Introduce Yourself

Welcome, Andre. Wishing you every success!

Hi, Andre Kemp. Congratulations on all your accomplishments! Those are great themes! Do you do consulting for writers on military, law enforcement, and procedural accuracy?

Greetings Andre Kemp! Welcome to Stage 32 if new here. Nice bonafides. Love Melbourne! I was honored to give a Keynote Speech at RMIT The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology on Digital Cinematography. Amazing trip up the coast as well to Cairns and all points in between.

welcome Andre, it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I am working on a novel in the sci-fi/action-adventure genre on modern day military action on a global scale against giant Kaiju beasts. I was hoping with your background and knowledge you would have some opinions that could make this book even better. the end goal is for it to become a cinematic film

Rose Dupuis Thank you so much for these kind and encouraging words, Rose. It really means a lot, especially at this stage. I’m very grateful for the support and the community here on Stage 32 — it already feels like the right place to grow and learn. Thanks again for the encouragement!

Charmane Wedderburn Thank you so much, Charmane — that really means a lot. I love the way you put it, about stories coming from a different time. That’s exactly how it feels sometimes. Writing is my way of exploring that connection and trying to translate it into something emotional and human. I really appreciate your kind words about the project.

David Linski

I love that you put it this way — especially about being an adult in that decade. I feel the same. And yes, exactly: that gritty, tactile technology from the 70s/80s has so much character and weight to it. It makes the world feel more physical, more grounded, and somehow more emotional too. Nostalgia can be a really powerful storytelling tool when it’s used to serve character and mood, not just aesthetics. Thanks for sharing this — it really resonates.

Hi Paulina and Michał! Your post was very engaging. I too have experienced that exact feeling of "belonging to a different time," and I can even claim to deeply understand the part where you mentioned "never being the popular kid and often feeling like an outsider."

My emotions, my perspective on issues, events, and even the impact that a song, an image, or people have on me have always differed from those around me—like my classmates. This difference has been with me since childhood and sometimes still continues today.

They saw me as "weird," and I saw them as "ordinary." Tolerating them was hard for me, and probably tolerating me was hard for them too! But for me, it was always a deep and pure joy whenever I found people who thought like me; as if I had found a missing piece of my existence’s puzzle. Seeing your post on Stage 32 gave me exactly that feeling.

I am a complete supporter of your ideas.

I’d choose the Gupta Empire period, marked by significant advances in science, math, and culture. It feels like a golden age of ideas, which sounds way cooler than my current era of notifications and deadlines.

I’ve a short horror script, if that is of interest? it needs a polish, easy enough, but I can send you the details when I’m back home on Sunday.

I have a 10 page family horror script called The Lantern Man (you can read my logline in my profile.) It's set in the UK and might be a fit for what you're looking for.

David Rodriguez-Carrillo - just sent you a message with the logline for a short script that takes place entirely in a pub in the southwest of England. Can share the link to the script if it's of interest. Thanks for sharing this opportunity with everyone!

Hi David,

This sounds like an amazing opportunity! It’s great to see a producer supporting character-driven short films and offering paid opportunities. I’m sure a lot of writers here will be excited to connect with you.

Looking forward to seeing the projects that come from this!

Hi there, I have various short film ideas and scripts done. I’d love to chat more if that’s ok with you! I also thank you for sharing this amazing opportunity with everyone!

Have a great weekend!

Thank you, everyone.

You're welcome, Rich Terdoslavich. I'm doing well. Thanks. I haven't seen any Kurosawa films. I've heard of them though. I'll have to check them out. Have a great weekend too!

Beautiful work!

Thanks, Michael!

Maurice Vaughan the outlining starts in the notes app, and once it’s completed we move onto the proper screenwriting tools like FinaDraft or Celtx.

I use Final Draft, Westley Cornwell. I heard it has an outline feature. I plan on trying it out.

Hi Westley Cornwell , congratulations on your semifinalist placement — that’s a great milestone.

I’m a senior 3D artist and animator, working with cinematic characters, environments, and visual development for film projects.

If you ever need visual or 3D support for a short, proof of concept, or pitch materials, I’d be happy to connect.

Portfolio: https://bento.me/pj-arts

Demo Reel: https://vimeo.com/1061099584

Best,

Pablo

Pablo Oliveira thank you! And WOW, that reel is incredible. I will definitely keep you in mind!

Andre Kemp welcome! This is a great website to connect with the film world. What are you working on?

Hi, Sandra Isabel Correia! I'll try and make the next one if there's going to be another Synopsis Coverage Report—Euro Edition. Hope everyone has a great time!

Hi, Maurice Vaughan. Thank you, my friend, and of course we will have more:) We are excited to have you jump with us!

You're welcome, Sandra Isabel Correia. I'm looking forward to it!

