Introduce Yourself

Hey, Ashley Renee Smith! Happy Tuesday! Thanks for everything you do for the community. It's a lot! I love the community most about Stage 32. It's really supportive, positive, and helpful.

Thank Ashley! Pleasure to get acquainted.

By a longshot, Ashley Renee Smith - what has impressed me the most is the willingness for those behind the platform to be so willing to champion us. I'm completely floored by that and continue to be every time I log on.

I have been a member of Stage 32 for almost a year. When I first joined, I was quite apprehensive and very guarded. The thought of opening up and presenting my creative work to others felt like a significant leap. Despite my initial reservations, I continued to visit the site, observing the community and its dynamics.

Over time, I witnessed an impressive level of activity and engagement among staff and members. The progress and vibrancy within the community were so remarkable that at times, I found it almost unbelievable. Stage 32 stands out from other screenwriting platforms. What truly captivated me was the forward movement and active involvement from both the staff and the members. The sense of momentum and connection here is unlike anything I have experienced elsewhere. It is a very unique platform.

What I appreciate most about stage 32 is the genuine care and affinity the staff has for its members. This truly is the beating heart of this community. Their dedication to building and nurturing this space is evident and the time and effort invested in writing blogs, sharing personal experiences, plus championing writers. The encouragement, support, and celebration offered to members fosters a welcoming, uplifting environment. This community truly serves as a lifeline for screenwriters.

In a world where people can often seem distant and it is easy to feel invisible; it is wonderful to know that Stage 32 provides a safe space. Here, we can feel good about ourselves and our writing journey, supported by a caring community. Thank you to every one of the staff at Stage 32 for your kindness and diligence in creating such a supportive environment.

Welcome back, Stuart Michael Thomas. Hope you're doing great! Congratulations on co-composing The Cut and all the films! I still need to check out Top Gun: Maverick. I want to rewatch Top Gun first since it's been so long since I watched it. What's one of your favorite things about composing?

Maurice Vaughan the best part of composing is that goosebump moment when what you’re doing actually elevates the scene. Sometimes it’s by design, sometimes there a happy accident but when it works, it’s amazing.

Hi, Chase Carmichael. Hope you're having a great week! I loved playing the Sonic the Hedgehog games growing up. I liked the cartoon growing up too. Did you watch the cartoon?

Maurice Vaughan. Yes, I did. I just prefer Sonic the Hedgehog (SatAM), Sonic X (Anime) and most recent Sonic Prime. I want to share the character color designs though, but it has to be on human heights though. Also, no humans and no man-made robots. Lol.

Sounds interesting, Chase. I will be waiting to see where your journey takes you to

Yeah. Me too, Mick.

I'll have to check those out, Chase Carmichael. Do you like the live-action movies?

Hey, Matthew Thompson. Glad you could make the Open House! Congratulations on finishing your script in like a week! That's really impressive!

You should write a movie on nurses.

Here’s a blog for up-and-coming screenwriters I suggest checking out: www.stage32.com/blog/the-questions-up-and-coming-screenwriters-need-to-a...

Hi, Ray Fontenault. My condolences. Have you thought about going to a Stage 32 in-person Meetup? They're free and great for networking. You might meet financers, producers, directors, and more. If you don't see a Meetup in your area, you could start your own. www.stage32.com/meetups

Hi Maurice, Thanks for the reach out. The script about my growing up as a twin (Pals Forever) is currently being reviewed by someone from a Pitch Session here at Stage 32....here's hoping they like it.

You're welcome, Ray Fontenault. The script sounds interesting. Hope they like the script and request it!

Something I do to pitch my scripts is post pages in Stage 32's Your Stage Lounge, on Twitter/X, and on Instagram, like First Page Friday, Third Page Thursday, and Sneak Peek Sunday. I post loglines and script posters with the pages. I've gotten script requests. And sometimes I post short pitches (like two-word pitches and three-word pitches) on social media.

Thanks for sharing. The pitch was a request. Simply waiting to hear back from them.

You're welcome, Ray Fontenault. Congratulations on the request! Hope you get a meeting and financing! And Stage 32 has some Financing resources.

Financing/Crowdfunding Lounge: www.stage32.com/lounge/fundraising

Financing Blogs: www.stage32.com/blog/tags/financing-85

Financing Education: www.stage32.com/education/search?term=Financing

How’s it been going with that? What’s your game plan for your show?

I was a fan of Rugrats for years.

Super fun!

Cheryl Chase I have been sending my scripts to executives on this website, I have gotten a lot of praise on its potential. Hopefully I will get it far enough to be able to have it produced and such. According to one executive I am very close.

