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5 days ago

Actor hired through Stage 32 Jobs

Westley Prince, an Actor was just hired for the project titled "Right & Wrong". Congratulations!

Maurice Vaughan

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- Westley Prince
5 days ago

Congratulations, Westley!

Westley Prince

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- Elber Procopio
- Maurice Vaughan
5 days ago

Thank you sir!

Maurice Vaughan

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- Westley Prince
5 days ago

You're welcome, Westley Prince.

Gary A. Piazza

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- Maurice Vaughan
2 days ago

Congratulations, Westley!

Gary A. Piazza

Works at GAP Media ♦ Director, Photographer (Still), Screenwriter, Videographer, Producer

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2 days ago

After 30+ years of dreaming, it finally happened! Dig Me No Grave hits the big screen.

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Thank you, Stage32. Thank you very, very much. Although my script for "Dig Me No Grave" wasn't discovered on Stage32, it was the coverage I received from Julia Verdin and Alex Kirschenbaum on Stage32 that allowed me to fine tune my script so that it would be noticed. Soon after I went through multiple drafts, I won a small contest, got it published on Amazon, then uploaded to Script Revolution. It was only a matter of weeks before a director discovered it, read it, and wanted to shoot it right away.

Then Covid reared its ugly head.

Flashback--I'm a lifetime writer/cinematographer/photographer who has had close calls over the years, but no solid engagements or productions. Shorts, documentaries...that was my gig. A wedding shoot, portraits, and I went to the now non-existent Hollywood Scriptwriting Institute fresh out of the Navy. Had an agent, wrote a sequel to John Carpenter's, "The Thing", and came within inches of seeing that produced. There were many more close calls and despite these near hits, or misses depending on how you look at it, I pressed on. All of that was entirely necessary to get me to this point...an award-winning writer, with an award-winning film, and credits on other projects as doors have been opened. I couldn't be happier.

Back to present--The film was scheduled near the end of Covid and I was asked to travel to the UK where it would be shot. The director had seen my work on other projects and asked if I wouldn't mind shooting the BTS footage and editing a piece together on the making-of. I jumped at the chance. Upon arriving in the UK, I got Covid and had to hunker down for a week. Fortunately I gave myself some extra travel time and I only missed a day of shooting. It was the middle of winter and we shot in Coventry, mainly outside and although the shoot was brutal at times, the cast and crew really gave it their all.

Three years later, and the film was released on January 10th. I flew to London for the premier and scratched an item off of my bucket list. That item being my dream to sit in a theater and watch the audience react. It was amaaaaazing!

Dig Me No Grave was written in 5 weeks. I was inspired by my hunting uncle who refuses to give it up even though his friends have...always waiting for that one last deer or elk. I teased him about being trapped in the woods, cut off from the outside world, and from there the story manifested itself. A bit of The Edge, some Misery, and maybe even some deliverance. Man against man, man against nature. I don't want to give too much away as there are a few suprises. Just know this, I love twists and in your face surprises!

Out now on Amazon Prime and other streaming platforms, our distributor is adding more each day/week. Physical media is forthcoming and further announcements will be made.

Big thanks to the R.B.'s of the world and the C.J. Walley's, who provide these platforms for us struggling writers to get noticed. You guys rock, and the teams behind these platforms that make the gears turn are just as important.

Never give up, folks! If your a writer, I recommend grabbing a camera as well. Behind the lens or behind they keyboard, you're a visual artist and the two go together like bread and butter.

Gary A. Piazza

Jane Tumminello

Screenwriter

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2 weeks ago

My first produced short horror script

I'm happy to announce that my first produced short horror script, BAD CLOWN, is now available on YouTube and Vimeo. Directed and produced by Christine Jansen, owner of Beautiful Darkness Productions, this short was selected for over 10 film festivals and won 10 awards.

I connected with Christine Jan...

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Christine Jansen

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2 weeks ago

It was a pleasure working with you on this film. Thanks for writing the great script!

Haley Mary

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- Maurice Vaughan
2 weeks ago

That sounds awesome! Will check it out!

Jane Tumminello

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- Maurice Vaughan
1 week ago

Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg I joined the Horror group at the IPG, thank you!

Jon Tamburini

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- Jane Tumminello
- Maurice Vaughan
1 week ago

Congratulations

Chance Orion Wood

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- Maurice Vaughan
2 days ago

Congratulations! Horror is Chances fave genre!

Beverley J Simmons

Owner/Operator at ImageF O R C E ♦ Actor, Hair Stylist, Host/Presenter, Makeup Artist, Screenwriter

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1 week ago

My award-winning screenplay is now an e-book novelette available on Amazon!

I am thrilled to announce that as of today, I am officially a published, e-book author! I am kicking around the opportunity to offer my novelette as a paperback, based on my “a-hem”, AWARD WINNING screenplay, “Lessons from Ignorance” - more to come on that later.

In the meantime, I ask that you plea...

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Lessons From Ignorance: Episode 2

https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Ignorance-Episode-Beverley-Simmons-ebook/dp/B0DS63WXS7

Lessons from Ignorance Ep. 2 is adapted from the author's award-winning, short-story screenplay that explores the real-life tragedy of Trayvon Martin, a 16 year-old black boy gunned down by a neighbor…

Maurice Vaughan

1 week ago

Congratulations on being a published, e-book author, Beverley J Simmons! Did you use resources on Stage 32 to help you write your book, edit it, or publish it?

