Introduce Yourself

Karen "Kay" Ross I grew up with the 1960s Star Trek & Twilight Zone, and read Ray Bradbury.

Maurice Vaughan I should have ordered the parts from the NASA surplus supply store. Australia was good. Great food and nice people.

NASA has a surplus supply store, Michael A. Clement? An alien in Australia would be a fun movie.

Thanks for reintroducing yourself, Michael A. Clement! I always appreciate your creativity and humor, and it’s incredible to see how much you’ve accomplished while stranded on Earth. Congratulations on all the published work, especially the recent short stories and your upcoming Martian-in-Hong-Kong piece. Can’t wait to see what’s next from planet Zog!

Maurice Vaughan Yep. If NASA doesn't have the parts, perhaps I can get them from Elon Musk.

Welcome to the community, Ghala Thamer. Here's a blog that'll help you navigate Stage 32 and connect with creatives and industry professionals: www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...

I suggest adding a profile picture and a detailed bio to your profile. People will feel more comfortable networking and collaborating with you if they know what you look like. And if you have a picture, your profile will show up when someone searches for you. A detailed bio will help you build relationships/network on here. You could add things to your bio like why you became a filmmaker and screenwriter, your accomplishments, your goals, and what movies and shows you like.

I suggest watching this webinar: "Outlining Your Feature Screenplay" www.stage32.com/webinars/Outlining-Your-Feature-Screenplay&affid=blog2022

Stage 32 also has other Screenwriting Education (www.stage32.com/education/search?term=screenwriting) and Screenwriting Blogs (www.stage32.com/blog/tags/screenwriting-25) that can help you learn how to write a script.

And reading scripts is a great way to learn how to write a script. You can download scripts here:

https://www.stage32.com/loglines

www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/10-great-websites-download-movie-scripts/

Some of those scripts are production scripts, so they have things that spec scripts (like your scripts) don't have, like scene numbers and shots such as the CUT TO shot. Some writers use shots in spec scripts though.

Welcome Ghala Thamer - we are very happy you are with us. I do agree with Maurice in that you should post a profile picture. It will help folks find you and we'll be able to better connect with a real person. Be sure to share with us what you're working on as well.

Man Maurice Vaughan You're rivaling some of my resource responses! Love all those actionable recs!

Hey, Ghala Thamer Welcome! I would like to congratulate you for starting your creative journey - and starting with the BEST objective! "how to craft my story into an effective screenplay" is great because you are acknowledging that the true story may not be the story that audiences will enjoy the best. Part of what we do as storytellers is crafting to honor the heart of the story while offering a cinematic experience to the audience.

Okay, my two cents - like all good speeches, stories need a solid opening and a clear ending. There are only four endings - happy, tragic, bittersweet, and cautionary. Choose yours to get started, and then start to craft an opening that sets up that ending. That's the best way to start.

As you continue on your journey, feel free to drop any challenges, victories, or questions in the Screenwriting Lounge - a great FREE resource: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting

Welcome to the community, Ghala Thamer! Thank you for sharing a bit about your journey, your passion and the heart behind your story are already so inspiring. If you ever want personalized guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out to our Success Team at success@stage32.com. Just let them know about your goals, and they can help you find the right executives, resources, or services to support your journey.

Excited to see where this new chapter takes you!

I certainly second the wise suggestions of my colleagues above. This community is such a great resource to be utilized in your journey to grow as a storyteller.

You're welcome, David Dicaire. Enjoy the weekend and working on your scripts!

Great to have you here David, what types of genres and stories inspire you?

Hello Amanda Toney. Hope all is well. Good question. I like pretty much all genres and like well-written, well-told stories.

Always great to see you here David Dicaire!

Always nice to hear from you Nick Phillips. Hope all is well.

Welcome Stephen! Nice to meet you. Glad you're here.

Hi Stephen, are you a literary agent?

Hey Stephen. Good to meet you. Is there a certain genre that your efforts work in or does genre even matter?

Hi Stephen Penn Thanks for introducing yourself. Nice to meet you and a warm welcome!

Welcome, Stephen Penn! With your wealth of experience, I know your insights would be incredibly valuable to the community. I encourage you to jump into the Distribution Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/distribution) here on Stage 32 and share your expertise, whether it’s tips on finding the right partners, navigating global deals, or best practices for expanding a project’s reach. There are so many filmmakers here who would benefit from your perspective. Have you worked on anything recently that you're excited about?

