Dana

Husband. Father. Screenwriter. Raiders fan. Gin enthusiast.

[josh barkey @joshbarkey]

Yesterday, within the space of an hour, a successful pro called my writing on-the-nose and amateurish... and the writer/creator of one of the most successful TV shows of all time flattered my work and hired me to do some writing for him. Nobody KNOWS anything. Just keep writing.

[Dana @Just4KixProds]

@TheCarlWeathers Rest-In-Peace, Mr. Weathers. Former @Raiders and fellow member of The Director’s Guild of America.

[Dana @Just4KixProds]

Too often we only hear about those who return to prison, or the lengthy record of someone who committed a crime. It was refreshing to hear from those who are working to improve themselves and society. Well done!

[Dana @Just4KixProds]

Last night Represent Justice @werepjustice held a short film screening/graduation for their 2023 Ambassadors. The Ambassadors made these shorts to share their stories of life after doing time and the impact being locked up has had on them.

[Dana @Just4KixProds]

You've completed the rewrites of your script. You've read it a couple of times and feel good about what you've done. . . . Then you get the notes and realize rewriting may be your reality for a while.🫤 LET'S GO!💪✍️

[Dana @Just4KixProds]

Apparently the "all mighty hawk" decided to move west this evening.

[Dana @Just4KixProds]

When 3 different Republicans, who didn't do the math, join them and end up electing a Democrat in the Republican majority House, all hell breaks loose. I'm thinking horror/comedy.

[Dana @Just4KixProds]

I've been watching/listening to the speaker vote going on this week on @CNN, @MSNBC, @FoxNews because there must be a possible script to be written based on this. Possibly 3 McCarthy supporters risk voting for Jeffries to make the point this has to end.

[Dana @Just4KixProds]

@StubHub @NFL Been waiting for my tickets for 6 weeks. Nothing but lip service from your company. Always “We’re aware of the problem and our tech team is working on getting you your tickets.” Terrible service.

[Dana @Just4KixProds]

@BlueCatWriters Notepad, glass of water, gin for when I finish my session.

[Dana @Just4KixProds]

@joshbarkey Nice job, Josh! I purposely didn't read any descriptions of the plot. Glad I didn't because the ending was surprising!

[Dana @Just4KixProds]

@TedHope As a screenwriter I’d rather collaborate with someone who views scripts as a launchpad. Striving to enhance what the writer envisioned. Not mold it into something totally different. Of course, once the script is sold the writer has little control over the final product.

[Dana @Just4KixProds]

@BlueCatWriters 🧑🏾‍💻🥊🖥

[Anthony Carter @anthonylcarter]

I'm casting for my short (Congrats, It's a Boy) to be shot 4/9-4/10 10am-2pm. Shoot is in Long Beach, CA. Seeking 30-40ish Mexican American actress to play the mom to two boys ages 8 &10. Interested, please dm me with your email address. #Castingcall

[Dana @Just4KixProds]

I joined the free peer-to-peer script notes program on @Coverfly and have done analysis on a few scripts. I wish I could see what does and doesn't work in my own scripts so easily. 🫤

[Dana @Just4KixProds]

@roadmapwriters Damn. I'm a wagon-master on a wagon train headed west. Why didn't I tune in to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?

[Dana @Just4KixProds]

@filmcourage Outstanding video! Nice reminder to writers that a compelling story is the thing. Thanks @filmcourage and @jillchamberlain.

[Dana @Just4KixProds]

@AMcooper613 My first completed script was in 1986. Though I didn't call myself a screenwriter until 2010.

[Dana @Just4KixProds]

Zach Baylin: “I’m not a director, so, for me, I know that whatever I hand off is going to take on different iterations. I just try to close my eyes and throw it out there.”

I guess it’s for me to decide when I’m done.

[Dana @Just4KixProds]

Jeymes Samuel: “For me, it’s when I say, “OK, that’s dope.” There’ll always be something else. But a script is exactly like a song. I get to a stage where I go, “Wicked. Now it’s time to hit the streets with it.” On set, Idris always goes, “Is there a world in which …?”

[Dana @Just4KixProds]

Which means he’s going to change what you wrote. So, things are always going to change, but you know when you’ve got the foundation, I believe.”