Introduce Yourself

Whether you're new to the site or have been a long standing member of the community, step forward and introduce yourself. And please welcome and support all that do post.

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Joseph Santarose
New Manager Launching Hustle & Lakás Management

Hi Stage 32 community I’m Joseph Santarose, founder of Hustle & Lakás Management. The company is built on two things I live by: relentless hustle and unshakable strength (lakás). My first client is SAG-AFTRA actress Erika Erica, who co-starred on Better Call Saul and has appeared in projects with AM...

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Jon Casey

I would love for you to read my loglines and scripts, if you want to. — JC

Harry Stoller

How do you do Joseph?

Ponce Deleon

Sounds amazing” great to meet you Joseph Santarose

Joseph Santarose

Marc Ginsburg Thanks so much for reaching out. You’re right that right now I’m focused on management for actors, starting with my first client. Still, I know great writing is the backbone of this indu...

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Joseph Santarose

Thank you, Dyan Edwards ! I really appreciate it. Excited to be here and looking forward to connecting more on Stage 32.

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Ajay Ajay
Crew Call: Join Us on "The Forsaken Whisper

​Hey everyone, I'm Ajay, a filmmaker from Chennai, India.

​My partner and I have just locked the script for our horror-fantasy short film, The Forsaken Whisper. We're now ready to bring this dark and mysterious story to life.

​Synopsis: A town that was once a beacon of peace is suddenly haunted again...

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Maurice Vaughan 5

Hey, Ajay Ajay. Welcome to the community. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. Producers, actors, editor...

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Poya Shohani
Private Film Finance Consultancy

I’m the Managing Partner of Black Deer Entertainment, a private financing company dedicated to shaping the future of media and entertainment. Alongside this, I’ve launched a private film financing consultancy designed for producers working on projects under $5M who are seeking the right investment....

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Jon 9

raising $5m for this AI sci-fi experiential project:

https://earthiia.world

launching Metadelic format: multiple streams on multiple screens. proprietary immersive authoring software.

Maurice Vaughan 5

Hi, Poya Shohani. I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know that I moved your post from the Financing/Crowdfunding Lounge to the Introduce Yourself Lounge since you're introducing your...

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Wendy Toliver
Hi from Wendy Toliver, a novelist and screenwriter from Utah, USA

I'm delighted to be here, meeting you fine and very inspiring folks! I'm Wendy Toliver and I live in a small town in northern Utah, where mountains, rivers, and a lake feed my creativity. I'm a multi-published novelist (Disney, Simon & Schuster), and I have recently forayed into the exciting and cha...

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Wyman Brent

Wendy, welcome to the wonderful world of Stage 32. I know most people here are fine and inspiring. Personally, I have been called unrefined and perspiring. Best wishes for success from an American living in Germany.

Maurice Vaughan 5

Hi, Wendy Toliver. Welcome to the community. Great to meet you. I'm from a small town too (North Carolina).

Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and ind...

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AZ. AZ.

I am one of those who get tired and no one sees me. I am a young artist, but my influence is great. My strength is greater. I am different. I am not like them. I am the strongest author that God created. I want someone to believe in me. I want someone to give me even one chance.

G.R. Barnett

Hey there! Author and Screenwriter from Alabama here! Howdy!

Pat Savage

Wendy Toliver I live in a small town on a tiny island in Greece, where mountains, rivers, and a lake feed my creativity also. Welcome to our creative center and happy networking! Listen to Maurice Vau...

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Landon D'Alessandro
Thank you for supporting “Mouth of Salt"

I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has shown support for my short film Mouth of Salt.

This project has been such a meaningful journey for me as a young filmmaker, and seeing the encouragement from peers and mentors means the world.

Mouth of Salt premieres on YouTube this September 12...

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Maurice Vaughan 5

Hi, Landon D'Alessandro. I really liked Mouth of Salt! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your films!

Koby Nguyen

Very nice short film, I loved it, do you have other projects in the works?

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Elmare Hendricks
Introduce yourself

Hello everyone! My name is Elmare Hendricks, and I’m a passionate filmmaker from South Africa. I reside in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in the Eastern Cape, a region celebrated for its breathtaking, untapped locations that inspire my storytelling. I'm a Creative Producer, and Founder of Daimo...

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Zaid Alessa

Hello Elmare Hendricks, I have a lot of experience in acting and I am looking for a role in a movie or TV series. If you have a role for me, I will be very grateful.

Douglas May

Hi Elmare. Thank you for your support and also your honesty. I will keep shopping it around. Best of luck with your projects!

Vladimir Romantsev

Elmare Hendricks. Is filming a sequel to District 9 in Africa a good idea?

Ashley Renee Smith

Love to see you back in action, Elmare Hendricks! =)

Elmare Hendricks

Vladimir Romantsev GREAT IDEA, SUPER EXCITED, Capetown has some amazing locations and an amazing studio as well. Let me know if you need any assistance ....

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Charmane Wedderburn
Hello from Switzerland — Stepping into the Director’s Chair!

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Hi everyone,

I’m Charmane Wedderburn — a Jamaican–Swiss writer and now, for the first time, a director.

Maurice Vaughan 5

You're welcome, Charmane Wedderburn. I'm looking forward to watching your film! I'll share about it on social media too.

Charmane Wedderburn

Hi Maurice,

Thank you so much for the support — that means a lot! I’ll be sure to keep you posted as the film progresses. And I really appreciate you sharing — every bit of word of mouth helps us grow.

