Here come the “Agents of C.O.W.”!

Hi All!

In my last post in November I mentioned that I joined a networking platform for creatives of film, television and theater called Stage 32. This platform works in conjunction with film, television and new media executives, as well as all streaming platforms. They also provide top-notch education and script services which have been invaluable to me. Last month I was honored to be asked to become a moderator for the platform and I’ve made so many creative contacts and have been building great relationships. It’s been a lot of fun. If you want to visit my profile, you can find it here: https://www.stage32.com/LeonardoRamirez

Members can also place loglines for grading by peers and perusal. After getting my screenplays registered with the US Copyright office (always advised), I placed a few of mine there. A logline is one carefully crafted sentence that describes your story to an executive in a minimal amount of time. Also referred to as an “elevator pitch”, it consists of the protagonist of your story, the inciting incident (the even that sets the plot in motion), a description of the protagonist (in one word), the goal of the protagonist and the stakes.

Here’s one that I can now safely share. See if you can find the elements described above in this logline:

AGENTS OF C.O.W.

Were you able to spot the elements?

The project can be either a feature or a series pilot. It was influenced by a recent visit from my nephew who has Asperger’s with gifts inside that some don’t see…much like the main character, Waffles.

Kids with Asperger’s, in some cases, aren’t expressive with positive emotions (laughter, hugs, etc.) – the type that would be an indication that you’re connecting with them. This was the case with my nephew but in my research, I found that in some instances, they keep a lot of what they’re thinking to themselves until they feel comfortable sharing.

The important thing, I’ve found, is to pour into them without any expectation of receiving in return, at least, not immediately. It takes selfless time.

Several years had passed between our most recent visit and a previous one, so for much of the time he was here, I wondered if I had actually connected with him. But on the day he was set to leave, he came into my room and hugged me for a very long time. He did not want to leave. While a long, meaningful hug shared between family members can be an everyday occurrence, which can also tend to be taken for granted, it was a huge gesture on his part. It was a gift for me and a memory I will treasure forever.

As things develop with the Agents of C.O.W. project and others, I’ll keep you all, my friends, updated.

Chat soon!

~L