Transcript EURO chat Chris Jones Guests and USA chat Script Night MISERY October 3, 2010

#Scriptchat TOPIC: EURO, guest Chris Jones, @livingspiritpix and USA, talked script MISERY

Chris Jones, @livingspiritpix, rocked the EURO house with Guerilla filmmaking techniques and advice.  The beauty of #scriptchat is there are indeed many screenwriters who have produced their own work, either as shorts or features.  Always wonderful to see the power of determination.  USA talked the fabulous script MISERY.  To find out EURO’s thoughts on MISERY, read last week’s transcript.  Thanks again to all who did their homework.  Reading scripts is part of our job as writers.  It’s an honor to share the journey with all of you.  Enjoy! @jeannevb

EURO moderator: Mina Zaher, @DreamsGrafter

USA moderator: Jeanne Veillette Bowerman, @jeannevb

EURO chat:

7:00 pm                DreamsGrafter:                #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK with @livingspiritpix - talking low-budget screenwriting and anything you want to ask Chris Jones!

7:00 pm             livingspiritpix:             Are we there yet? #scriptchat

7:00 pm             lizziside:             Whatever happens in the next hour, do not unfollow me cuz I love you all!! #scriptchat

7:00 pm             robinkelly1:             http://bit.ly/Deadlines - October: Crash Pad, The Scottish Book Trust, LSF Short, Feature & Treatment, KIller Script, Pentabus #scriptchat

7:00 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Hi Chris, thanks so much for getting back from weekend away for #scriptchat. Let's get chatting.

7:00 pm             yeah_write:             Yes, what she said. RT @lizziside: Whatever happens in the next hour, do not unfollow me cuz I love you all!! #scriptchat

7:01 pm             aaron_skewediri:             RT @lizziside: Whatever happens in the next hour, do not unfollow me cuz I love you all!! #scriptchat

7:01 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Yep! RT @livingspiritpix: Are we there yet? #scriptchat

7:01 pm             kingisafink:             RT @DreamsGrafter: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK w/ @livingspiritpix - talking low-budget screenwriting & anything u want to ask Chris Jones!

7:01 pm             livingspiritpix:             So any questions? #scriptchat

7:01 pm             yeah_write:             Welcome @livingspiritpix Thanks for being here. #scriptchat

7:01 pm             dramadj:             @livingspiritpix so do you think the #dslr cams are the strongest argument for good low-budget-filmmaking today? #scriptchat

7:01 pm             janetvaneeden:             #scriptchat RT@ DreamsGrafter @filmutopia: every wk I'm involved in hashtag discussion for screenwriters called #scriptchat -lots of tweets

7:02 pm             momentsoffilm:             Hello #scriptchat - Hello Chris! :)

7:02 pm             livingspiritpix:             @dramadj Yes, DSLR delivers on the promise of democratising film making. Now you just need balls and a great script #scriptchat

7:03 pm             filmutopia:             @livingspiritpix #scriptchat My question is... what are the 39 steps? (sorry, knee jerk response I must grow out of)

7:03 pm             dramadj:             @livingspiritpix asking coz we did a short film with three of em. Can be kind of difficult, but i guess you're right. #scriptchat

7:03 pm             livingspiritpix:             @dramadj Traditional barriers to entry have been removed. #scriptchat

7:03 pm             janetvaneeden:             @DreamsGrafter #scriptchat - Hello all. Listening from SA and giving my tuppence worth.

7:03 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @livingspiritpix From article sounds like low-budget scripts are as difficult to get made. Do you think things are changing? #scriptchat

7:03 pm             KageyNYC:             Bring it! RT @DreamsGrafter #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK w @livingspiritpix - talking low-budget screenwriting & anything u want to ask Chris Jones!

7:04 pm             kingisafink:             What does yr mentorship of our film buddies @dannylaceyfilm & @mj_slide look like? RT @livingspiritpix: Any questions? #scriptchat

7:04 pm             JC_Crissey:             Greetings all! #scriptchat

7:04 pm             livingspiritpix:             There has never beena better time to be a creative in film and TV and all allied media #scriptchat

7:04 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @livingspiritpix How can screenwriters empower themselves even more in today's age? #scriptchat

7:04 pm             livingspiritpix:             @dramadj I agree shooting DSLR is hard, but 35mm is even harder I promise. Nothing excellent is ever going to be easy #scriptchat

7:05 pm             fnafilms:             @JC_Crissey hey JC #scriptchat

7:05 pm             momentsoffilm:             RT @livingspiritpix: There has never beena better time to be a creative in film and TV and all allied media #scriptchat

7:05 pm             muhammadadrai:             Yes. #scriptchat time. I love this. RT @yeah_write: Yes, what she said. RT @lizziside: Whatever happens in the (cont) http://tl.gd/6ap2ec

7:05 pm             janetvaneeden:             @livingspiritpix @DreamsGrafter #scriptchat What's your idea of a low budget film in the UK? How much exactly in GBP?

7:05 pm             dramadj:             @livingspiritpix good to hear it talking of screenwriting. Many filmers only talk about the cams themselves & forget the script #scriptchat

7:05 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Why? RT @livingspiritpix: There has never been a better time to be a creative in film and TV and all allied media #scriptchat

7:05 pm             JC_Crissey:             Ok Chris, how does this system work? Do we just ask questions? #scriptchat

7:05 pm             livingspiritpix:             @kingisafink Danny and MJ are both the future of our industry. We need to support courageous film makers. #scriptchat

7:05 pm             nsensfactryfilm:             Can you recommend a good place to start looking for film financial investment? #scriptchat

7:05 pm             dramadj:             @livingspiritpix we experienced it's more expensive with a rig and hard to postpro without RAW format. But cheap, yeah! #scriptchat

7:05 pm             sweettweenie:             is it the writer's responsibility to make sure it can be filmed low budget or is that the directors call on a great script? #scriptchat

7:06 pm             JC_Crissey:             @fnafilms Greetings fnafilms. #scriptchat

7:06 pm             yeah_write:             Just ask away. RT @JC_Crissey: Ok Chris, how does this system work? Do we just ask questions? #scriptchat

7:06 pm             DreamsGrafter:             :) RT @janetvaneeden: @DreamsGrafter #scriptchat - Hello all. Listening from SA and giving my tuppence worth.

7:06 pm             fnafilms:             RT @livingspiritpix: There has never beena better time to be a creative in film and TV and all allied media #scriptchat

7:06 pm             livingspiritpix:             @dramadj I agree tooo many film makers fixate on cameras. Script is where success lies. Camera is just a tool. #scriptchat

7:06 pm             grahamguy:             @sweettweenie Must be surely partly down to the writer to make it *possible* to shoot low budget. #scriptchat

7:06 pm             kingisafink:             Yes! RT @livingspiritpix: Danny & MJ are both the future of our industry. Support courageous film makers. #scriptchat

7:06 pm             yeah_write:             RT @livingspiritpix: @dramadj I agree tooo many film makers fixate on cameras. Script is where success lies. Camera just a tool. #scriptchat

7:06 pm             livingspiritpix:             @JC_Crissey Fire away pal #scriptchat

7:07 pm             dunnoli:             Hello everyone!! #scriptchat

7:07 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @livingspiritpix: There has never been a better time to be a creative in film and TV and all allied media #scriptchat <- Agree.

7:07 pm             dramadj:             @livingspiritpix you got that right. heard from an actor even at my film academy they forgot to DIRECT and focused on camera. #scriptchat

7:07 pm             fnafilms:             @JC_Crissey just ask away - remember to use the hashtag #scriptchat

7:07 pm             livingspiritpix:             @grahamguy Its 100% down to the writer to write a makeable film, which is why so many producers and directors write their scrip #scriptchat

7:07 pm             yeah_write:             Fantastic filmmaking chat going on at #scriptchat RIGHT NOW!

7:08 pm             MatchesMalone:             RT @DreamsGrafter: #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK with @livingspiritpix - talking low-budget screenwriting and anything you want to ask Chris Jones!

7:08 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @livingspiritpix What about the future of screenwriters? Are you saying you need to be a filmmaker too? #scriptchat

7:08 pm             jeannevb:             Trying to get home to EURO #scriptchat but running late! @dreamsgrafter

7:08 pm             MatchesMalone:             @lizziside Ok!!! #scriptchat

7:08 pm             filmutopia:             I owned the first Guerilla Film Maker's handbook. Low budget movie making has changed massively since then... discuss? #scriptchat

7:08 pm             dunnoli:             Has anyone been to the raindance festival yet? #scriptchat

7:08 pm             momentsoffilm:             @livingspiritpix I always think a camera is only as good as it's operator. Good DoP's become accessible with a good screenplay! #scriptchat

7:08 pm             livingspiritpix:             @nsensfactryfilm Money is hard to find. Even harder now. You have to push through and get VERY unreasonable. #scriptchat

7:09 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Thanks @yeah_write ... fellow #scriptchat #treefort member. :) x

7:09 pm             lizziside:             @livingspiritpix Q: too much "creativity" by filmmakers could lead to the fragmentation of traditional audiences in niches? #scriptchat

7:09 pm             DreamsGrafter:             *saving a place for you!* xo RT @jeannevb: Trying to get home to EURO #scriptchat but running late! @dreamsgrafter

7:09 pm             rpg3000:             Lurking in the #scriptchat background for the next hour or so.

7:09 pm             yeah_write:             If you don't want to keep adding the #scriptchat hashtag, go to www.tweetchat.com and log in. Hashtag added for you.

7:09 pm             livingspiritpix:             @filmutopia Yes it has. The first book opened a door of possibility. Now everyone has passed through the door #scriptchat

7:09 pm             dramadj:             @livingspiritpix you think we can push some more expensive scenes, though? Any advises? #scriptchat

7:09 pm             kingisafink:             So happy to have a quiet day to catch up w/ @FilmCourage & #scriptchat.

7:09 pm             JC_Crissey:             Join me for a #scriptchat TweetChat at: http://tweetchat.com/room/scriptchat #scriptchat

7:10 pm             nsensfactryfilm:             Thanks Chris. You're right on being pushy. Watch out for anyone who promises finance but only if you pay x thousands in advance. #scriptchat

7:10 pm             livingspiritpix:             @lizziside Can you repharse? #scriptchat

7:10 pm             ShortIsBetter:             RT @yeah_write: If you don't want to keep adding the #scriptchat hashtag, go to www.tweetchat.com and log in. Hashtag added for you.

7:10 pm             nisajaie:             RT @yeah_write: If you don't want to keep adding the #scriptchat hashtag, go to www.tweetchat.com and log in. Hashtag added for you.

7:10 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Come, join the partay. :) RT @rpg3000: Lurking in the #scriptchat background for the next hour or so.

7:10 pm             GCGeek:             Ditto. I'm attending both today! RT @lizziside Whatever happens in the next hour, do not unfollow me cuz I love you all!! #scriptchat

7:10 pm             jeannevb:             RT @livingspiritpix: @kingisafink Danny and MJ are both the future of our industry. We need to support courageous film makers. #scriptchat

7:10 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @yeah_write: If you don't want to keep adding the #scriptchat hashtag, go to www.tweetchat.com and log in. Hashtag added for you.

7:10 pm             lizziside:             @livingspiritpix I'd add @filmhana at that list -- bright young filmmaker from Croatia #scriptchat

7:10 pm             kingisafink:             Chris (@livingspiritpix), what's the #1 thing indie filmmakers can do to support one another? #scriptchat

7:10 pm             livingspiritpix:             @dramadj Avoid expensive scenes. Write good drama. Nopone cares about a helicoppter or car crash. The do care about story #scriptchat

7:10 pm             muhammadadrai:             #scriptchat : " I agree tooo many film makers fixate on cameras. Script is where success lies. Camera just a tool." (via @yeah_write)

7:11 pm             muhammadadrai:             RT @yeah_write: Fantastic filmmaking chat going on at #scriptchat RIGHT NOW!

7:11 pm             momentsoffilm:             @wackeychan We're chatting with Chris Jones Guerilla Film Maker's Guide Book author on #scriptchat. Come join us for half an hour or so.. ;)

7:11 pm             filmcourage:             RT @kingisafink: So happy to have a quiet day to catch up w/ @FilmCourage & #scriptchat.

7:11 pm             muhammadadrai:             RT @yeah_write: If you don't want to keep adding the #scriptchat hashtag, go to www.tweetchat.com and log in. Hashtag added for you.

7:11 pm             kingisafink:             Yes! RT @momentsoffilm: A camera is only as good as its operator. Good DoP's become accessible w/ a good screenplay! #scriptchat

7:11 pm             filmutopia:             @livingspiritpix #scriptchat I agree. What worries me is how screenwriters have lagged behind this evolution, in terms of getting films made

7:11 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Wow, quite a few new faces on EURO #SCRIPTCHAT tonight. Welcome! x

7:12 pm             devt:             Any advice for me, making low budget film in NZ? How best to connect with yr big world, esp branded entertainment opportunities? #scriptchat

7:12 pm             dramadj:             @livingspiritpix True. I mean if it really is essential for the story. Not expensive just to be expensive i mean #vertigo #scriptchat

7:12 pm             livingspiritpix:             Great stories do not need visual wow, they need compelling charaters in extraordinary circumstances. Thats low budget #scriptchat

7:12 pm             JC_Crissey:             My first question Chris. How best to promote and pitch a LB script in LA? I have the Hollywood Creative Directory, any tips? #scriptchat

7:12 pm             BWtheFilm:             Hi everyone, jumping in a bit late here. Interesting discussion going on! #scriptchat

7:12 pm             GCGeek:             @livingspiritpix Q: I agree on a new playing field for getting it written, then getting it made. How about getting it seen? #scriptchat

7:12 pm             PandoraJones:             lurking in #scriptchat

7:12 pm             grahamguy:             @DreamsGrafter First time I've got the timing right. ;-) Hello! #scriptchat

7:12 pm             yeah_write:             @livingspiritpix For a complete virgin to filmmaking, where would you suggest a screenwriter start on the film process? #scriptchat

7:13 pm             livingspiritpix:             @filmutopia 100% right. Writers have yet to cotton on about the revolution, The old system is dead. A brave new one evolves #scriptchat

7:13 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Great to have you! :) RT @grahamguy: @DreamsGrafter First time I've got the timing right. ;-) Hello! #scriptchat

7:13 pm             grahamguy:             @livingspiritpix And good cinematography to realise it. Which does not necessarily equate to expensive. #scriptchat

7:13 pm             BWtheFilm:             @filmutopia Do you mean screenwriters should take it upon themselves to produce their own scripts? #scriptchat

7:13 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @livingspiritpix: Great stories do not need visual wow, they need compelling charaters in extraordinary circumstances. Thats low budget #scriptchat

7:13 pm             thewritertype:             #scriptchat All writers should make a film - even if it's just on a mobile phone. Experience it. Do it!

7:13 pm             dramadj:             @yeah_write i would so talk to a director #scriptchat

7:13 pm             sam_gurney:             @livingspiritpix Oh yes. I seem to have a rather expensive imagination though. Is difficult to censor. #scriptchat

7:13 pm             lizziside:             @livingspiritpix Audience fragmentation could reduce the ROI (bad word but allow me) #scriptchat

7:13 pm             muhammadadrai:             I'm Lurking and learning in #scriptchat

7:13 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Step in. ;) Any q's for @livingspiritpix? RT @PandoraJones: lurking in #scriptchat

7:13 pm             dramadj:             RT @thewritertype: #scriptchat All writers should make a film - even if its just on a mobile phone. Experience it. Do it! #scriptchat

7:14 pm             livingspiritpix:             @yeah_write Virgins should pick up a camera and start shooting, then edit. Then repeat. Then start writing. #scriptchat

7:14 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Agreed! RT @thewritertype: #scriptchat All writers should make a film - even if it's just on a mobile phone. Experience it. Do it!

7:14 pm             filmutopia:             @BWtheFilm Yes, that's exactly what I mean. #scriptchat

7:14 pm             livingspiritpix:             @BWtheFilm Yes a writersshould collaborate with a producer and not assume the producer will get it made. Think like a producer #scriptchat

7:14 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @livingspiritpix: Writers have yet to cotton on about the revolution, The old system is dead. A brave new one evolves #scriptchat

7:14 pm             JC_Crissey:             #scriptchat I already have several good coverage reports. It is a romcom. Any tips beside trawling through the HCD? #scriptchat

7:14 pm             fnafilms:             RT @thewritertype #scriptchat All writers should make a film - even if it's just on a mobile phone. Experience it. Do it!

7:14 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @livingspiritpix: @filmutopia 100% right. Writers have yet to cotton on about the revolution, The old system is dead. A brave new one evolves #scriptchat

7:14 pm             MichaelOrton:             @filmutopia said, "changed massively." Digital conversion made the democratization poss and mandatory, both. #scriptchat

7:15 pm             kingisafink:             Warning: it's addictive. RT @thewritertype: #scriptchat All writers should make a film - even if it's just on a mobile phone. Do it!

7:15 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Hello! x RT @BWtheFilm: Hi everyone, jumping in a bit late here. Interesting discussion going on! #scriptchat

7:15 pm             livingspiritpix:             @sam_gurney You dont need to censor creativity. That scene in jaws where they talk about ship going down is all talk #scriptchat

7:15 pm             momentsoffilm:             I like explosions and high energy. But have seen great indie innovation lately.. from @rorymchenry & his brother for instance. #scriptchat

7:15 pm             DreamsGrafter:             What are your thoughts on low-budget screenwriting? RT @muhammadadrai: I'm Lurking and learning in #scriptchat

7:15 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @thewritertype: #scriptchat All writers should make a film - even if it's just on a mobile phone. Experience it. Do it!

7:15 pm             yeah_write:             @livingspiritpix I know this is specific, but to just get a feel, what camera would be good? Other than cheapo video camera #scriptchat

7:15 pm             booksbelow:             RT @kingisafink: Warning: its addictive. RT @thewritertype: All writers should make a film - even if its just on a mobile phone. #scriptchat

7:16 pm             filmutopia:             @MichaelOrton a change in production technology has always historically lead to new creative movements #scriptchat

7:16 pm             britmic:             RT @livingspiritpix: Great stories do not need visual wow, they need compelling charaters in extraordinary circumstances. Thats low budget #scriptchat

7:16 pm             BWtheFilm:             @filmutopia Agree! Making the shift from "just" writer to producer/filmmaker (& beyond?) was educational & liberating. #scriptchat

7:16 pm             dramadj:             @yeah_write Canon 550D #scriptchat

7:16 pm             filmutopia:             @livingspiritpix my argument is that writing no budget is more skilled than writing for trad production, any thoughts? #scriptchat

7:17 pm             livingspiritpix:             @yeah_write Any camera is good. Its not about the technology. It's about the drama, the story. The camera is a red herring #scriptchat

7:17 pm             kingisafink:             Best way to know (and show) that yr screenplays translate well to screen. RT @thewritertype: #scriptchat All writers should make a film.

7:17 pm             inkcanada:             Yep. RT kingisafink ... RT @thewritertype: #scriptchat All writers should make a film - even if it's just on a mobile phone. Do it!

