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Jeff Goldstein — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:47:38 +0000

Many thanks!
-Jeff in New York City

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Comment on Really check out your goals, and if you don’t have any…. by Jeff Goldstein

Jeff Goldstein — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:06:19 +0000

Hey Drew, I’ve been meaning to comment on my mention of “change” but have been so darn busy lately… I guess I’m thankful for that though.
My take on screenwriters I’ve spoken to is that there is such intensity and focus on the current screenplay that it’s hard to see beyond that.
Now speaking for myself when I write a screenplay the right side of my brain is buzzing away with creativity, but my left side (and I don’t know if this is true for all screenwriters)
is constantly thinking: Can a celebrity play the role, is it a good “money shot” (an awesome location or frame that is used for marketing), and who are my demographics…
So I do think commercially when I write, but it’s my creative side that is the dominant.
I always think about my script in movie form and in theatrical form when I write. But again, I’m so focused on whatever current screenplay I”m writing that it’s hard to think beyond that.
Along the way ideas may come up for another screenplay, but I jot those down & stay focused.
Hope that answers your question!
Best,
-Jeff

Comment on Really check out your goals, and if you don’t have any…. by Drew Jacob

Drew Jacob — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:36:38 +0000

Hi Jeff! It really interests me that most screenwriters don’t have big goals beyond the next script. I’ve been delving into screenwriting a lot lately as I work on the script for my graphic novel (scripting a visual piece – the techniques translate remarkably well). I wonder, do you feel that established screenwriters feel the same way? Is this tunnel vision just a newbie thing, as they struggle to make their first break?

Comment on Really check out your goals, and if you don’t have any…. by artspiritvillage

artspiritvillage — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:01:47 +0000

Thanks Jeff, I write down my goals constantly in a word file journal on my computer. Your post reminds me of the importance of going back and reading those goals every day. Thanks for the reminder and the inspiraton.

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Comment on Who am I? And what do I do when I’m labeled? by Jeff Goldstein

Jeff Goldstein — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:30:00 +0000

KAren
That’s it! When people see YOU are comfortable with yourself, it makes THEM comfortable. I think ablut you often, and look forward to seeing you on your next trip to NYC.
-Jeff