You're welcome, Kemuel Charles. It did feel like line dancing. Haha

You said you're interested in camera work, editing, and directing. Stage 32 has Lounges and Education for those. The blog link I put in my last comment talks about them.

Stage 32 also has Cinematography Blogs (www.stage32.com/blog/tags/cinematography-11) and Filmmaking Blogs (www.stage32.com/blog/tags/filmmaking-19).

Thanks bro. Will dive into the blogs.

You're welcome, Kemuel Charles. Ok, great. I hope they help!

Hey, Kemuel Charles! Great to meet you, and welcome to the platform! Dude, you're leaps and bonds ahead of so many having that 1-2 punch of producing and editing. I already know what that means - you know how to deliver! What do you prefer to edit on? I got stuck on Premiere after FCPX came out LOL

Small anecdote - I also just recently experienced my first 5.1 sound mix in-house at an accredited post facility here in L.A. It. Was. AWESOME! What have you been up to? Any victories you're celebrating? And is there anything we can help you with?

I would highly recommend checking out the Producing Lounge ( https://www.stage32.com/lounge/producing ) and the Post-Production Lounge ( https://www.stage32.com/lounge/post_production ) - it's a great, FREE resource for sharing insights, asking questions, celebrating victories, and building relationships!

Welcome to Stage 32, Kem! Great to have you here. If you’re interested in camera work, editing, and directing, I definitely recommend spending time in the Cinematography, Post-Production, and Filmmaking lounges. It’s a great way to connect with fellow creatives, ask questions, and share your insights. Looking forward to seeing you around the community! You can find the lounges here: https://www.stage32.com/lounge

Stage 32 also has fantastic education to help you learn more about filmmaking and post-production! You can learn more here: https://www.stage32.com/education/collections/filmmaking

Hi, Gary Laney. Congratulations on finishing your 7th screenplay! Stage 32 has feedback services I suggest checking out (www.stage32.com/scriptservices).

Mainly action and sci-fi. Got idea for great comedy script while on vacation in Costa rica

Cool. Have you entered your scripts into any of the contests here or on the web?

Just started doing that

Welcome to the community, Gary and huge congrats on finishing your seventh screenplay! That’s no small feat. I’d encourage you to spend some time posting and engaging in the Authoring and Screenwriting Lounges here on Stage 32. They’re great places to ask questions, share updates, and get valuable feedback from fellow creatives. You can also reach out to our Success Team at Success@stage32.com. Let them know about your goals and the kind of feedback or connections you’re looking for. They can help point you toward the best executives and resources here on Stage 32.

Also, a quick tip: Consider replacing your profile picture with a real photo of yourself. It helps others connect with you more personally and makes networking that much easier in an online space like this one. Looking forward to seeing more of your work and insights in the lounges!

You're welcome, Michael Varga. Onward and upward! I'm looking forward to seeing this movie! If I hear about any producers, directors, etc. looking for this type of film, I'll let you know.

Congrats on finishing your script! I read the summary a few times - Very intriguing concept!! Love the time period and the story/location. Hope it gets picked up -- good luck to you!

That's amazing! Congrats on your achievement. I've had the chance to visit Uganda for work a couple of times so I'm intrigued! :)

This sounds like a winner! I've lived and filmed in SA and it's very beautiful and complicated . Chad sounds great

Thanks for sharing your story, Michael Varga! I hope you’ll share more about your writing journey in the Screenwriting Lounge, and if you haven’t already, reach out to our Success Team at Success@stage32.com. They can help you connect with execs who specialize in adaptations and international stories.

;-)

My dream also. However, I have a long way to go, At my age I am running out of time :(

Andrea, never give up! Climbing the mountain may feel endless, but every step forward brings you closer to the summit—even when you can't see it yet. As long as you keep moving, you're still in the race. Dreams don’t have an expiration date. Keep going!

