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Maura Nicolaita

"Film is an art form that can bring to life stories that may never be told otherwise. You have the unique opportunity to share these stories with the world and make an impact. So go out there and create something that will inspire, challenge, and...  more"Film is an art form that can bring to life stories that may never be told otherwise. You have the unique opportunity to share these stories with the world and make an impact. So go out there and create something that will inspire, challenge, and move people."  
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Personal Information

  • First Name Maura
  • Last Name Nicolaita
  • Occupation Marketing
  • About Me Entrepreneur, Author, Journalist, Trainer, Influencer, Crypto Expert, Twitch Streamer and Marketing Specialist.

    Maura Nicolăiță is the descendant of a long line of entrepreneurs with business in multiple areas, from agriculture and real estates to mass-media and crypto investments. After graduating in 2014 as Valedictorian from Vasile Goldis Western University of Arad with a major in Marketing, Maura wrote a book about Marketing Techniques in Romanian Language that is currently used in special training programs and university courses. In order to perfect her skills and explore her passion for Marketing and Management, she completed her studies with a master's degree in Marketing and Business Management, followed by a master’s degree in Management Strategies and Policies.
  • Gender Female

Contact Information

  • Website http://www.linkedin.com/in/mirunamaura
  • Website https://www.twitch.tv/mauralbu
  • Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/maura10
  • Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mirunamaura/

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  • Country Romania
  • City Arad

Videos

  • 0:17:05
    Making Your First Film? Watch This Before You Start! Ian Kerr csc Shares Important Insights for You!
    By Maura Nicolaita
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    How to create your first blog post on StudentFilmmakers.com
    By Maura Nicolaita
    380 views
  • 0:12:00
    Community Spotlight: Mark Adler
    By Maura Nicolaita
    1976 views
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    Community Spotlight: Roy H. Wagner ASC
    By Maura Nicolaita
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  • 0:16
    Pick up copies of StudentFilmmakers Magazine at Booth #1929, 2022 NAB Show New York
    By Maura Nicolaita
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  • 0:14:30
    Community Spotlight: Dave Keen
    By Maura Nicolaita
    3146 views
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    Student Filmmakers Magazine Now Has a Dedicated Website!
    By Maura Nicolaita
    391 views
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    Student Filmmakers Magazine Now Has a Dedicated Website!
    By Maura Nicolaita
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  • 0:15:02
    Community Spotlight: Capricious
    By Maura Nicolaita
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    Community Spotlight: Capricious
    By Maura Nicolaita
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    Community Spotlight: Dustin Johnson
    By Maura Nicolaita
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    Are you a student? Find out how you can get featured in our print magazine!
    By Maura Nicolaita
    490 views
  • 2:11
    How To Use The Member Search on the Filmmakers Network
    By Maura Nicolaita
    448 views
  • 0:16
    NYC Production
    By Maura Nicolaita
    390 views
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Events