7:17 pm             yeah_write:             Thank you. RT @dramadj: @yeah_write Canon 550D #scriptchat

7:17 pm             Mockwriter:             RT @thewritertype: #scriptchat All writers should make a film - even if it's just on a mobile phone. Experience it. Do it!

7:17 pm             hushurmouth:             #scriptchat even the phrase get it made assumes passivity. think "make it"

7:17 pm             momentsoffilm:             RT @BWtheFilm: @filmutopia Agree! Making the shift from "just" writer to producer/filmmaker was educational & liberating. #scriptchat

7:17 pm             MichaelOrton:             Ahh, but a great DP makes a script come to life by painting w light. Talent then does the finishing to life #scriptchat

7:17 pm             BWtheFilm:             RT @kingisafink: Warning: its addictive. RT @thewritertype: #scriptchat All writers should make a film. Do it! #scriptchat

7:17 pm             lizziside:             RT @livingspiritpix: @yeah_write Virgins should pick up a camera and start shooting, then edit. Then repeat. Then start writing. #scriptchat

7:18 pm             filmutopia:             @livingspiritpix I didn't know RED had released the "Herring" hahahahahhaha #scriptchat

7:18 pm             dramadj:             @livingspiritpix True. But i think a good film also has a good look. Not for the sake of it but in addition. #scriptchat

7:18 pm             grahamguy:             RT @hushurmouth: #scriptchat even the phrase get it made assumes passivity. think "make it" <-- Agree #scriptchat

7:18 pm             momentsoffilm:             RT @MichaelOrton: Ahh, but a great DP makes a script come to life by painting w light. Talent then does the finishing to life #scriptchat

7:18 pm             numbminded:             Please join @livingspiritpix for #scriptchat NOW! @dreamsgafter

7:18 pm             sweettweenie:             @dramadj I have Canon 550D and the video is HD - great to play around with. I know directors who have the same but add lenses #scriptchat

7:18 pm             timsoutham:             RT @inkcanada: Yep. RT kingisafink ... RT @thewritertype: #scriptchat All writers should make a film - even if it's just on a mobile phone. Do it!

7:18 pm             MatchesMalone:             RT @momentsoffilm: RT @MichaelOrton: Ahh, but a great DP makes a script come to life by painting w light. Talent then does the finishing to life #scriptchat

7:18 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @livingspiritpix: @yeah_write Any camera is good. Its not about the technology. It's about the drama, the story. The camera is a red herring #scriptchat

7:18 pm             livingspiritpix:             @dramadj A good look is important but it is secondary to script and cast. Everything should bow down to tyhe script #scriptchat

7:19 pm             DreamsGrafter:             #scriptchat RT @sam_gurney: I have a strange phobia of making films. Editing not left left me with any hunger. Writing seems to have stuc

7:19 pm             livingspiritpix:             @dramadj And its VERY easy to get obsessed with a great camera #scriptchat

7:19 pm             dramadj:             @sweettweenie Yes, lenses are expensive. But i just don't like the HDV look without DOF #scriptchat

7:19 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @hushurmouth: #scriptchat even the phrase get it made assumes passivity. think "make it"

7:19 pm             kingisafink:             We heard it was a stinker. ;) RT @filmutopia: @livingspiritpix didn't know RED had released the "Herring" haha #scriptchat

7:19 pm             MatchesMalone:             RT @lizziside: RT @livingspiritpix: @yeah_write Virgins should pick up a camera and start shooting, then edit. Then repeat. Then start writing. #scriptchat

7:19 pm             MichaelOrton:             They DO care about story, but there are demogrphics in play in America that are strangling good efforts. #scriptchat

7:19 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @sam_gurney I love editing. I love creating. Get frustrated w/ screenwriting sometimes hence why I've picked up the camera. #scriptchat

7:20 pm             livingspiritpix:             @dramadj Then get a 5Dand some lenses. What are you waiting for? #scriptchat

7:20 pm             dramadj:             @livingspiritpix Yes. Experienced it: did a fil with many ppl and had my calendar full producing. Forgot 2 make script perfect. #scriptchat

7:20 pm             muhammadadrai:             a great story,I believe. RT @DreamsGrafter: What are your thoughts on low-budget screenwriting?RT @muhammadadrai: I'm Lurking in #scriptchat

7:20 pm             devt:             & FUN->@BWtheFilm @filmutopia Making shift from "just" writer to producer/filmmaker (& beyond?) educational & liberating. #scriptchat

7:20 pm             BWtheFilm:             @filmutopia I would say no budget vs trad prod takes DIFFERENT skills, but that story skill is more essential for no budgets. #scriptchat

7:20 pm             livingspiritpix:             @dramadj There you go ;0) #scriptchat

7:20 pm             filmutopia:             @kingisafink it sank without a trace! ha! #scriptchat

7:20 pm             BWtheFilm:             @devt Best.Fun.Ever! ;) #scriptchat

7:21 pm             dramadj:             @livingspiritpix i'm not waiting, i DID! I wasn't the camera guy or director but it's here: http://bit.ly/9eaEH2 #scriptchat

7:21 pm             chained:             #scriptchat is anyone goint to http://www.londonscreenwritersfestival.com/about ? its £299 & is on 29-31 october in #london uk

7:21 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Remember story folks! RT @livingspiritpix: @dramadj And its VERY easy to get obsessed with a great camera #scriptchat

7:21 pm             thewritertype:             #scriptchat Bully friends into working on your film for free - and you also get the experience of being a producer.

7:21 pm             jessenovels:             I'm working on two movie scripts " Crossroads " and " Hell Bound " and plan to fund them myself and via Indiegogo.com #scriptchat

7:21 pm             livingspiritpix:             We are all struggling to reach audiences but it awlays begins with a simple concept that gets people to say 'let me look...' #scriptchat

7:21 pm             DreamsGrafter:             :) Mine too! RT @muhammadadrai: a great story,I believe. RT @DreamsGrafter: What are your thoughts on low-budget screenwriting? #scriptchat

7:21 pm             sweettweenie:             RT @DreamsGrafter: Remember story folks! RT @livingspiritpix: @dramadj And its VERY easy to get obsessed with a great camera #scriptchat

7:21 pm             momentsoffilm:             Agree. RT @BWtheFilm: @filmutopia ..no budget vs trad prod takes DIFFERENT skills, story skill is more essential for no budgets. #scriptchat

7:22 pm             KageyNYC:             I work for a ProdCo & I'm taking a few courses on producing. As a writer, being a producer seems like an important next step. #scriptchat

7:22 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @livingspiritpix: @dramadj A good look is important but it is secondary to script and cast. Everything should bow down to tyhe script #scriptchat

7:22 pm             livingspiritpix:             @chained You can get a special discount from the 299 ticket using discount code livingspirit - £37 off #scriptchat

7:22 pm             GCGeek:             iTunes allows musicians to distribute quality music no matter how they recorded. What's the equivalent for films/TV? YouTube? #scriptchat

7:22 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Loving the energy on tonight's EURO #SCRIPTCHAT. Thanks @livingspiritpix!

7:22 pm             MichaelOrton:             @livingspiritpix Agreed. Reminded of Godard and deSica etc Perhaps a return 2 that kind of #cinema is poss now #film #filmmaking #scriptchat

7:22 pm             sam_gurney:             @DreamsGrafter I don't know what it is about the camera that puts me off - just rather leave it at the page I think? #scriptchat

7:22 pm             dramadj:             It's story all the way. A good look makes it perfect but story is the most important, we all know it. #scriptchat

7:22 pm             jeannevb:             @wackeychan stop & go to #scriptchat talking w chris Jones NOW :)

7:22 pm             yeah_write:             I'll be making my first film for my jewelry website. Sort of a docudemo of my business. I want to make it interesting. #scriptchat

7:22 pm             kingisafink:             It's a unique experience. Most are up for it if they're available. RT @thewritertype: #scriptchat Bully friends into working on yr film

7:23 pm             lizziside:             @livingspiritpix Which alternative distribution channels would you suggest? #scriptchat

7:23 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Nice 1! RT @dramadj: @livingspiritpix i'm not waiting, i DID! I wasn't the camera guy or dir but it's here: http://bit.ly/9eaEH2 #scriptchat

7:23 pm             livingspiritpix:             @KageyNYC As a writer, being a savvy producer type is essential. go on negotiation skills courses! #scriptchat

7:23 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @devt: & FUN->@BWtheFilm @filmutopia Making shift from "just" writer to producer/filmmaker (& beyond?) educational & liberating. #scriptchat

7:23 pm             jessenovels:             I do have a question for my fellow film makers, what type of cameras should I use? #scriptchat

7:23 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat Being a producer doesn't mean getting a camera and doing everything. It means being the producer! #scriptchat

7:23 pm             momentsoffilm:             @livingspiritpix What about non traditional story structure.. does that come in more with low budget? Or does LA structure rule? #scriptchat

7:24 pm             fnafilms:             It's also important to remember it's a collaborative process - start building relationships. Help ppl, then they'll help you. #scriptchat

7:24 pm             livingspiritpix:             @lizziside I managed to sell 2,000 DVD's of my short via website http://www.buygonefishing.com/ #scriptchat

7:24 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @livingspiritpix: to reach audiences but it always begins with a simple concept that gets people to say 'let me look...' #scriptchat

7:24 pm             momentsoffilm:             Good tip! RT @livingspiritpix @KageyNYC As a writer, being a savvy producer type is essential. go on negotiation skills courses! #scriptchat

7:24 pm             hushurmouth:             @filmutopia writing no budget requires different skills, thinking 'cost' while writing can hamper imagination so ts hard YES ! #scriptchat

7:24 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @livingspiritpix: @KageyNYC As a writer, being a savvy producer type is essential. go on negotiation skills courses! #scriptchat

7:25 pm             lizziside:             @yeah_write Nice Jamie. Let know when it's done -- #scriptchat

7:25 pm             devt:             "Everything shd bow down to script"->great ex. in Charlie Rose i/v with 'The Social Network' dr David Fincher & wr Aaron Sorkin #scriptchat

7:25 pm             booksbelow:             RT @filmutopia: Being a producer doesnt mean getting a camera and doing everything. It means being the producer! #scriptchat

7:25 pm             dunnoli:             So @livingspiritpix when is the LSW Social Networking part of the site going to launch? #scriptchat

7:25 pm             lizziside:             RT @livingspiritpix: @lizziside I managed to sell 2,000 DVDs of my short via website http://www.buygonefishing.com/ #scriptchat

7:25 pm             livingspiritpix:             @momentsoffilm I think you should take six kids in the woods, hack em up and make that story. If you can do that... #scriptchat

7:25 pm             filmutopia:             @hushurmouth I agree #scriptchat

7:25 pm             jazadal:             @chained I'm going 2 LSWF -bought and paid. #scriptchat Can't wait

7:25 pm             dramadj:             My film academy put all kinds of filmmakers in the same lesson. I guess that's the way to go. teach the sense for the other jobs #scriptchat

7:25 pm             livingspiritpix:             @momentsoffilm then you can prob handle a more ambituous story - plus you will make a little cash with a horror #scriptchat

7:26 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Great film! RT @livingspiritpix: @lizziside I managed to sell 2,000 DVDs of my short via website http://www.buygonefishing.com/ #scriptchat

7:26 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @livingspiritpix: @KageyNYC As a writer, being a savvy producer type is essential. go on negotiation skills courses! #scriptchat

7:26 pm             livingspiritpix:             @lizziside So DVD is not dead. Not yet. #scriptchat

7:26 pm             muhammadadrai:             #scriptchat Thx very much. Its Inspiring me. :) RT @livingspiritpix: Great stories do not need visual wow, they (cont) http://tl.gd/6ap6tu

7:26 pm             OnewordTF:             #scriptchat I made a film once - family melodrama on windswept Welsh beach. Actors were paid in ice creams. Result bored audience.

7:26 pm             ambigfoot:             What about the dyslexic gay bloke who went to see Joe Orton's "Prick Up Your Ears" thinking it was gay porn? #scriptchat

7:26 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @fnafilms: It's also important to remember it's a collaborative process - start building relationships. Help ppl, then they'll help you. #scriptchat

7:26 pm             MichaelOrton:             attended the Sundance ShortsLab in LA a few weeks ago. Inspiring. #scriptchat

7:26 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @DreamsGrafter: RT @livingspiritpix: to reach audiences but it always begins with a simple concept that gets people to say 'let me look...' #scriptchat

7:26 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @devt: & FUN->@BWtheFilm @filmutopia Making shift from "just" writer to producer/filmmaker (& beyond?) educational & liberating. #scriptchat

7:26 pm             momentsoffilm:             @livingspiritpix I don't write horror! Tried but doesn't sit well with me.. maybe a comedy?! #scriptchat

7:27 pm             BWtheFilm:             Wish I'd known sooner! RT @filmutopia: #scriptchat Being a producer doesn't mean doing everything. It means being the producer. #scriptchat

7:27 pm             dramadj:             @livingspiritpix Nice! Just got the 2000 clicks on youtube and older film placed 2nd at some small festival. #scriptchat

7:27 pm             FreddoJr:             @livingspiritpix Isn't the UK film industry over spending an attempt to compete with America? Fighting for a US audience. #scriptchat

7:27 pm             livingspiritpix:             Every writer should spend time on set, time in a cutting room and time working in Blockbuster #scriptchat

7:27 pm             yeah_write:             @momentsoffilm You could turn the horror of it into humor. Now that would be a task! #scriptchat

7:27 pm             MariaBarrett:             RT @booksbelow: RT @filmutopia: Being a producer doesnt mean getting a camera and doing everything. It means being the producer! #scriptchat

7:28 pm             yeah_write:             RT @livingspiritpix: Every writer should spend time on set, time in a cutting room and time working in Blockbuster #scriptchat

7:28 pm             BWtheFilm:             @MichaelOrton Ooh, I imagine Sundance ShortsLab was incredible! #scriptchat

7:28 pm             dramadj:             RT @livingspiritpix: Every writer should spend time on set, time in a cutting room and time working in Blockbuster #scriptchat

7:28 pm             devt:             @momentsoffilm Rom com the way to go? Action? Have been enjoying the way webseries use genre. #scriptchat

7:28 pm             dunnoli:             @momentsoffilm I would love to produce a romantic comedy #scriptchat

7:28 pm             livingspiritpix:             UK film is NOT US film and should not compete. We are different. Like pizza isnt curry. #scriptchat

7:28 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @livingspiritpix: Every writer should spend time on set, time in a cutting room and time working in Blockbuster #scriptchat

7:28 pm             dramadj:             @livingspiritpix yeah! Every writer should get a sense for the whole thing. #scriptchat

7:28 pm             MariaBarrett:             RT @fnafilms: It's also important to remember it's a collaborative process - start building relationships. Help ppl, then they'll help you. #scriptchat

7:28 pm             sam_gurney:             @livingspiritpix In terms of learning more about understanding screenplay form, are script reader courses worth doing? #scriptchat

7:28 pm             brad_dworkin:             RT @inkcanada: Yep. RT kingisafink ... RT @thewritertype: #scriptchat All writers should make a film - even if it's just on a mobile phone. Do it!

7:28 pm             lizziside:             That's good. Don't want too many funerals at the same time. RT @livingspiritpix: @lizziside So DVD is not dead. Not yet. #scriptchat

7:28 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @livingspiritpix: Every writer should spend time on set, time in a cutting room and time working in Blockbuster #scriptchat

7:28 pm             filmutopia:             @momentsoffilm take six people into the woods, hack them up whilst telling jokes? #scriptchat

7:28 pm             kingisafink:             @BWtheFilm We did everything for our first shorts. Makes us better producers now b/c we know what each job entails. #scriptchat

7:28 pm             art1032:             RT @livingspiritpix: Every writer should spend time on set, time in a cutting room and time working in Blockbuster #scriptchat

7:29 pm             muhammadadrai:             I thnks to @livingspiritpix , @DreamsGrafter :) Mine too! RTa great story RT What are your thoughts on low-budget screenwriting? #scriptchat

7:29 pm             hushurmouth:             @filmutopia - so when u think about it, what's in it 4 writers to write lno budget? as time consuming & as hard BUT SMALL BEER #scriptchat

7:29 pm             momentsoffilm:             @yeah_write Don't watch horror, don't write it, don't like it much I'm afraid. Best left to others I feel. #scriptchat

7:29 pm             livingspiritpix:             @FreddoJr But UK audiences have been stung by too much crap Brit film. They want FUN and escapism. They stay away from Brit film #scriptchat

7:29 pm             dramadj:             @sam_gurney if they are good... #scriptchat

7:29 pm             momentsoffilm:             @filmutopia Then yell 'CUT?' #scriptchat

7:29 pm             BWtheFilm:             @livingspiritpix Every writer should also spend time trying to engage an audience. Now THAT is eye-opening. #scriptchat

7:29 pm             lizziside:             RT @livingspiritpix: Every writer should spend time on set, time in a cutting room and time working in Blockbuster #scriptchat

7:29 pm             kingisafink:             Make it so, Oli! We wanna see it. RT @dunnoli: @momentsoffilm I would love to produce a romantic comedy #scriptchat

7:29 pm             fnafilms:             RT @livingspiritpix: @FreddoJr But UK audiences have been stung by too much crap Brit film. They want FUN and escapism. They stay away from Brit film #scriptchat

7:30 pm             JC_Crissey:             Chris, any advice about promoting a British romcom in LA? Already using the Hllywood Creative Directory, any advice? #scriptchat

7:30 pm             filmutopia:             @livingspiritpix that's OK in principle, but we both know US theatrical distribution is how you get a lock on production finance #scriptchat

7:30 pm             dramadj:             @momentsoffilm well... every good drama contains some kind of #horror i think. #scriptchat

7:30 pm             thewritertype:             RT @janetvaneeden: Every writer should spend time on set, time in a cutting room and time working in Blockbuster #scriptchat

7:30 pm             muhammadadrai:             RT @yeah_write: RT@livingspiritpix: Every writer should spend time on set,time in a cutting room and time working in Blockbuster #scriptchat

7:30 pm             chained:             what are the best low budget #films youve ever seen people ? #scriptchat and name the budget if u can

7:30 pm             filmutopia:             @momentsoffilm precisely #scriptchat

7:30 pm             livingspiritpix:             @hushurmouth Getting a film made and in front of an audience is a reward for any new writer. Plus an education. #scriptchat

7:30 pm             BWtheFilm:             @kingisafink YEAH! At least that's what I keep telling myself. But it IS true. #scriptchat

7:30 pm             art1032:             Agreed :) @dramadj @livingspiritpix yeah! Every writer should get a sense for the whole thing. #scriptchat

7:30 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Wow, already at halfway point of EURO #SCRIPTCHAT ... tonight's fast!