That’s so awesome to hear and put a face to the voice! I watched that show many times before.

Welcome to the community, Barry Goldblatt. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. Writers, producers, directors, etc. www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...

Dark Latitude sounds really unique and thrilling! Stage 32 has feedback services I suggest checking out (www.stage32.com/scriptservices).

And it's the last week of Stage 32's November Write Club. It can help you reach a goal(s), it's a chance to connect with writers, directors, producers, etc., and you can get support for your goal and projects. There's three prizes this week and a grand prize drawing at the end of the month! Week 4's blog came out yesterday. www.stage32.com/blog/november-write-club-week-4-the-art-of-the-pitch-wha...

Hey Maurice, thanks for the info. I’ll be sure to follow that. you can check my profile for the shorts.

One of the features is about an Indian shopkeeper, who is the pillar of the community. However, wheb there is a downturn in the economy, things turn sour.

The verbal exchanges lead to violence and ultimately the deaths of his wife and son.

After the law fails him, he takes things into his own hands.

You're welcome, Ben Sura. Your feature about the Indian shopkeeper sounds interesting. What's your plan for it? Pitch it, enter a contest, make it yourself.

Maurice Vaughan Thank you.

At the moment we only have a first draft, so early days m, but we would like to speed it up for the new. I pitched it to a couple of producers at Cannes and they were really keep. There are others who are interested too.

What would you suggest?

Perhaps I could enter the shorts in competitions and maybe get some funding to make them. As an actor, I write them with me in mind.

You're welcome, Ben Sura. Stage 32 is the Global Screenwriting Contest Hub (www.stage32.com/scriptservices/contests).

Reach out to the Success Team at success@stage32.com. Geoff and his team can help you connect with producers, executives, and more.

And you could post your scripts on your profile. Producers search profiles for projects. That and networking are how I sold four short scripts to a producer. Click the gear symbol in the top right-hand corner and select “Edit profile” in the drop-down menu. Scroll down to “Loglines” and click “Add/edit loglines” to the right of “Loglines.” You can also post your scripts on your profile this way: www.stage32.com/loglines (near the top where it says “Add a Logline”)

You're welcome, Mick Eggins. Happy Thanksgiving if you celebrate it!

I don't, Maurice as I'm Australian, but Happy Thanksgiving to yourself and our friends in the Red, White and Blue

Oh yeah, Mick Eggins. NSW, Australia. I saw that in your post. Slaps forehead. Haha Thanks. Have a great week!

Congratulations Mick Eggins for creating your short film, "Shanks" and Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you Vanessa, it was fun. Happy Thanksgiving

Hi, Krista Owen! Congratulations to you and your partner on the features and TV series!

Stage 32 has free in-person Meetups that are great for networking (www.stage32.com/meetups). If you don't see a Meetup in your area, you could start your own.

Congratulations Krista Owen!

Thank you both very much!! That's great about the meetups! I will look into that.

You're welcome, Krista Owen. I suggest checking out Stage 32's Job Board (www.stage32.com/find-jobs). Members make posts for pitch decks. The Job Board gets updated regularly.

Congratulations on North Central, Krista, that would be exciting

And it's the last week of Stage 32's November Write Club. It can help you reach a goal(s), it's a chance to connect with writers, directors, producers, etc., and you can get support for your goal and projects. Write Club isn't just for writers.

There's three prizes this week and a grand prize drawing at the end of the month! Week 4's blog came out yesterday. www.stage32.com/blog/november-write-club-week-4-the-art-of-the-pitch-wha...

I am a retired, award-winning advertising, sales promotion copywriter and totally new to Stage32. My goal is to write scripts for feature films. I love the sci-fi and romance genres. Have a logline for an idea that combines both. Cinderella Possibilities (Title)

One out of 2 single Black women will never marry, unless a Black-Prince-of-a-man comes to the rescue from a world that has never known slavery and racial discrimination.

Hi, Shirley Collier. Hope you're doing great! Welcome to Stage 32. I love watching and writing Sci-Fi.

Cinderella Possibilities sounds really interesting! Unique concept! I'm rooting for you to reach your goal! Stage 32's November Write Club can help (www.stage32.com/blog/november-write-club-week-4-the-art-of-the-pitch-wha...).

You can also make an introduction post in the Introduce Yourself Lounge if you want (www.stage32.com/lounge/introduce_yourself).

Hi, Michele Baker. Hope you're doing great! I love what happens when characters start talking too! I outline my scripts, but I leave room for characters to do things I didn't think of and new things to come up, like characters and scenes.

Hi Michele