Hello,
My name is Donnah Naliaka, and I’m an aspiring screenwriter from Kenya. I recently discovered my passion for writing stories and scripts.
I’m currently learning and working on my first short script. I’d be incredibly grateful for any advice, encouragement, or resources you might share for someone starting out in Africa.
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Hi, Donnah Khaemba. Welcome to the community. Stage 32 had a live Community Open House the other week. You can watch the recording here (www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-community-open-house-webcast-1). It'll help you navigate Stage 32 and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world.
Stage 32 also has a blog about navigating the platform and making connections: www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...
Congratulations on starting your first short script! Here’s a blog for up-and-coming screenwriters you might find helpful: www.stage32.com/blog/the-questions-up-and-coming-screenwriters-need-to-a...
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Hi Donnah Khaemba! It's great that you discovered your passion!
I think that the best advice for when you're starting is to make sure you accomplish your project. Though it's hard at the beginning, you'll learn so much by doing it.
Let us know your country through the wonderful script you'll write. All the best with your process!
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Thank you so much.I truly appreciate the support it means a lot. I'm giving this project my all, and I can’t wait to see where it leads.
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You're welcome, Donnah Khaemba. What genre(s) is your short script?
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Thanks for asking.Shadows of Justice is a political-legal thriller with mystery and psychological drama woven in. It centers on a gifted law student uncovering the dark truth behind her father’s murder while navigating dangerous political secrets. It has a tone similar to Scandal or How to Get Away with Murder, but with a fresh and grounded perspective. I’d love to share more if you’re interested.
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You're welcome, Donnah Khaemba. Shadows of Justice sounds interesting! Keep us posted on your script.
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Thank you so much.That truly means a lot. I’ll definitely keep you posted as the project unfolds,excited for what’s ahead!
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You're welcome, Donnah Khaemba. Stage 32 has Short Script Coverage if you want to get feedback on your script when it's ready (www.stage32.com/scriptservices/coverage/buy?id=38).
And you could post your script on your profile. That's how I sold four short scripts to a producer (that and networking). Click the gear symbol in the top right-hand corner and select “Edit profile” in the drop-down menu. Scroll down to “Loglines” and click “Add/edit loglines” to the right of “Loglines.” You can also post your script on your profile this way: www.stage32.com/loglines (near the top where it says “Add a Logline”)