7:30 pm             MichaelOrton:             Depends on the shot. Solid state is big now. RT @jessenovels: I have a q for fellow filmmakers, what cameras should I use? #scriptchat

7:30 pm             yeah_write:             @momentsoffilm I'm with you. I love thrillers, and romantic comedy. My husband loves horror, as do my teen employees. #scriptchat

7:30 pm             hushurmouth:             RT @livingspiritpix: Every writer should spend time ..... "time working in Blockbuster": er hasnt that gone belly up? #scriptchat

7:30 pm             booksbelow:             Who's which? :-) RT @livingspiritpix: UK film is NOT US film and should not compete. We are different. Like pizza isnt curry. #scriptchat

7:30 pm             MiramarMike:             RT @devt: Any advice for me, making low budget film in NZ? How best to connect with yr big world, esp branded entertainment opportunities? #scriptchat

7:30 pm             JC_Crissey:             Anybody for that matter? #scriptchat

7:30 pm             jeannevb:             finally made it... catching up #scriptchat

7:30 pm             Spoofed5:             RT @thewritertype: RT @janetvaneeden: Every writer should spend time on set, time in a cutting room and time working in Blockbuster #scriptchat

7:30 pm             dunnoli:             @kingisafink ah thanks i would love to produce a film with you in the future #scriptchat

7:30 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @kingisafink I love seeing you gals on here! :) #scriptchat - Hope all's cool at your end! xo

7:31 pm             BWtheFilm:             @DreamsGrafter We are just cooking along tonight, aren't we? #scriptchat

7:31 pm             dramadj:             @chained Blair Witch Priject. About 5000-10k $ i was told #scriptchat

7:31 pm             livingspiritpix:             @chained Dark Star, $40k #scriptchat

7:31 pm             MariaBarrett:             RT @DreamsGrafter: RT @livingspiritpix: to reach audiences but it always begins with a simple concept that gets people to say 'let me look...' #scriptchat

7:31 pm             OnewordTF:             #scriptchat I'm with @sam_gurney and feel easiest with the written page which makes @thewritertype 's advice even more worthy.

7:31 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @hushurmouth: @filmutopia - so when u think about it, what's in it 4 writers to write lno budget? as time consuming & as hard BUT SMALL BEER #scriptchat

7:31 pm             filmutopia:             @hushurmouth yeap, Blockbister filed for bankruptcy this week #scriptchat

7:31 pm             chained:             RT @sweettweenie: RT @DreamsGrafterEURO #SCRIPTCHAT w/ @livingspiritpix in a few minutes. Everyone welcome! Were talking low-budget screenwriting. #scriptchat

7:31 pm             DreamsGrafter:             *passes a glass of wine* - great points being discussed on here! RT @jeannevb: finally made it... catching up #scriptchat

7:31 pm             BWtheFilm:             What @DreamsGrafter said: @kingisafink I love seeing you gals on here! :) #scriptchat - Hope alls cool at your end! xo #scriptchat

7:31 pm             MatchesMalone:             @livingspiritpix In the late 70's. You'd need ten times that today. #scriptchat

7:32 pm             momentsoffilm:             @dramadj No? You really think so? That never occured to me. #horror #scriptchat

7:32 pm             MariaBarrett:             RT @dramadj: It's story all the way. A good look makes it perfect but story is the most important, we all know it. #scriptchat

7:32 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Am loving the energy. Liberating for writers! :) RT @BWtheFilm: @DreamsGrafter We are just cooking along tonight, aren't we? #scriptchat

7:32 pm             jeannevb:             @BWtheFilm we'll have to get @kingisafink back to regular chatting, esp when ur guesting :) #scriptchat

7:32 pm             ibc4:             RT @thewritertype: RT @janetvaneeden: Every writer should spend time on set, time in a cutting room and time working in Blockbuster #scriptchat

7:32 pm             JC_Crissey:             @MiramarMike The guys at Park Road are excellent. Saw them last year. You can cut a deal anywhere in NZ. Luv the filmmaking att. #scriptchat

7:32 pm             livingspiritpix:             Blimey.... thick and fast! #scriptchat

7:32 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Totally! RT @dramadj: It's story all the way. A good look makes it perfect but story is the most important, we all know it. #scriptchat

7:33 pm             aaron_skewediri:             RT @lizziside RT @livingspiritpix: Every writer should spend time on set, time in a cutting room and time working in Blockbuster #scriptchat

7:33 pm             kingisafink:             What are you doin' next weekend? ;) #tiltwithdrawal RT @dunnoli: i would love to produce a film with you in the future #scriptchat

7:33 pm             hushurmouth:             @livingspiritpix Every writer should also spend time trying to engage an audience. Now THAT is eye-opening. #scriptchat hr hr

7:33 pm             colettecaddle:             @thewritertype: @janetvaneeden: Every writer should spend time on set, time in a cutting room and time working in Blockbuster #scriptchat

7:33 pm             MichaelOrton:             @yeah_write Jay says the best comedy is at once horrific and hilarious. Truth in there. #scriptchat

7:33 pm             DreamsGrafter:             You're doing so well Chris. Thanks so much for this! x RT @livingspiritpix: Blimey.... thick and fast! #scriptchat

7:33 pm             livingspiritpix:             Most of producing is just talking to people and engaging them in your dream. Writers are perfact for that. Its EASY! #scriptchat

7:33 pm             kingisafink:             Now you're the EXPERT! RT @BWtheFilm: @kingisafink YEAH! At least that's what I keep telling myself. But it IS true. #scriptchat

7:33 pm             jeannevb:             @livingspiritpix thanks so much for doing this! We'll get you on USA chat soon... if u survive this ;) #scriptchat

7:33 pm             filmutopia:             @MatchesMalone You're wrong. Dark Star could be made cheaper today because there are fewer build costs #scriptchat

7:33 pm             momentsoffilm:             @JC_Crissey Lots of red tape in NZ though! #scriptchat

7:34 pm             jessenovels:             @MichaelOrton Let's say for a low budget film and crew. #scriptchat

7:34 pm             kingisafink:             @DreamsGrafter Aw, thanks, Mina. We've missed you guys. #scriptchat

7:34 pm             BWtheFilm:             I'm all for it! RT @jeannevb: @BWtheFilm well have to get @kingisafink back to regular chatting, esp when ur guesting :) #scriptchat

7:34 pm             devt:             Every writer shd spend time on set...in cutting room...working in Blockbuster>& on cute animal YouTube clip 2 learn abt audience #scriptchat

7:34 pm             momentsoffilm:             RT @livingspiritpix Most producing is talking to people and engaging them in yr dream. Writers are perfact for that. Its EASY! #scriptchat

7:34 pm             livingspiritpix:             @filmutopia Plus Dark Star on 5D with After Effects. You could make for $5k today #scriptchat

7:34 pm             lizziside:             and 140ch aren't enough to discuss complex concepts RT @livingspiritpix: Blimey.... thick and fast! #scriptchat

7:34 pm             dramadj:             @hushurmouth So true. And always see how they react. A good script for the big audience is multi-encoded. Something 4 every1 #scriptchat

7:34 pm             filmutopia:             @hushurmouth I don't know. I've always been a writer/producer #scriptchat

7:34 pm             jeannevb:             @DreamsGrafter *takes wine and grins devilishly* #scriptchat

7:35 pm             deanlines:             @livingspiritpix Do you think there's a market here in the UK for lower budget AMBLIN type movies? They're what I wanna see. #scriptchat

7:35 pm             DreamsGrafter:             :) RT @jeannevb: @livingspiritpix thanks so much for doing this! We'll get you on USA chat soon... if u survive this ;) #scriptchat

7:35 pm             momentsoffilm:             Bit like the business eh! :D RT @livingspiritpix: Blimey.... thick and fast! #scriptchat

7:35 pm             sam_gurney:             #scriptchat Dare I say the best writing is not restricted by budget? Being seen < being made.

7:35 pm             kingisafink:             Yes! RT @livingspiritpix: Most of producing is just talking to people & engaging them in yr dream. Writers are PERFECT for that. #scriptchat

7:35 pm             livingspiritpix:             @lizziside I agree. But then screenwriting is the art of writing the most with the least ;-) #scriptchat

7:35 pm             dunnoli:             @kingisafink i wish i could click my fingers and be in the States lol #scriptchat

7:35 pm             filmutopia:             @livingspiritpix precisely #scriptchat (which brings us neatly to cast and crew wages - sorry)

7:35 pm             Spoofed5:             RT @thewritertype: #scriptchat All writers should make a film - even if it's just on a mobile phone. Experience it. Do it!

7:35 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT@livingspiritpix Most of producing is just talking to people & engaging them in yr dream. Writers are perfect for that.EASY! #scriptchat

7:36 pm             kingisafink:             Lucky for you, we make house calls. RT @dunnoli: i wish i could click my fingers and be in the States lol #scriptchat

7:36 pm             livingspiritpix:             @deanlines Any story that engages audiences and takes them on a journey they want to go on is more likey to succeed #scriptchat

7:36 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @livingspiritpix: UK film is NOT US film and should not compete. We are different. Like pizza isn't curry. #scriptchat

7:36 pm             BWtheFilm:             @livingspiritpix I find writing & producing to be a natural fit. More so than writing & directing. Any thoughts? #scriptchat

7:36 pm             michael2172:             Now I am off to look at Misery before tonight #scriptchat

7:36 pm             chained:             @dramadj #blairwitchproject made for $10k wow thats clever even if i hated it & it got a #cinema release #scriptchat

7:36 pm             livingspiritpix:             @sam_gurney I agree. But you MUST get it made to be seen in the first place. So yes, budget is important #scriptchat

7:36 pm             devt:             @JC_Crissey Yep Park Road Post hugely supportive to NZ filmmakers, but they don't offer access to branded entertainment deals. #scriptchat

7:36 pm             rpg3000:             DIY filmmaking great way to pursue passion and learn, but is it commercially viable in itself or a stepping stone? #scriptchat

7:36 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @livingspiritpix: @lizziside I agree. But then screenwriting is the art of writing the most with the least ;-) #scriptchat

7:36 pm             jeannevb:             RT @thewritertype: All writers should make a film - even if its just on a mobile phone. Experience it. Do it! #scriptchat

7:36 pm             BWtheFilm:             @DreamsGrafter Yeah, but you see in American you CAN get curry pizza. Somewhere. I'm sure. #scriptchat

7:37 pm             livingspiritpix:             @filmutopia Cast and crew wages is all about peronsal choice. For film makers, for cast and for crew. #scriptchat

7:37 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat People talk about the digital revolution, but I know Europeans working on 8mm. It's not just about DSLR #scriptchat

7:37 pm             janetvaneeden:             filmutopia @livingspiritpix precisely #scriptchat (which brings us neatly to cast and crew wages - sorry) <-- Very NB point! :)

7:37 pm             DreamsGrafter:             So cool to see @yeah_write @jeannevb & @KageyNYC on here. They're part of the #scriptchat team guys. @zacsanford's snoozing on LA time. ;)

7:37 pm             jeannevb:             @michael2172 I just got to the climax of MISERY & stopped to pop in EURO... that was tough to pull away from! #scriptchat

7:37 pm             dramadj:             @chained They just figured out how to scare us. Made it psychological. #scriptchat

7:37 pm             momentsoffilm:             @michael2172 Great film. #scriptchat

7:37 pm             lizziside:             @livingspiritpix Abt audience fragmentation: Shd "creativity" be unleashed or kept w/in the boundaries of established genres? #scriptchat

7:37 pm             kingisafink:             RT @livingspiritpix: Cast & crew wages is all about personal choice. For film makers, for cast and for crew. #scriptchat

7:37 pm             MatchesMalone:             @filmutopia Then I submit to you that you should do a remake, as they're all the rage these days, for less. #scriptchat

7:38 pm             livingspiritpix:             @rpg3000 Low budget is for many of us just a relaistic way into the club. And fun. And viable yes. #scriptchat

7:38 pm             lizziside:             RT @livingspiritpix: @lizziside I agree. But then screenwriting is the art of writing the most with the least ;-) #scriptchat

7:38 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @livingspiritpix: @deanlines Any story that engages audiences and takes them on a journey they want to go on is more likey to succeed #scriptchat

7:38 pm             sam_gurney:             @livingspiritpix Yeah, fair enough. #scriptchat

7:39 pm             livingspiritpix:             @lizziside Unleash away, but make us care, The more creative you are the more succesful U will be. But make us care #scriptchat

7:39 pm             JC_Crissey:             @devt Agree, zero connection to distribution, but everything on the creative side. All the best to you down there. #scriptchat

7:39 pm             MichaelOrton:             @jessenovels: Some like the Sony workflow on their solid state cams. The EX3 is used at USC's Cinematic Arts #scriptchat

7:39 pm             devt:             @MatchesMalone What abt rights when want to do a remake? Hugely costly? #scriptchat

7:39 pm             chained:             @livingspiritpix #darkstar estimated $60k budget directed by #johncarpenter who i love http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069945/ #scriptchat

7:39 pm             jeannevb:             *cough cough* :) RT @launchflix: #blogchat or #scriptchat tonite? Decisions, decisions. #scriptchat

7:39 pm             filmutopia:             @MatchesMalone I don't hold the rights to it and I'm not interested in remakes #scriptchat( I do understand prod budgets though)

7:39 pm             fnafilms:             Can be both imho. RT @rpg3000 DIY film'ing great way to pursue passion & learn, but is it viable in itself or a stepping stone? #scriptchat

7:40 pm             livingspiritpix:             @devt Exactly, I am sure John Carpenter wont give us the rights for £20! #scriptchat

7:40 pm             BWtheFilm:             @rpg3000 Can be viable IF you do all the work of the middle man you've just cut out. There are those who make it work. #scriptchat

7:40 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @BWtheFilm Just googled - and in England too. Haha. ;) #scriptchat

7:40 pm             MatchesMalone:             @filmutopia I was attempting to prove a point. Do you believe that you could make that movie today for the same $40K? #scriptchat

7:40 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @fnafilms: Can be both imho. RT @rpg3000 DIY film'ing great way to pursue passion & learn, but is it viable in itself or a stepping stone? #scriptchat

7:40 pm             fnafilms:             RT @BWtheFilm: @rpg3000 Can be viable IF you do all the work of the middle man you've just cut out. There are those who make it work. #scriptchat

7:41 pm             dramadj:             @livingspiritpix I will write my own copyrights, then! we all should do it. #scriptchat

7:41 pm             livingspiritpix:             @BWtheFilm It is viable, I made Gone Fishing my last short film work financially, but it was a graft #scriptchat

7:41 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat no budget independent film making is a ghetto, discuss? (in that people see it as an us or them choice)

7:41 pm             DreamsGrafter:             I need to see this film. RT @livingspiritpix: @filmutopia Plus Dark Star on 5D with After Effects. You could make for $5k today #scriptchat

7:42 pm             MatchesMalone:             @filmutopia Define no budget. That phrase means different things to different people. #scriptchat

7:42 pm             yeah_write:             Don't forget @livingspiritpix is the author of the Guerilla Film Makers Handbook, Chris Jones #scriptchat

7:42 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @filmutopia: #scriptchat no budget independent film making is a ghetto, discuss? (in that people see it as an us or them choice)

7:42 pm             filmutopia:             @MatchesMalone Yeap, for less than that. #scriptchat

7:42 pm             livingspiritpix:             @filmutopia Yes it is a ghetto. Whats to discuss? #scriptchat

7:42 pm             fnafilms:             .@filmutopia used to think that. now it invigorates me. #scriptchat

7:42 pm             jeannevb:             More lurking for me ;) RT @DreamsGrafter: So cool to see @yeah_write @jeannevb & @KageyNYC on here. They're part of #scriptchat team guys

7:43 pm             devt:             @JC_Crissey Tx! It's access to brands who will see value in our IP that I'm interested in. Distribution not a problem. #scriptchat

7:43 pm             DreamsGrafter:             #pimpALERT RT @yeah_write: Don't forget @livingspiritpix is the author of the Guerilla Film Makers Handbook, Chris Jones #scriptchat

7:43 pm             chained:             #scriptchat if u give up a script for a lowbudget #movie does that have to mean u get paid very little or can u do deal 2get % of gross ?

7:43 pm             livingspiritpix:             @fnafilms I agree. Low budget, 5D, creative freedom, freedom to sell direct... you just need to add the great idea and energy #scriptchat

7:43 pm             thewritertype:             #scriptchat Dark Star: Carpenter sneaked into studio at night, broke rules, dirt cheap SFX - WHATEVER IT TOOK, and it's GREAT

7:44 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @DreamsGrafter: #pimpALERT RT @yeah_write: Don't forget @livingspiritpix is the author of the Guerilla Film Makers Handbook, Chris Jones #scriptchat

7:44 pm             dramadj:             @livingspiritpix Who actually buys short films? hard enough to get clicks on youtube: http://bit.ly/9eaEH2 #scriptchat

7:44 pm             livingspiritpix:             @chained There will be no gross. No matter what anyone tells you, low budgets dont make money. Sadly. But have a contract #scriptchat

7:44 pm             SabinaGiado:             RT @filmutopia: #scriptchat no budget independent film making is a ghetto, discuss? (in that people see it as an us or them choice)

7:44 pm             momentsoffilm:             @Parkinsr Do join in.. ;) #scriptchat

7:44 pm             yeah_write:             Watching equestrian events in Lexington (on TV) as I attend the chat. Missing the TV events as #scriptchat is so engaging.

7:44 pm             JLichtenberg:             RT @MatchesMalone: @filmutopia I was attempting to prove a point. Do you believe that you could make that movie today for the same $40K? #scriptchat

7:44 pm             filmutopia:             @livingspiritpix I guess whether that ghetto is about creative freedom or fear of dealing with the industry? #scriptchat

7:44 pm             rpg3000:             Wonder if distributors would consider packaging multiple micro budget films together as double features or DVD anthologies? #scriptchat

7:44 pm             livingspiritpix:             @thewritertype Dark Star was my inspiration when I made my first feature in 1990 #scriptchat

7:44 pm             jeannevb:             http://tinyurl.com/2b2e2lt #scriptchat RT @yeah_write: Dont forget @livingspiritpix is the author of the Guerilla Film Makers Handbook

7:45 pm             MichaelOrton:             @livingspiritpix UK film is NOT US film and should not compete. #scriptchat

7:45 pm             JLichtenberg:             RT @DreamsGrafter: #pimpALERT RT @yeah_write: Don't forget @livingspiritpix is the author of the Guerilla Film Makers Handbook, Chris Jones #scriptchat

7:45 pm             livingspiritpix:             @dramadj Well if you make it free, no-one will buy it #scriptchat

7:45 pm             filmutopia:             @MatchesMalone these days no budget means, insufficient money to pay the cast and crew a wage #scriptchat

7:45 pm             anabalentovic:             RT @DreamsGrafter: RT @livingspiritpix: UK film is NOT US film and should not compete. We are different. Like pizza isn't curry. #scriptchat

7:45 pm             livingspiritpix:             @filmutopia Sure. I am happy in the ghetto most of the time. I enjoy the freedon #scriptchat

7:46 pm             SPEAKMANENT:             #scriptchat -We want to send you an invite to join the official LinkedIn Group. - http://tiny.ly/7E1

7:46 pm             DreamsGrafter:             HOPE that by the end of this #scriptchat more writers will work to take their future in2 their own hands. U can lift yr story off the page!

