Greetings and salutations, Sage 32,
I'm Samuel Means, a professional editor of 20 years. I am grateful to have been a part of telling many amazing stories, with some truly shining in the festival circuit. What can I say? I have a Midas touch. Last year, "Isabel's Garden" took the world by storm, and so far this year, "Prior Bad Acts" is off to a running start. I am also helping get a new internet news company started. Streamlly is spearheading a new approach of delivering news through creative trailer/music video formats. I dunno - something new, right? The Netflix of News.
I am always on the hunt for a great story to help share. Let's collaborate, Stage 32! See ya out there!
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SamByAllMeans.com
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Hi Samuel, I haven't heard of Streamlly. Thanks for the heads up!
Hey, Samuel Means. Great to see you again. How are you doing?
Lauren Hackney it's pretty new, and we're evolving as we go. Even exploring the use of generative AI.
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Maurice Vaughan Hey boss! Likewise. I am doing great. Lots to be thankful for. You?
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I'm doing great too, Samuel Means. I have lots to be thankful for as well. Congratulations on Isabel's Garden taking the world by storm and Prior Bad Acts getting off to a running start!
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Hey, Samuel Means! I’m glad you’re reintroducing yourself and joining in.
I’d love to invite you to join us for the Stage 32 Community Open House next Wednesday, June 25th at 12:00 pm PT. It’s a great way to learn how to maximize all the Stage 32 resources that can help support you. You can register here: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-s-june-community-ope...
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Hi Samuel! Absolutely loving the energy in your post! “Just editing award-winning stories in this corner” is such a strong entrance! Haha! Huge congrats on the success of Isabel’s Garden and the momentum with Prior Bad Acts, sounds like you’ve been at the heart of some really powerful storytelling. Always open to connecting with story-driven editors, and would love to stay in touch!
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Ashley Renee Smith Thank you so much for the invitation. I don't think I can make it, though. I'm on a gig that has me working M-F 11-730. But I am always looking to learn how to grow.
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Charlotte Verminck Thank you! One thing I have learned about editing anything is you gotta have a strong hook. Right? I appreciate your positive vibe, as well. And you're right, I have been blessed with some well-crafted, thought-provoking, heart-pulling stories that, frankly, edit themselves if one knows how to listen. I am eager to check out what you've got cooking!
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Good luck with your journey, I love that idea. Samuel Means
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Samuel Means, hello from an American living on a small farm in northern Germany. I would be interested to know which type of stories most attract your interest.
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Ryan Wilford Thank you, Ryan!
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You'll be able to watch the Open House on demand if you sign up, Samuel Means.
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Wyman Brent That's a great question. Looking back on my past projects that I really bonded with, they always dive into the raw human emotions - stories that capture an audience because they can relate to the humanity of the characters. Whether it's a character moving through the painful grief of losing someone dear, or one who is fighting for their freedom in court, I love human complexity. It is something that is communicated through finesse - a microexpressive reaction shot, for example. I love stories of the human emotional experience. I feel it is truly what defines us individually and bonds us collectively.
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Samuel Means, sounds like right up my alley regarding interests. Do you ever cover stories of real people or keep it fictional? I am curious.
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Wyman Brent Sure. I've done a few docs in my time. And my side gig is essentially making trailers based on current news stories - Streamlly.com. New concept, but the company's mission is to deliver news in a creative, short-form way to inform viewers from a "human angle".
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Samuel Means, thats not a problem at all! If you register for the Open House, you'll receive the full recording on demand in your Stage 32 Education Library as soon as it's available, usually within 48 hours after the event ends.
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Hi there Samuel Means it’s great to see you in the Introduce Yourself Lounge and to read about your successes. What do you consider makes a great story? What’s your angle?
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Geoff Hall To me, a great story is one that captures the organic, 4D experience that is the human experience. I love characters with layers and flaws, and those that try to hide them! It's those little instances when the guard is dropped that truly humanize and reveal the soul of a character—subtext, microexpressions, etc. I don't care what genre it is..action, drama, thriller, even docs and commercials. If a story has that, the rest easily comes together, I feel.