Hi, Community!
My name is Ashley Smith and I’m Head of Community here at Stage 32!
Prior to joining this incredible team, I spent nearly 7 years at a boutique development and talent management company where I was deeply involved with every development project, management client, and administrative aspect of running the company. I oversaw a rich development slate of films, ongoing series, and limited series across genres and developed projects for Amazon, Sony TV, FX, Universal TV, Paramount TV, Legendary Global, MGM, A&E, Concord Originals, and many others.
Here at Stage 32, I’m honored to oversee this fantastic Community. As well as the daily Blog, twice weekly AMAs, monthly in-person Meetups, and numerous volunteer efforts to make your time here at Stage 32 as helpful and resourceful as possible. It’s always my goal to bring you all exciting resources and information to help you network, connect, and learn more about various disciplines and processes within the entertainment industry.
I’d love to know what you all enjoy most about being a part of the Stage 32 community, what you’d like to see more of, the kind of AMAs that you’d like to see in the lounges, and the type of blog topics that you would enjoy!
Don’t be a stranger! I look forward to connecting with you all.
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Happy IYW, Ashley Renee Smith! What do I enjoy the most about being a part of Stage 32 community? That's tough. Can I pick two? The community (people) and the resources.
How about an AMA about turning screenplays into other formats like graphic novels and games?
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I love that idea, Maurice Vaughan! I'll see what I can do. =)
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Ok, thanks, Ashley Renee Smith. And thanks for everything you do for the community. Above and beyond!
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The one and only multi-talented, amazing Captain of Community, Ashley Renee Smith aka, “Captain Ash”! You are the pillar that holds up this community and I’m astounded at all you can do. Besides a hot dog stand, it might be cool to have an AMA that’s comic centric or graphic novel related. Even so, I’m pretty happy with the relationships I’ve been honored to grow in like yourself, Maurice Vaughan and others.
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Leonardo Ramirez It's been great knowing you, friend! And I vote for a hot dog stand. And IMAX theater. And a theme park. Too much? Haha
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Definitely not too much, Maurice Vaughan. I’m down for an IMAX theater! And a theme park, cha yeah buddy!
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All Stage 32 owned, Leonardo Ramirez.
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Righteous Maurice Vaughan!! I’m down!!
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Hi and I like the supportive community here. Where are the monthly in-person Meetups?
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Hi, pleased to meet you. loving everything I read about and making connections. Loving the supportive community here.
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Hey Ashley Renee Smith !! Keep up the great work!
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Great question Ashley Renee Smith! My favorite part about being a part of Stage 32 are all the incredibly talented people I've met here, yourself included!
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Ashley Renee Smith in a nutshell, community.
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What I love most about this community is connecting with so many talented people! Keep up the awesome work Ashley Renee Smith !
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Asmaa Jamil, currently in-person meetups take place in Austin, TX and Phoenix, AZ. But if you're interested in hosting one for your local community, just reach out and let me know! I can walk you through the process.
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I'm so glad to hear that, Andrea Johns!
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Thanks, Pat Alexander!
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Emily J, same, girl. Same. <3
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Thank you, Stephen Folker! And thank you for all you do in this community as well.
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Thank you Ashley. I'm in Michigan and don't know how many people would be interested. I will ask around and connect if I have a good number that is interested. I do appreciate your support.