7:46 pm             sam_gurney:             @dramadj I heard an alternative way of selling short films is through airlines for in-flight viewing. Worth a try. #scriptchat

7:46 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @rpg3000: Wonder if distributors would consider packaging multiple micro budget films together as double features or DVD anthologies? #scriptchat

7:46 pm             dramadj:             @livingspiritpix Obvious. But if i don't do it: who buys? #scriptchat

7:46 pm             MariaBarrett:             RT @janetvaneeden: RT@livingspiritpix Most of producing is just talking to people & engaging them in yr dream. Writers are perfect for that.EASY! #scriptchat

7:46 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @livingspiritpix: @chained There will be no gross. No matter what anyone tells you, low budgets dont make money. Sadly. But have a contract #scriptchat

7:46 pm             dramadj:             @sam_gurney Now THAT is something new for me, thanks! #scriptchat

7:47 pm             MichaelOrton:             @livingspiritpix BUT pizza and curry compete 4 a place on my palate. So far its an even outcome, not all at once... #scriptchat

7:47 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @thewritertype: #scriptchat Dark Star: Carpenter sneaked into studio at night, broke rules, dirt cheap SFX - WHATEVER IT TOOK, and it's GREAT

7:47 pm             livingspiritpix:             @sam_gurney Yes that works. I did an airline deal in Japan and got $1,000 #scriptchat

7:47 pm             MatchesMalone:             @filmutopia a wage or a union wage #scriptchat

7:47 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @filmutopia Do you think with the break up of the UK Film Council, industry may be redefined? #scriptchat or is it wishful thinking?

7:47 pm             Kentspeakman:             RT @SPEAKMANENT: #scriptchat -We want to send you an invite to join the official LinkedIn Group. - http://tiny.ly/7E1

7:47 pm             momentsoffilm:             @livingspiritpix @filmutopia I think there's a lot of that industry fear about.. Yet the industry is looking to cut budgets too. #scriptchat

7:47 pm             filmutopia:             @livingspiritpix I don't disagree. I just wonder how financially viable that ghetto is for most people? #scriptchat

7:47 pm             livingspiritpix:             @janetvaneeden If it has a hook yes, but most indie films dont know who their audience is so its a wooly sell #scriptchat

7:48 pm             lizziside:             I think it entails a different kind of writing, thou RT @DreamsGrafter: . U can lift yr story off the page! #scriptchat

7:48 pm             muhammadadrai:             #scriptchat RT @livingspiritpix: to reach audiences but it always begins with a simple concept that gets people to say 'let me look'

7:48 pm             hushurmouth:             @dramadj I have sold nrly all the shorts I've made: to airlines, to shorts international. But making your budget back is harder #scriptchat

7:48 pm             filmutopia:             @MatchesMalone #scriptchat a wage - if there is some kind of wage I'd call a movie low budget

7:48 pm             devt:             @rpg3000 I like your idea. Focusing on niche markets, e.g. audiences for Bechdel Test films. #scriptchat

7:48 pm             livingspiritpix:             @momentsoffilm Who is the Industry? Actually WE ARE THE INDUSTRY! Whay are we looking to others? #scriptchat

7:48 pm             dramadj:             In germany we have some ppl. who try to get the short film back to cinemas, before main feature film. #scriptchat

7:49 pm             dramadj:             @hushurmouth But that sounds motivating, though! :o) #scriptchat

7:49 pm             DreamsGrafter:             If u can prove there's a market? RT @rpg3000: Wonder if distributors would consider packaging multiple micro budget films ...? #scriptchat

7:49 pm             filmutopia:             @DreamsGrafter I know that I'm putting less focus on the UK film industry right now. Until i see how it shakes out #scriptchat

7:49 pm             GCGeek:             As a writer, my only investment is time. Hats off to indy filmmakers & their investment in time, equip, crew, distribution... #scriptchat

7:49 pm             jeannevb:             This is the chat USA peeps shld join to see the global opinions. Thx @livingspiritipix! I'll be encouraging transcript reads #scriptchat

7:50 pm             thewritertype:             RT @livingspiritpix: @momentsoffilm Who is the Industry? Actually WE ARE THE INDUSTRY! Why are we looking to others? #scriptchat

7:50 pm             dramadj:             @livingspiritpix True, but we are not the ppl. making decisions about what goes to TV or cinema. We just can convince. #scriptchat

7:50 pm             kingisafink:             Yup. We ain't waitin' for nuthin'. RT @livingspiritpix: Who is the Industry? Actually WE ARE THE INDUSTRY! #scriptchat

7:50 pm             sam_gurney:             @livingspiritpix Wow excellent - one of those avenues that many people wouldn't think of. #scriptchat

7:50 pm             MatchesMalone:             @filmutopia Well then, in some ways $50K would be no budget, and in others, low budget #scriptchat

7:50 pm             muhammadadrai:             Thanks @livingspiritpix! Dawn here in INDONESIA RT @DreamsGrafter: Loving the energy on tonight's EURO #SCRIPTCHAT. Thanks @livingspiritpix!

7:50 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Can u elaborate? x RT @lizziside: think it entails a diff kind of writing RT @DreamsGrafter U can lift yr story off the page! #scriptchat

7:50 pm             MatchesMalone:             Gotta jet, for now. Thanks for the abbreviate #scriptchat :)

7:51 pm             BWtheFilm:             @dramadj In France shorts often play on TV. #scriptchat

7:51 pm             livingspiritpix:             Truly in 2010 there is a cultural and business revolution. We have MUCH more control than ever. Lets forget the old guard....! #scriptchat

7:51 pm             britmic:             RT @livingspiritpix: @momentsoffilm Who is the Industry? Actually WE ARE THE INDUSTRY! Whay are we looking to others? #scriptchat

7:51 pm             chained:             what are some funny ways people saved money on #lowbudget #films eg supermarket trolly instead of dolly track ! #scriptchat

7:51 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat just as long as people understand that there are as many assholes in the indie scene as there are in the mainstream industry

7:52 pm             dramadj:             @BWtheFilm Here sometimes... but only late night and/or at ARTE: german/french tv channel. ;o) #scriptchat

7:52 pm             devt:             @sam_gurney Yep, airlines have so many channels now, & from NZ>Dubai longed for short film channel to match the music channels. #scriptchat

7:52 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @livingspiritpix: Truly in 2010 there is a cultural and business revolution. We have MUCH more control than ever. Lets forget the old guard....! #scriptchat

7:52 pm             momentsoffilm:             @livingspiritpix I know what you're saying. But not all of us do all. Some just write, need outside producers to get work made. #scriptchat

7:52 pm             thesschroeder:             RT @momentsoffilm: @livingspiritpix I know what you're saying. But not all of us do all. Some just write, need outside producers to get work made. #scriptchat

7:52 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @filmutopia I think that's very wise. #scriptchat

7:53 pm             grahamguy:             @chained I build all my own grips, and have started to build lighting systems. Not funny, but cheap. #scriptchat

7:53 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @livingspiritpix: Truly in 2010 there is a cultural and business revolution. We have MUCH more control than ever. Lets forget the old guard....! #scriptchat

7:53 pm             dramadj:             @livingspiritpix I talked much with a german producer. it's hard to get through with new stuff, really! Very conservative in ger #scriptchat

7:53 pm             livingspiritpix:             @momentsoffilm We all 'need'. So define what you need and go get it. Its out there I promise. And waiting for you. #scriptchat

7:53 pm             FreddoJr:             @livingspiritpix Do you feel British films are poorly released & publicized in the UK? They don't get the hype they deserve. #scriptchat

7:53 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @livingspiritpix Chris, your energy is so infectious! :) #scriptchat It really is about breaking out of the old mindset.

7:53 pm             momentsoffilm:             @livingspiritpix So I think whether writing for ourselves to make or others to make being able to write to lower budget helps? #scriptchat

7:54 pm             momentsoffilm:             RT @DreamsGrafter: @livingspiritpix Chris, your energy is so infectious! :) #scriptchat It really is about breaking out of the old mindset.

7:54 pm             livingspiritpix:             @FreddoJr Kick Ass was a British film. Did pretty well. #scriptchat

7:54 pm             muhammadadrai:             Good tip! RT @livingspiritpix @KageyNYC As a writer, being a savvy producer type is essential. go on negotiation skills courses! #scriptchat

7:54 pm             dramadj:             @chained We used a laundry trolley! #scriptchat

7:54 pm             sam_gurney:             @devt Short Film Channel on Sky+ too, forget the name? that's surely worth a punt too. #scriptchat

7:54 pm             jeannevb:             I'm now inspired to "steal" the Flip camera Santa's bringing my son :) @livingspiritpix @DreamsGrafter #scriptchat

7:54 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat I'm the first one shout "viva la revolution" I just don't see it as an either or choice.

7:54 pm             kingisafink:             Share yr work w/ directors looking for new project? RT @momentsoffilm: Some just write, need outside producers to get work made. #scriptchat

7:54 pm             lizziside:             @DreamsGrafter You need to write a script that is conceptually no/low budget -- #scriptchat

7:54 pm             livingspiritpix:             @momentsoffilm Write what can get made now. We are running a ten page script competition at the fest and WE WILL MAKE IT #scriptchat

7:55 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Chris' short was the first short Channel 4 bought. (is tht right?) RT @BWtheFilm: @dramadj In France shorts often play on TV. #scriptchat

7:55 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @DreamsGrafter: @livingspiritpix Chris, your energy is so infectious! :) #scriptchat It really is about breaking out of the old mindset.

7:55 pm             Parkinsr:             Current TV on sky isnt it? #scriptchat #scriptchat

7:55 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Got it. Tht's true! RT @lizziside: @DreamsGrafter You need to write a script that is conceptually no/low budget -- #scriptchat

7:55 pm             MichaelOrton:             #scriptchat All this talk about budgets. If we're speaking of WRITING here, there's not much cost to that, is there? Get the idea down.

7:55 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @dramadj: @chained We used a laundry trolley! #scriptchat

7:55 pm             yeah_write:             @dramadj Loved your short film on YouTube I even understood some if it without the subtitles. #scriptchat

7:55 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @livingspiritpix: @momentsoffilm Write what can get made now. We are running a ten page script competition at the fest and WE WILL MAKE IT #scriptchat

7:55 pm             livingspiritpix:             @DreamsGrafter Yes thats right - first Ch4 purchase in 10 years - http://www.gonefishingthemovie.com/ trailer #scriptchat

7:56 pm             alli_and_that:             @livingspiritpix UK film is NOT US film and should not compete. We are different. Like pizza isnt curry. #scriptchat Same goes for Aus film.

7:56 pm             BWtheFilm:             @jeannevb Do it! Flips are way cool! #scriptchat

7:56 pm             dramadj:             @yeah_write Now that's what i love to read! Thank you so much! #scriptchat

7:56 pm             momentsoffilm:             I will. RT @livingspiritpix We all 'need'. So define what you need and go get it. Its out there I promise. And waiting for you. #scriptchat

7:56 pm             jeannevb:             RT @MichaelOrton: #scriptchat All this talk about budgets. If were speaking of WRITING here, theres not much cost to that... #scriptchat

7:56 pm             livingspiritpix:             @alli_and_that Yes Aussie is same. We should play to our strength in the UK #scriptchat

7:56 pm             chained:             @grahamguy well done, im more kenny everett when i comes to diy ! but if u ever put up photos on your website id look #scriptchat

7:57 pm             FreddoJr:             @livingspiritpix EXAM is a great example of low budget film with a great script that didn't get a good release. I saw it on DVD. #scriptchat

7:57 pm             jeannevb:             @BWtheFilm *evil mother laughter*... Maybe I can get two for one deal ;) #scriptchat

7:57 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @livingspiritpix: @DreamsGrafter Yes thats right - first Ch4 purchase in 10 years - http://www.gonefishingthemovie.com/ trailer #scriptchat

7:57 pm             yeah_write:             @dramadj I'm headed to Germany to learn from you. If only... #scriptchat

7:57 pm             livingspiritpix:             @momentsoffilm I know and you know your talent will finally break through so keep going! #scriptchat

7:57 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @livingspiritpix: @DreamsGrafter Yes thats right - first Ch4 purchase in 10 years - http://www.gonefishingthemovie.com/ trailer #scriptchat

7:57 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @DreamsGrafter: Got it. Tht's true! RT @lizziside: @DreamsGrafter You need to write a script that is conceptually no/low budget -- #scriptchat

7:58 pm             livingspiritpix:             @FreddoJr I was producer on Exam. What is thebiggest problem with the film? #scriptchat

7:58 pm             grahamguy:             @chained You're right - I should do that. #scriptchat

7:58 pm             kingisafink:             Amen. We're doing all of our vlogs on the Flip. Love it. RT @BWtheFilm: @jeannevb Do it! Flips are way cool! #scriptchat

7:58 pm             yeah_write:             I really must talk my DH into a European vacation so I can meet the cool Euro peeps. #scriptchat

7:58 pm             momentsoffilm:             @livingspiritpix Which leads me to a question.. how to best manage fear of failure and financial worry? Is writing well enough? #scriptchat

7:58 pm             dramadj:             @yeah_write I'm learning myself. Film academy starts tmrw. I did script, director's assistant and casting 4 the film. #scriptchat

7:58 pm             chained:             #scriptchat are there any #dvds on low budget filmmaking u recommend ? or low budget #scripts ? thanks scriptchat & goodnight x

7:59 pm             DreamsGrafter:             #lgm I see an army rising. RT @filmutopia: #scriptchat I'm the 1st 1 shout "viva la revolution" I just don't see it as an either or choice.

7:59 pm             filmutopia:             @livingspiritpix thanks for your time Chris. #scriptchat

7:59 pm             FreddoJr:             @livingspiritpix Kick-Ass had money, stars and a shitload of publicity. Great film though. #scriptchat

7:59 pm             MichaelOrton:             @BWtheFilm The big takeaway? Just do it immediately. No matter the prod values. Learn to collaborate. #scriptchat

7:59 pm             lizziside:             Anything to get out of Utah - lol RT @yeah_write: @dramadj Im headed to Germany to learn from you. If only... #scriptchat

7:59 pm             Hollyw00t:             I am a firm believer in vision and talent. #scriptchat

7:59 pm             thewritertype:             #scriptchat Have you seen my short weird science #film made for slightly less than nothing? http://youtu.be/4gNJMT9mmT0

7:59 pm             livingspiritpix:             @momentsoffilm Forgte fear of failure. The moment you fera failure you have failed! Ironic! You cant fail if you take action #scriptchat

7:59 pm             yeah_write:             Thanks so much. This was so interesting. RT @filmutopia: @livingspiritpix thanks for your time Chris. #scriptchat

7:59 pm             dramadj:             RT @Hollyw00t: I am a firm believer in vision and talent. #scriptchat

7:59 pm             livingspiritpix:             @momentsoffilm Finanncail worry is a diff thing and we all need to find out way through that one #scriptchat

8:00 pm             livingspiritpix:             @FreddoJr Kick Ass was 100% independent #scriptchat

8:00 pm             DreamsGrafter:             That wld be SO COOL! RT @yeah_write: I really must talk my DH into a European vacation so I can meet the cool Euro peeps. #scriptchat

8:00 pm             jeannevb:             cool RT @kingisafink: Amen. We're doing all of our vlogs on the Flip. Love it. RT @BWtheFilm: @jeannevb Do it! Flips r way cool! #scriptchat

8:00 pm             dramadj:             @livingspiritpix Yes! And even failure is not failure.. it's learning! #scriptchat

8:00 pm             GCGeek:             Great title! RT @lizziside: Anything to get out of Utah - lol RT @yeah_write: @dramadj Im headed to Germany to learn from you... #scriptchat

8:00 pm             lizziside:             Yay! RT @yeah_write: I really must talk my DH into a European vacation so I can meet the cool Euro peeps. #scriptchat

8:00 pm             momentsoffilm:             RT @livingspiritpix Forget fear of failure. The moment you fear failure you have failed! Ironic! You cant fail if u take action. #scriptchat

8:00 pm             livingspiritpix:             So lets not forget the festival... http://bit.ly/c9SkAi £37 off ticket price with code livingspirit #scriptchat

8:00 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat So, DSLR cameras, produce it yourself on no budget, make, learn, maker again, where have I heard that before I wonder?

8:00 pm             muhammadadrai:             RT "@dramadj: livingspiritpix, yeah! Every writer should get a sense for the whole thing." #scriptchat

8:01 pm             jeannevb:             #PIMPtipoftheday - amen! RT @dramadj: @livingspiritpix Yes! And even failure is not failure.. its learning! #scriptchat

8:01 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @livingspiritpix:Forget fear of failure. The moment you fear failure you have failed! Ironic! You can't fail if u take action #scriptchat

8:01 pm             momentsoffilm:             @livingspiritpix I like to think the universe will provide.. hope I'm not wrong!! :D #scriptchat

8:01 pm             jeannevb:             RT @livingspiritpix: So lets not forget the festival... http://bit.ly/c9SkAi £37 off ticket price with code livingspirit #scriptchat

8:01 pm             alli_and_that:             @FreddoJr Marketing plays a big role in the release. Low budget films can forget about that and there's no money left by the end #scriptchat

8:01 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @DreamsGrafter: RT @livingspiritpix:Forget fear of failure. The moment you fear failure you have failed! Ironic! You can't fail if u take action #scriptchat

8:01 pm             GoIntoTheStory:             Remarkable video: 24 English accents in 8 minutes. Great opportunity for a dialogue exercise http://bit.ly/aAJCEp #screenwriting #scriptchat

8:02 pm             yeah_write:             @GCGeek Or Iowa. #scriptchat

8:02 pm             DreamsGrafter:             OMG, that was the quickest EURO #SCRIPTCHAT ever! Doesn't look like it's slowing down either. Thanks so much @livingspiritpix!

8:02 pm             BWtheFilm:             @momentsoffilm If you don't act, failure is certain. If you act & fail to meet your goal, you'll succeed--by learning. #scriptchat

8:02 pm             momentsoffilm:             @filmutopia Mmmm.. does sound sort of familiar! Made any more shorts of late? Liked your last. :) #scriptchat

8:02 pm             livingspiritpix:             This has been intense! Remember every film is a miravle and you are directly involved in the manufacture of that miracle #scriptchat

8:02 pm             lizziside:             Define failure RT @dramadj: Yes! And even failure is not failure.. its learning! #scriptchat

8:02 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @livingspiritpix: So let's not forget the festival... http://bit.ly/c9SkAi £37 off ticket price with code livingspirit #scriptchat

8:02 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @dramadj: @livingspiritpix Yes! And even failure is not failure.. it's learning! #scriptchat

8:03 pm             momentsoffilm:             @alli_and_that I don't think it has to be that way. Check out #TOTBO & the #PMD movement. #scriptchat

8:03 pm             rpg3000:             Thanks very much @livingspiritpix and all at #scriptchat

8:03 pm             lizziside:             RT @livingspiritpix:Forget fear of failure. The moment you fear failure you have failed! Ironic! You cant fail if u take action #scriptchat

8:03 pm             BWtheFilm:             @yeah_write Color me weird, but I have a soft spot for Iowa. #scriptchat

8:03 pm             jeannevb:             Thanks again, @livingspiritpix... you survived! :) We deeply appreciate your time, support and advice. #scriptchat

8:03 pm             livingspiritpix:             And the trailer for my last short which was Oscars shoprtlisted http://www.gonefishingthemovie.com/ #scriptchat

8:04 pm             lizziside:             RT @livingspiritpix: So lets not forget the festival... http://bit.ly/c9SkAi £37 off ticket price with code livingspirit #scriptchat

8:04 pm             momentsoffilm:             Thank you. RT @BWtheFilm If you don't act, failure is certain. If you act & fail to meet your goal, you'll succeed--by learning. #scriptchat

8:04 pm             dramadj:             @lizziside Oh, i guess we all have a sense for something that didn't went like we wanted it to... ;o) #scriptchat

8:04 pm             sweettweenie:             thank you for chat, will have to go back to transcript as so many good tips on low-budget writing/ film making. #scriptchat

8:04 pm             livingspiritpix:             @jeannevb Been fun! #scriptchat

8:04 pm             art1032:             Thanks very good chat. :) @livingspiritpix and all at #scriptchat

8:04 pm             janetvaneeden:             @DreamsGrafter @livingspiritpix Thanks for amazing #scriptchat ! Loads of good stuff and encouragement from all. Great to listen in. G'nght

8:05 pm             yeah_write:             @BWtheFilm My soft spot is more toward living where there is no snow. lol #scriptchat

8:05 pm             lizziside:             RT @livingspiritpix: Remember every film is a miravle and you are directly involved in the manufacture of that miracle #scriptchat

8:05 pm             thewritertype:             @livingspiritpix Thanks Chris, Mina & all for #scriptchat - see you at LSF, Inshalla.

