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My Subjective Thoughts on Subjectivity

I had three horses in the race.  I was feeling good, confident.  After four years of trying, I thought 2012 might finally be my year.  The Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting was established in 1986 through the Motion Picture Academy and … Continue reading

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Regular Rejection: My New Normal

Remarkable Madame has passed on the role of Jessica.  Her manager sent Andy a lovely Dear John e-mail expressing good vibes for the BTS script, but explaining that the timing just isn’t right since she’s got a series going into … Continue reading

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Sweating It Out

I survived the sweltering sunny heat of Wisconsin and have returned to the cool breezes of Los Angeles.  Wait a minute?  What did I just type? Yes, another trip to the land of beer & bratwurst has come and gone. … Continue reading

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The Not-So-Terrible Twos

Is it already time for another bloggyversary?  And I once again celebrate it from America’s Dairyland where it’s been a bazillion degrees for most of my visit so far. (Thankfully, today brought some relief in that the temperature was no … Continue reading

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Keep On Keepin’ On

Alas, my fifteen pages of cinematic genius did not make the cut in the Industry Insider Screenwriting Contest.  I am not one of the chosen ten finalists.  I will not be participating in the 12-week “story specialist” program.  Boo hoo. … Continue reading

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Basketballers, Bodybuilders, and Beasts

Another Los Angeles Film Festival has come and gone.  I must admit it’s great to now navigate the fest and feel like it’s old hat.  I know where to park my car.  I know how to get to the theatres. … Continue reading

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Feeling Festy

This week I did accomplish my mission of submitting fifteen pages to the Industry Insider Screenwriting Contest, working off of the intriguing premise they supplied.  I had a team of trusted advisers weigh in with their opinions (thanks, team!) and … Continue reading

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The Fundamental Fifteen

I am happy to report that I have finished my BENEATH THE SURFACE business plan and it is now in the hands of my trusted advisers.  Sure, it will require further tweaking and reviewing, but I’m relieved that the bulk … Continue reading

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The Waiting is the Hardest Part

In case you’re worried that I’m shirking my Deliberate duties for too much film festival fun, I assure you that the business of the business is very much at the forefront of my mind.  The past year and a half … Continue reading

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Movies from Madison: The Wisconsin Film Festival

The LA Film Festival is upon us!  My pass is purchased and I have some intense schedule-planning ahead of me so I can fully soak in cinema from June 14th through June 24th.  However, before I turn my attentions to … Continue reading

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