  • December 20, 2022 3:00 PM PST
    Call For Entries: Winter Photo Contest 2023
    22 guests
    Winter Photo Contest 2023: From the Tropic to the Arctic ~ Second Edition ~​ Share a photo of how winter looks in your part of the world for a chance to get featured in the Student Filmmakers Magazine! Prizes: TBA – 1st, 2nd and 3rd places will rec...
  • October 28, 2022 4:00 AM PDT
    FREE LIVE WEBINAR: Horror Filmmaking with Roy Wagner ASC
    16 guests
    FREE LIVE WEBINAR: Horror Filmmaking with Roy Wagner ASC REGISTER NOW: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lvai6NbIT2aMRGPoNqesoQ Speaker: Roy Wagner, ASC, a 40-year veteran, two-time Emmy-winning cinematographer, and named by Kodak as one of...
  • October 17, 2022 1:00 AM PDT
    NAB Show New York
    16 guests
    NAB Show New York will take place next week at the Jarvits Center! Use code MP03 for a FREE Exhibits Pass! Come and meet StudentFilmmakers Magazine at the 2022 NAB Show, New York, Booth #1929 Register now: https://cloud.e.nabshow.com/NewPerspectives...
  • April 26, 2021 3:00 PM PDT
    Production Stills Photo Contest 2021
    11 guests
    Production Stills are a valuable part of a filmmaker's story. They capture moments behind the scenes that become great memories over the years, while the public can see the atmosphere and context in which the crew worked hard to create a great movie. S...
  • April 3, 2021 8:00 AM PDT
    ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS TO THE WINTER PHOTO CONTEST 2021
    11 guests
    The Winners to the "Winter Photo Contest 2021: From the Tropic to the Arctic" will be announced in a Zoom Conference. Date: 3'rd April 2021 Time: 5 PM ET ZOOM REGISTRATION FORM COMING SOON! Original thread: https://www.studentfilmmakers.com/fo...
  • January 29, 2021 4:00 PM PST
    Winter Photo Contest – From the Tropic to the Arctic
    7 guests
    Winter is by far the favorite season for many because of the delights that it has to offer. With this occasion, Student Filmmakers challenges you to showcase how winter looks in your part of the world! Even though you live in a place with piles of snow or...
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  • A Uniquely American Epic: Intimacy and Action, Tenderness [...]
    February 3, 2022
    ISBN: 9780813178141; Hardcover184 pages, 6.00 x 9.00 in, 22 b&w photosPublished by: The University Press of Kentucky ​ A Uniquely American EpicIntimacy and Action, Tenderness and...
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    September 23, 2021
    Unlike other screenwriting books, this unique guide pushes you to challenge yourself and break free of tired, formulaic writing--bending or breaking the rules of storytelling as we...
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    September 21, 2021
    Learn about the differences between film and television structure, how to force yourself to write when you really don't want to, and why you probably shouldn't base your first spec...
  • Screenwriter's Compass: Character As True North
    September 21, 2021
    Screenwriter's Compass will not offer formulas to follow but instead will give you the tools needed to chart your own path to screenwriting success.--Guy Gallo, Screenwriter a...
  • The Screenwriter's Roadmap: 21 Ways to Jumpstart Your Story
    September 20, 2021
    The screenwriter's GPS for writing a great screenplay. Avoid the wrong turns, dead ends, gaping p(l)otholes, and other obstacles commonly encountered when writing a screenplay.--Ne...
  • Scriptwriting for Film, Television and New Media, 1st Edition
    September 17, 2021
    ISBN 9781138618107472 Pages - 109 B/W IllustrationsScriptwriting for Film, Television and New MediaBy Alan C. HuethWhat are the foundations of scriptwriting? Why do some scripts ga...
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    September 17, 2021
    ISBN 9780815371779230 Pages   A great deal of storytelling in film and television involves narratives that include sexual situations and nudity. The increased amount of on-l...
  • Prewriting Your Screenplay: A Step-by-Step Guide to [...]
    September 16, 2021
    ISBN 9781138482296; 240 Pages Prewriting Your Screenplay: A Step-by-Step Guide to Generating Stories Written by Michael Tabb Prewriting Your Screenplay cements all the...
  • Scriptwriting for Web Series: Writing for the Digital Age [...]
    September 15, 2021
    by Marie Drennan, Yuri Baranovsky, Vlad Baranovsky Routledge  160 pages | 2 B/W Illus.  Paperback: 9780815376378  pub: 2018-05-15   Scriptwriting for Web S...
  • TV Writing On Demand:Creating Great Content in the Digital[...]
    September 14, 2021
    By Neil Landau Routledge314 pagesPaperback: 9781138705715pub: 2018-01-30TV Writing On Demand: Creating Great Content in the Digital Era takes a deep dive into writing for toda...
  • Classical Storytelling and Contemporary Screenwriting [...]
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    Classical Storytelling and Contemporary Screenwriting: Aristotle and the Modern Scriptwriter, 1st Edition By Brian Price ISBN 9781138553408; Paperback, 244 pages Since we first...
  • Great Adaptations: Screenwriting and Global Storytelling [...]
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    by Alexis Krasilovsky Routledge262 pagesPaperback: 9781138949188pub: 2017-10-02 Description​ Award-Winning Finalist in the "Performing Arts: Film, Theater, Dance, Music" category...
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    by Eric R. Williams Routledge  180 pages  Hardback: 9781138090392  pub: 2017-09-14  Description In The Screenwriters Taxonomy, award-winning screenwri...
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    August 25, 2021
    Once you understand the basics of screenwriting, ideas for your next screenplay are everywhere. Whether it comes from a favorite children’s book, a summer novel you discover ...
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    August 23, 2021
    This book teaches readers how global trends define the marketplace for saleable screenplays in key international territories as well as the domestic market. Veteran writer, pro...
  • The Heart of the Film: Writing Love Stories in Screenplays [..]
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    The Heart of the Film: Writing Love Stories in Screenplays, 1st EditionBy Cynthia Whitcomb Routledge204 pagesPaperback: 9781138201101 pub: 2017-04-12Most movies include a love stor...
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    Write to Shoot teaches budding screenwriters and screenwriting filmmakers how to write a short script with production in mind. Beker instructs them how to showcase their str...