Hi Sandra,

Glad you’re here! This is such exciting news for our international members - thanks for sharing!

Hey, Sydney S. It is, and both webcasts were so great. I am really happy with this opportunity for our international members. Thank you my friend. Have a great weekend <3

Congratulations on the progress with your projects, Spencer Magnusson! Looking forward to hearing what your script is about!

Hi Maurice,

Thanks for all you do for the community! Glad you’re here - hope your January goals are going well into Feb :)

Hi, Sydney S. You're welcome. Thanks, and thanks for everything you do for the community too! Hope you have a great month and reach all your goals!

Hi Maurice,

Thank you so much! That is so kind of you to say. I really appreciate you being part of the community and for all the energy you bring. Wishing you a wonderful month as well and lots of progress on all your projects and goals!

You're welcome, Sydney S. Thank you. Enjoy your weekend!

Hey, Nicholas P. Congratulations on writing three scripts in December! That's impressive! I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know that I moved your post from the Screenwriting Lounge to the Introduce Yourself Lounge since you're introducing yourself and sharing an update. Let me know if you have any questions.

Hi Nicholas,

Glad you’re here! That’s awesome that you’ve already written three scripts and are revisiting your vision - such a valuable process. What are your upcoming goals with your writing, and how can I help you as you continue developing your work?

I’m working on a new character and giving her the best chance of expressing herself to her new found friend who is pushed on her due to her violent behavior. I could use some help with how to jump from the late 80s to the early 2000s. Developing a 80s sitcom in the script Sydney S

hey there and welcome. my name is Nicholas p and I am editing my projects. so I say keep going and keep reaching for your goals

Hey, Parker Anderson. Welcome to the community. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. Writers, directors, animators, producers, executives, and more. www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...

And Stage 32 had its monthly Community Open House yesterday. The recording will be available soon (www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32s-january-2026-community-open...). It's free to watch. It'll also help you navigate Stage 32 and connect with creatives and industry pros.

Stage 32 has a Screenwriting Lounge where you can share resources and tips, get advice, ask questions, find resources, and get feedback (www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting).

I suggest using a photo of yourself as your profile picture. People will feel more comfortable networking and collaborating with you if they know what you look like. You can upload a picture by clicking the gear symbol in the top right-hand corner and selecting “Edit profile” in the drop-down menu, then clicking the red button underneath your location and choosing "Update profile picture."

This sounds intriguing. I’m also interested in story-driven mystery narratives. Would love to connect and exchange ideas

Hi Parker,

Welcome to the lounge! Deep Dark Down sounds exciting - love the mix of mystery, supernatural, and strong emotional stakes :) Let me know if I can help you in any way hit your upcoming goals!

Hallo Gina Anderson , nice to meet you! Congrats on developing so many projects—wishing you the best with representation and collaborations.

Thanks, all. Apologies, it doesn't look like I can respond to you directly, but thank you for the warm welcome!

You're welcome, Gina Anderson. Put the @ symbol, and a menu of names will show up.

Gina Anderson Welcome to Stage 32!! I think you will find this to be a wonderful community full of talent, insight and support. Let me know if I can ever help out.

Hi Gina,

Welcome to Stage 32! It sounds like you had a busy and productive year - three scripts is impressive. If you’re looking for representation, you might find this webinar really helpful: How to Find and Choose the Right Screenwriting Manager for Your Career: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/how-to-find-and-choose-the-ri...

It walks through the management landscape, what to look for in a manager, and how to approach finding representation.

I’m on the Stage 32 Education team, so if you need anything at all, feel free to reach out to me at edu@stage32.com

Warmly,

Sydney

Hi, Kevin Miller. Great to meet you. I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know that I moved your post from the Post-Production Lounge to the Introduce Yourself Lounge since you're introducing yourself, promoting your website, and the ways to connect with other members in the discipline Lounges (Post-Production Lounge, Producing Lounge, Filmmaking/Directing Lounge, etc.) are making helpful/educational posts and commenting on other people’s posts. Let me know if you have any questions.

Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. Producers, directors, executives, and more. www.stage32.com/blog/the-importance-of-community-and-collaboration-in-th...

Stage 32 had its monthly Community Open House last week. It'll also help you make connections. You can watch the free recording here: www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32s-january-2026-community-open...

Thank you Maurice. I appreciate it.

You're welcome, Kevin Miller.

Hi, Richard Callahan. Great to meet you. Welcome to the community. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...

Stage 32 had its monthly Community Open House last week. It'll also help you navigate the platform and make connections. You can watch the free recording here: www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32s-january-2026-community-open...

Stage 32 has a Screenwriting Lounge where you can share tips, get advice, ask questions, find resources, get feedback, and do a script swap. www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting