Introduce Yourself : Stories are bridges — mine burn with Caribbean fire and European soul. by Charmane Wedderburn

Hi, Charmane Wedderburn. Hope you're having a great weekend! Stories are bridges between worlds. I like writing and watching movies that have different cultures.

“Hi Maurice Vaughan, thank you — I love that you also see stories as bridges. Different cultures are what make cinema alive. Wishing you a creative journey full of color and connection

You're welcome, Charmane Wedderburn. One of the scripts I started outline way back has cultures from all over the world. I might start back working on that. Wishing you a creative journey full of color and connection too! I hope you have a great week!

That sounds amazing, Maurice, stories that bring cultures together always carry so much depth. I hope you do pick that outline back up — the world needs more of that kind of vision. Wishing you a colorful and inspired week too

Charmane Wedderburn love your focus. Such an interesting cross section of humanity. I look forward to hearing about some of your projects.

Hey, Charmane! Nice to meet you :) I’m Sydney from the Education Team — so excited to have you here. I love how you describe your work: “stories are bridges between worlds" — what a beautiful way to capture the soul of the Caribbean and European energy! That is so unique. I’d love to hear more about the projects you’re working on and the stories you’re most passionate about sharing.

If you ever have questions about Stage 32’s education offerings, labs, or anything Stage 32-related, feel free to reach out anytime at edu@stage32.com Can’t wait to see your bold, authentic voice in action and connect here on Stage 32!

— Sydney, Stage 32 Education Team

Thank you, Tanya! Humanity in all its beauty and contradictions is exactly what inspires me to write. Right now, I’m working on Caribbean Cougars (a fierce sisterhood drama) and How I Became a Fish (a poetic, surreal short). Both are close to my heart — happy to share more anytime. Excited to follow your projects too.

Hi Sydney, thank you so much — your words mean the world. I’m diving into two projects right now: Caribbean Cougars (a bold, stylish drama about five unstoppable women) and How I Became a Fish (a poetic short about downfall and transformation). Both fuse my Caribbean roots with my European life. I’ll definitely reach out if I have questions about the labs — I love how Stage 32 builds real creative bridges.

Your projects sound amazing! Love how you’re blending your roots and experiences. Beautiful names! Can’t wait to see what you create — reach out anytime! Cheers to abundance with your two projects and all, and I too love how Stage 32 builds real creative bridges!

Sydney, thank you for the love and encouragement! Stage 32 really does feel like a place where bridges are being built, and I’m excited to walk boldly across with these projects. Abundance to you too here’s to stories that travel far and connect deeply

Hi Charmane Wedderburn I love that title, welcome to stage 32!

Thank you for the kind words Charmane! You couldn't have said it better. Thank you for the abundance !

Hi Charmane. Welcome to Stage 32. Enjoy the journey!

Love that!

(I'm Euro-Caribbean as well - a Native New Yorker of Puerto-Rican & German descent.)

Welcome!

Asked for add to discuss Jamaica film making.

Nice to meet you and welcom

Hello Ed., good to see you on Stage32, Looking Forward...

Love this Charmane! Sometimes the greatest source of creativity we can find is in our heritage and ancestry. I was born in New Orleans and I look back to look forward all the time. Welcome and if you're looking for a way to get the best of things here, tap in with our Success Team. They are literally around to help everyone get the best out of what Stage 32 has to offer. Their email is success@stage32.com. I manage the Member Help team and you can reach us at support@stage32.com and we can help out that way, too! Also, if you haven't already, check out The Writers Room. Lots of fun exclusives in there and our calendar is stacked with some exciting content.

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Thank you so much, Brandy , I’m already part of The Writers’ Room — it’s such a great space! Right now I’m tucked away writing and finishing a few projects, but I truly appreciate the welcome and the info. Sending thanks and good energy your way.

Thank you all so much for the warm welcome, It means a lot to feel this kind of creative energy here. I’m already part of The Writers’ Room — such an inspiring space! Right now I’m tucked away finishing a few screenplays and book projects, but I truly appreciate all the guidance and community. Grateful to be among such passionate storytellers — sending love and light from Switzerland

Thank you so much, James and Jean . I really appreciate the warm welcome! Jean, love hearing that — Euro-Caribbean energy is such a rich mix, isn’t it? I’m so glad to be here, meeting fellow storytellers and creatives who understand that fusion of worlds. Excited for the journey ahead!

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To everyone who sent me such kind words, blessings, and encouragement — thank you from the depths of my heart. I’ve been a little quiet here lately, tucked away in the creative cave, working on a few projects that have me burning the midnight oil. But please know I carry your good wishes with me. Even in absence, I’m right here in spirit — grateful, inspired, and cheering for all of you as we keep creating and dreaming together. ✨