@thomasjinla.bsky.social
New Yorker living in LA. Screenwriter/producer for film/TV. Lit Agency- IAG and managed by LINK ENT. #AutismAwareness 🏳️⚧️Ally. Being kind isn’t difficult.
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Feeling nostalgic on this gloomy day. This was the 1st “pass” on the 1st TV pilot I ever wrote. It meant so much to have a Hollywood icon like #JoelSchumacher take the time to send me a personal letter. It fueled me through many more “nos.”
Two words… #PARKERPOSEY. 🫶🏽🎬 We are not worthy.
February 24, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Two words… #PARKERPOSEY. 🫶🏽🎬 We are not worthy.
Edie Falco on Mayor of Kingstown? Inject it straight into my veins. 🙌🏽💯💯
February 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Edie Falco on Mayor of Kingstown? Inject it straight into my veins. 🙌🏽💯💯
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Luigi Mangione is the name you write into the script about an assassin of Italian descent, and then on the day, the actor dresses you down for it being too on the nose.
December 9, 2024 at 8:14 PM
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Luigi Mangione just retained an attorney.
December 9, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Luigi Mangione just retained an attorney.
#TraceyUllman is brilliant in #BlackDoves on Netflix!
December 8, 2024 at 5:47 AM
#TraceyUllman is brilliant in #BlackDoves on Netflix!
One of the best shows on TV!!! Sooooo good and Ben is at the top of his game. 👏🏽👏🏽 #BlackDoves
December 7, 2024 at 4:46 AM
One of the best shows on TV!!! Sooooo good and Ben is at the top of his game. 👏🏽👏🏽 #BlackDoves
Loving all these new #Spy TV shows! There are at least 5 I know of and they’re ALL fantastic, but the most realistic one in terms of spy craft is #TheAgency with #BlackDoves coming in second.
December 6, 2024 at 1:35 AM
Loving all these new #Spy TV shows! There are at least 5 I know of and they’re ALL fantastic, but the most realistic one in terms of spy craft is #TheAgency with #BlackDoves coming in second.
LA —> NY cheers!
November 20, 2024 at 5:54 AM
LA —> NY cheers!
The #Landman pilot on #Paramountplus is fantastic. Perfect setup and introduction of characters with a tight script, and what a cast! 👏🏽👏🏽
November 20, 2024 at 1:49 AM
The #Landman pilot on #Paramountplus is fantastic. Perfect setup and introduction of characters with a tight script, and what a cast! 👏🏽👏🏽
This British detective show I’m watching has a great formula- 8 episodes, the A storyline wraps up in 2 one-hour episodes, like one buttoned up movie. Then of course a couple of stories that continue through all 8. I’d prefer 22 eps lol but 🤷🏽♂️
November 19, 2024 at 3:10 AM
This British detective show I’m watching has a great formula- 8 episodes, the A storyline wraps up in 2 one-hour episodes, like one buttoned up movie. Then of course a couple of stories that continue through all 8. I’d prefer 22 eps lol but 🤷🏽♂️
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SCREENWRITER AXIOMS FOR PITCHING
Relax, they want to you do well.
Don't pitch every scene. Detailed Act 1, summarize Act 2, bring it all together in end.
They'll sched an hour. Pitch is 25. Rest is preamble and Qs after.
Memorize, read, riff... doesn't matter. Just be confident and passionate.
Relax, they want to you do well.
Don't pitch every scene. Detailed Act 1, summarize Act 2, bring it all together in end.
They'll sched an hour. Pitch is 25. Rest is preamble and Qs after.
Memorize, read, riff... doesn't matter. Just be confident and passionate.
November 19, 2024 at 1:12 AM
SCREENWRITER AXIOMS FOR PITCHING
Relax, they want to you do well.
Don't pitch every scene. Detailed Act 1, summarize Act 2, bring it all together in end.
They'll sched an hour. Pitch is 25. Rest is preamble and Qs after.
Memorize, read, riff... doesn't matter. Just be confident and passionate.
Relax, they want to you do well.
Don't pitch every scene. Detailed Act 1, summarize Act 2, bring it all together in end.
They'll sched an hour. Pitch is 25. Rest is preamble and Qs after.
Memorize, read, riff... doesn't matter. Just be confident and passionate.
Feeling nostalgic on this gloomy day. This was the 1st “pass” on the 1st TV pilot I ever wrote. It meant so much to have a Hollywood icon like #JoelSchumacher take the time to send me a personal letter. It fueled me through many more “nos.”
November 19, 2024 at 12:06 AM
Feeling nostalgic on this gloomy day. This was the 1st “pass” on the 1st TV pilot I ever wrote. It meant so much to have a Hollywood icon like #JoelSchumacher take the time to send me a personal letter. It fueled me through many more “nos.”
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SCREENWRITING AXOIMS FOR A LONG CAREER:
Underpromise, overdeliver.
Don't turn in a 1st draft, it should be at least the 5th.
Don't act emotionally to notes. Digest then respond.
The studio / producers are your partners not your enemy.
Your next job is determined by how you did on your last.
Underpromise, overdeliver.
Don't turn in a 1st draft, it should be at least the 5th.
Don't act emotionally to notes. Digest then respond.
The studio / producers are your partners not your enemy.
Your next job is determined by how you did on your last.
November 18, 2024 at 3:42 AM
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November 18, 2024 at 2:40 AM
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November 17, 2024 at 10:13 PM
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‘RED ONE’ opens with $34M domestically.
Budget was $250M.
Budget was $250M.
November 17, 2024 at 4:07 PM
‘RED ONE’ opens with $34M domestically.
Budget was $250M.
Budget was $250M.
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Our industry has taken some real hits lately, and for some, the Hollywood dream has never seemed further away. But the best way to make it and heal the town at the same time is by crafting great original stories. I believe in all of us. #Scriptsky #screenwriting
November 17, 2024 at 9:15 PM
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"Aldis Hodge steps up and elevates every scene with what's easily the best on-screen version of Alex Cross to date."
James Patterson's much-loved detective #Cross gets a new series adaptation, streaming on Prime Video now.
Read the Empire review: www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/c...
James Patterson's much-loved detective #Cross gets a new series adaptation, streaming on Prime Video now.
Read the Empire review: www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/c...
Cross: Season 1
James Patterson's Detective Alex Cross gets a new series adaptation at Prime Video. Read Empire's review.
www.empireonline.com
November 16, 2024 at 10:50 PM
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💯💯 Exceptional show! So well done on every level.
I need another season of #Cross on #Prime RTF NOW!!!
Damn. They got it right. Casting, acting, character accuracy.
Damn. They got it right. Casting, acting, character accuracy.
ariana grande is wearing a blue jacket and holding a pair of scissors and the word perfection is above her
ALT: ariana grande is wearing a blue jacket and holding a pair of scissors and the word perfection is above her
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November 16, 2024 at 10:50 PM
💯💯 Exceptional show! So well done on every level.
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November 16, 2024 at 6:08 PM