Hi y'all! My name is Mandi Smith. I came across this website by word of mouth. I have been lurking for a couple of days, you know...checking y'all out while I gathered my courage to register. I've finished my first screenplay and am on to my next one. I thought I'd write one in each genre to see what felt most comfortable. I'm not sure if that's what you're supposed to do or not. I know nothing when it comes to making movies but have been obsessed with movies since I can remember. So last November, I took my best friend to Hollywood for her birthday. We spent a lot of time at the Chateau Marmont (have the seared lamb or lasagna-excellent by the way! And if you haven't been but ever get the chance to go--GO!) Anyway, I met so many aspiring writer/actor/directors/comedians that worked there. And what I got to see was that most of the people aspiring to make it there weren't any better or worse than me, they just had the courage to follow their dreams. And the really amazing thing was how encouraging and supportive these complete strangers were to me. So when I got home, I followed their advice and bought a scriptwriting program and then went to work. And here I am. I'll probably have a thousand goofy questions at first, so please be patient with me. I really am looking forward to being a part of this forum. Other than that, I'm 36, married and have a teenager (ugh) and a six year old (both boys), a dog named Tinkerboxx and two cats--one named Milo and the other named ZZ.

Welcome to IndieTalk! \:D/

Why didn't I get the third-degree like that, when joining?! Indie... you playing favourites again? :lol:

Welcome to IndieTalk, Mandi. You'll find a wide variety of people here... from weekend-directors to fulltime filmmakers... and everything inbetween.

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Thanks for the welcoming words Zensteve. I'm sure that I'll learn a lot. :D I wanted to add that I have been writing or telling stories (in one way or another) all my life. I am an artist (working mostly in oils and charcoal.) If I had to describe myself, I would tell you about a t-shirt that I had made that describes me to a tee (no pun intended-hehe) It says, "Self Expression-The Love That Won't Shut Up." And that's me. 8) Thanks again for saying hi!

Good for you. Welcome.

Poke

indie brought out the guns for this one \:D/



its all good in the hood,i am sorta new too.
[-o< this one is praying and shit!?!

Welcome, this is really a great place. Hope you like it here!

How old are you anyway?....lol

they said it already kyle, 36. jeez, don't you read?

Hahaha, dude you go to school with me...I think you know the answer to that question, but i'm sorry if it makes you feel any better. :cry:

Hey M.. welcome, welcome.

Mr. other Blonde.. you know, I noticed that there is another difference between you & me.. You have a real name, kyle, & I am still yet to reveal mine..

Good call!.......it'll come up sometime soon...maybe...lol

Yeah, I might just reveal it like.. BAM!! Or not..

I see.....tricky :lol:

Well, I've kept things secret this long.. who says I can't go longer?

Welcome Mandi!

Thanks guys (and girls? :twisted: ) for the welcome. :D

Welcome Mandi! It's Melody, Dr. T's daughter. I hope this recommendation was just what you were looking for. [SmiLe]

Lol... small world :)

Dr. T

I saw a movie with that guy and a bunch of women in it.

Poke

Woohoo! Another woman! Welcome! =D>

Hey Melody. Thanks so much! You were right about this sight. Good people, great info!! By the way...you have one of the most AWESOME dad's on the planet! He's great! :D

And thanks for the welcome Tine :D

:lol: Hehehe! I know! My dad is so goofy! He's also very wise and just a true heart... A real "Patch Adams"!