8:05 pm             DreamsGrafter:             So can't wait for @londonswf ... @livingspiritpix's magic is all over it! #scriptchat

8:05 pm             jeannevb:             @livingspiritpix surprised not to see @MJ_Slide pop in... but then again, she's busy living the dream ;) #scriptchat

8:05 pm             FreddoJr:             @livingspiritpix the only problem with EXAM is not enough people got to see it. I loved. I raved about it. Was lost in schedules #scriptchat

8:05 pm             grahamguy:             @livingspiritpix A fascinating hour. Must remember this again. #scriptchat

8:05 pm             GCGeek:             @livingspiritpix I appreciate the insight and the energy! Thank you, Chris! And #ScriptChatters! #scriptchat

8:05 pm             alli_and_that:             @momentsoffilm You're right it doesn't. But in my independent film exp and my Aus film exp it is. Something to think about. #scriptchat

8:06 pm             BWtheFilm:             @yeah_write Yeah, not big on the snow. I forget that part as I haven't been in winter. #scriptchat

8:06 pm             jessenovels:             I'm glad I live in Los Angeles, there's a lot of spots where you could shoot a film. #scriptchat

8:06 pm             dramadj:             Oh, the hour was short... thanks folks! Our film 4 free here: http://bit.ly/9eaEH2 enjoy. And thanks Chris! #scriptchat

8:06 pm             GCGeek:             @DreamsGrafter And thank YOU, Mina! #scriptchat

8:06 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @livingspiritpix: This has been intense! Remember every film is a miravle and you are directly involved in the manufacture of that miracle #scriptchat

8:06 pm             Hollyw00t:             Life ain't about a million dollar stage. #scriptchat

8:06 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @lizziside: RT @livingspiritpix: So lets not forget the festival... http://bit.ly/c9SkAi £37 off ticket price with code livingspirit #scriptchat

8:06 pm             momentsoffilm:             @livingspiritpix Thanks so much! Wouldn't be doing any of it without you and all the #scriptchat peeps! Am inspired by you all. :)

8:06 pm             livingspiritpix:             Just got a lovely text from my LOVLEY GF on holiday who read the chat! Love U Lulu! x #scriptchat

8:07 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Bring it on! @londonswf ;) RT @thewritertype: RT @livingspiritpix Thanks Chris, Mina & all for #scriptchat - see you at LSF, Inshalla.

8:07 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @momentsoffilm: Thank you. RT @BWtheFilm If you don't act, failure is certain. If you act & fail to meet your goal, you'll succeed--by learning. #scriptchat

8:07 pm                muhammadadrai:                :D RT @livingspiritpix: @lizziside I agree. But then screenwriting is the art of writing the most with the least ;-) #scriptchat

8:07 pm             momentsoffilm:             RT @livingspiritpix So lets not forget the festival. http://bit.ly/c9SkAi £37 off ticket price with code livingspirit #scriptchat

8:07 pm             livingspiritpix:             Thank you everyone. Signing off now. Love to you all. #scriptchat

8:07 pm             lizziside:             @livingspiritpix Thank you. It was great having you here to show us a new perspective on scriptwriting and filmmaking. #scriptchat

8:07 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @janetvaneeden Thanks so much for hanging out @scriptchat. @livingspiritpix knows how to hold an audience. ;) #scriptchat

8:07 pm             momentsoffilm:             RT @dramadj: Oh, the hour was short... thanks folks! Our film 4 free here: http://bit.ly/9eaEH2 enjoy. And thanks Chris! #scriptchat

8:08 pm             thewritertype:             #scriptchat NEW "Tales from the Fridge" #cartoons on my blog: http://bit.ly/dzadXw #writing #funny #comics

8:08 pm             momentsoffilm:             RT @livingspiritpix Remember every film is a miracle and you are directly involved in the manufacture of that miracle #scriptchat

8:08 pm             muhammadadrai:             #scriptchat RT @livingspiritpix: @deanlines Any story that engages audiences and takes them on a journey they (cont) http://tl.gd/6apf9q

8:09 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Psst @livingspiritpix - @GCGeek has talked about coming over next year for @londonswf. ;) #scriptchat

8:09 pm             momentsoffilm:             Good night all. Been great to be back in #scriptchat mode tonight! :D

8:09 pm             janetvaneeden:             RT @Hollyw00t: Life ain't about a million dollar stage. #scriptchat

8:10 pm             GCGeek:             Can't wait! RT @DreamsGrafter: Psst @livingspiritpix - @GCGeek has talked about coming over next year for @londonswf. ;) #scriptchat

8:10 pm             DreamsGrafter:             W/out you guys, I'd be tweeting to myself. You guys make it. :) RT @GCGeek: @DreamsGrafter And thank YOU, Mina! #scriptchat

USA chat:

                jeannevb:                Who is #scriptchat's biggest fan? Talking MISERY now! It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK

12:01 am             jeannevb:             that's what she said ;) RT @PennyAsh: I am here, we can have fun now #scriptchat

12:01 am             GinySassenach:             I am #scriptchat's # 1 fan....... #scriptchat

12:01 am             jeannevb:             For my new followers, I moderate screenwriting chat Sundays 8pm.... um.. now. Ignore me if you wish #scriptchat

12:01 am             booksbelow:             My first thought was that the non-dialogue sections were awfully detailed for a script. #scriptchat

12:01 am             michael2172:             on of my fav parts looking at #Misery "I AM GOING TO PUT ON MY LIBERACE RECORDS! " LOL #scriptchat

12:01 am             yeah_write:             Wooohoo! RT @GinySassenach: I am #scriptchats # 1 fan....... #scriptchat

12:01 am             jeannevb:             *backs away slowly and grabs gun* heehee RT @GinySassenach: I am #scriptchats # 1 fan....... #scriptchat

12:02 am             GCGeek:             Hello, friends. Loading up my timeline for a second time with script tweets. Tonight, talking 'Misery'. It's time again for... #scriptchat

12:02 am             jeannevb:             I have later draft 98pgs RT @booksbelow: My first thought was that the non-dialogue sections were awfully detailed for a script. #scriptchat

12:02 am             GinySassenach:             Followers please ignore the next hour of tweeting unless you are in #scriptchat it willnot make any sense to you. #scriptchat

12:03 am             zacsanford2:             I didn't do the homework so I'm mainly going to sit back and only chime in from time to time. #scriptchat

12:03 am             jeannevb:             At 134 pg length, I kept editing in my head what he could cut w/o losing meaning. Habit. #scriptchat

12:03 am             GinySassenach:             So peaceful for a maniac RT @michael2172: on of my fav parts looking at #Misery "I AM GOING TO PUT ON MY LIBERACE RECORDS! " LOL #scriptchat

12:03 am             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb Got my windows open (hope the skunk doesn't come back), my crochet (shawl #8), and my diet soda, I'm good to go :) #scriptchat

12:03 am             jeannevb:             I loved how quickly it read. Totally pulled u in. #scriptchat

12:03 am             KageyNYC:             Chatting about MISERY on #scriptchat tonight. Show of hands, who'd give up their feet to be published? (put ur hands down, u crazy writers)

12:03 am             GCGeek:             Novice question: was this copy a shooting script? No INT/EXT and lots of camera direction. And I will have LIBERACE nightmares #scriptchat

12:03 am             booksbelow:             she's hard to ignore! RT @jeannevb: For new followers, I moderate screenwriting chat Sundays 8pm. um. now. Ignore me if you wish #scriptchat

12:04 am             MatchesMalone:             @KageyNYC Well, as a screenwriter, we don't write to be published, we write to be filmed.... #scriptchat

12:04 am             SharkGoddess:             I found Annie's dialogue very revealing, in what she didn't say, anyone else? #scriptchat

12:04 am             jeannevb:             Great example of how to torture ur protagonist. Each scene was text book "what's worst thing that can happen to him?" #scriptchat

12:04 am             GinySassenach:             Agree I enjoyed the gr8 detail RT @jeannevb: I loved how quickly it read. Totally pulled u in. #scriptchat

12:05 am             yeah_write:             @GinySassenach So long as you NEVER find us. I'm good with you being our #1 fan. But just ask Jeanne I have a rifle. Just sayin' #scriptchat

12:05 am             MatchesMalone:             @jeannevb And each step upped the stakes.... #scriptchat

12:05 am             jeannevb:             roflmao RT @yeah_write: @GinySassenach So long as you NEVER find us. ...But just ask Jeanne I have a rifle. Just sayin #scriptchat

12:06 am             SharkGoddess:             @jeannevb Exactly, what's the worst and BAM, it happens! #scriptchat

12:06 am             jeannevb:             He gave us glimmers of hope (tho not many) and then BAM... more torture. Haven't watched the film in years #scriptchat

12:06 am             dianewms:             @GinySassenach Since when do any of your tweets make sense anyway? #scriptchat

12:06 am             michael2172:             I think that unlike Dune I think this was much better #scriptchat

12:07 am             GinySassenach:             @yeah_write You "dirty bird" #scriptchat

12:07 am             jeannevb:             He did great setup of Annie #scriptchat

12:07 am             GinySassenach:             I loved the way she'd torture Paul and then say , " I love you." Scarry #scriptchat

12:07 am             jeannevb:             I LOVED how Annie "swore" haha Fantastic dialogue #scriptchat

12:07 am             michael2172:             Yes he did RT @jeannevb: He did great setup of Annie #scriptchat

12:08 am             GinySassenach:             Noticed the script called for the foot ambutation....in film he was hobbled by breaking ankles...so much better. #scriptchat

12:08 am             jeannevb:             As he was writing novel under pressure for her, all I could think of was #nano HAHA #scriptchat

12:09 am             GinySassenach:             U got me there RT @dianewms: @GinySassenach Since when do any of your tweets make sense anyway? #scriptchat #scriptchat

12:09 am             latta:             So true. "Rarely does a writer ignore the audience and find sellable success" Rt @TheScriptLab: #quote #writechat #scriptchat

12:09 am             zacsanford2:             RT @jeannevb: As he was writing novel under pressure for her, all I could think of was #nano HAHA #scriptchat

12:09 am             dianewms:             @GinySassenach Amputation? #scriptchat

12:09 am             jeannevb:             @GinySassenach yes, loved that movie didn't do amputation #scriptchat

12:09 am             GCGeek:             The script read wonderfully. I haven't read this particular King novel. How was the script comparatively? #scriptchat

12:10 am             SharkGoddess:             @jeannevb Loved the, "cockadooty!" Really gives you a sense of how screwed up the character is. #scriptchat

12:10 am             jeannevb:             *snort* :) RT @zacsanford2: RT @jeannevb: As he was writing novel under pressure for her, all I could think of was #nano HAHA #scriptchat

12:10 am             michael2172:             @GinySassenach yes and that is the way it was in the book but Rob Reiner changed it #scriptchat

12:10 am             dianewms:             I just can't watch Misery. It's too creepy. I've probably seen the whole film, but only in segments. #scriptchat

12:10 am             GCGeek:             LOL! And u talked me into it! RT @jeannevb: As he was writing novel under pressure for her, all I could think of was #nano HAHA #scriptchat

12:10 am             jeannevb:             If some1 has seen film recently, plz remind me what differed from this draft version #scriptchat

12:11 am             MatchesMalone:             RT @green_i_girl: I'll tell you what's cliche....nicknaming a dude that wears an eye patch "Patch". #scriptchat

12:11 am             booksbelow:             In the movie he actually kills her, in script she escapes. #scriptchat

12:11 am             jeannevb:             @GCGeek HAHA... I came up with my #nano concept yesterday. It ain't horror. Well, maybe doing it will be :) #scriptchat

12:11 am             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb ROFLMAO Publisher's deadlines are right up there with #nano #scriptchat

12:12 am             GinySassenach:             RT @jeannevb: As he was writing novel under pressure for her, all I could think of was #nano HAHA / HOrror #scriptchat

12:12 am             michael2172:             @jeannevb A lot of the hotel stuff was cut down at the start #scriptchat

12:12 am             jeannevb:             I'd rather he killed her. He finally had power RT @booksbelow: In the movie he actually kills her, in script she escapes. #scriptchat

12:12 am             SharkGoddess:             @dianewms What did you find too creepy exactly? Was it the dialogue, the character interaction? #scriptchat

12:12 am             GinySassenach:             @booksbelow I thought her escaping would be better at the end....maybe a sequel? #scriptchat

12:12 am             jeannevb:             @michael2172 good. I need to watch it again while script is fresh in my mind #scriptchat

12:13 am             jeannevb:             How did the prot play for you in being trapped, bedridden most of story. Do u think that added challenge to making him "active"? #scriptchat

12:13 am             KageyNYC:             @MatchesMalone Wow, way to step up with the heckle. :-P #scriptchat

12:13 am             GinySassenach:             In script she runs over the sheriff with lawn mower several times.....she just shoots him in the back in film. #scriptchat

12:13 am             GCGeek:             And the book? I haven't read it. RT @booksbelow: In the movie he actually kills her, in script she escapes. #scriptchat

12:13 am             booksbelow:             @GinySassenach It made the whole waitress scene odder at the end #scriptchat

12:14 am             jeannevb:             RT @GinySassenach: In script she runs over the sheriff with lawn mower several times....she just shoots him in the back in film. #scriptchat

12:14 am             GinySassenach:             I liked the way it showed a very calm person who was forced to become an animal for his own survival. #scriptchat

12:14 am             WestgarthEnt:             @MatchesMalone Better if he's called "Goggles" or "Cyclops" #scriptchat

12:14 am             jeannevb:             @GinySassenach the lawnmower scene was really great! Imagined the actor's face as she came toward him #shiver #scriptchat

12:14 am             booksbelow:             @GinySassenach Which version of script did you read? In mine she just shot him. #scriptchat

12:14 am             michael2172:             @GinySassenach Rob Reiner change it from a lawn mower for fear people would laugh #scriptchat

12:15 am             jeannevb:             For me what made it effective is I cld imagine it really happening. I watched another King film w zombies yest & it sucked #scriptchat

12:16 am             GinySassenach:             @booksbelow 134 pages 7 1989 third draft #scriptchat

12:16 am             jeannevb:             my dog is licking the floor, snorting like a pig & farting. It's making me miss Annie :) #scriptchat

12:16 am             booksbelow:             @GCGeek In book after being badly wounded she goes out to barn to get a chain saw and dies there. #scriptchat

12:16 am             GinySassenach:             @michael2172 I think when things get so horrible we naturally laugh at it...good choice for him. #scriptchat

12:16 am             jeannevb:             @booksbelow didnt u read the one on the blog? He was lawnmowered in that version #scriptchat

12:17 am             booksbelow:             @GinySassenach Ah, I read 5th draft 1989, 136 pages! #scriptchat

12:17 am             GCGeek:             @booksbelow Thank you! #scriptchat

12:17 am             GinySassenach:             @jeannevb Loved the part when she was playing with Misery the sow....also in script Misery the sow dies not mentioned in film. #scriptchat

12:17 am             SharkGoddess:             @jeannevb Well, one would think, he'll be layed up in bed, what's he going do to keep my interest? And then he does it. #scriptchat

12:17 am             jeannevb:             Script Night is always quieter bc I'm sure ppl can't always read. I hope the ones who do find it valuable. #scriptchat

12:18 am             scripteach:             Story of my life! RT @yeah_write: Somehow I had unfollowed you. With @jeannevb singing your praises, not sure how that happened. #scriptchat

12:18 am             jeannevb:             @GinySassenach I liked how the sow died as did the Misery character. #scriptchat

12:18 am             launchflix:             For a woman who was so concerned about swearing, Annie goes from "cockadooty" to calling him a "c*cks#cker..." pretty easily #scriptchat

12:18 am             booksbelow:             @jeannevb I did download from blog link and got 5th draft. Very strange! #scriptchat

12:18 am             GinySassenach:             Secret window, 1409 all great movies that King wrote book first...The Green Mile was a short story. Would love to see scripts. #scriptchat

12:19 am             yeah_write:             Guilty RT @jeannevb: Script Night is always quieter bc I'm sure ppl can't always read. I hope the ones who do find it valuable. #scriptchat

12:19 am             zacsanford2:             If the script called for Annie to escape, but she ends up dying in the end, do you think they were thinking sequel potential? #scriptchat

12:19 am             MatchesMalone:             @KageyNYC Thanks :) #scriptchat

12:19 am             GCGeek:             It played well for me. I always refer to 12 Angry Men - one set, compelling story & characters carry it well. @jeannevb #scriptchat

12:19 am             jeannevb:             @scripteach @yeah_write I think Twitter is unfollowing ppl on its own... maybe Stephen King has taken it over #scriptchat

12:19 am             MatchesMalone:             @WestgarthEnt Well, not really #scriptchat

12:19 am             dwacon:             @zacsanford2 Any good producer would. #scriptchat

12:20 am             PennyAsh:             @GinySassenach Loved the cracking up scene in Secret Window #scriptchat

12:20 am             GinySassenach:             In film confused as to his new script or was it the book where Misery died? In script it was his final script. #scriptchat

12:20 am             jeannevb:             @zacsanford2 maybe but in very end of script, Paul says after they found her body, he cld finally sleep. So prob not. #scriptchat

12:20 am             tracinell:             classic. RT @GCGeek: It played well for me. I always refer to 12 Angry Men - one set, compelling story & characters carry it #scriptchat

12:20 am             jeannevb:             that is weird hmmm RT @booksbelow: @jeannevb I did download from blog link and got 5th draft. Very strange! #scriptchat

12:21 am             GinySassenach:             @PennyAsh Secret Window one of my favorites. Always about writers..... #scriptchat

12:21 am             jeannevb:             @tracinell @GCGeek love 12 Angry Men. I've been craving writing a contained story, either novel or film #scriptchat

12:21 am             KageyNYC:             @jeannevb Hopefully it encourages more script reading in general as well. As writers, watching a film isn't the same as reading. #scriptchat

12:21 am             yeah_write:             @jeannevb I couldn't get the freaking thing to download. I'm computer illiterate. #scriptchat

12:21 am             The_Jodi:             (Hello #scriptchat folk! Am writing and lurking and trying not to kill too-helpful husband.)

