Introduce Yourself

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Edward Filkin
Do You Ever Wonder If Pursuing the Arts Is ‘Selfish’?

Is there anyone else who feels like they’ve failed society by being so selfish, always chasing success in the arts? Like you never really grew up? I see people doing tough, important jobs—building houses, fixing problems, providing for their families—and they seem so happy just going to work every d...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Edward Filkin. Great to meet you. Welcome to the community. I don't feel selfish at all for chasing success in the arts.

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Edward Filkin

Thanks Maurice, I'll definitely check it out!

Michael Dzurak

Hi Edward Filkin. I stopped thinking pursuing arts is selfish when I realized everyone pursues arts. Be it after a hard day's work or on a luxury vacation. It's just that some people pursue arts by wa...

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Elle Bolan

I think it can feel that way if you let it.

But on the flip side of that, why shouldn't you get to take a shot? Why aren't you allowed to be happy and do what you're passionate about?

Why not?

You are...

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Edward Filkin. What are you working on?

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Tony Sterago
Introduction

So as a young person in the 80's and early 90's, I dreamed of entertainment as a career. The reality of a life unsupported and full of Darkness had other plans. Now I am here at 49 with 2 kids starting a journey I am feeling to late for. I have started writing a script for the first time with no tra...

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Jack Binder

Welcome Tony Sterago and bravo on your journey. Yes, you can copyright a treatment as Maurice mentions. Write four pages detailing the story and plot. Here's a breakdown I wrote recently on the differ...

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Tony Sterago

thank you. I'll have to put one together and add it to my list of things to do

Maurice Vaughan

Thanks for posting the breakdown, Jack Binder. I remember reading it. Great breakdown!

Tony Sterago

ok.so instead of starting my next 10 pages I need to write a treatment to protect my work by copyright ok. thank you everyone

Maurice Vaughan

You can, Tony Sterago, or you can finish the script and register it before pitching the project.

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Destiny Whitaker
Hello!

I stumbled on this website on LinkedIn and I'm really glad to have found this!

Currently in the Houston area and working from home doing video editing for a freelance company, but now I'm getting antsy and want to do something different.

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Destiny Whitaker! Welcome to the community. There's a lot of members and resources on here! Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry profe...

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Ramon Zapata
A Bronx Tale...

Big honor for my script SHAOLIN DEMON to be named a quarterfinalist in Stage32/Zero Gravity Management's Action/Thriller competition! Thanks to all! Such a pleasure being a S32 community member with so many great peers, but an intro is overdue...

I began practicing martial arts after being inspired b...

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Ramon Zapata

Thanks a lot, Jaime A. Cedeno - Happy Thanksgiving!

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Ramon Zapata. Hope your script keeps advancing!

John January Noble

Ramon Zapata congratulations to you

Ramon Zapata

Thank you! John January Noble

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Camila Ammirevole
Starting acting career in Ireland

Hi!

I’m currently living in Ireland and beginning my professional acting career. I have a background in musical theatre, with training in singing, dancing, and acting.

I have worked as a PADI Divemaster, lifeguard, bartender, barista, and I’m also an agronomist engineer.

I have strong skills in volley...

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Fuad Shawn

You are looking so energetic. Wish you all the Best.

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Camila Ammirevole. 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, directo...

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Daniel Danitto

Welcome, Camila Ammirevole! You have an incredibly diverse skillset. Wishing you a strong start in Ireland!

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Juan Rodriguez
Writer of “The Girl Who Remembered Tomorrow” – Romantic Sci-Fi Feature

Hello Stage 32 Family!

My name is Juan C. Rodriguez, and I’m a writer with a passion for emotional, high-concept sci-fi and grounded character-driven stories.

I just completed a feature-length screenplay titled The Girl Who Remembered Tomorrow, a romantic sci-fi drama about a woman who remembers only...

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Fuad Shawn

"the girl WHO remembered Tomorrow" nice name

Juan Rodriguez

Thank you.

Maurice Vaughan

Welcome to the community, Juan Rodriguez. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. Producers, executives, di...

