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Find Your Footing on Stage 32: Join Our January Community Open House!

Find Your Footing on Stage 32: Join Our January Community Open House!

Wednesday, January 28th at 12:00 pm PT!

Every success story begins with a first step.

If you’re ready to take yours, join me, Ashley Smith, Head of Community at Stage 32, for our January Community Open House Webcast happening Wednesday, January 28th at 12:00 pm PT!

Free Registration: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32s-january-2026-community-open-house-webcast

Whether you’re chasing representation, looking for collaborators, or simply ready to stop creating in isolation, the Stage 32 Community Open House is your moment to show up, be seen, and start making real progress.

This free live event isn’t a presentation—it’s a fully interactive session led by you and guided by Ashley Smith, Head of Community at Stage 32. You’ll have the opportunity to share your goals, ask questions, and tell us exactly what resources or support you’re looking for right now in your creative journey.

Ashley will walk you through the most powerful tools and features on Stage 32, including how to build a strong profile that acts as your virtual business card—clearly showcasing your skills, interests, and creative voice. You’ll learn how to participate in the free Stage 32 Lounges in a way that positions you as someone others want to collaborate with, including how to make a compelling post, contribute to ongoing conversations, and stay consistently active in a way that builds visibility and trust.

You’ll also learn how to keep up with the latest industry news, platform updates, and community insights through the Stage 32 Blog, and how to access Stage 32 Education, Certification, and Script Services that align with your next big move.

This session will close with a live Q&A tailored specifically to your goals and questions—whether you’re a writer, director, producer, actor, editor, or someone who wears multiple hats.

Wherever you’re starting from, this is your launchpad. Join us and take that first step with intention.

If you can’t attend live, don’t worry — registering ensures you’ll receive the full recording to watch anytime from anywhere.

Who’s planning to join me live for the Open House?


George Edward Collins
Greetings from Prague!

I'm George Collins, and I'm a singer/songwriter/guitarist/novelist/screenwriter based in Prague, Czech Republic and Key West, Florida.

I recently released my fourth album of original songs, "New Ways of Getting Old," which you'll find on all streaming platforms under the name George Collins Band.

Here...

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Fabrizio Fracassi

Congratulations on all your creative accomplishments.

George Edward Collins

Many thanks, Fabrizio -- and good luck with your projects!

Liked by Kenneth Ellis 2 and 12 others

Space for Story

Hi Everyone,

I studied filmmaking at the New York Film Academy in Manhattan and have since worked professionally as a film editor, director, videographer, and screenwriter. I have edited documentaries for Swiss National Television and for cinema release, often engaging with complex social, ecological...

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Michael Dzurak

Fabrizio Fracassi I am not in Switzerland. I once passed through Geneva Airport and then have seen plenty of photos of the country online. I simply imagined a futuristic Bern riffing off cyberpunk and...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Fabrizio Fracassi. It's great to see you at Introduce Yourself Weekend. Congratulations on all your accomplishments, and I hope you have more this year! I've been to Manhattan once. It's BUSY! I'm...

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Meriem Bouziani

Hello,

nice to meet you, and congratulations on your great accomplishments.

Having a university background in filmmaking absolutely makes a difference compared to starting with passion and love alone.

I...

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Fabrizio Fracassi

Dear Salisu Abdullahi Thank you for your insightful comment, I agree, when a project treats its language seriously, it creates a different kind of gravity. Swiss National Television certainly holds it...

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Fabrizio Fracassi

Dear Morgan Aitken, I very much appreciate how carefully you read both the work and the intent behind it. You’re right about documentary editing training instincts that go beyond technique; it’s very...

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Maria Caeiro
Introducing Yourself Weekend . Why I like mixing fantasy with reality.

Hi, everyone. My name is Maria Caeiro and I´m from Portugal. I´m a screenwriter and right now,  I’m in the phase of preparing the pitches for the script I’ve just finished. Today I'm going to share something about myself: why I enjoy mixing reality with fantasy in my writing

I enjoy mixing reality wi...

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Maurice Vaughan

Glad 2026 has started in a great way for you, Maria Caeiro. Mines is great too. Thanks. I'm really excited about how my work is developing too. Keep us posted on your projects....

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Chase Carmichael

Maria Caeiro, I'm not into Horror. It makes my imagination go berserk and it scares me when I read or watch it. I don't care for writing a story that is so frightening,

Paul Hikari

That poster looks sparkly.

Meriem Bouziani

Yes, fairy tales are wonderful as well. They remind me of my childhood—I was obsessed with them.

I hope you succeed in adapting your fairy tales in a way that truly reaches children and makes them fall...

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Maria Caeiro

Chase Carmichael sorry, I got the name wrong. The reply was meant for someone else. I’m going to delete it.

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Charmane Wedderburn
Reintroducing Myself

Hello Stage 32 — reintroducing myself.

I’m Charmane Wedderburn, a writer and creator working across film and television. I’ve been building quietly for a while and am stepping back into the community with projects that are actively in development and moving forward.

My current focus includes No Safe E...

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Haley Mary

Hi, Charmane! Welcome back! Between Breaths sounds like an intriguing story! Good luck getting your films made!

Charmane Wedderburn

Thank you so much, Haley — I really appreciate that. Wishing you a great start to the year as well!

Meriem Bouziani

Hello,

nice to meet you, and congratulations on getting back to your creative work and writing great things.

I wish you the best of luck on your journey.

Charmane Wedderburn

Thank you so much, Meriem — I really appreciate the kind words. Wishing you all the best on your creative journey as well.

