Comments for a writer's group http://lniggl.wordpress.com From Script to Screen, a Writers Dream Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:15:02 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Welcome Home by skivvy http://lniggl.wordpress.com/about/#comment-30 skivvy Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:15:02 +0000 #comment-30 This sure is mind boggling. But, 'we' are getting there. Even though quite perplexing, I must admit it's quite fun. This sure is mind boggling. But, ‘we’ are getting there. Even though quite perplexing, I must admit it’s quite fun.

]]> Comment on Welcome Home by lniggl http://lniggl.wordpress.com/about/#comment-27 lniggl Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:09:50 +0000 #comment-27 Hey Jenny. Bring whatever you ae working on if you have something and you can share it and get ideas from the group. Bring scripts, books, essays, sheet music, poems, short stories anything you want to bring. Bring your friend, would love to meet her. see you there! Hey Jenny. Bring whatever you ae working on if you have something and you can share it and get ideas from the group. Bring scripts, books, essays, sheet music, poems, short stories anything you want to bring. Bring your friend, would love to meet her. see you there!

]]> Comment on Free ad Space for headshots by Patrick http://lniggl.wordpress.com/2008/06/10/free-ad-space-for-headshots/#comment-26 Patrick Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:52:56 +0000 http://lniggl.wordpress.com/?p=46#comment-26 Get a professional headshot You'd be surprised how many people send Polaroids, Xeroxes, or other photos in place of a professional headshot. Don't; they go directly into the trash. If an actor doesn't have the commitment to get a headshot done professionally, how can we expect him or her to act professionally on the set? Make sure your headshot reflects your spirit. If you're nerdy, don't send a sexy headshot; embrace your best qualities. Casting directors look through thousands of headshots, and the first hurdle is the "look test." If the actor doesn't have the right feel, they may not bother to look at your resume. But if your headshot misrepresents what you can play, you will most probably end up wasting everyone's time. Respond only to appropriate listings If the ad says "mature," and you look 16, or "Latino," and you are Asian, it is best not to waste the postage. Better to focus on those roles that are best for you than to cast a ridiculously wide net. Send your headshot in an easy to open envelop Nothing is worse than trying to tear open 500 glued shut headshot envelopes. The best approach is this: Buy clasp envelops and clasp them. If you are worried about the contents falling out, or Peeping-Tom postal officials, use a small piece of tape over the seal. Write a note You'd be surprised how much difference a note makes. It is your chance to get a few additional seconds of the casting director's time, and to make your case for why he or she should call you in. (Remember, you aren't asking for the part here, but only for an audition.) Explain why you should get an audition If there is a compelling reason why you should get an audition, make it. Is this a Shakespeare play? Well, then, talk about the past verse shows you've performed in. Have you seen this company's work? Talk about that. Staple everything to the back of your headshot Imagine how messy some casting directors desks can get. Now imagine your lovely letter (or resume) - which got your past the first round of eliminations - hopelessly lost from its owner. This may mean that both will get thrown out. So staple everything to together (to the back, please - keep that photo clear of debris). And by the way, paper clips are the weak cousins of the mighty staple. Make your resume meaty After you pass the "look test," the next stop is an analysis of your resume (laser printed and stapled to the back of your headshot, of course). Remember that most casting directors will only have a few seconds to determine whether or not to read this page, so the first thing that will turn them off is a short experience list. As a rule of thumb, try to get 15 productions listed. (Of course, this is a major Catch 22 - but there's no way around it. A future Tips list will describe how to get all those juicy roles.) ]Include an email address Email is an easy way to contact actors, schedule an audition, and deliver sides. If you're worried about privacy, create a hotmail account specifically for the purpose. Write your name on the front of your headshot Simple and important, but often overlooked. <a href="http://www.anthonymongiello.com" rel="nofollow">Modeling Photographer </a> Get a professional headshot
You’d be surprised how many people send Polaroids, Xeroxes, or other photos in place of a professional headshot. Don’t; they go directly into the trash. If an actor doesn’t have the commitment to get a headshot done professionally, how can we expect him or her to act professionally on the set?
Make sure your headshot reflects your spirit.
If you’re nerdy, don’t send a sexy headshot; embrace your best qualities. Casting directors look through thousands of headshots, and the first hurdle is the “look test.” If the actor doesn’t have the right feel, they may not bother to look at your resume. But if your headshot misrepresents what you can play, you will most probably end up wasting everyone’s time.
Respond only to appropriate listings
If the ad says “mature,” and you look 16, or “Latino,” and you are Asian, it is best not to waste the postage. Better to focus on those roles that are best for you than to cast a ridiculously wide net.
Send your headshot in an easy to open envelop
Nothing is worse than trying to tear open 500 glued shut headshot envelopes. The best approach is this: Buy clasp envelops and clasp them. If you are worried about the contents falling out, or Peeping-Tom postal officials, use a small piece of tape over the seal.
Write a note
You’d be surprised how much difference a note makes. It is your chance to get a few additional seconds of the casting director’s time, and to make your case for why he or she should call you in. (Remember, you aren’t asking for the part here, but only for an audition.)
Explain why you should get an audition
If there is a compelling reason why you should get an audition, make it. Is this a Shakespeare play? Well, then, talk about the past verse shows you’ve performed in. Have you seen this company’s work? Talk about that.
Staple everything to the back of your headshot
Imagine how messy some casting directors desks can get. Now imagine your lovely letter (or resume) – which got your past the first round of eliminations – hopelessly lost from its owner. This may mean that both will get thrown out. So staple everything to together (to the back, please – keep that photo clear of debris). And by the way, paper clips are the weak cousins of the mighty staple.
Make your resume meaty
After you pass the “look test,” the next stop is an analysis of your resume (laser printed and stapled to the back of your headshot, of course). Remember that most casting directors will only have a few seconds to determine whether or not to read this page, so the first thing that will turn them off is a short experience list. As a rule of thumb, try to get 15 productions listed. (Of course, this is a major Catch 22 – but there’s no way around it. A future Tips list will describe how to get all those juicy roles.)
]Include an email address
Email is an easy way to contact actors, schedule an audition, and deliver sides. If you’re worried about privacy, create a hotmail account specifically for the purpose.
Write your name on the front of your headshot
Simple and important, but often overlooked.
Modeling Photographer

