Hi everyone! I’m Donny Wu, a screenwriter passionate about crafting character-driven, thought-provoking, and emotional stories. I believe in the power of storytelling to connect people and explore the human experience on a deeper level.
I’d love to connect with fellow creatives—whether you’re a writer, director, producer, or just someone who loves film and TV. Let’s learn from each other and grow together!
What’s a project that’s inspired you recently? Let’s chat in the comments!
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Hi, Donny Woo. Welcome to the community. Here's a blog that'll help you navigate Stage 32 and make connections: www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...
And here's a blog for up-and-coming screenwriters: www.stage32.com/blog/the-questions-up-and-coming-screenwriters-need-to-a...
I watched THE LAST OF US recently, and it inspired me to outline a Sci-Fi/Drama TV series.
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Hi Maurice Vaughan Nice to meet you! Thanks for the link, I'll read it. Yeah I love The Last of Us, it has very interesting plot. Sci-Fi is one of my favorite genre too.
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Hi Donny! Over the years, I’ve been most inspired by stories with a more serious and somewhat tragic tone. But recently, Severance and Westworld have been major sources of inspiration!
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Hi Donny, Nice to meet you!
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Great to meet you, Donny Woo. I certainly have a few projects that are inspiring me at the moment, but I think the thing that's putting the most wind at my back is the momentum in the global film market at the moment. Sundance was as productive as it's been in years, Berlinale is off to a fast start, specs are selling, theatrical windows are expanding in pockets. All very positive and uplifting.
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You're welcome, Donny Woo. Nice to meet you too. I'm excited for Season 2 of THE LAST OF US! Sci-Fi is one of my favorite genres to write and watch. What project inspired you recently?
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Good to meet you, Donny, I like your energy and passion, pour that into your work. My latest inspiration wasn't necessarily a project - though I have my first screenplay in for Stage32 consulting right now - but rather watching 'A Woman Under the Influence' for the first time. Gena Rowlands simply chews up the scenes in that film, it made me fall in love with filmmaking all over again.
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Great film, Craig Anderson. I can see why that would be a source of inspiration. Adjacent, best wishes on the script consult!
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Appreciate it, Richard "RB" Botto - I love what you do here, the community you've fostered.
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Means a great deal to me, Craig Anderson. Appreciate the recognition and support.
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Welcome to Stage 32, Donny Woo! It’s great to have you here. Your passion for character-driven and emotional storytelling is exactly what makes this community so special. We’re all here to connect, learn, and grow together!
If you’re looking to collaborate with writers, directors, and producers, I highly recommend checking out the Screenwriting Lounge and Filmmaking Lounge—they’re great places to start discussions, share insights, and meet like-minded creatives. You can explore them here: https://www.stage32.com/lounge.
As for a project that’s inspired me recently, Silo on Apple+ is one of my new favorite series! I'm blown away by the worldbuilding, character writing, pacing, and suspense. It’s such a great example of how a layered mystery and strong characters in a grounded sci-fi can keep an audience fully engaged. What about you? What’s a film, show, or book that’s left a lasting impression on you lately? Looking forward to hearing more about your projects and seeing you around the community!
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João Antonio Formigoni Basso Picciarelli I love Westworld too and would like to watch Severance too, everybody is talking about it.
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Maurice Vaughan Recently not much, but Westworld, The Martian really inspired me to write a Sci-Fi screenplay. I love Sunshine too.
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Richard "RB" Botto I'm so glad to join stage32.com community, hopefully the market will be stronger upward.
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I would love to watch "A woman under the Influence" too, thank you Craig Anderson
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Thank you Ashley Renee Smith looking forward to the lounge!
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Hi, Donny. Wonderful to get to know you. Drama is truly inspiring. Nicely said about the power of storytelling. I perfectly agree
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I've seen THE MARTIAN, Donny Woo. It's incredible! WESTWORLD is on my watchlist. I don't think I've heard of SUNSHINE. Is your Sci-Fi script gonna take place in space?
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Maurice Vaughan The Sunshine probably quite under-appreciated, although the science part is not really realistic but it has good story and wonderful cast too! My Sci-Fi script has a very little part in space, mostly in future dystopian Earth.