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Ashley Renee Smith
Don't miss out on today's Stage 32 November Write Club LIVE Instagram Q&A!

Don't miss out on today's Stage 32 November Write Club LIVE Instagram Q&A with Screenwriter, Director, & Actress, Marla Sokoloff (The Merry Gentlemen, Rosé All Day, Betrayed By Love, Sweet On You)! Marla will be sharing advice, insights, and stories from her experiences growing up and working in the...

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Ashley Renee Smith

You can also ask Marla any questions that you have for her in thi...

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Maurice Vaughan
TOMORROW – AMA with Marla Sokoloff

For the third week of November Write Club, Marla Sokoloff, Screenwriter, Director, & Actress (The Merry Gentlemen, Rosé All Day, Betrayed By Love, Sweet On You), will be having a FREE Ask Me Anything in the Screenwriting Lounge on Nov. 20th! The AMA will be focused on “Advice For Aspiring Screenwrit...

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Maurice Vaughan
Stage 32 CEO Richard ‘RB’ Botto Featured on Beyond The Glam Podcast! Come Watch!

RB was recently featured on the brand new and already massively popular podcast, Beyond the Glam, hosted by 3X Emmy nominated, Rasha Goel. They had a conversation on subjects related to the entertainment industry like breaking through industry gatekeeping, how to stay positive and forward thinking,...

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Sam Sokolow

This is fantastic. A must watch. I love when RB says that there are "more people in this world that want to give back."

We all just have to keep creating and keep believing every day.

Maurice Vaughan

RB is right, Sam Sokolow. And it's great when big-name creatives use their success to give back to other creatives and communities! Or use their success to bring attention to important issues! And you...

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IDA Awards nominations announced

As documentaries continue to find larger and larger audiences, equaling big business, its great to see the films that the IDA has honored with this year's nominations. Have you seen any documentaries this year that you loved? https://deadline.com/2024/11/2024-ida-documentary-awards-nominations-ann.....

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Maurice Vaughan
TODAY – November Write Club LIVE Q&A (Week 3)

In celebration of November Write Club, Marla Sokoloff is having a FREE Q&A on Instagram at 12:00 pm PT/3:00 pm ET! Marla is a Screenwriter, Director, & Actress (The Merry Gentlemen, Rosé All Day, Betrayed By Love, Sweet On You).

Go to Instagram now to make sure you’re following the @stage32 and @stag...

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Sam Sokolow

This is aweomse. Flagging for my network. Thanks, Maurice Vaughan!

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Sam Sokolow.

Maurice Vaughan
November Write Club Goals

How’s everyone doing with their November Write Club goals? Did you make progress? Do you need help or motivation?

And there’s still time to join November Write Club. Pick a goal (a writing goal or any creative goal), do the weekly challenges, and support/encourage other members on their goals throu...

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Directed and Edited by Ryan Gander

To me this is a very interesting and good video. Can you agree?

https://youtu.be/eYGtGcJ8rKw?si=Uxe_Ls1-TNdyq3hY

Maurice Vaughan

The video's shot and edited well, Willem Elzenga!

Willem Elzenga

Maurice Vaughan true, and all that for a guy in a wheelchair

Maurice Vaughan
TOMORROW – November Write Club LIVE Q&A (Week 3)

In celebration of November Write Club, Marla Sokoloff, Screenwriter, Director, & Actress (The Merry Gentlemen, Rosé All Day, Betrayed By Love, Sweet On You), will be having a FREE Q&A on Instagram November 19th at 12:00 pm PT/3:00 pm ET!

Go to Instagram now to make sure you’re following the @stage32...

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Ashley Renee Smith
Tom Hanks, Robin Wright & ‘Forrest Gump’ Director Reunite for the Movie's 30th Anniversary

I LOVE this video! Tom Hanks (Forrest), Robin Wright (Jenny), and director Robert Zemeckis — come together to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic film, Forrest Gump. From unforgettable moments on set to behind-the-scenes stories, the trio reflects on the legacy of this beloved classic that...

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Forrest Gump Reunion: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright & Robert Zemeckis Reunite for 30th Film Anniversary
Forrest Gump Reunion: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright & Robert Zemeckis Reunite for 30th Film Anniversary
The stars of Forrest Gump - Tom Hanks (Forrest), Robin Wright (Jenny), and director Robert Zemeckis - come together to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic film. From unforgettable moments on…
Maurice Vaughan

That was fun, Ashley Renee Smith! Thanks for sharing the video! Incredible film! One of my favorite things about the movie is Forrest being in real history scenes.

Xochi Blymyer

I loved that! Funny, I just watched a couple weeks ago Forrest Gump. Hadn't seen the whole movie in such a long time. So many amazing moments in it. And such fun to hear them talking about. Very interesting about the “red dot”. I look forward to the new movie!

Billy Kwack

Hi Ashley, awesome movie

Ashley Renee Smith

I just recently rewatched it also, Xochi Blymyer! It had been a while and it was a lot of fun to watch it again after so long. I didn't even realize the anniversary was coming up until I watched this...

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Richard Smith
Fellow creatives, the power of…

Fellow creatives, the power of storytelling is what shapes culture, inspires change, and amplifies truth. But right now, we face a clear and present danger: If our democracy is jeopardized by the in-coming administration, our freedom to tell those stories may be stripped away. Imagine a world where...

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Maurice Vaughan
November Write Club Week #3: Set Yourself Up For Success With Feedback On Your Project!

The blog for week 3 of November Write Club is out, and it’s about feedback! There are three challenges in today’s blog. By completing this week’s challenges, you can set yourself up for success with your goals and be entered to win either a FREE Stage 32 Contest Entry of your choice OR a FREE Review...

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Maurice Vaughan
You Still Have Time to Introduce/Reintroduce Yourself

It’s the last day of Introduce Yourself Weekend! Monday’s included for anyone who didn’t get a chance to introduce/reintroduce themselves Friday-Sunday.

IYW is a great time to meet people, build industry relationships/network, catch up with friends, talk about your projects/goals, and share your vi...

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Maurice Vaughan

Here are some blogs that can help you get the most out of Introduce Yourself Weekend:

Navigating Stage 32's Introduce Yourself Weekend!www.stage32.com/blog/navigating-stage-32s-introduce-yourself-...

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