Hi Noël Savignano, welcome! Your projects sound fascinating, especially your work adapting Nino from novel to screenplay. That’s such a rewarding challenge, and it’s great to hear you’re already well into the process. I’d recommend spending some time in both the Screenwriting and Authoring Lounges where you can share your insights and experiences as a writer, and you’ll find great conversations happening there about adaptations and creative storytelling from both sides of the process. You can find the lounges here: https://www.stage32.com/lounge

You might also want to check out Stage 32’s Adaptation Review, where an executive will evaluate how your adaptation would fare in the professional marketplace and offer tailored notes. It’s a great resource if you’re looking to refine your script for industry attention: https://www.stage32.com/scriptservices/coverage/buy?id=66

Hi Ashley, thank you so much for your kind words and for these valuable recommendations! Adapting Nino has been an incredible journey, and I’m always eager to learn and refine my approach. I’ll definitely explore the Screenwriting and Authoring Lounges to connect with others working on adaptations.

As a French person from the French Riviera, my script is in French for now, but I plan to adapt it into English in the future to make it more accessible for international opportunities. The Adaptation Review sounds like a fantastic resource, and I’ll keep it in mind as I progress further.

I truly appreciate your support and guidance. Looking forward to engaging more with the community!

You're welcome, Mark Augustyn. I agree with Leonardo. The website looks fantastic! You could post photos of the Mimi and Moto merchandise on your profile if you like.

Thanks Leonardo and Maurice. Will do on adding merch photos to my profile. We have a functioning business so the plan now is to scale it domestically and internationally by animating Mimi and Moto for a series.

You're welcome, Mark Augustyn. I hope you and your wife reach the goal to animate Mimi and Moto and expand the brand domestically and internationally!

You are very welcome Mark Augustyn. Sounds like a great plan - all the best with reaching your goals!

Hi Mark Augustyn, welcome to the community! Mimi and Moto is such a unique and charming concept. With the success you’ve had in publishing, expanding into animation sounds like an exciting next step. I recommend sharing more about your journey and goals in the Animation and Producing Lounges here on Stage 32- https://www.stage32.com/lounge

You should also reach out to our Success Team at Success@stage32.com! They can help connect you with the right professionals who share your vision and could help bring Mimi and Moto to life on screen. Looking forward to seeing where this journey takes you both!

You're welcome, Michael "MouthMoth" Wilson. It's a cool name and catchy. I'm looking forward to hearing more about PICA too!

Sounds exciting! Best of luck!

Thank you all for your kind words. I'm working on getting crowd funding sites going here soon and in talks with some practical effects groups about pricing.

You're welcome, Michael "MouthMoth" Wilson. That's great. Stage 32 has a Financing/Crowdfunding Lounge where you could ask for advice and insight on setting up a crowdfunding campaign and running it. www.stage32.com/lounge/fundraising

Welcome to the community, Michael "MouthMoth" Wilson! PICA sounds like such a fascinating project, and it’s incredibly cool that you’re taking on multiple creative roles. Be sure to check out the Composing, Animation, and Filmmaking Lounges here on Stage 32, where you can share insights about your process that can spark great conversations and collaborations. Can’t wait to hear more as you move forward with development! You can find the lounges here: https://www.stage32.com/lounge

Monica, here if you need any support to recommendations for your female driven writing :) stay helpful!

Sorry forgot to include you can reach me at edu@stage32.com :-)

Welcome Monica Wolff!!

so write already! lol!

Welcome to the community, Monica Wolff! Love to hear that you’re focused on female-driven comedy! We need more of those stories out in the world. I’d recommend spending some time posting and commenting in the Screenwriting Lounge to connect with other writers working on similar projects. It’s a great space to ask questions, share updates, and get support. You can find the lounge here: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting

Also, don’t hesitate to reach out to our Success Team at Success@stage32.com. Let them know about your goals and the kind of feedback or connections you’re looking for, they can help point you toward the best executives and resources here on Stage 32.

Chapter 8 - SIFU'S WAY - A Tale of Completion

Hi, Trevor Gustafson. Hope you're doing great! Congratulations on finishing your Miniseries! The concept art and early character designs look fantastic! I like the art style!

Damn, no one can see the artwork at a fuller resolution?

Stage 32 website needs an upgrade. Visuals are important!

Stage 32 is going through an upgrade, but I'm not sure if it'll affect picture resolution or not, Trevor Gustafson.

Welcome back to the platform, Trevor Gustafson! And wow, congratulations on completing such an epic project. A 32-episode miniseries 25 years in the making is a huge achievement, and your dedication is seriously inspiring.

I definitely encourage you to get active again in the lounges here on Stage 32, especially the Animation, Screenwriting, and Filmmaking Lounges. They’re great spaces to connect with other creatives, share your experiences and tips, and get feedback or support as you move into the next stage of your journey.