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    Storytelling for Film and TelevisionFrom First Word to Last Frame, 1st EditionBy Ken DancygerPublisher: Routledge188 pagesStorytelling for Film and Television is a theory and pract...
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  • Maura Nicolaita
    Maura Nicolaita posted a topic in the forum Screenwriting:
    19 hours ago
    How to pitch my script to Netflix?
    Many people have been wondering lately how to increase their odds of selling their scripts to a Netflix or other similar streaming services. If you wrote a great script for a movie or TV show, you are probably considering pitching it to Netflix. Here are...  moreMany people have been wondering lately how to increase their odds of selling their scripts to a Netflix or other similar streaming services. If you wrote a great script for a movie or TV show, you are probably considering pitching it to Netflix. Here are a few tips that can help you get started: 1. Research Netflix’s content library to see what kinds of movies and TV shows they have produced. This will give you a better idea of what they’re looking for and what type of audience they’re targeting. 2. Create a professional pitch package that includes a title page, synopsis, budget and breakdown, story arc, setting, character development, and at least three sample scenes. 3. Reach out to Netflix executives through your personal or professional connections. Even if this isn’t possible, you can still submit your package directly through the company’s website. 4. Follow up with Netflix if you haven’t heard back within a few weeks. 5. Don't give up! Even though you...    less
  • Maura Nicolaita
    Maura Nicolaita posted a topic in the forum General Forum:
    20 hours ago
    5 Tips to Improve your Filmmaking TikTok Profile
    TikTok has become more popular than YouTube and other online platforms. This has motivated many filmmakers to start creating TiKTok content. On TikTok, you can get exposure for your projects for free but there is a catch: the algorithm might not favour...  moreTikTok has become more popular than YouTube and other online platforms. This has motivated many filmmakers to start creating TiKTok content. On TikTok, you can get exposure for your projects for free but there is a catch: the algorithm might not favour your content and show it to everyone from the start. If you want to level up your filmmaker TikTok profile, here are 5 tips that can get you started:1. Create a creative video to show off your skills. You can use your profile as proof of your skills that everyone can see.2. Interact with other filmmakers in your space and share tips, tricks and tutorials.3. Get creative with sound design and use music and audio to enhance your visuals and storytelling. You can also find musicians and composers in our online community that would happily help you with your projects.4. Make sure your profile page looks sharp - add a nice profile photo, include your bio information, and list out past projects. You can also add a link with links through Link Tree. On Link...    less
  • Maura Nicolaita
    Maura Nicolaita posted a topic in the forum Screenwriting:
    Feb 2
    How do I sell my script to Hollywood?
    One of the most common questions when it comes to screenwriting is "How do I sell my script to Hollywood?". Truth be told, there is no easy answer to this...  moreOne of the most common questions when it comes to screenwriting is "How do I sell my script to Hollywood?". Truth be told, there is no easy answer to this question.  As a screenwriter, getting Hollywood to buy your script can be a difficult task. However, there are several strategies that can help increase your chances of success. First and foremost, make sure your script is as polished as possible. Professional readers will be able to tell the difference between a sloppy script and one that has been thoroughly reviewed and edited. Additionally, create a logline, or a summary of your script, that succinctly explains the story in a single sentence. If your script will not captivate its readers from the first 10 pages, chances are that no one will read the rest of it. Next, get feedback on your script from trusted professionals and peers. If you are a student, you can...    less
    • 9 people like this
  • Maura Nicolaita
    Maura Nicolaita posted a topic in the forum Producing:
    Feb 2
    What does a career in set design looks like?
    The whole process of "creating the scene", from setting up the stage to making the costumes and using the props, is handled by set designers. But what does a career in set design looks like? A career in set design is an exciting and creative job choice,...  moreThe whole process of "creating the scene", from setting up the stage to making the costumes and using the props, is handled by set designers. But what does a career in set design looks like? A career in set design is an exciting and creative job choice, as it involves designing and creating an environment on a film or theatre...    less
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    Maura Nicolaita posted a topic in the forum Stunt Production and Special Effects:
    Feb 1
    Is VFX the same as CGI?
    Most people these days ask themselves whether VFX and CGI are the same things or not. The quick answer is no. VFX and CGI are not the same thing. VFX stands for Visual Effects and is used to create realistic simulated environments, special effects, and...  more Most people these days ask themselves whether VFX and CGI are the same things or not. The quick answer is no. VFX and CGI are not the same thing. VFX stands for Visual Effects and is used to create realistic simulated environments, special effects, and other elements that can't be captured with a camera.   On the other hand, CGI stands for Computer-Generated Imagery and is used to create synthetic objects and characters that don't exist in the real world. While VFX and CGI are both used in the filmmaking process, they are two distinct techniques.   Even though both VFX and CGI are used to create the best scene, they are not the same. As you can see, each of them does something different, even though they do share some common applications in film and video.  less
    • 7 people like this
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    Maura Nicolaita posted a topic in the forum Audio:
    Jan 31
    Why is audio important?
    There are many reasons why audio is important and should not be...  
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  • February 6, 2023 2:08 AM PST
    in the topic How to pitch my script to Netflix? in the forum Screenwriting