12:21 am             SharkGoddess:             @zacsanford2 No, I think they missed an opportunity to make another great movie with a sequal... #scriptchat

12:22 am             PennyAsh:             @GinySassenach Mine too, portrayed a writer's life pretty well :) #scriptchat

12:22 am             jeannevb:             Did anyone NOT like the writing in MISERY and want to discuss what they think didn't work? #scriptchat

12:22 am             scripteach:             Goldman style. Do NOT replicate! RT @booksbelow: 1st thought was non-dialogue sections were awfully detailed for a script. #scriptchat

12:22 am             GinySassenach:             RT @SharkGoddess: @zacsanford2 No, I think they missed an opportunity to make another great movie with a sequal... #scriptchat

12:22 am             zacsanford2:             @KageyNYC @jeannevb and honestly you'll grow as a writer tenfold by reading scripts, good or bad. #scriptchat

12:22 am             yeah_write:             @KageyNYC Reading the script is SOOOO different from watching movie. Better I think. #scriptchat

12:23 am             tracinell:             on may daily 'to do' now. :) RT @KageyNYC: @jeannevb Hopefully it encourages more script reading in general as well. #scriptchat

12:23 am             MatchesMalone:             RT @yeah_write: @KageyNYC Reading the script is SOOOO different from watching movie. Better I think. #scriptchat

12:23 am             GCGeek:             I read 12 Angry Men after college. That's when I got the bug. @jeannevb: @tracinell #scriptchat

12:23 am             jeannevb:             If anyone ever has a prob downloading a Script Night script, plz @ one of #treefort so we can find a diff't link #scriptchat

12:23 am             dianewms:             @GinySassenach I liked the way it showed a very calm person who was forced to become an animal for his own survival. #scriptchat -- I agree

12:23 am             jeannevb:             agree! RT @zacsanford2: @KageyNYC @jeannevb and honestly youll grow as a writer tenfold by reading scripts, good or bad. #scriptchat

12:23 am             scripteach:             Again, Goldman style. Do NOT do unless ur Goldman!RT @GCGeek: was this shooting script? No INT/EXT, lots of camera direction #scriptchat

12:23 am             PennyAsh:             I need to get back to my script reading, got several stories I want to adapt #scriptchat

12:23 am             GinySassenach:             @dianewms Loved the pushing of burning manuscript in her face. .... #scriptchat

12:24 am             booksbelow:             RT @scripteach: Goldman style. Do NOT replicate!RT @booksbelow: 1st thought was non-dialogue sections were awfully detailed #scriptchat

12:24 am             yeah_write:             @jeannevb I can't ever get the scripts to download from that link. But it's probably me. #scriptchat

12:24 am             jeannevb:             @scripteach I found all the "CUT TO" very distracting #scriptchat

12:24 am             GinySassenach:             @scripteach So writing with that much desciption is bad? #scriptchat

12:24 am             jeannevb:             maybe its a block on ur computer RT @yeah_write: @jeannevb I cant ever get the scripts to download from that link. #scriptchat

12:24 am             jeannevb:             @yeah_write I'll email them to you ;) #scriptchat

12:24 am             scripteach:             Book had foot amputation. Script improved w/hobbling speech. RT @GinySassenach: script called for foot ambutation #scriptchat

12:24 am             GCGeek:             CUT TO: MIKE: "I was very suspicious. I shall not!" :-) RT @scripteach: Again, Goldman style. Do NOT do unless ur Goldman! #scriptchat

12:24 am             PennyAsh:             @yeah_write @KageyNYC I agree, reading makes you think about the story more, why it works or doesn't #scriptchat

12:25 am             GinySassenach:             @jeannevb I liked the cut to's...only on the left side of the page. #scriptchat

12:25 am             yeah_write:             Read at least 5-10 scripts in the genre you want to write before you type FADE IN:. Read both good and bad. #scriptchat

12:25 am             dianewms:             @GinySassenach In script she runs over the sheriff with lawn mower several times -- now THAT'S creepy! #scriptchat

12:25 am             azscreenwriting:             RT @jeannevb: agree! RT @zacsanford2: @KageyNYC @jeannevb honestly youll grow as a writer tenfold by reading scripts, good/bad. #scriptchat

12:25 am             KageyNYC:             I also read a ton of unproduced scripts thru job. Highly rec taking reader work if u can get it. It's unpaid but so instructive. #scriptchat

12:25 am             scripteach:             Old school. Do not use today. Goldman started in 60's. RT @jeannevb: @scripteach I found all the "CUT TO" very distracting #scriptchat

12:25 am             GinySassenach:             @dianewms Have you read the book? #scriptchat

12:26 am             jeannevb:             where is @readerproof? Can't imagine he has nothing to say about MISERY... #scriptchat

12:26 am             yeah_write:             @scripteach Aren't CUT TOs on the right now? When you see them? #scriptchat

12:26 am             SharkGoddess:             @jeannevb Wish they would've added something more about how she ended up where she did. Loved interaction between sheriff & wife #scriptchat

12:27 am             jeannevb:             RT @KageyNYC: I read ton of unproduced scripts thru job. Highly rec taking reader work... Its unpaid but so instructive. #scriptchat

12:27 am             scripteach:             Unless your name is Goldman, yes. He can do it, we can't. RT @GinySassenach: So writing with that much desciption is bad? #scriptchat

12:27 am             yeah_write:             @GinySassenach Not a fan of Stephen King's earlier stuff, but I love his latest works. #scriptchat

12:27 am             GinySassenach:             @scripteach just did a rewrite on rape scene and used the "cut to" a lot. showing different scenes while rape took place #scriptchat

12:28 am             yeah_write:             Totally off topic, but NY stadium is Pink tonight for the football game. Cool. #scriptchat

12:28 am             GinySassenach:             @SharkGoddess also more about the hospital deaths and trial. #scriptchat

12:28 am             GinySassenach:             @yeah_write I'm the opposite loved his early stuff #scriptchat

12:29 am             yeah_write:             @GinySassenach I'll try to find a passage in a script I have to show a better way to handle that without cut to. #scriptchat

12:29 am             GCGeek:             Why I got my Kindle RT @zacsanford2: @KageyNYC @jeannevb & honestly youll grow as writer tenfold by reading scripts, good or bad #scriptchat

12:29 am             scripteach:             Think of "cut to" as double exclamation point; how often would you use that? RT @GinySassenach: did rewrite & used "cut to" lot #scriptchat

12:29 am             KageyNYC:             For most spec writers, ur writing to be read, not filmed. If script is bought, many changes will come. Write for reading. IMHO #scriptchat

12:29 am             jeannevb:             As i read it, kept thinking this would still get made today. Still current. #scriptchat

12:30 am             tracinell:             thx, good 2 know. RT @scripteach: Think of "cut to" as double exclamation point; how often would you use that? #scriptchat

12:30 am             GinySassenach:             @jeannevb sad when sheriff was killed. He seemed an important part in the story. #scriptchat

12:30 am             scripteach:             "Cut To" is implied at end of EVERY scene. Only use to make a very special point or connection. #scriptchat

12:30 am             michael2172:             yes think so also RT @jeannevb: As i read it, kept thinking this would still get made today. Still current. #scriptchat

12:30 am             ConHake:             @MomVsWild @SharkGoddess Yeah, but I don't think that is why he got fired. I think it was the comments about his own bosses. #scriptchat

12:30 am             GCGeek:             RT @KageyNYC: For most spec writers, ur writing 2 be read, not filmed. If script bought, many changes will come. Write 4 reading #scriptchat

12:30 am             yeah_write:             @GCGeek Who LOVES their Kindle? I do. I do. *waves hand* #scriptchat

12:31 am             azscreenwriting:             RT @scripteach: "Cut To" is implied at end of EVERY scene. Only use to make a very special point or connection. #scriptchat

12:31 am             jeannevb:             I really wanted wife to be 1 who found Paul RT @GinySassenach: @jeannevb sad when sheriff was killed. #scriptchat

12:31 am             LesannSartor:             I love my Ipad. Download scripts and read. #scriptchat

12:32 am             LesannSartor:             And I love watching on Pad as it's very intimate...really can study the film #scriptchat

12:32 am             scriptdreric:             @jeannevb What's the topic for today's #scriptchat ?

12:32 am             WestgarthEnt:             Write in Shots (a paragraph for each shot) that way your not going nuts having to keep writing CUT TO: #scriptchat

12:33 am             GinySassenach:             I wonder if anyone will remake it? #scriptchat

12:33 am             LesannSartor:             @scripteach I miss cut to's. I think it added nice white space #scriptchat

12:33 am             jeannevb:             @scriptdreric script MISERY :) #scriptchat

12:33 am             jeannevb:             can't imagine a remake wld EVER do it justice RT @GinySassenach: I wonder if anyone will remake it? #scriptchat

12:34 am             GinySassenach:             Also script had rats running around in basement.also she showed Paul a rat...film didn't show that scene. #scriptchat

12:34 am             jeannevb:             @Bekemeyer i agree. The contained nature of it was fantastic #scriptchat

12:34 am             SharkGoddess:             @jeannevb That would've been great with wife finding him #scriptchat

12:34 am             GinySassenach:             Agree LOL RT @LesannSartor: @scripteach I miss cut tos. I think it added nice white space #scriptchat

12:34 am             yeah_write:             Liquor store was closed, so I'm eating junk food and enjoying tonight's #scriptchat

12:34 am             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb I think it's like Carrie, the perfect actors for the script, a remake would ruin it #scriptchat

12:35 am             jeannevb:             not as likable in script tho RT @Bekemeyer: @jeannevb And Annie is likable. You even feel sorry for her. She's so lonely & sad. #scriptchat

12:35 am             KageyNYC:             @scripteach What about like "match cut?" Are those kind of visual cues ok or still director's domain? #scriptchat

12:35 am             GinySassenach:             Oh I could see Johnny Depp in Paul role. #scriptchat

12:35 am             GCGeek:             "Misery" or the horrible television movie of Stephen King's "It"? RT @GinySassenach: I wonder if anyone will remake it? #scriptchat

12:35 am             SPCWriter:             @jeannevb Oh God, no remakes, lets not give them any ideas, you cannot top Katy Bates for that role. #scriptchat

12:36 am             LesannSartor:             Jaime, LA here, Lesannsartor :) #scriptchat

12:36 am             tracinell:             the movie 'Tales from the Script' did a cameo on Misery and how the actors were chosen, good documentary. #scriptchat

12:36 am             zacsanford2:             @KageyNYC You can write match cuts in the action lines and not use the transition "Match Cut" #scriptchat

12:36 am             yeah_write:             When you are writing on spec, write a good "read." You have to get past the reader for it to become a movie. #scriptchat

12:36 am             jeannevb:             @GinySassenach NO ONE cld play it like Kathy Bates! #godpleasenoremake #scriptchat

12:36 am             PennyAsh:             @GCGeek Ergh, some King books should never have been made into movies #scriptchat

12:36 am             yeah_write:             @LesannSartor Hey you! Hi! #scriptchat

12:36 am             jeannevb:             @SPCWriter just tweeted same thing haha #scriptchat

12:36 am             zacsanford2:             @GCGeek "It" is in development as a feature film. I don't think 2.5 hours is enough time to do the story justice. #scriptchat

12:37 am             GCGeek:             Good! I thought it unnecessary. RT @GinySassenach: Also script had [her] ... show Paul a rat...film didnt show that scene. #scriptchat

12:37 am             dianewms:             @GinySassenach @dianewms Have you read the book? #scriptchat -- I've not read any of Stephen King's books except "On Writing" & not yet done

12:37 am             michael2172:             @yeah_write Liquor store was closed.Just another reason to miss CA #scriptchat

12:37 am             LesannSartor:             @yeah_write totally agree. #scriptchat

12:37 am             launchflix:             RT @GinySassenach: Oh I could see Johnny Depp in Paul role. How about Jane Lynch as Annie? :) #scriptchat

12:37 am             SPCWriter:             @jeannevb oh sorry, haha. #scriptchat.

12:37 am             yeah_write:             I know! RT @michael2172: @yeah_write Liquor store was closed.Just another reason to miss CA #scriptchat

12:37 am             jeannevb:             @GCGeek @GinySassenach I thought the rat bit unnecessary as well. In film, did he have to go to basement? Can't remember #scriptchat

12:37 am             LesannSartor:             @PennyAsh I think SK agrees #scriptchat

12:37 am             scriptdreric:             Great advice if u don't lots of !'s RT @scripteach Think of "cut to" as double exclamation point; how often would you use that? #scriptchat

12:37 am             GinySassenach:             I wish they had discussed more about Annie's husband. Don't remember it being in script, but was in film. #scriptchat

12:38 am             WestgarthEnt:             @KageyNYC All direction is the realm of the director. You can infer the direction instead. #scriptchat

12:38 am             GinySassenach:             Did Annie kill her husband? Did she kill her father...would have liked more info on how she became so demented. #scriptchat

12:38 am             KageyNYC:             Oooh, interesting RT @zacsanford2: @KageyNYC You can write match cuts in action lines & not use the transition "Match Cut" #scriptchat

12:38 am             GCGeek:             Proven repeatedly :-) Misery was great tho! RT @PennyAsh: @GCGeek Ergh, some King books should never have been made into movies #scriptchat

12:38 am             jeannevb:             fyi, today's EURO chat had @livingspiritpix talking indie filmmaking. U shld read transcript after it's posted. #scriptchat

12:39 am             scripteach:             They can be fun, but I'm ALWAYS running long & need the space. RT @LesannSartor: I miss cut to's. Added nice white space #scriptchat

12:39 am             PennyAsh:             @LesannSartor :D #scriptchat

12:39 am             GinySassenach:             @jeannevb Yes when the sheriff was shot he found Paul in basement #scriptchat

12:39 am             GCGeek:             Agree! RT @zacsanford2: "It" is in development as a feature film. I dont think 2.5 hours is enough time to do the story justice. #scriptchat

12:39 am             dianewms:             @GinySassenach Johnny Depp is playing a similar role to Paul as a tourist being used by Angelina Jolie in an upcoming film. #scriptchat

12:39 am             zacsanford2:             @KageyNYC I'll send you a script @djordanknight and I wrote that has tons of match cuts in it and never used the transition. #scriptchat

12:39 am             jeannevb:             @SPCWriter great minds :) #scriptchat

12:39 am             KageyNYC:             @WestgarthEnt I prefer not using direction, not a natural way for me to write, but still have visuals I want to convey. Thx! #scriptchat

12:39 am             SharkGoddess:             So few remakes are done right as it is.. . this one couldn't be re-made right #scriptchat

12:39 am             yeah_write:             I second. RT @jeannevb: fyi, todays EURO chat had @livingspiritpix talking indie filmmaking. U shld read transcript... #scriptchat

12:40 am             jeannevb:             I"m with you, Bill! :) RT @scripteach: They can be fun, but Im ALWAYS running long & need the space @LesannSartor #scriptchat

12:40 am             PennyAsh:             @GCGeek LOL also liked The Shining #scriptchat

12:40 am             scripteach:             You can use them now & then. But again, less is more. RT @KageyNYC: What about "match cut?" Are those kind of visual cues ok? #scriptchat

12:40 am             LesannSartor:             off subject...where are the transcripts found? #scriptchat

12:40 am             KageyNYC:             @zacsanford2 That would be great! Thanks! #scriptchat

12:41 am             zacsanford2:             scriptchat.com RT @LesannSartor: off subject...where are the transcripts found? #scriptchat

12:41 am             jeannevb:             www.scriptchat.com RT @LesannSartor: off subject...where are the transcripts found? #scriptchat

12:41 am             yeah_write:             @LesannSartor Transcripts are always posted on the web site www.scriptchat.com #scriptchat

12:41 am             scripteach:             DIdn't know that. Ain't cheating? RT @zacsanford2: You can write match cuts in action lines & not use the transition "Match Cut" #scriptchat

12:41 am             GCGeek:             Shining: great. Shawshank Redemption: Awesome! The Stand: ugh. RT @PennyAsh: @GCGeek LOL also liked The Shining #scriptchat

12:41 am             SharkGoddess:             I see Misha Collins as Paul, Natlie Portman might make a good Annie #scriptchat

12:41 am             GinySassenach:             I wish we got paid for doing #scriptchat I love this hour! #scriptchat

12:41 am             jeannevb:             @CuttingRoomMRB @Bekemeyer for some reason, I don't see ur tweets showing up in the chat room. Hmmm #scriptchat

12:41 am             yeah_write:             Oh, oh, me too. Please. RT @KageyNYC: @zacsanford2 That would be great! Thanks! #scriptchat

12:42 am             yeah_write:             @GCGeek Shawshank is my all time favorite movie. I never read the story. #scriptchat

12:42 am             GinySassenach:             @GCGeek The Stand was horrible..The book (the first i read by King) was so much better than film #scriptchat

12:42 am             jeannevb:             if u ain't cheatin, u ain't tryin ;) RT @scripteach: Aint cheating?RT @zacsanford2: can write match cuts in action lines #scriptchat

12:42 am             LesannSartor:             @yeah_write can I add a third request, please? #scriptchat

12:42 am             jeannevb:             @zacsanford2 send it to the whole #treefort :) #scriptchat

12:43 am             GCGeek:             Great novella! You should! RT @yeah_write: @GCGeek Shawshank is my all time favorite movie. I never read the story. #scriptchat

12:43 am             jeannevb:             fyi, just want to say to all of you from @DreamsGrafter. She's our EURO moderator & does hell of job over the pond. #scriptchat

12:43 am             tracinell:             please & thank u. ;) RT @jeannevb: @zacsanford2 send it to the whole #treefort :) #scriptchat

12:43 am             GCGeek:             Agree! RT @GinySassenach: @GCGeek The Stand was horrible..The book (the first i read by King) was so much better than film #scriptchat

12:43 am             DoubleNW:             @jeannevb @GinySassenach I know I'm just hopping n but Kathy Bates was crazy as hell n this movie. She's 1 of the best. #scriptchat

12:43 am             GCGeek:             RT @jeannevb: fyi, just want to say to all of you from @DreamsGrafter. Shes our EURO moderator & does hell of job over the pond. #scriptchat

12:43 am             zacsanford2:             @scripteach @jeannevb Nope, ain't cheating. The match cuts are always matching an action between the 2 stories in my script. #scriptchat

12:43 am             CuttingRoomMRB:             I also think Rob Reiner nailed all the storytelling elements too. It was just like I pictured the book. #scriptchat

12:44 am             PennyAsh:             @GCGeek Loved Shawshank too :) #scriptchat

12:44 am             booksbelow:             Paul's role offered to Hurt, Kline, M. Douglas, H. Ford, D. Hoffman, De Niro, Pacino, Dreyfuss, Hackman, Redford & Beatty #scriptchat

12:44 am             yeah_write:             Today rocked. RT @jeannevb: fyi, just want to say to all of you from @DreamsGrafter. Shes our EURO moderator & does hell ... #scriptchat

12:44 am             dianewms:             @yeah_write I liked Shawshank Redemption and the Green Mile. Also never read the stories. #scriptchat

