Stage 32 Success Stories

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In my view, I consider a POSITIVE learning experience to be a success story. And I learned that rejection is expected when it comes to pitching an idea or attempting to network with someone who has more experience with the industry. There’s a good and moral reason why one should never expect it to be easy to pursue the business. Recently, I attempted to help a friend get a job at a company where I used to work. When I received word from my former employer, I was told that the company has a policy to reject recommendations. Very gradually, I finally began to understand why… A few days ago, I wrote a previous post in Stage 32’s “Anything Goes” lounge, where I admittedly expressed my negative reaction to another friend of mine’s response in which he rejected to use his status as a mutual friend to help get me to network with his other friends. I regretfully yet honestly admit I was upset by his response at the time. But now? I realize and learned that my friend was doing both of us a favor. My high school friend, who lives in Los Angeles, was put into an uncomfortable position by me. I learned now that it was wrong of me to put him in that position because it created a CONFLICT OF INTEREST. It’s exactly the same thing that happened to my other friend; because I still had a connection with my former job, it would’ve created a conflict of interest if my other friend got hired. And it makes it unfair to those who have worked their absolute hardest to apply for the job, because they might more suited for it compared to someone with connections. That’s why I have respect for talented people like Maude Apatow and Destry Spielberg for example-not because of their relatives but because they had to work their absolute hardest to prove they’re talented, which I recognize as a fan. I reject the “nepo baby” label because, on the contrary, it’s hard for them to find work because it would create a conflict of interest if they got hired via recommendations from their connections/relatives. Therefore, I feel good about what I’ve learned. And I acknowledge that pursuing this journey won’t be always easy for me and I’m willing to accept that; at the same time, I am determined and I will never give up because I BELIEVE IN MYSELF. I encourage you do the same for yourself, but only if you truly want to pursue this type of career.

A week ago, Stage 32 posted a blog about Tyler Council (screenwriter) and Harry Lowell (executive) wrapping production on Tyler’s pilot. That blog told Tyler’s side of the success story. Today’s blog tells Harry’s side of the story.

Today’s blog: www.stage32.com/blog/executive-screenwriter-wrap-pro...

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Maurice Vaughan

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- Richard "RB" Botto
3 weeks ago

Congratulations, Nicholas!

Travis Seppala

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- Richard "RB" Botto
3 weeks ago

I literally didn't even know that plays (and therefore playwrights) were even still a thing!

Richard "RB" Botto

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- Maurice Vaughan
3 weeks ago

Great news, Nicholas.

Kevin Hager

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3 weeks ago

Good for you, what is Rage Live about?

Mark Deuce

Congratulations @NicholasLangan

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Georgette Skolnick

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- Maurice Vaughan
4 weeks ago

Congratulations, but as a newbie, can you please enlighten me, what is a "shopping agreement"? Thanks

4 weeks ago

Hi, Georgette Skolnick. Here's an article that explains what a shopping agreement is: https://nofilmschool.com/shopping-agreement...

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Thanks Maurice!

You're welcome, Georgette Skolnick.

Jabulani Pongolani

Josh, congrats on shopping agreement. Keep on keeping on

Liliana Angela Angeleri

Many congrats

Charles Y.N. Newton

Wow! Congratulations!

Trina Jackson

congrats to you.

Phillip McSween

Great advice and congrats!

Amanda Toney

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- Maurice Vaughan
4 weeks ago

This is great news! Congratulations! Thrilled for you.

Tshepang Motema

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- Maurice Vaughan
2 months ago

Congrats

Kat Lechat

Congratulations Melissa

L. Tom Deaver

Congratulations, Melissa. These are exciting times for Stage 32.

Ashley Renee Smith

Fantastic! Congrats, Melissa!!

Congrats, Melissa! Always awesome to see a fellow NC writer break through.

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- Sergio Cardenas
1 month ago

Great points, Sergio Cardenas. A positive learning experience is definitely a success story, and that experience can lead to more success as you apply what you learned. Thanks for sharing what you lea...

Claude Gagne

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- Sergio Cardenas
1 month ago

Yeah! I see your point. Because someone is rich and famous in your family doesn't make you rich and famous. You are, who you are. Talent is not transported by the sperm or the egg. There are two sides to the coin.

Kerry Kennard

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1 month ago

Good point and .. we can learn by failure also.

Yes, believing in yourself is very important.

Jed Power

Sergio,I agree to a degree. It wouldn't be good for him to go gangbusters or be overly pushy on your behalf to his connections. But discreet name-dropping and other non-offensive tactics are worth a s...

Tasha McLemore

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1 month ago

Thank you Michael!

That's great, Michael A. Levine! Tasha is really friendly. I didn't know she made pitch decks and sizzle reels. I'll keep her in mind for a sizzle reel.