You’re welcome. Here’s to your windfalls and navigating them with ease 🙌🏼
@lillyfluffy16363 ай бұрын
Take control. Be proactive!
@BrooksElms3 ай бұрын
Excellent! Once one specfic task you'll do today that's proactive?
@lillyfluffy16363 ай бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks Brooks!
@BrooksElms3 ай бұрын
To take my own advice, I’ve reached out to a young producer about him potentially getting involved in the packaging of a screenplay I wrote. Easy. Enjoyable. Differentiated from outcome.
@lillyfluffy16363 ай бұрын
This is great! Thank you Brooks 🙏
@BrooksElms3 ай бұрын
That's cool it was helpful for you 🙌🏻
@BrooksElms3 ай бұрын
To take my own advice, here's my current fav writing research tool powered by AI... PERPLEXITY www.perplexity.ai/ BONUS: here's a link to an extensive list of AI tools for filmmakers... curiousrefuge.com/blog/ai-filmmaking-tools-for-filmmakers
@joelaustin54083 ай бұрын
Thanks Brooks! I am right where you described. I've written numerous screenplays, had representation, doors opened, but have yet to close "the deal." After a long layoff, I'm back in the saddle / driver's seat with some new material and shopping for an agent or manager.
@BrooksElms3 ай бұрын
Awesome. Welcome back! Reach out to me at the email in my profile. Happy to hear more about your journey and share a few ideas to help you get repped ASAP. Or... even better for you... alternatives you can consider to skip reps altogether, so you never have to depend on them again
@Todd_Writersroom5 ай бұрын
Wow - that’s a large group - plus - I like the topic.
@chiquitapolk37210 ай бұрын
For the lady whose movie is based on a true story this is the Loglines I thought of. " When a drug dealer - addict, insert character name, decides to live a straight and narrow life, she learns that it's no easy task. She must outsmart a boundy hunter and overcome the corruption jail system. Based on a true story." Or When , insert character name, decides to leave the world of drugs and crimes , she must overcome revenge , self sabotage and find healing in an unlikely place- ,jail, . Based on a true story
@CamelBack-du5jr Жыл бұрын
Thank you, brook. This was very inspiring. I like the terms victim energy vs. empowerment energy. It's much clear to me then hope vs. despair. I really appreciate this video. Thank you!!
@BrooksElms11 ай бұрын
That's cool that was helpful for you :-)
@lillyfluffy1636 Жыл бұрын
Well said Brooks.
@elm889 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos very encouraging and motivating 😊
@BrooksElms Жыл бұрын
Cool. That's awesome they help you 🙂
@joeribot7810 Жыл бұрын
Just discovered this guy Brook Elms tonight he was so fascinating to listen to such genuine humility, expressing his experience.
@BrooksElms Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Joe. That's cool it was helpful for you 🙂
@joeribot7810 Жыл бұрын
My goodness I haven’t been able to stop watching your videos. You have been so incredibly helpful. I have delved into trying to write a script a couple of years ago Picked it back up last year and it’s hard . The dialogue So much to think of but you hit all the marks dead on. Thank you for your such motivating videos thank you And I was fully aware of how difficult it is to do. Do it correctly, from the heart. I realized that I can probably get it into a rough state
@BrooksElms Жыл бұрын
@@joeribot7810 You are welcome. You can get the 9 Step System I use to write scripts I've sold here -- brookselms.gumroad.com/
@anamariecastillo4964 Жыл бұрын
love this, Mr. Brooks Elms! ❤
@BrooksElms Жыл бұрын
That's great you found it helpful 🙌🏻
@velvetbees Жыл бұрын
Anybody who wants to write good stories ought to watch this video.
@gianthills Жыл бұрын
what is the point when NOBODY WILL READ THE FKN THING?
@BrooksElms Жыл бұрын
They read it RIGHT AWAY when they selfishly love the concept. I know a writer who got a movie star attached to his project, based only on a concept and a rough concept trailer from scraped footage. Same guy later sold a franchise movie based on one sentence. Focus on creating material that emotionally blows people away.
@gianthills Жыл бұрын
@@BrooksElms sure, but the "no unsolicited" submissions barrier is the problem.
@BrooksElms Жыл бұрын
@@gianthills That's an excuse. Not a real problem. Build the relationships first. My friend that signed the movie star built a relationship with the INTERN at the star's company. Sent the trailer to the intern. The intern emailed the star. 45 minutes later, the star attached himself to the project. UNsolicted. You can do the same thing - today. But ONLY if you drop the excuses.