12:44 am             GinySassenach:             @DoubleNW Yes it seems the part was written for her! #scriptchat

12:44 am             jeannevb:             @DoubleNW @GinySassenach She's even fantastic in The Office! :) Love her! #scriptchat

12:44 am             KatZandvakili:             Yes! @GCGeek Great novella! You should! RT @yeah_write: @GCGeek Shawshank is my all time favorite movie. I never read the story. #scriptchat

12:44 am             zacsanford2:             @scripteach @jeannevb so just like a film editor cuts to an action or movement, we did the same. #scriptchat

12:44 am             KageyNYC:             Hell, get on Skype and just read it to whole treefort. Chop, chop! RT @jeannevb: @zacsanford2 send it to the whole #treefort :) #scriptchat

12:45 am             yeah_write:             Maybe after we study STC, we can try to pick up the beats of the scripts we read. Would be good education. #scriptchat

12:45 am             jeannevb:             cool RT @zacsanford2: @scripteach @jeannevb so just like a film editor cuts to an action or movement, we did the same. #scriptchat

12:45 am             GCGeek:             Today's Euro Chat did rock! RT @yeah_write: Today rocked. @jeannevb @DreamsGrafter #scriptchat

12:45 am             jeannevb:             HA! RT @KageyNYC: get on Skype & read it to treefort. Chop, chop! RT @jeannevb: @zacsanford2 send it to the whole #treefort :) #scriptchat

12:45 am             yeah_write:             A #treefort script reading. hahahaha #scriptchat

12:46 am             WestgarthEnt:             @KageyNYC That's what I mean by INFERRING direction. Re Match Cut: Alan starts action (New para) Betty completes action #scriptchat

12:46 am             KageyNYC:             You and me both, sister. RT @GinySassenach: I wish we got paid for doing #scriptchat I love this hour! #scriptchat

12:46 am             PennyAsh:             @booksbelow All wrong for the part too :) Wouldn't have been the same movie #scriptchat

12:46 am             jeannevb:             We've slipped off MISERY topic. Did any1 find anything that DIDN'T work for them? Did u like script or movie better? #scriptchat

12:46 am             zacsanford2:             So what else is there to discuss about Misery? We've gone a little off track #scriptchat

12:47 am             GCGeek:             I know for new writers, getting rights for adaptation is a pipe dream, but what if you find THAT book and it's not optioned? #scriptchat

12:47 am             zacsanford2:             @jeannevb ha ha... we both tweeted teh same thing about slipping off topic #scriptchat

12:47 am             KageyNYC:             I like that. Reader-friendly ;) RT @WestgarthEnt: @KageyNYC Re Match Cut: Alan starts action (New para) Betty completes action #scriptchat

12:47 am             jeannevb:             we spend too much time together Ha RT @zacsanford2: @jeannevb ha ha... we both tweeted teh same thing about slipping off topic #scriptchat

12:48 am             yeah_write:             @GCGeek Go to a RWA conference and writers will be shoving their books at you for a chance to have it adapted. #scriptchat

12:48 am             KageyNYC:             I just read it, it's great RT @GCGeek Great novella! RT @yeah_write @GCGeek Shawshank is all time fave movie. I never read story #scriptchat

12:48 am             zacsanford2:             To anyone in film school... you can option a Stephen King short story for only a dollar to make your short film. #scriptchat

12:48 am             SPCWriter:             @jeannevb The only thing I didn't like about it that I remember, it was too talky for my liking. #scriptchat.

12:48 am             WestgarthEnt:             @KageyNYC Make sure to set up locations of characters first, then write "INTECUT PHONE CONVERSATION". #scriptchat

12:48 am             LesannSartor:             Are we going to do a script a week? That could be cool. Dissect it? #scriptchat

12:48 am             SharkGoddess:             @GinySassenach There was? What rape scene?? Did Annie rape him? #scriptchat

12:48 am             GinySassenach:             I liked the film better. but that's bc the actors fit the roles so well. James C. and Kathy Bates made the movie. #scriptchat

12:48 am             jeannevb:             @GCGeek *cough cough* do what I did, STALK the author & prove YOU are the one to write it. Never give up. #scriptchat

12:49 am             scripteach:             You got a point there! RT @jeannevb: if u ain't cheatin, u ain't tryin ;) RT @zacsanford2: can write match cuts in action lines #scriptchat

12:49 am             DoubleNW:             @jeannevb @GinySassenach She was great n A Family That Preys also. It wasn't what I thought it wld b it was better. #scriptchat

12:49 am             dianewms:             @jeannevb As I said B4, Annie was 2 creepy 4 me to watch & I don't like seeing people get hurt. Bond films don't bother me tho. #scriptchat

12:49 am             CuttingRoomMRB:             @jeannevb I'll admit that the casting of James Caan was questionable. He was good but, wouldn't have been my first choice. #scriptchat

12:49 am             booksbelow:             When reading script, the Annie in my head was not the Bates Annie of the film. #scriptchat

12:49 am             filmhana:             @lizziside thank u for that compliment! But i missed what was the converstation about... As i usually miss #scriptchat ...

12:49 am             yeah_write:             @LesannSartor We do a script the first Sunday of every month. Schedule is on the web site. #scriptchat

12:49 am             jeannevb:             @SPCWriter @GinySassenach I wonder what I wld have thought of script if i didn't have film visual in my head already #scriptchat

12:49 am             GCGeek:             Nice segue back to Misery! RT @jeannevb: *cough cough* do what I did, STALK the author & prove YOU are the one to write it... #scriptchat

12:50 am             LesannSartor:             @yeah_write thanks #scriptchat

12:50 am             jeannevb:             interesting RT @booksbelow: When reading script, the Annie in my head was not the Bates Annie of the film. #scriptchat

12:50 am             SPCWriter:             Well, I got my agent rejections back for my novel so I'm off to script write instead. #scriptchat.

12:50 am             jeannevb:             HA!RT @GCGeek: Nice segue back to Misery! RT @jeannevb: *cough* do what I did, STALK the author & prove YOU r one to write it #scriptchat

12:51 am             dianewms:             @jeannevb Annie was 2 creepy 4 me & I don't like seeing people get delib hurt. But Bond films don't bother me. #scriptchat

12:51 am             jeannevb:             @CuttingRoomMRB a lot of actors cld have played that role. It really was Bates movie in terms of lasting impressions #scriptchat

12:51 am             scripteach:             True, but only seen 'em written as transitions. RT @zacsanford2: @jeannevb like a film editor cuts to an action or movement. #scriptchat

12:51 am             GCGeek:             Another reason to go! RT @yeah_write Go to a RWA conference & writers will be shoving books at you for chance 2 have it adapted #scriptchat

12:51 am             GinySassenach:             @SharkGoddess What no rape scene in Misery #scriptchat

12:51 am             SharkGoddess:             @SPCWriter Your agent finally got back to you,ay? #scriptchat

12:52 am             jeannevb:             @dianewms for me it was better than Bond films bc it cld really happen. It's what gave me chills. #scriptchat

12:52 am             zacsanford2:             @scripteach Oh the scenes transition and match, but we just don't put the "match cut" on the right justification. #scriptchat

12:52 am             jeannevb:             @SPCWriter then adapt the novel to film.... if u think it wld be marketable concept #scriptchat

12:52 am             booksbelow:             @jeannevb The script Annie came across as more confused and weaker, more sympathetic I think. But Bates was great! #scriptchat

12:52 am             GinySassenach:             @SharkGoddess That was What? There is no rape scene in Misery...I was talking about my script. #scriptchat

12:52 am             yeah_write:             @GinySassenach Ha, I mentioned the rifle earlier and now I have hunter authority following me. Oh the Misery. lol #scriptchat

12:52 am             zacsanford2:             @scripteach Maybe we're both saying the same thing and the 140 character limit is throwing us off. :) #scriptchat

12:53 am             SPCWriter:             @jeannevb I have no clue how I would do that.I've never adapted before. Good idea though.#scriptchat.

12:53 am             jeannevb:             FYI, next Script Night is Nov 7th, talking LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE!! Download here: http://tinyurl.com/2udxohb #scriptchat

12:53 am             PennyAsh:             @GCGeek Or the big RT con in April :) 500+ crazy romance writers with books to offer #scriptchat

12:53 am             muhammadadrai:             Feel sorry. @jeannevb: ScriptNight is always quieter bc I'm sure ppl can't always read. I hope the ones who do find it valuable #scriptchat

12:54 am             dianewms:             My feet are killing me & I need 2 put them up. Thanks for chat! @zacsanford2 I'll email you 4 Secretariat script. See that film. #scriptchat

12:54 am             jeannevb:             @SPCWriter just make an outline from your novel then start script from there #scriptchat

12:54 am             SPCWriter:             @SharkGoddess yeah, got the bad news tonight via email lol. That's two stories I sent her that she rejected so scripts for me. #scriptchat

12:54 am             GCGeek:             LOFL! RT @dianewms: My feet are killing me & I need 2 put them up. Thanks for chat! @zacsanford2 Ill email you 4 Secretariat... #scriptchat

12:54 am             GinySassenach:             @dianewms How are you feeling btw #scriptchat

12:54 am             booksbelow:             LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE should be a lot of fun. Love that film! #scriptchat

12:54 am             yeah_write:             I'd like to introduce my fellow RWA boardmember, @LesannSartor #scriptchat

12:55 am             muhammadadrai:             RT @jeannevb: FYI, next Script Night is Nov 7th, talking LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE!! Download here: http://tinyurl.com/2udxohb #scriptchat

12:55 am             GCGeek:             Good to know! RT @PennyAsh: @GCGeek Or the big RT con in April :) 500+ crazy romance writers with books to offer #scriptchat

12:55 am             jeannevb:             me too! Looking fwd to it :) RT @booksbelow: LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE should be a lot of fun. Love that film! #scriptchat

12:55 am             scripteach:             Ah-ha! You ARE cheating! ;-> RT @zacsanford2: we just don't put the "match cut" on the right justification. #scriptchat

12:55 am             jeannevb:             *curtsy* lovely to meet you :) RT @yeah_write: Id like to introduce my fellow RWA boardmember, @LesannSartor #scriptchat

12:55 am             zacsanford2:             As a future Script Night read we should check out Buried. 1 location, 1 actor, 1 cell phone, 1 lighter. Pulls it off. #scriptchat

12:55 am             GCGeek:             Can we get Mr. Arkin here? He was awesome. RT @jeannevb: FYI, next Script Night is Nov 7th, talking LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE!! #scriptchat

12:55 am             zacsanford2:             @pennyash Where is the Romance Con? I think I was invited to speak at that one. #scriptchat

12:56 am             GinySassenach:             @booksbelow Watched the film again not to long ago and also director's thoughts. very interesting. #scriptchat

12:56 am             TravisLegge:             Ugh! I keep missing #scriptchat! Ive gptta rectify this!

12:56 am             LesannSartor:             find the thread of the novel you want to follow. You know you can't put it all in #scriptchat

12:56 am             zacsanford2:             @scripteach It may be cheating, but the reader should be able to figure out that it is a match cut. :) #scriptchat

12:56 am             booksbelow:             @LesannSartor Welcome to #scriptchat

12:56 am             muhammadadrai:             @jeannevb its late in the morning in Indonesia and I haven't sleep yet. Hope you'll have a great time. :) #scriptchat

12:56 am             jeannevb:             Is he on Twitter? #startscampaing RT @GCGeek: Can we get Mr. Arkin here? RT @jeannevb: Nov 7th LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE!! #scriptchat

12:56 am             KageyNYC:             Agreed! RT @zacsanford2 Script Night we should check out Buried. 1 location, 1 actor, 1 cell phone, 1 lighter. Pulls it off. #scriptchat

12:56 am             yeah_write:             @zacsanford2 Come speak at RWA in NY in June 2011. The treefort US can have a blast. #scriptchat

12:56 am             TravisLegge:             Oh, and practice typing on the ipad more *gotta rectify #scriptchat

12:56 am             PennyAsh:             @GCGeek Most of the cons have writers who would love someone to option their book :) #scriptchat

12:56 am             GCGeek:             RT @zacsanford2: future Script Night read we should check out Buried. 1 location, 1 actor, 1 cell phone, 1 lighter. Pulls it off #scriptchat

12:57 am             LesannSartor:             @yeah_write Thanks! I really enjoy this, gotta get it on my cal more. #scriptchat

12:57 am             jeannevb:             YES YOU DO! we miss u! RT @TravisLegge: Ugh! I keep missing #scriptchat! Ive gptta rectify this! #scriptchat

12:57 am             SPCWriter:             @jeannevb That really sounds like a good idea. Might just go do that. Might make a better movie than a novel anyway lol. #scriptchat

12:57 am             yeah_write:             @LesannSartor Let's beg @zacsanford2 to speak at RWA in 2011 #scriptchat

12:57 am             jeannevb:             @Muhammadadrai get some rest ;) #scriptchat

12:57 am             CuttingRoomMRB:             @jeannevb True but, it didn't hurt that the part was so strong either. Ex: Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter or Abraham as Salieri. #scriptchat

12:57 am             LesannSartor:             @booksbelow Thanks. Good to be here. #scriptchat

12:57 am             PennyAsh:             @zacsanford2 Not sure where it is for 2011, haven't got my notice yet. You should do it :) Lots of fun #scriptchat

12:57 am             jeannevb:             @SPCWriter see how much you need us? :) mwhahaha #scriptchat

12:57 am             yeah_write:             @LesannSartor We are here every Sunday. And if you miss you can check the web site for the transcripts. #scriptchat

12:57 am             zacsanford2:             @yeah_write To come speak at any Con outside of LA all I need is accommodations and I'm there. No need to pay me unless ya want. #scriptchat

12:58 am             dianewms:             Little Miss Sunshine is a hoot. I liked it better the second time I saw it. #scriptchat

12:58 am             jeannevb:             @CuttingRoomMRB fantastic part! #scriptchat

12:58 am             GCGeek:             @jeannevb He's cool enough to be, but I don't see him. #scriptchat

12:58 am             WestgarthEnt:             @jeannevb @SPCWriter Nah. make the book your 1st Treatment. Adapt the book by applying the structure to book to make the script #scriptchat

12:58 am             LesannSartor:             @yeah_write YES. It would be great. It's in NYC this summer #scriptchat

12:58 am             yeah_write:             @zacsanford2 You can stay with me. Scot won't care. lol #scriptchat

12:58 am             PennyAsh:             @zacsanford2 Just loked it up, LA for 2011, right in your back yard :) #scriptchat

12:58 am             jeannevb:             Couple more min left. Any last thoughts on MISERY? #scriptchat

12:59 am             vwu:             @zacsanford2 Can I come too? RWA conferences ROCK:) #scriptchat

12:59 am             yeah_write:             @jeannevb Misery died about 10 minutes ago. lol #scriptchat

12:59 am             jeannevb:             then get urself to Nov's Script Night :) #scriptchat RT @talented_boy: @jeannevb LMS is my favorite script

12:59 am             LesannSartor:             @PennyAsh really? I thought it was in NYC. #scriptchat

12:59 am             GinySassenach:             @dianewms Agreed saw it twice, it is so funny #scriptchat

12:59 am             dianewms:             @zacsanford2 Future Script Night we should do Buried. 1 location, 1 actor, 1 cell phone, 1 lighter. Pulls it off. #scriptchat - Did U C it?

12:59 am             vwu:             Has anyone mentioned the title? Whoever came up with it is genius. #scriptchat

12:59 am             zacsanford2:             @yeah_write Actually I could probably stay at a Brownstone that a friend owns. I can always ask. #scriptchat

1:00 am             jeannevb:             I'm trying here haha RT @yeah_write: @jeannevb Misery died about 10 minutes ago. lol #scriptchat

1:00 am             zacsanford2:             Makes sense I was invited then. RT @PennyAsh: @zacsanford2 Just loked it up, LA for 2011, right in your back yard :) #scriptchat

1:00 am             scripteach:             Hey, whatever save pages is good in my book! RT @zacsanford2: may be cheating, but reader should figure out it's a match cut. #scriptchat

1:00 am             jeannevb:             RT @vwu: Has anyone mentioned the title? Whoever came up with it is genius. #scriptchat

1:00 am             LesannSartor:             @zacsanford2 Great, we'll stay with you, right, Jaime? #scriptchat

1:00 am             KageyNYC:             I've got a comfy couch ;) RT @yeah_write: @zacsanford2 You can stay with me. Scot won't care. lol #scriptchat

1:00 am             jeannevb:             RT @dianewms: @zacsanford2 Future Script Night we should do Buried. 1 location, 1 actor, 1 cell phone, 1 lighter. Pulls it off #scriptchat

1:00 am             GCGeek:             @jeannevb I so enjoyed reading Misery. I couldn't put it down! Just like Sundays, reading scripts is really helping me! #scriptchat

1:01 am             PennyAsh:             @LesannSartor Yep looking at the page for it here http://bit.ly/bJyUHF #scriptchat

1:01 am             zacsanford2:             @dianewms Yep, saw it yesterday. Haven't read the script yet, but I think it was effective if you know only 1 location/actor. #scriptchat

1:01 am             yeah_write:             @zacsanford2 I stay at the conf hotel so I can crawl back to my room. #scriptchat

1:01 am             GinySassenach:             It's time to say goodbye. Once again. Thank you @jeannevb, #treefort and the wonderful @zacsanford . #scriptchat

1:01 am             jeannevb:             :) RT @GCGeek: @jeannevb enjoyed reading Misery. I couldnt put it down! Just like Sundays, reading scripts is really helping me! #scriptchat

1:01 am             PennyAsh:             @zacsanford2 Yep should be a lot of fun :) #scriptchat

1:01 am             TravisLegge:             Thanks @jeannevb i moss you guys too. Raymond Did It has been keeping me mighty busy #scriptchat.

1:01 am             LesannSartor:             It is in NYC #scriptchat

1:02 am             jeannevb:             @GinySassenach thanks to our #1 fan. :) #scriptchat

1:02 am             LesannSartor:             RWA national. Sorry. Where we talking dif conferences? #scriptchat

1:02 am             dianewms:             @zacsanford2 I may be too claustrophobic to watch Buried. What do you think? #scriptchat

1:02 am             scripteach:             So, is anyone here on #ScriptChat going to the #Screenwriting Expo, or do I have to represent everyone myself?

1:02 am             WestgarthEnt:             @scripteach You're crediting Readers with too much knowledge. LOL #scriptchat

1:02 am             CuttingRoomMRB:             @jeannevb One of the best adaptations of a King novel - note that I didn't say short story. Truest to the source material. #scriptchat

1:02 am             KageyNYC:             Hehe, cover your feet. RT @jeannevb: @GinySassenach thanks to our #1 fan. :) #scriptchat

1:02 am             GinySassenach:             @jeannevb Now errmm where do you live again... (#1Fan) #scriptchat

1:03 am             jeannevb:             #GOAL: To have 1 of our #scriptchat peeps get produced & we read THAT script for Script Night. Man, talk about a celebration!

1:03 am             zacsanford2:             @dianewms I'm claustrophobic and I think that helped with the whole experience of seeing it on the big screen. #scriptchat

1:03 am             PennyAsh:             @LesannSartor RT or RWA? #scriptchat

1:03 am             yeah_write:             @scripteach I tried to get to EXPO, but it's not coming together. Sad. #scriptchat

1:03 am             dianewms:             @scripteach You'll have to represent me. Shall I rep #scriptchat at ScriptDC?

