Introduce Yourself

Undoubtedly Intertwined sounds interesting, Katery Gutz! Congratulations on the first chapter being a semifinalist and finishing your first feature film as the lead actress!

Great to see you here, Katery Gutz! That's one awesome IY post. Thrilled to have you in the community.

Thank you all for such a warm welcome!!

You're welcome, Brandy Camille. See you around Stage 32!

You are very welcome to our big family Brandy Camille and I wish you a wonderful time with us :))

Hi! Brandy Camille today is my first day

Welcome, Lisa Milliner. Great to have you here. When you get a moment, be sure to upload a profile pic and fill out your bio. Doing both will help you tremendously with your networking and profile awareness on this platform. Look forward to seeing you around the community!

Hi Maurice Vaughan, thank you for the welcome and the blog tips.

Hi Asmaa Jamil and Hendrik Schoeman, thank you for the welcome

Hi Sydney, thank you for the welcome.

The first script I wrote is called Magical Thinking, which according to Brittanica is “the belief that one's ideas, thoughts, actions, words, or use of symbols can influence the course of events in the material world”. With the talk about how AI will turn society more accurate and secure I started to reflect over how some things and actions have a metaphysical value, technology cannot reproduce. In the script I discuss this by comparing thought patterns behind the Afro-Brazilian religious practice Candomblé, and scientific thought patterns determining AI, presented in a film-noir inspired setting in a near-future San Francisco..

My next script is called Völuspá. It is a divination in Norse mythology that predicts Ragnarök, which is a serie of events like battles and natural disasters culminating in submersion of the world by a deluge (as raise water levels due to global warming).

With experience being on the dry waiting for flood to return, I reversed the eschatology, and wrote a script about a sailor who docks her catamaran at low tide to repair a hull damage, only to discover the ocean never returns after flood.

The third script is called Boa Viagem. During my morning walks along the beach in Boa Viagem, an affluent waterfront neighborhood in Recife, Brazil, which has declined due to the arrival of sharks, I was meditating over the meaning of life, while passing the signs warning for sharks. Together with experiencing a social reality in Brazil and the political situation during the previous president, these walks inspired me to create a story about a game where people can bet on wether or not, inmates thrown in the shark dense water, manage to reach the shore and get pardon.

You're welcome, Johan Tebelius.

Johan Tebelius

Have a good weekend too, Ben Trebilcook.

What a beautiful post Ben! Truly a wonderful sentiment. Congrats to you on a successful career !

Awesome to see you back here, Ben Trebilcook! Hope you'll make this more of a regular occurrence, my friend!

Below is from a profile on one of my socials. I’m currently seeking new representation. I am currently repped in the UK. Actually, prior to this I had never had a UK agent despite being from and living in the UK. I’ve had management and attorney representation in LA, Australia and China and am now looking to go elsewhere. I'm a multi-faceted creative professional with a passion for storytelling in both film and television. Represented by WGM ATLANTIC and guided by the talented Madeleine Cotter and Nicky Lovick and was previously represented by WME China, under Rick Yan and Jasmine Gao. Projects: Writing Accomplishments: I've authored four captivating novels: "My Name Is Not Jacob Ramsay," "Old Habits," "Daisy Scarlett," and the latest detective novel, "Down & Under." My work spans various genres, from espionage thrillers to detective mysteries. "Old Habits" even formed the basis for the acclaimed Die Hard 6 script. A first draft of Mission: Impossible 3, based on my own original screenplay, back in 2001 for Cruise/Wagner Productions and recently, the award winning, dementia centred short - You Know Me, directed by the late Darren Kent. Film and Television: With over two decades of experience in the industry, I've contributed to global corporate video films and penned engaging scripts for feature films and television. Notably, my speculative script "Old Habits Die Hard" (also known as "Die Hardest") gained international attention for its fresh take on the Die Hard franchise and a female driven spy project is currently with my friend, legendary producer Mario Kassar. Professional Background: In addition to my creative work, I've spent 20 years managing and teaching challenging young individuals and mentoring as a qualified counsellor. I've collaborated closely with educational professionals, social workers, psychologists, therapists, police and security services , to support the well-being and education of vulnerable young people, including young offenders, substance abusers, and those with various learning barriers. I also work for the Ministry of Justice. Diverse Freelance Experience: My journey has led me to freelancing for established publications like Emap (Empire / Heat) and Express newspapers, as well as working in the pharmaceutical industry and contributing to online film sites. Making a Difference: I've been an active part of initiatives like The Rob Knox Film Festival, where I served as a judge for a decade. This role allowed me to promote community cohesion, stand against knife crime, and encourage aspiring filmmakers. Personal Life: I'm a proud father and reside in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Feel free to connect and explore the exciting world of creativity with me!

PS: thanks RB

I don't dabble in animation/cartoons at all (well, maybe one spec pilot, but I digress...). But your Mickey Mouse / Walt Disney idea JUMPED off my screen. Get on that ASAP (especially now that the multi-billion Disney expansion is Green lit). And protect your work. I was reading Dave Noll's book 'The Visionary in Charge' yesterday and his anecdotes of meeting young Walt Disney would hit home with all Creatives.

Thank you, but do you know how I can? I need to send this to Disney, but I have no representation.

Welcome to the community, Susan Kelejian. "...the only professional theater company in the world to consistently perform Shakespeare on horseback." That's interesting! I've never heard of those kinds of plays.

thats because it was the ONLY one! It was a great ride (pun intended) produced in LA for 5 years 2012-2017 (Equine Dell Arte) and proceeds went to special needs children, people in recovery and US Veterans

Those are incredible causes, Susan Kelejian! BELIEF sounds exciting! Hope Natalie finds a home for the feature film. I'm looking forward to watching it!

