Showing posts with label screenwriting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label screenwriting. Show all posts
Friday, July 5, 2013
Back in Class
I'm taking another Scriptwriting class this summer, but this time it's at the rival school, UCLA. This class is all about writing your TV drama.
The class has all types of folks attending. There are a few working writers from Teen Wolf, Army Wives and Mountain Men. We also have an actress from the show Copper. Our teacher was the showrunner for the original Beverly Hill 90210, so I have much respect for him. I mean, this guy ran show that started the teen show craze! We have 6 weeks to create a show, I think I have an idea... More on that later.
This class is just what I needed to get my engines moving. It's a great escape from work and other issues in my life. I am looking forward to knowing my classmates, because you never know if one them could be a future colleague. However, my only complaint is the drive. UCLA is on the other side of town and if you don't about LA, trust me, it's a serious drive.
Friday, June 14, 2013
My new Horror Idea
Here's an idea, I'm working on. As of now, the working title is called, 'Walking After Midnight"
It's a quiet Friday night at Hillcrest College.
19-year old Marc Pride scores a chance of a lifetime. The girl of his dreams, Amy, wants him to come to her dorm room and 'hang out'. It's after midnight, so he has a pretty good idea what's in store.
But Marc has no idea that he just stumbled into an ancient game involving things only seen in the most horrific and darkest nightmares.
Now his innocent trek for a hook-up will become the ultimate fight for his life and his soul.I thought about this as I was walking home from work. What you do you think?
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
What will be my TV Pilot idea for Class? Part 2
So the curse of an overactive brain is the ideas just keep on coming.
I'm trying to start my TV pilot before class and when I thought I had an idea, 2 more popped up.
Last time, you guys like this idea for a show:
- A Former Circuit boy decides to change his life by taking his Grandmother's old house and turning it into a foster home for LGBT youth.
- Two awkward teens struggle to find their place the small southern town of Merrill City, Tenn. One is straight and the other is gay; they are the best of friends.
- The new Assistant Dean joins a department of the most craziest and bizarre characters in Higher Education. Usually, it's the students most universities worry about; but at Mercury University, it's the administrators.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Taking Risks in 2011: I'm entering my Script in Outfest
Okay, I'm taking a risk and I'm entering my 'Shadow Boy' script in Outfest. I'm scared and excited, but I know I have to try.
So, I'm working the script and preparing everything for the application process. Right now, I'm stressing out over the synopsis. Take a look...
A family crisis forces 19 year-old Brandon Hanks to leave Chicago and move in with his grandmother in the sleepy town of Marion, South Carolina. As he settles into his new home, Brandon meets the cavalier and really cute, Jackson Garrett. Within a few weeks, the two boys hit it off really well. Their attraction for each other grows immensely. But their newfound romance takes dangerous turn when Jackson’s old enemy, Patrick, arrives in Marion.
Patrick is hell-bent on revenge, and vows to do horrific things if Jackson doesn’t abide by his wishes. Caught in a terrible predicament, Jackson knows his past could put anyone close to him in great jeopardy. So, he decides share his deepest secret to Brandon... He is a supernatural, gifted with extraordinary and terrifying powers.
Although he is completely shocked, Brandon decides to stay by Jackson’s side. His feelings for Jackson are far too deep to turn back now. But when Patrick’s bloody frenzy terrorizes the town, Brandon begins to understand how dark Jackson’s world can actually be. Now, Patrick is coming for Brandon. Jackson promises to protect Brandon at all cost, but it may not be enough. And he isn’t careful; Brandon could lose much more than his heart.
I like it, but I don't know... Does it make sense? Let me know what you think, if you like. But I'm trying to finish this by this week. Hopefully, I can get this in by the deadline.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Script Test: A Good Clown
Hi all,
I just wrote this script called, A Good Clown.
Please take a look and let me know what you think. I'll handle the grammar pieces afterwards.
Oh, it's considered scary.
A Good Clown
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Screenwriting Class Update: The Grade

I had to share this with y'all! I got an "A" in my class!!
I'm surprised to be honest. I mean, anything was possible. My professor could have read my entire script and hated it, but he enjoyed it from top to bottom!
Getting this "A" means so much to me. It's making me realize that maybe, possibly I can do this for real. My first full feature screenplay really made the grade!
It was the one of the few gay themed scripts written for this class in many years. I was told that gay students stray away from creating gay movies. But I thought, if I'm a gay geek who loves fantasy and horror, why not create flick about the things I like.
Besides, we don't have that many gay fantasy and horror movies. If possible, I want to make Shadow Boy (or whatever new title it may be) a real deal.
Okay, I'm just rambling, butI wanted to share the good news. Maybe, I'll post some of script for y'all to check out.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Screenwriting Class Update: The Class is Over

My screenwriting class is over and I'm really bummed about it. I really enjoyed this course and I'm proud to say that my script, Shadow Boy is stronger than before.
In our class, we all had to create a movie script. Out of 8 students, only 4 of us completed their work. I hoped for all of us to finished our scripts, but it wasn't in the cards.
However, I was very pleased with my script and the feedback my professor and classmates.
I will share some highlights:
- My characters were consistent throughout the entire script.
- A created a murder scene that freaked out my class.
- Folks loved my antagonist, Patrick. I enjoyed creating him... He's brilliant, powerful and a psychopathic.
- I was told I was one of the few writers to create a gay themed movie in the Advanced Screenwriting classes.
- One of my lead characters is a supernatural being, but I wouldn't name what kind of being it is. This drove some folks crazy and I loved it.
- Actually, I created a new type of supernatural being using basic mythologies and fairy tales.
- My professor thought my work was marvelous and captivating. He also said my ending was a great payoff.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Screenwriting is Da Bomb

So my screenwriting class is going well, very well. The students are very eager and excited about the program. I'm just happy to be there and while I'm the oldest one, I still feel like a freshmen in college.
We have had several assignments like: creating atmosphere, scenes without dialogue, creating stories from random conversations and surprise moments.
In my first assignment, I made a B+. I wasn't happy about that (yes, I'm that person), but it only inspired me to do better. I realized I was thinking too hard about the assignments. I needed to chill and let it happen and once I did, nothing but A's.
I almost got teary-eyed because the my teacher was impressed with my work. It felt so good to read her reviews of my scripts.
To be honest, I finally feel that I can do this. After receiving 3 A's, writing my first short movie doesn't seem so scary. It will be a challenging time, but one I will truly enjoy.
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