a movie or show that can connect with an audience. This is a great learning experience.
What a great opportunity for not only the writers, but for CMU actors. It must be a great process to be a part of, the initial readings of a script can be monumental to its future. How great that the panel includes such noteworthy producers and writers. Its exciting that something as exciting as this takes places on a regular bases here, not only is it a good learning experience, but a good chance to make connections for the writers and the actors.
ReplyDeleteI agree that this is a great opportunity, especially with the increase in filmmaking in Pittsburgh. The thing that seems to make the least sense to me is that the scripts are to be 10-12 pages. While it is logical according to time, a script of that size is not really comparable to a full length movie script, which it seems is the eventual goal of this. I'd be interested to see how they would be transformed. I think its great that the panelists (at least some of those listed in this) have local connections, so they could help more local writers to succeed.
ReplyDeleteI also agree that this is a really great opportunity for everyone involved. I think getting some live feedback is the most monumental thing for writers. Also, advice on 'what it takes to turn a good script into a great movie' is also a great thing for them to do, because the script being good is only the first step... you then have to know how to transform that script into a movie or show that can connect with an audience. This is a great learning experience.
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