Hi everyone!
To everyone new to Stage 32, welcome! As the headline suggests, I've been a member of this fantastic community for just over 2 years now and I gotta say, I’ve learned more about the business of this industry in that time frame than I have in the last 20 years. The crazy thing about that is, it's just scratching the surface.
In those two years I’ve also gotten coverage from Film executives and literary agents. This year alone I’ve pitched several executives thus far and each time I’ve received valuable feedback that I've included in the next pitch. There’s just so much opportunity here it’s mind blowing. None of that matters though if you don’t step out of your comfort zone and take advantge of it.
That said, to everyone that is here for the first time, I would encourage you to take advantage of every opportuniy this community has to offer that is within your means. You might not make a deal right away, but I can say with certainty that you will absolutely learn something new that will no doubt help you move whatever you may be working on forward and you’ll have the help of a team truly dedicated to helping you do just that. Every person from the Stage32 staff that I’ve been engaged with has been amazing.
So again welcome! Have fun, learn something new, network and take every opportunity you can.
-Don
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Well said, Don Finklea Jr. Thanks for sharing the work you've been doing. It's so amazing that we get to learn something every day on this platform. Great news that you've gotten some coverage.
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Congratulations on all the success and progress you've made in just over two years on Stage 32, Don Finklea Jr! I know what you mean. I've learned a lot more on Stage 32 in a few years than I have since I started screenwriting. Let's make a time machine so RB can start Stage 32 back in 2000 or something. :D
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Maurice Vaughan HAHA! Right!? Could you imagine where we'd be if this existed 20 years ago? Goodness, this would've saved me so much time!
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Always appreciate your energy and positivity Don Finklea Jr. Thank you for all the kind words and for leading by example! I have no doubt your post will resonate with many who are looking for a reason to get more active on this platform!
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Richard "RB" Botto The pleasure is mine sir. I'm eternally grateful for this platform you've created.
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Hi Don - great to see you here today and agree all around about the positivity and potential that can be unlocked here at Stage 32. There’s really nothing like it in the world. Love it!
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Ahhhhh! You guys are all so full of sunshine, I love it!!!!
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Sam Sokolow Hey Sam! Glad to be here!
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Very encouraging, Don! Glad you're with us!
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Debbie Elicksen Yes! Like Sam said, there’s nothing like it in the world.
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We'd have soooo many movie and TV credits, Don Finklea Jr. We'd probably be big-time. But really, I'm just glad we found Stage 32.
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Maurice Vaughan As am I, as am I.
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Are you working on any projects, Don Finklea Jr?
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Maurice Vaughan Yes, I’m always writing. Now that SAG-AFTRA is on strike I’ve got an open ended break from auditioning to really dive deep with my creativity. So believe me I’m going to take full advantage of the extra time.
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Cool, Don Finklea Jr. What genres do you write?
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Maurice Vaughan I feel I'm best at Drama, but right now I'm working on a female driven action film.