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Introduction

Hi, my name is Ashley Dreswick-Dollinger, and I am a new published author as of 2024. I never imagined my passion for reading and movies would lead me to a passion for writing. As my journey continues, I have learned screenwriting as well. I am always looking to advance in my accomplishments and tha...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Ashley Dreswick-Dollinger. Welcome to the community. Congratulations on having four books published!

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Rose Dupuis

Hey Ashley Dreswick-Dollinger, the little excerpt you posted grabs my interest. I want to know the process Allie and Everett go through and the outcome. Here's to your success in finding that group of...

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Ashley Dreswick-Dollinger

Thank you Rose Dupuis! That truly means a lot to me ❤️

Matthew Thompson

Welcome to Stage 32. When you get a chance, make sure you fill out your profile, bio, and upload your logline for the screenplay. I’ve only been here for a little, but they continue to stress the impo...

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Rue Saavage
Introduction

Hi, my name is Robin, but I go by Rue. I have enjoyed writing since I was child, and was always writing in journals. I knew from very early on I always wanted to get involved in the entertainment industry, so at 35 I began doing comedy. I grew up watching Saturday night live, and always dreamed of b...

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Maurice Vaughan

Rue Saavage Hi, Rue. Welcome to the community. Congratulations on writing your first script and all the success with it!

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

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Rue Saavage

oh thank you, I see it on both.

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Rue Saavage. What's For the First Time about?

Nanbam Jeltu
Powered by Curiosity, Coffee, and the Need to Tell a Good Story

Hi everyone, I’m Nanbam Jeltu, a filmmaker based in Jos, Nigeria. I direct, produce, and work in documentary, and my storytelling leans into drama, faith-driven arcs, horror, suspense, and the warm chaos of family and romantic tales.

I’m currently developing a polished, industry-ready script over the...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Nanbam Jeltu. Great to meet you. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. Producers, executives, writers, actors, and more. www.st...

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Rose Dupuis

Hi Nanbam Jeltu, I look forward to your documentaries. I am a life long fan of documentaries that started with Marlin Perkins and Wild Kingdom as a young girl. I wonder if you have heard of www.waterb...

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Alex Hastings
Introduction

Hi Everyone,

I'm Alex Hastings. I am a current film student at SCAD with a focus on writing and directing. I have had success with my first few short films, placing in several film festivals, and have now moved on to bigger fish. I just completed a pilot script for a prestige sword and sandal televis...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Alex Hastings. Welcome to the community. Congratulations on the success with your short films and finishing your pilot script!

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

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Fuad Shawn

best of luck

Rose Dupuis

HI Alex Hastings, I will watch for your productions. I am in the first half of my screen reading training with Hollywood Gate Keeps & Carolyn Carpenter. She is such a great person to train with always happy and radiant, wishing you success in all your endeavors.

The Tale of the Jester's Mask

After all that I have had to see and endure, the world has opened up to me from a different side. Every second, every ray of light, every breath of wind—this is the astonishing beauty of our world, which I now feel with my very skin. And, looking upon this fragile and perfect life, I believe that we...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Volodimir Skorokhod. Welcome to the community. I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. Stage 32 is an English platform. Do you mind translating your post to English?

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Volodimir Skorokhod

Thank you, I will definitely watch everything and get used to your site, in English...

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Volodimir Skorokhod. Ok, great. And I suggest using a photo of yourself as your profile picture. People will feel more comfortable networking and collaborating with you if they know wh...

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Bou Her
Screenplay "A Love Rewritten"

Hi there everyone, my name's Bou Mee Her, it was one day ago but still, happy thanksgiving! I'm new here and I would love to share my screenplay "A Love Rewritten". It's a romcom. Status: Seeking Representation / Currently Submitting to Agents and Festivals. I'm looking for an agent, or literary man...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Bou Her. Welcome to the community. Happy Thanksgiving! I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know that I moved your post from the Screenwriting Lounge to the Introduce Yourself Loun...

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Bou Her

Thank you Maurice, sorry and appreciate it!

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Bou Her. Unique Rom-Com! You could post your script on your profile. Producers search profiles for projects. That and networking are how I sold four short scripts to a producer. Click...

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Elle Bolan

Hi @Bou Her and welcome to Stage 32! It's great to have you here. Look forward to seeing you around the lounges!

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