]]> Comment on Welcome Home by Jenny Webster http://lniggl.wordpress.com/about/#comment-25 Jenny Webster Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:00:09 +0000 #comment-25 Niggly bear, how do you manage to set all this stuff up? I'm like a decade behind you in computer savy. So what's this writing shenangins all about? you're gonna run them like workshops? so people need to bring multiple copies of their work so that other people can take them home, read em, make comments, and talk about them in the next meeting? is everybody bringing scripts? (i no know no thing about these scripts beesness). whatever. It's Wednesday, so I don't know if I missed your first meeting, but I wanna come out and see this thing. Plus, I've got a homegirl from Holland coming out this summer. maybe i'll drag her down too. (She wants to see how we live - and do LA proper) can't let the dutchies down, right? and can't wait to see you. (can everyone see this?) Lord, i'm not the quickest kid in the strawberry patch, am i? meow. jenny Niggly bear, how do you manage to set all this stuff up? I’m like a decade behind you in computer savy. So what’s this writing shenangins all about? you’re gonna run them like workshops? so people need to bring multiple copies of their work so that other people can take them home, read em, make comments, and talk about them in the next meeting? is everybody bringing scripts? (i no know no thing about these scripts beesness). whatever.
It’s Wednesday, so I don’t know if I missed your first meeting, but I wanna come out and see this thing. Plus, I’ve got a homegirl from Holland coming out this summer. maybe i’ll drag her down too. (She wants to see how we live – and do LA proper) can’t let the dutchies down, right?
and can’t wait to see you.
(can everyone see this?)
Lord, i’m not the quickest kid in the strawberry patch, am i?
meow.
jenny

]]> Comment on Top fellowships and contests by 5th floor san francisco http://lniggl.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/top-fellowships-and-contests/#comment-14 5th floor san francisco Mon, 19 May 2008 18:38:09 +0000 http://lniggl.wordpress.com/?p=24#comment-14 [...] MAY 1, 2006 Academy Foundation Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting 1313 N. Vine Street Holhttp://lniggl.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/top-fellowships-and-contests/Robots serve up fiery cocktails in San Francisco CNETAt Roboexotica on Saturday, guests will be able [...] [...] MAY 1, 2006 Academy Foundation Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting 1313 N. Vine Street Holhttp://lniggl.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/top-fellowships-and-contests/Robots serve up fiery cocktails in San Francisco CNETAt Roboexotica on Saturday, guests will be able [...]

]]> Comment on Politics by Dan http://lniggl.wordpress.com/2008/05/14/politics/#comment-13 Dan Mon, 19 May 2008 17:17:45 +0000 http://lniggl.wordpress.com/?p=36#comment-13 The newest news is that Obama is set to announce his victory on May 20th... Seems close to over. The newest news is that Obama is set to announce his victory on May 20th… Seems close to over.

