Hey Stage 32 fam
Great to be here. I'm Paul Ponce — bilingual writer, producer, award-winning short-filmmaker, communication strategist, and most recently… novelist.
I write tech-noir stories built for the screen: sharp, stylish, cinematic worlds where high tech meets grit and rebellion punches up, not down.
My debut novel, A.I. Capone: The Digital Don, hit #1 in Amazon’s Sci-Fi Cyberpunk charts earlier this year and was described as “the most enjoyable tech-thriller of the year” by Indies Today.
It’s a cyberpunk thriller about a rogue defense AI who skips the apocalypse trope and starts acting like an old-school mob boss — going after the real villains of the world.
Think Blade Runner meets Scorsese, with black-ops atmosphere and conspiracy in the air.
My next mission? Adapting it for the screen.
And since it's Halloween, I’ve got no tricks, but I have a treat…
My book is on me (on Amazon) for the next 48 hours.
You’ll have to go there to get it, though. (can’t post the link here, lol)
You can also find a proof-of-concept teaser on my profile.
If this world speaks to you — cyberpunk, noir, rebellion stories, AI with attitude — I’d love to connect with filmmakers, screenwriters, editors, composers, and producers who see cinematic potential in this kind of storytelling.
I'm here to learn, collaborate, and build.
Thanks for having me.
Hey, Paul Ponce. Happy Halloween! Congratulations on your debut novel hitting #1 in Amazon’s Sci-Fi Cyberpunk charts and all your success!
Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you connect with creatives an...
Expand commentHey, Paul Ponce. Happy Halloween! Congratulations on your debut novel hitting #1 in Amazon’s Sci-Fi Cyberpunk charts and all your success!
Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. Filmmakers, screenwriters, editors, composers, producers, and more. www.stage32.com/blog/the-importance-of-community-and-collaboration-in-th...
Stage 32 had a Community Open House the other day. The recording is free to watch, and it'll also help you connect with creatives and industry pros. www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-s-october-community-open-hou...
And Stage 32's November Write Club starts soon. It's a chance to connect with writers, directors, producers, etc., and it could help you reach a goal(s). There's going to be prizes too. If you're interested, check out this blog to get ready for Write Club: www.stage32.com/blog/the-11th-annual-november-write-club-is-almost-here-...