1:03 am             SharkGoddess:             @SPCWriter Sorry to find that out. #scriptchat

1:03 am             zacsanford2:             @scripteach I will be at the @csexpo on a panel 11 am Saturday, @swkaraoke Sat night and hearing pitches Sunday. #scriptchat

1:03 am             LesannSartor:             @PennyAsh RWA #scriptchat

1:03 am             talented_boy:             RT @jeannevb: #GOAL: To have 1 of our #scriptchat peeps get produced & we read THAT script for Script Night. Man, talk about a celebration!

1:04 am             dianewms:             @zacsanford2 You're claustrophobic and you survived. I should give Buried a try. :-) #scriptchat

1:04 am             scripteach:             RT @jeannevb: Future Script Night possibility: what's the writer's responsibility to the truth, re: #TheSocialNetwork? #ScriptChat

1:04 am             SPCWriter:             @SharkGoddess I'm not, was thinking of turning to scripts for awhile. #scriptchat

1:04 am             TravisLegge:             @jeannevb if you can wait till february i can make that dream come true #scriptchat

1:04 am             yeah_write:             @zacsanford2 Tell @thembob hi for me. #scriptchat

1:04 am             dianewms:             @zacsanford2 LOL, All I saw was sexpo. #scriptchat

1:04 am             zacsanford2:             Speaking of @CSExpo, the meetup will be at #screenwriterkaraoke on Sat night. If you can't make it out Sat night let me know. #scriptchat

1:04 am             GinySassenach:             @dianewms I worried about that too I'm very claustrophobic...but I'm going to try and see it anyway. Hope I don't throw up. #scriptchat

1:05 am             scripteach:             D'oh!! (Oh, I just used 2 exclamation points!) RT @WestgarthEnt: You're crediting Readers with too much knowledge. LOL #scriptchat

1:05 am             zacsanford2:             @dianewms The claustrophobia was even worse in The Descent. #scriptchat

1:05 am             vwu:             @scripteach I am going to hang out - are you speaking? #scriptchat

1:05 am             jeannevb:             Any #scriptchat peeps at @CSExpo, go see @zacsanford @thembob & Pilar Alessandra (@onthepage)... & do @SWKaraoke! http://tinyurl.com/35ww6jw

1:05 am             SPCWriter:             @SharkGoddess I wanna write for Fringe or Warehouse13 haha, my dream. #scriptchat.

1:05 am             KageyNYC:             I'd sign up for that! RT @dianewms: @zacsanford2 LOL, All I saw was sexpo. #scriptchat

1:05 am             jeannevb:             cool :) RT @TravisLegge: @jeannevb if you can wait till february i can make that dream come true #scriptchat

1:06 am             scripteach:             Great! See you there. RT @zacsanford2: I'll be at the @csexpo on a panel 11 am Sat., @swkaraoke Sat night & hearing pitches Sun. #scriptchat

1:06 am             TravisLegge:             @dianewms @zacsanford2 i highly recommend FROZEN. Amazingly claustrophobic for a move that takes place entirely outdoors...#scriptchat

1:06 am             dianewms:             P.S. I made the top 25 with a short script in the Going Green Film Festival contest. #scriptchat

1:06 am             scripteach:             Only to myself & whomever will listen! RT @vwu: @scripteach I am going to hang out - are you speaking? #scriptchat

1:06 am             jeannevb:             RT @scripteach: RT @jeannevb: Future Script Night possibility: what's the writer's responsibility to the truth, re: #TheSocialNetwork? #ScriptChat

1:07 am             jeannevb:             WOOT! RT @dianewms: P.S. I made the top 25 with a short script in the Going Green Film Festival contest. #scriptchat

1:07 am             WestgarthEnt:             @scripteach Don't worry. I don't think anyone on #scriptchat noticed. LOL

1:07 am             SPCWriter:             @jeannevb I like that #goal. #scriptchat

1:07 am             GCGeek:             Representation at last! RT @scripteach: So, is anyone going to #Screenwriting Expo, or do I have to represent everyone myself? #scriptchat

1:07 am             TravisLegge:             @jeannevb Raymond Did It is slated to release in February...just working out details self-distributing is hard #scriptchat

1:07 am             GinySassenach:             @SharkGoddess I thought my scene was going great with a lot of tension..but I had a great many Cut To : rewrite here I come. #scriptchat

1:07 am             zacsanford2:             And to add to @jeannevb's people to check out at @csexpo, don't forget @dannymanus "be your own development exec" class. #scriptchat

1:07 am             JamieMcCall:             RT @dianewms: P.S. I made the top 25 with a short script in the Going Green Film Festival contest. #scriptchat -->CONGRATS!

1:07 am             yeah_write:             Yippee! RT @jeannevb: WOOT! RT @dianewms: P.S. I made the top 25 with a short script in the Going Green Film Festival contest. #scriptchat

1:07 am             jeannevb:             Thank you everyone for reading MISERY... or pretending to read it :) Another great night. Transcript up soon! #scriptchat

1:08 am             DoubleNW:             @jeannevb I'm working on it :) Nasser Entertainment Group is reading my teen/fam drama tv movie script :) #scriptchat

1:08 am             jeannevb:             Yes, Danny! RT @zacsanford2: add to @jeannevbs ppl to check out at @csexpo, @dannymanus "be your own development exec" class. #scriptchat

1:08 am             dianewms:             @zacsanford2 The Descent gave me the super willies! But Descent 2 was laughable. Loved the ending. #scriptchat

1:08 am             yeah_write:             Feature writer @thembob is speaking at @csexpo on Sunday. #scriptchat

1:08 am             Peter_Gutierrez:             RT @scripteach: RT @jeannevb: Future Script Night possibility: what's the writer's responsibility to the truth, re: #TheSocialNetwork? #ScriptChat

1:08 am             zacsanford2:             Anyone have any questions about @csexpo, feel free to ask now or @ reply me over at @zacsanford. I've been multiple years. #scriptchat

1:08 am             jeannevb:             FYI, Next week we have the fab @inkcanada guesting on #scriptchat

1:08 am             launchflix:             OK C u then RT @jeannevb #scriptchat peeps @CSExpo C @zacsanford @thembob Pilar Alessandra @onthepage @SWKaraoke! http://tinyurl.com/35ww6jw

1:09 am             scripteach:             remember, I get 10%! RT @GCGeek: Representation at last! RT @scripteach: anyone going to Expo or do I have to represent? #scriptchat

1:09 am             yeah_write:             Can someone come to Iowa and work with my husband next weekend to I can go to @csExpo #scriptchat

1:09 am             jeannevb:             Deets here: http://tinyurl.com/35ww6jw RT @yeah_write: Feature writer @thembob is speaking at @csexpo on Sunday. #scriptchat

1:09 am             SPCWriter:             @SharkGoddess you still doing one for #supernatural? #scriptchat. I so may do a spec for #Fringe.

1:09 am             LesannSartor:             @dianewms Congrats #scriptchat

1:09 am             jeannevb:             @DoubleNW excellent! Best of luck! #scriptchat

1:10 am             muhammadadrai:             Thank you. :) RT @jeannevb: @Muhammadadrai get some rest ;) #scriptchat

1:10 am             KageyNYC:             Awesome! She's #glush ;) RT @jeannevb: FYI, Next week we have the fab @inkcanada guesting on #scriptchat

1:10 am             PennyAsh:             @LesannSartor Ah, it's RT that's in LA #scriptchat

1:10 am             scripteach:             Oh, I was supposed to read something? ;-> RT @jeannevb: Thanks e/one for reading MISERY... or pretending to Transcript up soon! #scriptchat

1:10 am             SharkGoddess:             I now lift my mikes hard lemonade to you all! Thank you all for another great one!! May good fortune smile on us all! #scriptchat

1:10 am             GCGeek:             For you, 15% RT @scripteach: remember, I get 10%! RT @GCGeek Representation at last! RT @scripteach ..or do I have to represent? #scriptchat

1:10 am             jeannevb:             fyi, you guys rock. I LOVE our sense of community & noncompetitive nature. Such fabulous support I can't live without. #scriptchat

1:11 am             dianewms:             @JamieMcCall Hi Jamie! Glad to see you at #scriptchat. Y'all, Jamie is an actress friend.

1:11 am             scripteach:             Fat City, here I come! RT @GCGeek: For you, 15% RT @scripteach: remember, I get 10%! RT @GCGeek Representation at last! #scriptchat

1:11 am             MatchesMalone:             RT @dianewms: @JamieMcCall Hi Jamie! Glad to see you at #scriptchat. Y'all, Jamie is an actress friend.

1:11 am             StanleyFindsKey:             Yeah, i always try to surprise my writer, too. ?@LifesizeLD: My main character just surprised me... #scriptchat #amwriting #kidlit?

1:11 am             jeannevb:             Hi Jamie! Welcome! RT @dianewms: @JamieMcCall Hi Jamie! Glad to see you at #scriptchat. Yall, Jamie is an actress friend. #scriptchat

1:11 am             zacsanford2:             I'm better than EVERYONE! :)~ RT @jeannevb: fyi, you guys rock. I LOVE our sense of community & noncompetitive nature. #scriptchat

1:12 am             jeannevb:             Yeah, not the millionth draft of SBAN either haha RT @scripteach: Oh, I was supposed to read something?;-> #scriptchat

1:12 am             CuttingRoomMRB:             RT @jeannevb: fyi, you guys rock. I LOVE our sense of community & noncompetitive nature. Such fabulous support I can't live without. #scriptchat

1:12 am             yeah_write:             LMAO You are! RT @zacsanford2: I'm better than EVERYONE! :)~ RT @jeannevb: fyi, you guys rock. I LOVE our sense of community... #scriptchat

1:12 am             jeannevb:             there's always 1 in the crowd ha RT @zacsanford2: Im better than EVERYONE! :)~ RT @jeannevb: LOVE our...noncompetitive nature. #scriptchat

1:13 am             KageyNYC:             I don't know that emoticon. Is it a happy hipster? I must use that! RT @zacsanford2: :)~ #scriptchat

1:13 am             DoubleNW:             @jeannevb Preciate it!! #scriptchat

1:13 am             scripteach:             Oh, that explains why I didn't remember slaves in MISERY! RT @jeannevb: Yeah, not the millionth draft of SBAN either haha #scriptchat

1:13 am             zacsanford2:             #treefort I'm sending the script I mentioned earlier. Now I have to pick which of the 14 drafts to send your way. #scriptchat

1:13 am             cathleenholst:             @jeannevb Is it too late to ask a question? #scriptchat

1:13 am             WestgarthEnt:             RT @LifesizeLD: "My main character just surprised me" - Then you're doing it right. #scriptchat

1:13 am             jeannevb:             ok, transcript time... Thank you again, everyone! Don't forget, next week is the #glush queen @inkcanada :) #scriptchat

1:14 am             SPCWriter:             @SharkGoddess yeah, the hard part, getting an agent. .#scriptchat.

1:14 am             jeannevb:             @cathleenholst what's the question? I'm sure there are stragglers... an excuse to drink longer ;) #scriptchat

1:14 am             zacsanford2:             Hopefully people realized my :)~ was me saying "j/k" to my tweet that I'm better than everyone. I'm totally not. Not at all. #scriptchat

1:14 am             yeah_write:             Hi @JamieMcCall Oh, I love that name, Jamie. lol #scriptchat

1:14 am             zacsanford2:             @cathleenholst ask away... some people are still around. #scriptchat

1:14 am             yeah_write:             Never too late. RT @cathleenholst: @jeannevb Is it too late to ask a question? #scriptchat

1:15 am             SPCWriter:             @jeannevb love #scriptchat makes me want to write one lol.

1:15 am             dianewms:             @zacsanford2 Believe in yourself Zac. If U don't who will? #scriptchat

1:16 am             dianewms:             @jeannevb Oh, we can drink while here? Dayum. I got some making up to do ... #scriptchat

1:16 am             JamieMcCall:             RT @dianewms: @JamieMcCall Hi Jamie! Glad to see you at #scriptchat. Y'all, Jamie is an actress friend. -TY but also WRITER & PRODUCER ;)

1:16 am             WestgarthEnt:             @zacsanford2 If you have 14 drafts, it means you don't have the premise or structure figured out. #scriptchat

1:16 am             cathleenholst:             @jeannevb I've noticed talk about adapting a novel to a screenplay. My question is...why does so much get cut from the novel? #scriptchat

1:16 am             zacsanford2:             We don't ID in here. RT @dianewms: @jeannevb Oh, we can drink while here? Dayum. I got some making up to do ... #scriptchat

1:17 am             dianewms:             @JamieMcCall Couldn't get all that in with only 140 characters! Sorry :-) #scriptchat

1:17 am             zacsanford2:             @WestgarthEnt We had four drafts, locked and optioned, took 6 drafts with ProdCo & lapsed, 4 drafts to mix & match new & old. #scriptchat

1:18 am             yeah_write:             @cathleenholst There is no way to fit an entire novel in 1.5 hour movie. Adaptation has to pick the high points. #scriptchat

1:18 am             jeanneveillette:             @jeannevb is in #twitterjail Let's hope Annie isn't there #scriptchat

1:18 am             SPCWriter:             @WestgarthEnt Thanks will look into see I can turn it into screenplay it's a horror story so it might play better as a script. #scriptchat

1:18 am             jeanneveillette:             U almost made me spit out my margarita! HA RT @scripteach: Oh, that explains why I didn't remember slaves in MISERY! #scriptchat

1:18 am             zacsanford2:             @cathleenholst Novels take more than 2 hours to read unless you read really really fast. Cuts must be made for time constraints. #scriptchat

1:19 am             jeanneveillette:             @cathleenholst it's to fit it w/in the time frame of a film. #scriptchat

1:19 am             dianewms:             @cathleenholst I'm telling a true-life story from family notes & historical accounts. Still can't include it all in a script. #scriptchat

1:19 am             JamieMcCall:             @dianewms Of course, LOL, but I've always written. Bak to working on my book now, hv a #litagent & self-published #poetry! #scriptchat

1:20 am             WestgarthEnt:             @zacsanford2 That would mean the prodco doesn't know what it wants and there's too much interference and no communication there. #scriptchat

1:20 am             jeanneveillette:             @cathleenholst some also feel no pt in repeating same art form as book. That film shld put a new twist to the piece. #scriptchat

1:20 am             scripteach:             Don't waste tequila! RT @jeanneveillette: almost made me spit out margarita! RT: explains why I didn't remember slaves in MISERY #scriptchat

1:20 am             JamieMcCall:             @dianewms Also have a #treatment written for my screenplay out of 1 of the chptrs from my book, all in the wks. ;) #scriptchat #author

1:21 am             jeanneveillette:             @cathleenholst I think loyal book fans resent that philosophy & hate it when film changes book drastically. I know I do #scriptchat

1:22 am             zacsanford2:             @WestgarthEnt Yeah, the ProdCo kept changing direction wanted. We took stuff from their notes & our original for final draft. #scriptchat

1:22 am             jeanneveillette:             @cathleenholst I'm happy to discuss the process of how we adapted #slaverybyanothername w u anytime #scriptchat

1:22 am             zacsanford2:             @westgarthent There's stuff I like that they added, but most of it was horrible. But they pay us, we incorporate their notes. #scriptchat

1:22 am             cathleenholst:             @jeanneveillette LOL! Yeah, especially when the best parts seem to get cut. I didn't really know the reason (other than time). #scriptchat

1:23 am             SharkGoddess:             This is for yoU! @SPNaholics RT @yeah_write & @LesannSartor Transcripts are always posted on the web site www.scriptchat.com #scriptchat

1:23 am             cathleenholst:             @jeanneveillette Would love to know how it's done. #scriptchat

1:23 am             yeah_write:             @jeanneveillette You should do a chat and blog post or 10. #slaverybyanothername #scriptchat

1:23 am             thescriptlab:             Public Enemies (2009) #screenwriting #scriptchat #filmmaking #writing #FivePlotPointBreakdowns http://bit.ly/9UCBLJ

1:24 am             jeanneveillette:             @cathleenholst a LOT of authors are unhappy w adaptation of their work. It's why I was happy to let author take part #scriptchat

1:24 am             WestgarthEnt:             @zacsanford2 It's okay to reject the notes if they're not agreed to in the script meetings or F**ks up the thematic argument. #scriptchat

1:24 am             DoubleNW:             Gotta b honest... My scripts just being read is not enough. I want 2 hear great news from the readers/this is what I expect!! #scriptchat

1:24 am             jeanneveillette:             I hope to :) RT @yeah_write: @jeanneveillette You should do a chat and blog post or 10. #slaverybyanothername #scriptchat

1:25 am             zacsanford2:             Off to finish up notes for @ChuckSambuchino 's script. #scriptchat

1:25 am             jeanneveillette:             my email has been pinging like CRAZY! Need to get this transcript up & attend to biz #scriptchat

1:25 am             WriterSchilf:             RT @thescriptlab: Public Enemies (2009) #screenwriting #scriptchat #filmmaking #writing #FivePlotPointBreakdowns http://bit.ly/9UCBLJ

1:25 am             zacsanford2:             @WestgarthEnt Oh, there were still plenty of notes that were rejected. I work in development and know u don't have to take all. #scriptchat

1:26 am             LifesizeLD:             Congrats!! RT @dianewms: P.S. I made the top 25 with a short script in the Going Green Film Festival contest. #scriptchat

1:26 am             SPCWriter:             #scriptchat cheered me up tonight lol. got to log off for night though. ;)

1:26 am             cathleenholst:             @jeanneveillette That's awesome. I've heard once it's optioned the author gets little to no say. #scriptchat

1:27 am             jeanneveillette:             @cathleenholst typically the author gets NO say, but I have great respect for this author & he's a damn good writer. :) #scriptchat

1:27 am             zacsanford2:             Everyone keep their fingers crossed for @lifesizeLD! The waiting game is never any fun but the project is AMAZING & commercial! #scriptchat

1:28 am             zacsanford:             Everyone keep their fingers crossed for @lifesizeLD! The waiting game is never any fun but the project is AMAZING & commercial! #scriptchat

1:28 am             dianewms:             @TheScriptLab My friend Stephen Lang was in Public Enemies! #scriptchat

1:28 am             cathleenholst:             Thanks for the info everyone. It was interesting. @jeanneveillette @dianewms @zacsanford2 @yeah_write xx #scriptchat

1:29 am             WestgarthEnt:             @zacsanford2 Development hell only happens when someone is working hard to change the script to their story idea. #scriptchat

1:29 am             jeanneveillette:             @cathleenholst deets of my adaptation gig http://jeanneveillettebowerman.blogspot.com/p/slavery-by-another-name-pulitzer.html #scriptchat

1:29 am             jeanneveillette:             NOW... the transcript pull #yeahyeahweheardthatbefore #scriptchat

1:30 am             zacsanford2:             @WestgarthEnt Exactly. That's why I'll never option or sell to that company again. Or make sure the endgame is known. #scriptchat

1:30 am             jeanneveillette:             Thanks again everyone! #scriptchat