Best from Switzerland,

Charmane

Wyman Brent

Charmane Wedderburn, congratulations! I never stepped into a director`s chair. However, I did knock one over once. Unfortunately, the director was sitting on it at the time. That is why I was kicked o...

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Maurice Vaughan 5

You're welcome, Charmane Wedderburn. Ok, great. Thanks.

Charmane Wedderburn

Haha, Wyman, sounds like you’ve got a story of your own there. Knocking over directors might not be the best career strategy though

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Yesica Ochoa
Multidisciplinary artist & filmmaker from Argentina, weaving movement, sound, and image into stories that breathe

Hi, I’m Yesica. My practice moves across dance, music, theatre, visual arts, and film, exploring how performance, sound, and technology intersect to create experiences that linger. I’ve trained in ballet, contemporary, and cultural dances, and I compose and sing, weaving music directly into my story...

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Maurice Vaughan 5

Hi, Yesica Ochoa. Welcome to the community. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. www.stage32.com/blog/ho...

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Sebastian Tudores

Welcome to Stage32 Yesica Ochoa ! big fan of multidisciplines forging together. I also have a dance background (my first career). excited for you to share more about your projects with us - I see on I...

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Demian Bieysse
Solo-Piano Composer & Pianist.

Hello everyone! I’m Demian Bieysse, a composer/pianist from Buenos Aires. I write solo-piano with intimate, emotional atmospheres.

In 2025 I released “Freedom” and singles like “Just Come Home,” plus pieces such as “Epifanía” and “Blue Roses.” My music has been broadcast on radio and used in theatre...

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Freedom (Instrumental Versions)
Freedom (Instrumental Versions)
Escucha Freedom (Instrumental Versions) en Spotify. Demian Bieysse · Album · 2,025 · 8 canciones.
Demian Bieysse

Hi Sebastian Tudores ! Great to meet you — thanks for taking the time to check out my work. I hope you enjoy it!

Best regards,

Demian

Maurice Vaughan 5

You're welcome, Demian Bieysse. I followed you on Spotify. Looking forward to listening to your music when I write scripts!

You could check the Job Board for producers, directors, etc. who are looking...

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Demian Bieysse

Thanks so much Maurice Vaughan 5 — really appreciate it. Hope the music keeps you inspired while you write. I’ll check out the Job Board — great tip!

Cheers,

Demian...

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Maurice Vaughan 5

You're welcome, Demian Bieysse. Thanks. Ok, great. Hope you find success on Stage 32! And I'm a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. If you ever have any questions about Stage 32, let me or another Lounge Moder...

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Demian Bieysse

Masha Kamerhorodska Thank you for such a beautiful note. I’m happy “Freedom” stirred that feeling and that “In-Quietud” let you drift. Wishing you many beautiful sunsets.

Best regards,

Demian...

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Muhammad Abed Baryal
“Urgent: Afghan Filmmakers Struggling Amid Internet Blackouts“

Hello Stage 32 community,

My name is Muhammad Abed Baryal, an Afghan filmmaker based in Kabul. I want to share that my ability to connect with the world is currently at risk. The authorities in Afghanistan have shut down fiber optic internet in multiple provinces, severely limiting access to communic...

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Maurice Vaughan 5

Hi, Muhammad Abed Baryal. I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know that I moved your post from the Composing Lounge to the Introduce Yourself Lounge because you're introducing yoursel...

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Ilay Yılmaz
Encounter with the Snake – A True Story Screenplay of Courage

Hello everyone,

My name is İlay Yılmaz, and I am a screenwriter from Turkey. I write autobiographical and true story screenplays that reflect real experiences of survival, family struggles, and resilience.

One of my works, Encounter with the Snake, tells the true story of a young girl who comes face-t...

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Wyman Brent

Ilay Yılmaz, you are welcome.I am truly glad that you survived. I had my own experiences for years that I was very lucky to survive. Playing with rattlesnakes was the fun and easy part of my childhood...

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Ilay Yılmaz

Lauren Hackney “Thank you so much, Lauren, your support truly means a lot. I admire your journey and achievements — it inspires me as I share my own story here.”

Ilay Yılmaz

“Thank you so much, Erik. Your support truly means a lot to me. I admire the humanitarian work you do, it’s inspiring.”

Ilay Yılmaz

“Thank you so much, Alessandro. Your support means a lot to me. Music is such a powerful way to give more life to stories, and I truly admire your work as a composer.”

Ilay Yılmaz

Değerli William “Thank you so much, Precious. Your support means a lot to me. I truly admire songwriters — music has such a beautiful way of touching the soul.”

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Poya Shohani
Private Film Finance Consultancy

I’m the Managing Partner of Black Deer Entertainment, a private financing company dedicated to shaping the future of media and entertainment. Alongside this, I’ve launched a private film financing consultancy designed for producers working on projects under $5M who are seeking the right investment.

I...

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Maurice Vaughan 5

Hi, Poya Shohani. Great to meet you. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you connect with producers who are looking for funding, creatives, and industry professionals all over the world. www.stage32.com/...

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Ashley Renee Smith

Thanks for sharing your expertise and presence here on Stage 32, Poya Shohani I’m Ashley, Head of Community, and it’s a pleasure to welcome you. Your focus on projects under $5M is especially valuable...

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Willem Elzenga 2

Do you work under no cure no pay conditions? We can't pay upfront fees. My company FireStarter has a 5 min. 75k euro AI shortfilm project in development, pitchdeck and budget list available.

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