Maurice Vaughan

Screenwriter, Other

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2 weeks ago

Celebrate the December 2024 Stage 32 Community’s Successes

Stage 32 members had a lot of success in December! Check out today’s blog to read the success stories and celebrate with everyone in the comments. www.stage32.com/blog/celebrate-the-december-2024-stage-32-communitys-suc......

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Debbie Elicksen

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- Maurice Vaughan
2 weeks ago

Cool Maurice Vaughan. Thanks for this.

Maurice Vaughan

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2 weeks ago

You're welcome, Debbie Elicksen.

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4 weeks ago

Screenwriter hired through Stage 32 Jobs

Stephen Folker, a Screenwriter from Davenport, Iowa was just hired for the project titled "Leaving out page numbers on first two pages". Congratulations!

Maurice Vaughan

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- Hossam Hussien Alakwah
- Hakim Kisakye
4 weeks ago

Congratulations, Stephen!

Leotien Parlevliet

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- Hossam Hussien Alakwah
- Maurice Vaughan
4 weeks ago

Yes, Stephen helped me out as this was quite a problem for me.

Wendy Kay

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- Maurice Vaughan
- Hossam Hussien Alakwah
3 weeks ago

Congratulations!

Hossam Hussien Alakwah

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- Maurice Vaughan
3 weeks ago

Congratulations!

Debbie Elicksen

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- Maurice Vaughan
2 weeks ago

Way cool @Stephen!

Maurice Vaughan

Screenwriter, Other

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2 weeks ago

Paradise Falls: A Christmas Story – A Journey of Dreams, Collaboration, & Gratitude

The feature film PARADISE FALLS: A CHRISTMAS STORY is on the big screen in more than 12 countries! And it was produced by Stage 32 member/Stage 32 certification graduate Hector Alfaro Dobles, Stage 32 certification graduates, Stage 32’s founder and CEO Richard “RB” Botto, and Stage 32’s Managing Dir...

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Maurice Vaughan

2 weeks ago

You can read more about the journey and Stage 32 Certification here:

www.stage32.com/blog/stage-32-certification-is-a-game-c...

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Billy Kwack

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2 weeks ago

Hi Maurice, awesome

Maurice Vaughan

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2 weeks ago

Hi, Billy Kwack. Yeah, it's awesome. I'm looking forward to seeing the movie when it's on streaming, if it goes to streaming! Hope it does!

Billy Kwack

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2 weeks ago

Hi Maurice, same here, very cool

Maurice Vaughan

Screenwriter, Other

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3 weeks ago

A Stage 32 Success Story: My Adventures Writing My First Horror Movie

In today’s blog, Anthony McBride discusses how he wrote his first Horror script that went on to win its very first festival. The things he talks about could help you write your script (Horror and any genre) and find success. www.stage32.com/blog/a-stage-32-success-story-my-adventures-writing-my-f......

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Maurice Vaughan

3 weeks ago

You're welcome, Jed Power.

Michael Elliott

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3 weeks ago

What Film Festival??

Maurice Vaughan

3 weeks ago

I checked Anthony's profile, Michael Elliott. It says Winner - Hollywood Blood Horror Festival - "ABOLITION," so I'm guessing that's the festival.

Michael Elliott

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3 weeks ago

Maurice....thanks for filling in the blanks. Happy New Year

Maurice Vaughan

3 weeks ago

You're welcome, Michael Elliott. Thanks. Happy New Year!

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4 weeks ago

Script Supervisor hired through Stage 32 Jobs

Lawrence Hughes Stern, a Script Supervisor from Los Angeles, California was just hired for the project titled "Right & Wrong". Congratulations!

Maurice Vaughan

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4 weeks ago

Congratulations on getting hired, Lawrence!

Lawrence Hughes Stern

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4 weeks ago

Oh thanks Maurice! Still going over details to make sure it works out - :)

Maurice Vaughan

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- Richard "RB" Botto
4 weeks ago

You're welcome, Lawrence Hughes Stern. Happy Holidays!

Lawrence Hughes Stern

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- Maurice Vaughan
4 weeks ago

Happy Holidays to you too!

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4 weeks ago

Editor hired through Stage 32 Jobs

Alan Murray, an Editor from New York City, New York was just hired for the project titled "seeking actors for Sitcom Darren & Charlotte". Congratulations!

Maurice Vaughan

4 weeks ago

Congratulations, Alan!

Alan Murray

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- Maurice Vaughan
4 weeks ago

Thank you, Maurice.

Maurice Vaughan

4 weeks ago

You're welcome, Alan Murray. Happy Holidays!

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1 month ago

Cinematographer hired through Stage 32 Jobs

Jessica Gallant, a Cinematographer from Los Angeles, California was just hired for the project titled "Right & Wrong". Congratulations!

Maurice Vaughan

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- Tony Ray
1 month ago

Congratulations, Jessica!

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1 month ago

Actor hired through Stage 32 Jobs

Jonathan Kim, an Actor from La Habra, California was just hired for the project titled "Right & Wrong". Congratulations!

Maurice Vaughan

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- Tony Ray
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1 month ago

Congratulations on getting hired, Jonathan!

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