]]> Comment on Amadeus @ Palos Verdes’ Neighborhood Playhouse-Excellent performance by Dan http://lniggl.wordpress.com/2008/05/02/amadeus-palos-verdes-neighborhood-playhouse-excellent-performance/#comment-12 Dan Mon, 19 May 2008 17:16:08 +0000 http://lniggl.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-12 I would highly reccomend this to anyone I had an amazing time. The room got a bit stuffy but the location on a cliff overlooking the ocean, the bold interaction with a raccoon in the parking lot and of course who I went went with all added to an amazing play. Mostly it was who i went with though! I would highly reccomend this to anyone I had an amazing time. The room got a bit stuffy but the location on a cliff overlooking the ocean, the bold interaction with a raccoon in the parking lot and of course who I went went with all added to an amazing play. Mostly it was who i went with though!

]]> Comment on Script Coverage by John Parker http://lniggl.wordpress.com/2008/05/12/script-coverage/#comment-6 John Parker Wed, 14 May 2008 19:22:37 +0000 http://lniggl.wordpress.com/?p=30#comment-6 I've had my material reviewed by them and was very happy with their professionalism and review - helped me with my revisions, and to see somethings that I didnt see the first time around. That being said, their coverage is a bit pricey. I recently sent my script into a Screenplay Management Company - Abbot Management - they passed on it, however did something unique in that they shared their coverage with me, so I was able to understand why the passed - didnt cost a penny, and was just as good as one you'd pay for. Enjoy, John I’ve had my material reviewed by them and was very happy with their professionalism and review – helped me with my revisions, and to see somethings that I didnt see the first time around.

That being said, their coverage is a bit pricey. I recently sent my script into a Screenplay Management Company – Abbot Management – they passed on it, however did something unique in that they shared their coverage with me, so I was able to understand why the passed – didnt cost a penny, and was just as good as one you’d pay for.

Enjoy,

John

]]> Comment on Writers’ Confrences by travel to santa fe http://lniggl.wordpress.com/2008/05/12/writers-confrences/#comment-4 travel to santa fe Tue, 13 May 2008 15:59:20 +0000 http://lniggl.wordpress.com/?p=32#comment-4 [...] Surrey International Writers?? Conference - Surrey, British Columbia United States Algonkian Wrihttp://lniggl.wordpress.com/2008/05/12/writers-confrences/Saline County residents invited to Old Trails Byway workshop May 13 Marshall Democrat-NewsInterested [...] [...] Surrey International Writers?? Conference – Surrey, British Columbia United States Algonkian Wrihttp://lniggl.wordpress.com/2008/05/12/writers-confrences/Saline County residents invited to Old Trails Byway workshop May 13 Marshall Democrat-NewsInterested [...]

]]> Comment on festival updates by JC http://lniggl.wordpress.com/2008/05/08/festival-updates/#comment-3 JC Mon, 12 May 2008 19:38:41 +0000 http://lniggl.wordpress.com/?p=28#comment-3 Hey all, just wanted to let you know the Wyoming Short Film Contest with a $25k grand prize has extended its Deadline to May 19th. This is a great opportunity that would even warrant throwing together a quickie submission as the odds are really good you may score the cash if you have a clever story. Even if you don't have a film in the can, whip out your cameraphone and get creative to tell a story integrating Wyoming...you never know what the judges may respond to. If you can't submit yourself, we'd be grateful for any help in our viral promotion over the next few days and you may find the "10 ways to Make $25k in 10 days…" slideshow we created amusing: http://www.slideshare.net/Filmwyoming/film-wyoming25-grand-in-ten-days Grateful if you could even just pass this link along to help with our viral promotion Hey all, just wanted to let you know the Wyoming Short Film Contest with a $25k grand prize has extended its Deadline to May 19th. This is a great opportunity that would even warrant throwing together a quickie submission as the odds are really good you may score the cash if you have a clever story. Even if you don’t have a film in the can, whip out your cameraphone and get creative to tell a story integrating Wyoming…you never know what the judges may respond to.

If you can’t submit yourself, we’d be grateful for any help in our viral promotion over the next few days and you may find the “10 ways to Make $25k in 10 days…” slideshow we created amusing:

http://www.slideshare.net/Filmwyoming/film-wyoming25-grand-in-ten-days

Grateful if you could even just pass this link along to help with our viral promotion

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