Stage 32 Success Stories

— H. S. Almahsen

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Honestly, I didn’t expect this.

Just two weeks into Stage32, and I’ve already pitched 20 original projects — across film, TV, and gaming.

The biggest surprise? I’ve already received my first official script request from a producer.

Some would call it impressive.

Others might think it’s...

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Every writer on Stage32 has likely felt that mix of hope and anxiety when submitting a pitch. We polish our concepts, rehearse our delivery, and present something we truly believe in. And sometimes… the feedback is glowing, the scores are high, and still—the project isn’t requested.

It stings.

And for...

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Maurice Vaughan

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7 months ago

Congratulations, Ernest!

Laura Fortino-Zeni

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7 months ago

We are still taking more screenwriters! Also poetry and short stories for the magazine

Ashley Renee Smith

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7 months ago

Congrats, Ernest!

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Tyronne Alonzo Rouege'

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- Laurie Woodward
- Maurice Vaughan
7 months ago

Congrats. Congrats. Congrats! Hope u much success.

Raymond Zachariasse

Congrats!

Rutger Oosterhoff 2

Good luck. "A culture is only as great as its dreams, and its dreams are dreamed by artists."..and people who start a religion.

Susan Joyce

Bravo!

Ryann Goldberg

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- Abdusamad Shafiev
- Maurice Vaughan
7 months ago

... No, but I checked their website. Looks legit.

Nina Stoner

Congratulations!

Robin Gregory

Woohoo! Thrilled for you, Courtney! Sky's the limit!

Petru Gradinariu

Wow, congrats! That’s awesome news!

I’ve heard good things about TDA they’ve been around for a while and seem to have solid relationships, especially in the Florida and southeastern market.

I remember t...

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7 months ago

H. S. Almahse

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- Maurice Vaughan
7 months ago

Hi Lauren,

That means a lot — thank you!

Every script we write adds something to our voice, our process, and our courage to keep going.

Number six sounds like a great milestone — keep writing, and I’d lo...

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- Banafsheh Esmailzadeh
- Maurice Vaughan
7 months ago

Hi Banafshseh,

That truly means a lot — thank you!

I completely understand that feeling. Sharing our stories can feel like exposing pieces of our soul. But if you’ve been given a gift, hiding it is a lo...

Hi James,

That list gave me chills — what a powerful reminder of perseverance.

Sometimes we forget how many defeats can shape a destiny, not destroy it.

Thank you for sharing this — it couldn’t have come...

Patrick Koepke

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- Maurice Vaughan
7 months ago

These are my favorite kind of posts in the lounge. You inspire all of us! My goal is to follow in your footsteps.

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- Patrick Koepke
- Maurice Vaughan
7 months ago

Hi Patrick,

Thank you so much for your kind words — they truly mean a lot. I believe that sharing the journey, with its ups and downs, helps us all stay grounded and inspired. If my experience can serv...

Dru Murray

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- H. S. Almahse
7 months ago

Dear H.S., All congratulations! I'm sure you deserve it for your creativity.

Hi Dru,

Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement — it truly means a lot coming from a fellow writer. I’m always inspired by creatives like you who recognize the value of consistent effor...

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- H. S. Almahse
7 months ago

I believe in both, H. S. Almahse. Creative explosions and slow, careful craftsmanship. Sometimes things happen right away (writing scripts, pitching, getting jobs, etc.), and sometimes it takes time a...

That truly resonates, Maurice. I believe the best work often emerges from the collision of those two modes — bursts of creative clarity, grounded by slow and intentional craft. Thank you for your thou...

You're welcome, H. S. Almahse. I believe that too. I'm rooting for you to get more script requests and sell your scripts!

G Luke

who besides bbc have volunteer screen writing opps ??

“Sometimes finding the right director is about building mutual creative trust. Besides Stage32, I’ve also seen some filmmakers connect through forums like Reddit (e.g. r/Shortfilms), or through listin...

Thank you so much, Susan. Your encouragement means a lot to me. Wishing you continued inspiration in all your writing and storytelling journeys!

Hi Sylvia,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to celebrate this moment with me.

Hearing encouragement from talented writers like you truly adds to the joy of the journey.

I’m i...

E. Nadine Thaxton-Tensley

Thank you so much H.S. Almahse for these encouraging words. I am new to this. I've been trying for a couple of years. I've gotten many passes, but what I found out is that I had to stop editing so muc...