Martina... LOVE what your mission is...

"podcast host dedicated to dismantling mental and emotional health stigma."

LOVE to be a guest on your PODCAST, if you have an opening. I TOO, AM CHANGING THE WORLDVIEW on that very subject... MY BOOK "SUCCESS AFTER INSANITY" (published 2000) being revised at this moment for MY FILM coming also named "SUCCESS AFTER INSANITY". Hoping by early next Spring, it will be out? We have 7 on the team so far... so excited. DIVINE TIMING is at hand... as always!

I have spent over 25 years in & out of mental hospitals, crisis centers etc. THANK THE GODDESS for that PREBIRTH CHOICE I MADE before entering the EARTH PLANE again! Because I was able to see for a 3 decade period of TIME, what was working, and what was NOT... and what I LEARNED about how OUR society STILL DOES NOT GET IT... when it comes to the world of unseen gifts (that are actually very natural! LOL). WE lock them away in institutions and build a WHOLE UNNATURAL SYSTEM AROUND the idea of the words "mental illness" that cannot BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH.

WISHING YOU SO MUCH SUCCESS IN ALL YOU DO...

MY new number is 984-335-5425 if you want to call about being a guest on your PODCAST>

Thanks for the kind comment, Sherri ZImmerman. And thanks for telling people about Stage 32 and how I can help them. That's one of the great things about this community: we help each other.

Welcome to our family! !!!

Welcome Martina ! Sounds like you have a lot of Actress experience!! With a nice smile like yours, you probably ‘hook’ em in - lol ;-)

As Maurice Vaughan and myself as Moderators. We can guide you to best content in these Lounges. I’ve been here about 4-5 years part time - so know a few places here to help out. I’m more a musician / composer/ post- production person, so hope to connect! Have a great weekend- Happy Mother’s Day !! K. Kennard

Whoever told you, Christine Capone, that capitalising sights and sound in a script that's being submitted into competitions can be quite distracting was dead right. In a spec script it's not really advisable to capitalise as it diverts the reader attention to the capitalization. This creates an ugly dent in your storyline.

Hello and you came to the right place.

This is one hell of an Introduce Yourself post, Jabulani Pongolani. Welcome aboard. As Asmaa Jamil, you're absolutely in the right place. Dive right in. This is one welcoming, friendly and talented global community of creatives and executives. Look forward to your contributions.

I feel humbled by your comment, Richard "RB" Botto. Gallons of thanks.

Asmaa Jamil thank you for who you are and you are.

Most welcome, Jabulani Pongolani

Tom here. I am the new Dir. of Global Education at Stage 32. Not only are we simpatico on AI being a powerful tool when used correctly, but I absolutely love this post. It has humor, exposition, vulnerability, and even some self-deprecation. Something tells me you are going to take to screenwriting like a duck to water.

But you posted asking for recommendations, so here we go...

...first on the list is a no-brainer based on how you described where you are in your journey, which is the beginning. So I am going to recommend:

Introduction to Feature Film Screenwriting: Perfecting the Basics + 14 Script Downloads.

This is going to be a great jumping-off point to learn the ins and outs of screenwriting.

https://www.stage32.com/education?p=8944832676147

The next class that I think will be useful is going to be:

4-Part Screenwriting Class: The Fundamentals of Story and Screenwriting Structure. This will be slightly more advanced than the intro, but it might still be a good jumping-off point as well.

https://www.stage32.com/education?p=8944902897971

You might also find some info on proper structure to be useful, in which case, I recommend:

Your Guide to Proper Script Formatting

This is a webinar, so it is a much more inexpensive price point.

https://www.stage32.com/education?p=9242220855603

These three will give you a great foundation on which to build your script.

Since The Soto Voce Chronicles is Sci-Fi, you might also want to check out this webinar:

Keys To Delivering Exceptional Sci-Fi Writing for Film, TV, and Beyond

https://www.stage32.com/education?p=8944840769843

And, here is a FREE webinar that we did with Netflix:

Netflix + Stage 32 Present: How to Write Sci-Fi Scripts for Streaming Television

https://www.stage32.com/education?p=8944894083379

I know you asked for only one, but we had so many great options for your request that I couldn't help myself. Feel free to hit me up if you need any other recommendations. Like all of the Stage 32 staff, I am always here to help. If you ever need assistance with anything you can also email me at edu@stage32.com. Cheers.

Welcome to Stage 32, Hendrik Schoeman. Glad you're part of the community. I suggest adding more details to your profile bio. It’ll help you build relationships/network on here. You could add things to your bio like why you became a writer, what type of writer you are, your accomplishments, your goals, and what movies/shows/books/etc. you like.

Hey there, Hendrik! Welciome!

Thank you so much @Maurice Vaughan! That's really cool. I'll definitely check it ou!

You're welcome, Najeea Murray. Hope the Lounge helps. I'm sure it will.

Hey, Pat Alexander ! I'm still a big Hannah Montana fan! The jokes still hold up lol. I also really love Lizzie McGuire and That's so Raven. Any show with really great families. What about you?

Lizzie McGuire for sure! Even Stevens was heavily in my bag growing up haha.

I'm so glad you're here! Soak up all you can from posts, comments, etc. The soil here is reach and you can grow something special! Welcome!