Say hello and tell us... - Who you are, what you’re working on, and what brought you to the alley. - Share a picture of yourself (or meme) that sums up your current situation or state of mind. - Where are you right now in your filmmaking journey (poll)?

Before you type “FADE IN,” watch this.This short video breaks down one of the most common traps that derails first-time screenwriters—and shows you exactly what to do instead. Have you ever started a script and gotten stuck? What tripped you up? Drop your thoughts or experiences in the comments—I’d love to hear what’s worked (or not) for you. Until next time—fade out.

This is where we talk about the business side of the craft — how to escape the 9–5 grind and build a life of creative and financial freedom. Share questions, tips, or wins about freelancing, landing clients, building income streams, or carving out your career path.

One thing I’ve learned is there’s no single “right” way to break into filmmaking—everyone carves out their own journey. For me, it started with weddings, corporate video freelancing, and taking on any project I could, then slowly growing into bigger opportunities. Along the way I’ve done client work, documentaries, and recently video editing has lead me to now developing my own feature films. It’s been anything but a straight line, but every step has taught me something valuable. I’d love to hear about your path. Which route are you taking (or planning to take) into the industry? Vote in the poll below and share a bit of your story in the comments. Someone else here might really connect with your experience.

Think your project can handle the heat? Post a trailer, teaser, or short scene from your work — whether it’s a feature, short film, music video, or other narrative project — and let the community decide who’s up next for The Roast. 👉 How it works: 1. Share your trailer/teaser in the comments — the community votes with likes + engagement. 2. The project with the most traction gets picked for the next roast. 3. The filmmaker posts the full project for everyone to watch before the live roast session. 🎬 Remember: This is all about learning, laughing, and leveling up together. Every filmmaker has polished a turd at some point — so let’s laugh about it, roast it, and take the lessons with us. Think of this as a safe space to bring your cinematic misfires without judgment.