[jody sowieja]

Jody Sowieja

I agree to the terms of the release form.

GROUP RELEASE FORM

As a member of this group, I agree to the following:

1. That I will keep the processes, strategies, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class confidential, and that I will NOT share any of this program either privately, with a group, posting online, writing articles, through video or computer programming, or in any other way that would make those processes, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class available to anyone who is not a member of this class.

2. That each writer’s work here is copyrighted and that writer is the sole owner of that work. That includes this program which is copyrighted by Hal Croasmun. I acknowledge that submission of an idea to this group constitutes a claim of and the recognition of ownership of that idea.

I will keep the other writer’s ideas and writing confidential and will not share this information with anyone without the express written permission of the writer/owner. I will not market or even discuss this information with anyone outside this group.

3. I also understand that many stories and ideas are similar and/or have common themes and from time to time, two or more people can independently and simultaneously generate the same concept or movie idea.

4. If I have an idea that is the same as or very similar to another group member’s idea, I’ll immediately contact Hal and present proof that I had this idea prior to the beginning of the class. If Hal deems them to be the same idea or close enough to cause harm to either party, he’ll request both parties to present another concept for the class.

5. If you don’t present proof to Hal that you have the same idea as another person, you agree that all ideas presented to this group are the sole ownership of the person who presented them and you will not write or market another group member’s ideas.

6. Finally, I agree not to bring suit against anyone in this group for any reason, unless they use a substantial portion of my copyrighted work in a manner that is public and/or that prevents me from marketing my script by shopping it to production companies, agents, managers, actors, networks, studios or any other entertainment industry organizations or people.

[jody sowieja]

Hello, my name is Jody Sowieja and I’m new to screenwriting. It’s been a dream of mine my entire adult life, and I’ve started writing 2 screenplays but have always become stuck and not been able to finish them completely. Life, kids, and work have always gotten in the way of focusing completely on my writing. I have so many ideas, and desperately want to get these stories out that will resonate with the viewer and fill them with emotion. My hopes are that this class will help push me to complete my latest screenplay, allowing me to grow and learn from all of the experienced screenwriters in this group.

Something unique about me: My husband tragically passed about 7 weeks ago, and he was the one who always pushed me to try and finish one of my screenplays. I happened to get an email about the free class “Writing Profound Movies”, and felt the call to register. The class spoke to my heart, and I knew it was a sign from him that I needed to sign up for this course and give this everything I have.

I look forward to working and learning from all of you!