@gianthills Жыл бұрын
@@BrooksElms just reality. a rare example of success isn't the norm. How do you "build relationships first" if you can't start a conversation? I've never seen contact info for interns anywhere.
@BrooksElms Жыл бұрын
@@gianthills They're online. Get their names from IMDbPro. Find them on Twitter, or LinkedIn or direct email. Interns, entry level workers, even writers of MOST TV shows are wide open to connections - IF and ONLY IF you've got the goods. "No unsolicented material" is code for - "you haven't shown you've got the goods yet." Don't focus on "the norm." Focus on YOU, and what's in your control.
@anthonypeterson7028 Жыл бұрын
This is gold. Thank you for sharing this.
@BrooksElms Жыл бұрын
That's awesome you found it helpful, Anthony! 🙌🏻
@StevenSlomkowski Жыл бұрын
Jeez. Share the platform with Josh and shut up.
@mercurious6699 Жыл бұрын
Listening to you flesh out your process is really helpful. Thank you.
@BrooksElms Жыл бұрын
Glad that helped, my friend!
@finbarmcool Жыл бұрын
Sounds awesome, can’t wait to hear more!
@kandiliveshere1968 Жыл бұрын
I’m here Mr Brooks
@BrooksElms Жыл бұрын
I see you, Kandi! :-)
@BrooksElms Жыл бұрын
Here's the link to get a custom writing resource to meet you where you are on your journey... bit.ly/HelpFromBrooks
@BrooksElms Жыл бұрын
Somebody left an excellent comment here that was too long-winded to keep, but brought up a GREAT point. How do you get Hollywood to read your script if you don't already have an agent? While it's true that Hollywood (rightly) refuses unsoliceted submissions from amateurs, they also love, love, LOVE to discover new talent! And that discovery can be YOU when you genuinely build a QUALITY relationship with them - directly through social media. To be clear: this is NOT about you bugging them on Instagram to read your script. It's the opposite! You are contributing to their life with a passion-driven conversation. You know, film lover to film lover. Watch the video for details.
@gianthills Жыл бұрын
Ok, in theory sounds good, but it's disingenuous to pretend you just want to talk to film when the reality is you want them to look at your synopsis. And they know what you want. Best to be honest. In my view, go after the producers who do what you do, and just pitch them online or ideally in-person. This idea of building a "relationship" can only happen if both parties have an interest in the same thing. I got a meeting with a an established British producer a few years ago. How? I sent out a blast email that featured a teaser trailer. Believe me, visuals are more effective than words.
@BrooksElms Жыл бұрын
@@gianthills Cool! Since that works for you, keep doing it.
@ScriptSleuth7 ай бұрын
Definitely agree with this, and in all aspects of life! The most important thing is good relationships.
@JodiDavis_spacedaffodil Жыл бұрын
Learn how to write a logline for your project or get a refresher if you're struggling. Great video with multiple mentors working together to give sound advice and tools for success.
@BrooksElms Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jodi!! Really glad you think this will be helpful for writers
@machellemiller9600 Жыл бұрын
This was a fantastic, quick, yet extremely helpful workshop. I was able to recognize where I was stumbling with my logline and, subsequently, why my screenwriting project was feeling so stalled; I had too much going on! Since viewing this, I have reworked my logline several times and feel more confident as I progress with my work.
@BrooksElms Жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Really glad you found it helpful. 🙂
@robbpayne62612 жыл бұрын
Brooks is the GOAT in sharpening your skills as a screenwriter, and as a human being in general. Always love his content and his uplifting spirit 🤙🏻
@BrooksElms2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Robb! 🙌🏻
@howardmarch63662 жыл бұрын
If you're serious about scriptwriting, Brooks has created a nurturing and supportive community of writers that's well worth becoming a part of.
@BrooksElms2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Howard! Means a lot, especially coming from you.
@nailinthefashion Жыл бұрын
It's interesting I found y'all, I'm adding some diversity to the pool and very green. Here's hoping there's more uploads soon
@cynthiamcclendon44662 жыл бұрын
Had such a good time and learned so much. Enjoyed meeting everyone!
@BrooksElms2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Very good to hear that, Cynthia!
@susansegovia-munoz70592 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brooks for such an amazing learning experience.
@BrooksElms2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome, Susie! Really glad you joined us and it was so fun to support you in the breakout room!
@abeeeshen38522 жыл бұрын
An awesome workshop and A Great investment of my time!! 🎉
@BrooksElms2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Really glad that was helpful for you, Abeeshen!
@gianthills Жыл бұрын
so many money scams related to writing. there is more business in the "teaching" of writing than there is in the writing.
