co-founder of Dolly // writer/director @cakingofficial // reps @unitedtalent + kaplan/perrone
Joined September 2014
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hey! i started a blog:
elisternfilms.com/blog
yeah, i know. what’d i do that for?
there’s more info on my site, but at such a pivotal moment in our industry, I thought I’d try to shed some light on things for young creatives.
Idk I’m also on strike so.
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Man. I so respect the grind to build something new for the industry + the goal of uplifting underrepresented voices but …
Feels like this ain’t the way.
Long term very bullish on human first everything.
EXCLUSIVE: A new AI-powered platform called Wscripted+ has launched and its founders claim it will provide the industry with a fresh way to submit and review scripts.
“This is ethical AI and will boost female & underrepresented writers” said the founder
deadline.com/2024/10/artific…
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1/ #filmmakers I helped start a company built to make indie filmmaking easier.
It’s called Dolly. Link’s in bio. Oh, and it’s NOT AI video (ew).
1. We simplify expense management.
2. We’re completely free.
3. There are some opportunities to join the team…🧵
100%. even in total CGI environments, have to anchor in a reality of that world, ie “if we had a spaceship with a camera attached, how would that look”.
What the best directors of digital action understand, IE Lucas and Cameron, is how the virtual camera has to feel like a physical, weighted object reacting to the action. It can't be "floaty," or have impossible camera moves. This is one reason the prequels are aging like wine.
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this thing is….ridiculous. in the best way ever. i can feel @JasonGruich giggling to himself saying “f*** it” at the beg, middle, and end of every scene. such a blast to read, dude.
In the year 2023, I have rediscovered the joy of writing and no one shall remove this joy from my grasp. Making the homies gush is goal #1 and only. New spec inbound, baby.
pssssssst Eli, that end or second act twist you think is awesome?
That really needs to be your midpoint.
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Totally understand this take, but…
A liberal arts education is not designed to prepare students for a career, but for a life. To make citizens of the world. To build passions and interests, broaden human experience.
It’s not career prep, but I’d argue it’s not built for that
College is closer to a 4-year party than a career-preparation program.
Most curriculum is totally unrelated to your future job—most jobs rely on skills that are entirely absent from college (planning, leading, etc).
But, college is a ton of fun. Just know why you’re going.
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Ok #screenwriting thought I just stumbled on doing some notes: one of my pet(ish) peeves is a line of dialogue that has a split purpose. When a character says “besides” or “also”…
BUT if u replace that prep/adverb w an action (char sits, stands).. and THEN they pivot…
WHEW.
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🫡🫡🫡 you crushed it!!
Lastly, shoutout to @elimstern for the mentorship throughout the process of bringing something to life scrip to screen 🤝
I had a wonderful chat with @davidwappel about a new script I’ve been working on. It’s something diff than I’m used to, and he knew exactly what the strengths were, and how to elevate what’s on the page. His read was thorough and precise. 10/10. Will be coming back constantly.
#Screenwriting I am breaking a ton of "rules" in my current WIP. I know people often tend to disagree about formatting rules, but here's just my OPINION on all that...what matters/what doesn't, etc...
In honor of the TrackingB announcement and well just because i’m pumped about this one, a #FirstPageFriday for my new WIP. No Country style character-thriller with a bit of a Shane Black-ian twist: “Welcome to Salvo”.
WOOOO!!! thank u thank u. big congrats to the other finalists!
TV CONTEST RESULTS!
We are excited to announce the winner & finalists of our 2022 TV Script Contest...
SINALOA CITY by @byPhoebeEaton
X by @elimstern
THE DRIFTERS by @Drew_Maron
M-CAP2 by @sarahgranger
BLONDIE by @_seansteinberg_
#screenwriting #preWGA #WritingCommunity
Jak was truly one of a kind. His brand of comedy was heartfelt, genuine, bold. His character was second-to-none. He loved his dogs and the people close to him. He made everyone feel funny. He will be missed deeply. ❤️
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