    Many people have been wondering lately how to increase their odds of selling their scripts to a Netflix or other similar streaming services. If you wrote a great script for a movie or TV show, you are probably considering pitching it to Netflix. Here are a few tips that can help you get started:

    1. Research Netflix’s content library to see what kinds of movies and TV shows they have produced. This will give you a better idea of what they’re looking for and what type of audience they’re targeting.

    2. Create a professional pitch package that includes a title page, synopsis, budget and breakdown, story arc, setting, character development, and at least three sample scenes.

    3. Reach out to Netflix executives through your personal or professional connections. Even if this isn’t possible, you can still submit your package directly through the company’s website.

    4. Follow up with Netflix if you haven’t heard back within a few weeks.

    5. Don't give up! Even though you might not be successful on your first attempt, you should not let this demotivate you. There are countless examples of screenwriters that were not successful on their first attempt and that were later successful.
     
    Once you have a well-written script, all you need is to get the right person to read it. I wish you good luck and keep us updated on your progress!
  • February 6, 2023 1:25 AM PST
    in the topic 5 Tips to Improve your Filmmaking TikTok Profile in the forum General Forum

    TikTok has become more popular than YouTube and other online platforms. This has motivated many filmmakers to start creating TiKTok content. On TikTok, you can get exposure for your projects for free but there is a catch: the algorithm might not favour your content and show it to everyone from the start. If you want to level up your filmmaker TikTok profile, here are 5 tips that can get you started:

    1. Create a creative video to show off your skills. You can use your profile as proof of your skills that everyone can see.
    2. Interact with other filmmakers in your space and share tips, tricks and tutorials.
    3. Get creative with sound design and use music and audio to enhance your visuals and storytelling. You can also find musicians and composers in our online community that would happily help you with your projects.
    4. Make sure your profile page looks sharp - add a nice profile photo, include your bio information, and list out past projects. You can also add a link with links through Link Tree. On Link Tree, you can add your social media accounts such as Instagram, or Facebook Page, you can add your YouTube Channel and also your Website.
    5. Offer advice for budding filmmakers and hold Q&As about the work you do. Engagement is key on TikTok and posts that encourage engagement usually get more exposure.

    Follow these tips and you'll be on your way to levelling up your #filmmaker TikTok profile. Good luck!

  • February 2, 2023 11:49 PM PST
    in the topic How do I sell my script to Hollywood? in the forum Screenwriting

    One of the most common questions when it comes to screenwriting is "How do I sell my script to Hollywood?". Truth be told, there is no easy answer to this question. 

    As a screenwriter, getting Hollywood to buy your script can be a difficult task. However, there are several strategies that can help increase your chances of success.

    First and foremost, make sure your script is as polished as possible. Professional readers will be able to tell the difference between a sloppy script and one that has been thoroughly reviewed and edited. Additionally, create a logline, or a summary of your script, that succinctly explains the story in a single sentence. If your script will not captivate its readers from the first 10 pages, chances are that no one will read the rest of it.

    Next, get feedback on your script from trusted professionals and peers. If you are a student, you can ask for feedback from your teachers. Addressing the criticisms and taking their advice can greatly strengthen your script and make it more attractive to Hollywood.

    Finally, familiarize yourself with the various avenues available to screenwriters to get their scripts into the hands of industry professionals. Attend film festivals and pitch competitions, join online screenwriting networks and websites, and reach out to agents and producers who are looking for new projects.

    By taking these steps, you can increase your odds of having a successful career as a screenwriter and selling the scripts you've worked so hard to create.

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