@jwstageplays2 жыл бұрын
Yes, her defining "religion" as "to bind" to control" is spot on. A great read is the 2nd to 15th century writings of the The Philokalia is "a collection of texts written between the 4th and 15th centuries by spiritual masters" of the Eastern Orthodox Church mystical tradition. I visited the Greek holy mountain that did the translation, for research. It's the first book to break down the Abracdraba pyramid...has all the elements and a host of characters that intrigue me to script! Thank you both. Bravo.
@set652 жыл бұрын
That was really good. I like using a well-known film to show the aspects of writing. I get stuck at this crossroads and the next chapter is like a blank but now I can see how I can move characters past what they're are doing with the LOA, by using the other characters, this makes so much sense now. I want to write fun reading and this made it more fun, thanks!
@BrooksElms2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Thanks!
@larsjrobertson2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this.. and for this channel..
@BrooksElms2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@anthonypeterson70282 жыл бұрын
Such a great discussion. Thank you. And I love your cat!
@BrooksElms2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@Betty-rm4qk2 жыл бұрын
Great movie
@Michaelmuq2 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@BrooksElms2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@nwoguwalters.u.95892 жыл бұрын
This is actually really great. Now I wish I wrote short stories
@ScribblebytesWorldwide2 жыл бұрын
Noice 👌
@AaronAox2 жыл бұрын
Amazing Thankyou! im an avid follower of Abraham and other spiritual teachings, I’ve been incorporating the LOA in my own storytelling, I’ve been developing a graphic novel for years now and been trying to figure out how to discreetly put this universal truth into the story itself to create something powerful and magical for people to enjoy. I got to this video through the film courage KZbin channel. What genus is here, as a fan of Shawshank redemption and LOA. when I analyze a film I’m always looking for a link between the two, storytelling & LOA. It’s super encouraging to find someone as successful as you who has done just that. 🙏
@BrooksElms2 жыл бұрын
Hi Aaron! I’m so glad you found this helpful. 🙌🏼
@TobiaLaurentum3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! I thoroughly enjoyed it. 40 mins flew by. Btw, your phrase, a 'lack attack' is really great, I'll be borrowing that in times of doubt when needing to push myself out of a rut.
@BrooksElms3 жыл бұрын
Right on. This stuff is all about what we practice each day. And we can choose to practice staying focused on the joy of the process, allowing ourselves into a flow state more deeply and more often. And the paradox is, the more we let go of emotional attachment to delightful outcomes, the faster they actually come.
@TobiaLaurentum3 жыл бұрын
@@BrooksElms indeed... 'the score takes care of itself' (I think the quote goes, by Bill Walsh I believe)
@TobiaLaurentum3 жыл бұрын
37:50 Perhaps the slightly surreal nature of the final bit on the beach is because that's just what Red as visualizing as he hopes on the bus. I like to think of it like that. Plus, you've just gotta love the massive grin on Red's face after looking so serious and sad for most of the movie. If the beach bit is just him visualizing his dream, his hope, that grin says it all about his state of mind at that point.
@BrooksElms3 жыл бұрын
I like that reading of the ending. A lot. And that ending is clearly serving the audience wonderfully, which is our job as professional screenwriters. Yes, from a personal growth POV, focusing on the joy of the process is more helpful, but audiences love a rousing ending. So give that to them.
@TobiaLaurentum3 жыл бұрын
30:50 An awesome little detail in this scene is Red's response, through fearing the dangers of hope, "this is just shitty pipe dreams". Andy literally crawls through a shitty pipe to achieve his dream. Such great writing.
@BrooksElms3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Great observation.
@andynorton85883 жыл бұрын
Drear Brook, Thanks so much for this exceptional video. What a fascinating pleasure it was to watch. Having studied Save The Cat and LOA for years, (but still yet to produce my masterpiece!) this video has confirmed for me how our success on our journey as Screenwriters metaphorically mirrors the journey of our story's hero. The same virtues and values that will enable our protagonist to arrive at their own Return With The Elixir are what will enable us to overcome the obstacles to our success and achieve/attract the results we desire. So many great lessons in this video. Thank you again.
@BrooksElms3 жыл бұрын
You got it, Andy! I'm excited that you found takeaways that might be actionable for your projects.
@cchukeenan3 жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful breakdown of SR. First watched this movie as a rental from Blockbuster 😄 One of those life changing movies and now I really know why on a much deeper level. Hope is the higher power at work through this film. Thank you Brooks. Well done.
@BrooksElms3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Really glad this helped you see how powerful hope can be in so many ways. It works in the movie because it's true in our lives. :-)