Congratulatons, Taylor!

[T.G.]

This deserves its own thread...

Congrats to @Taylor!

 

Edited June 21, 2022 by True Grich

[T.G.]

19 minutes ago, Taylor said:

The movie I wrote is going to be on UPtv. Hallmark made an offer but wanted to control the rights for 7 years.

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt16043214/

 

[T.G.]

Please tell us more about the process and how this all came about.

[Blarg]

It started when he got a comfortable spot on the couch...

[gotbeer]

Hopefully Taylor writes a story about how he found love on a message board, only for it to turn out it was a Cals alt account.  

But grats Taylor.  that's 2 according to IMDB.  And this year.  You are on your way to getting that house.

[Blarg]

He's on his way to scrubbing every post and then his account here before someone finds something they don't like and destroys his career.

[T.G.]

5 minutes ago, Blarg said:

He's on his way to scrubbing every post and then his account here before someone finds something they don't like and destroys his career.

Too late. cals has already taken a screen shot of every one of Taylor's posts and is waiting for the right moment to destroy the guy.

[gotbeer]

8 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Too late. cals has already taken a screen shot of every one of Taylor's posts and is waiting for the right moment to destroy the guy.

He wouldn't do that to Taylor.  But blackmail, that's something he would do.  

[T.G.]

The true test of this flick's success will be whether or not @Redondo and @Lou  give it their stamp of approval.

[Blarg]

I am glad the show I've worked on for 17 years could be used to launch his career and eventually will allow him to afford a Condo in the Santa Clarita Valley. 

[katie]

Congrats! This is rad. I want to watch it. 

[Blarg]

I hope you got WGA Scale for the screenplay. 

[Tank]

cool. congrats, taylor.

[T.G.]

@Taylor- were you on set for the making of the movie?  Were you involved in casting? 

What's your next project?

[Lou]

Congrats, Taylor. 

Although I hear the best movies air on the Hallmark Channel.

[Blarg]

They are panty droppers for those with game. 

[St1ck]

6 minutes ago, Lou said:

Congrats, Taylor. 

Although I hear the best movies air on the Hallmark Channel.

Well yeah because they have Lacey Chabert.

[St1ck]

6 minutes ago, Blarg said:

They are panty droppers for those with game. 

If they have game why would they need Hallmark Channel movies?

[Lou]

7 minutes ago, St1ck said:

If they have game why would they need Hallmark Channel movies?

[Jason]

Well done @Taylor

[Taylor]

Thanks, TG! It all started when I was born, in the year 1989 ...

Just kidding. My dad has been in the TV and film industry for about 40 years. For the past few years I'd been itching for a career change, and last year my dad invited me to join his production company as his creative director. Along with that came opportunities to write and produce. One of his ongoing projects is executive producing a slate of lower-budget RomComs, so he asked if I wanted to write one to test my hand at screenwriting. Turns out I'm pretty good at it. I'm currently rewriting another RomCom script that will go into production later in the summer.

It's been a crazy whirlwind. There are people who spend years and years trying to break into the industry, so I realize I'm very privileged to have a dad who could give me these opportunities. He told me his mantra is, "Someone you know can open the door for you, but it's your talent that will keep the door open." I'll keep working hard to keep that door open.

[Taylor]

1 hour ago, True Grich said:

@Taylor- were you on set for the making of the movie?  Were you involved in casting? 

What's your next project?

I was on set during production as an associate producer. Basically, I worked with my dad (the executive producer) and the director and gave notes along the way. It was bizarre to see words I had written on a page come to life.

As for my next project, I'm rewriting a RomCom script and will soon be starting on a pilot script for an upcoming series. The series was originally going to be a feature length film that I was tapped to write, but one of the producers decided about a month ago it would work better as a 6-part series, which I absolutely agree with. He asked if I wanted to write all six episodes, and I said yes. So I'll be getting a "Created by" credit in the near future.

[Blarg]

You are part of the WGA at this point, right? 

[Taylor]

Just now, Blarg said:

You are part of the WGA at this point, right? 

Not yet. That's my top career goal at this point. All these projects are lower-budget and not able to pay WGA money. It's unfortunate, but I recognize I need to build credits to get opportunities that will allow me to join the WGA. I'm mostly looking forward to their health insurance.

[Blarg]

1 minute ago, Taylor said:

Not yet. That's my top career goal at this point. All these projects are lower-budget and not able to pay WGA money. It's unfortunate, but I recognize I need to build credits to get opportunities that will allow me to join the WGA. I'm mostly looking forward to their health insurance.

They are one of the cheapest of the Union buy in and dues costs and shortest tenure before retirement benifit start accumulating. It's a good deal at your age since you can log your 20 long before most people can retire.