Meriem Bouziani

you're welcome. Charmane Wedderburn

Liked by Meriem Bouziani and 31 others

Juliana Philippi
IYW-Reintroductions are in order: Actor / Screenwriter

Ciao Tutti! IYW Weekend ; )

My name is Juliana Philippi, I am an actor and a screenwriter currently in Texas, but finding myself working where the stories want me...all over the world. Tisch BFA in Drama, Art History minor, and a PhD in survival, emotions, culture, and people. My trajectory has been...

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Juliana Philippi

Leonardo Ramirez 2 Muchisimas gracias compai! Honored to know you too hermano, vamo' alla!

Meriem Bouziani

Hello,

happy IYW to you.

Your journey is absolutely fantastic. Congratulations on everything you’ve accomplished so far, and I hope you achieve even more.

Juliana Philippi

Meriem Bouziani Happy IYW to you as well! Thank you, I appreciate this:) I wish you so much more success, growth and opportunities for your project, and all the future ones you write!...

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Meriem Bouziani

Thank you very much Juliana Philippi

Liked by Eon C. Rambally and 6 others

Lauren Hackney
WARNING LABEL... and proceed anyway!

This writer’s work may cause:

– Sudden nostalgia

– Children disappearing outside instead of onto screens

– Adults remembering who they used to be

– Unexpected tears at inconvenient moments

Side effects include hope, resilience, and the urge to tell better stories.

Hi, I’m Lauren Hackney. I write stories a...

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Maurice Vaughan

WARNING LABEL. Haha That's a great title for a story, Lauren Hackney!

Elle Bolan

Haha! Cute intro! I like it. How are you Lauren?

Lauren Hackney

I'm ok Elle Bolan just got family stuff going on. How are you? Wishing you every success for 2026! And know this community is here for you 100%!

Liked by Allaguly Alyosh Klychev and 2 others

Original Feature Film Idea: Shadow of Love

Sharing my original feature film idea “Shadow of Love”.

I am the creator of the concept and story.

An emotional drama about love, obsession, and inner transformation.

Open to collaboration with producers, directors, and screenwriters.

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Nazokatkhon Amambaeva. 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, dir...

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Nazokatkhon Amambaeva

Hi Maurice, thank you for the warm welcome.

I appreciate the support and look forward to connecting with the community.

Liked by Allaguly Alyosh Klychev and one other

Screenwriter Looking for Representation

Hi, all. I spent 2025 developing three scripts last year: two supernatural drama TV pilots and one YA sci-fi feature film screenplay. I'm looking for representation, but I'd also love to explore collaborating with others on their projects and mine. Nice to meet you all!

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Gina Anderson. It's nice to meet you too! Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. Managers, producers, executives, directors, wri...

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Liked by Deborah Richards and 31 others

Deborah Richards
Just made finals of Stage32's Search For New Blood with Scissor Mouth!

Thrilled to have just found out that my screenplay just made the finals of stage32's Search for new blood. This is hot on the heels of it being an ISA staff pick for January only yesterday, taking second at Slamdance a couple of months ago and signing with my manager Tammy Hunt of Sandstone Artists...

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Deborah Richards

Spenser Wise Thanks man, I appreciate the positivity.

Deborah Richards

Sebastian Tudores I just uploaded some new vids to page if you would like to see more of my work :)

Deborah Richards

Maurice Vaughan Thanks man! I just added the trailer for Shaken and Stirred to my page with a couple of other vids. Shaken is a really fun Doc.

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Deborah Richards. Thanks. I'm about to check out the trailer and vids.

Sebastian Tudores

Deborah Richards thx for taggin' me :) ... loved all of them! BUT... I should NOT have watched the Scissor Mouth trailer so close to going to bed! I mean... f%$k ... look forward to staying in touch :...

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Paul Hikari
Paul Hikari

Hi, everypeople. I'm best known as Paul Hikari, and while I'm primarily a voice actor, I also write and edit videos. My biggest writing project is "King of Blades", which has already won a substantial number of accolades and I'm hoping gets picked up either as a show or a movie, preferably the latte...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Paul Hikari. Great to meet you. Congratulations on King of Blades winning the accolades! Incredible voice acting!

I suggest using a photo of yourself as your profile picture. People will feel more...

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Sebastian Tudores

Paul Hikari that is some serious pro level on your voice acting - wow. nice work sir. Will be rooting for you and the King of Blades project! cheers

Liked by Suzanne Bronson and 5 others

Pradeep Krishna Rao
Exploring New Worlds in Horror Storytelling

Hello everyone,

I’m a storyteller currently developing a contained horror feature called The House That Swallows Whole.

I’m here to connect with fellow creatives, learn from the community, and keep growing as I build this project and explore new collaborations.

I love ideas that mix atmosphere, tensio...

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Elle Bolan

Hi Pradeep! It's great to meet you and I hope you have a wonderful holiday!

Pradeep Krishna Rao

Thank you so much, Elle! It’s great to meet you as well. I really appreciate the warm welcome. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season too!

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Pradeep Krishna Rao. Okay. Keep us posted on your script.

Pradeep Krishna Rao

Hi Maurice, I've actually posted my logline. Feel free to take a look!

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Pradeep Krishna Rao. Okay, I'm about to check it out.

Liked by Steffany Lohn Sommers and 4 others

Max Sappa
I am first and foremost, I writer!

Hello!

I could introduce myself in the traditional way… instead – given that I am “supposed to be” a writer (as I guess that as a fellow writer, you may appreciate it too!) - I will do it via a mini trilogy. Three short stories (genres, themes etc), which I’ve recently written and read out/performed...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Max Sappa! Happy New Year! How are things?

Sebastian Tudores

nice to meet you Max Sappa - what are you planning to work this year? cheers

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