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Sam Rivera
CONGRATS! 108 Script Requests and 45 Meeting Requests in the last 2 weeks! 4/1

Hey everyone! I wanted to congratulate our fellow community members who had scripts requested through Stage 32 pitch sessions over the last 2 weeks. We are thrilled for the opportunities for the following writers to have their scripts requested by various producers and managers, Unanimous Media, Log...

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E. Nadine Thaxton-Tensley

Congratulations to all of the lucky ones

Wade Taylor

Congratulations! That’s why I joined the Stage32 community. I have several upcoming pitches. Looking forward to the feedback.

Vanessa Chattman 2

Congratulations everyone.

Laura Harbin

Congrats everyone! That's amazing news.

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Ashley Renée Smith
What’s Holding You Back Right Now?

Because the truth is, every writer hits roadblocks.

Sometimes it’s finding the time to write.

Sometimes it’s finishing a draft.

Sometimes it’s confidence, feedback, rejection, or not knowing what the next step is.

And sometimes… it’s all of the above.

So let’s talk about it. What’s one obstacle you’re cu...

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Xochi Blymyer

It's implementing the changes I know will make it a better script - I get overwhelmed on how to weave in those changes. For when that day comes that my script does get requested, I want to the best version but I do have a sort of road block trying to figure this out. Time management too!

Catherine Cole

Can't truly define this challenge as holding me back but a constant is not having enough time in any given day! Still constantly putting one foot forward at a time achieves results. Several months wri...

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Mike Fox

Finances. No matter how professional sounding the faux nuggets of wisdom that come from the majority of those who have or are in the circle of those who have actual funding, this is the ONLY thing hol...

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Banafsheh Esmailzadeh

Right now… I feel writer’s block coming on TT_TT

Ana Cristina Rodrigues

Right now, my biggest challenge is balancing consistency with scale.

I’m currently developing a long-form project with multiple seasons, so the focus is not just finishing a draft — it’s maintaining na...

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Komal Basra
My Name is Komal – Screenwriter from Pakistan

Hello everyone!

My name is Komal Basra and I am a screenwriter from Pakistan. I have written a feature film script and I am looking to connect with filmmakers and producers. I am excited to be part of the Stage 32 community and share my stories.

Arlane Whitmore

Hi Komal,

I’m a book editor by profession. I spend most of my time working with writing that already has something working in it, but isn’t fully translating on the page yet. That tends to show up in s...

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Sydney S

Hi Komal,

Welcome to Stage 32, so glad you’re here!

That’s amazing you’ve already written a feature—huge accomplishment. I’d love to hear more… what kind of story are you writing?

Excited to have you in...

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Abhijeet Aade
A Lesson I Learned the Hard Way About “Producers” and Development Deals

Over the past few weeks, I had an experience that made me step back and look more carefully at how I approach new connections in the industry.

I was in conversation with someone who presented themselves professionally, spoke the language of development, and showed interest in my script. Initially, ev...

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John Fife

Abhijeet Aade Great point. As creatives, we love our work and think we are one step away from stardom. Unfortunately, there are people out there in the space that take advantage of that emotion and ma...

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Abhijeet Aade

John Fife That’s a solid way to look at it.

I think it’s easy to get caught up in that “one step away” feeling, especially when someone presents things convincingly. But like you said, at the end of th...

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Göran Johansson

There are scammers here. I have reported to Stage32. Often they steal the identity of a real person. So if someone asks for money from a writer, one should ask oneself if the person is legit.

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Wade Taylor
Working with a Co-Writer

Working with a co-writer has completely changed the game for me. Having someone to brainstorm with, hold me accountable, and push ideas in new directions has made writing more fun, more productive, and honestly, more motivating. It turns what used to feel like a solo grind into something I actually...

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Göran Johansson

I prefer to have a co-author. But it is not unproblematical. Because the best co-author is one who differs a lot from you. But that also maximizes the risk for conflict.

In practice, to have a co-auth...

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Darrell Pennington

I have collaborated with a creator as the writer on a comedy project because comedy wasn't their primary genre. They had tremendous input and a bunch of notes at each draft and it was so helpful in wa...

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Brenda Mohammed
Introducing myself

Hello everyone, I have great news to share with you.

I just received an email advising me that my screenplay, THE GIFT OF LOVE, a romance/suspense, made it to the Quarterfinals of the Stage 32 DramaBox Screenwriting Competition. I was asked to share this in the Introduce Yourself Lounge. I congratula Expand post

Kat Spencer

That's awesome and amazing Brenda Mohammed - Congratulations!! And Happy Easter weekend to you too!

Brenda Mohammed

Thank you very much.

Darrell Pennington

Great news Brenda Mohammed !!

Brenda Mohammed

Thank you.

Cathy Conneff

congratulations Brenda, that’s awesome!

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Emma Wilson
Entertainment lawyer and Producer

Hi everyone, I’m an entertainment lawyer representing film and TV producers, financiers and distributors. Given my acting background, I’m passionate about helping emerging filmmakers make their projects come to fruition. This year I have also started producing feature films and short films. Excited...

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Tomás Daniel

Hi, It's great to see someone who understands both the creative and structural sides of the industry—this combination is rare and extremely valuable, especially for emerging filmmakers. I'm developing...

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Sydney S

Hi Emma,

Welcome to Stage 32—so great to have you here!

Your background is incredible, and it’s amazing that you’re now producing as well. Cannes with a slate sounds like an exciting next step—perfect p...

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Darrell Pennington

Welcome Emma Wilson

Michael Dzurak

Welcome to the S32 Club, Emma Wilson!

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Eric McKeever
ISA Fast Track Fellowship

Thrilled to share that my drama script, "Uptown," is an ISA Fast Track Fellowship Top 50(!!!) Selection. As someone who identifies as a comedy writer, I'm grateful that expanding the types of stories I write is yielding positive results!

Wendy Kay

That is wonderful! More success to you!

Eric Shields

www.precisionbackdrops.com

Mike O'Neill

Way to go, man! Congrats!

Seth James

Congratulations, Eric McKeever. Very nice work indeed!

Judith Marie-Ange Edmorin

Congratulations Eric McKeever That's amazing! :) HUGE WELL DONE!

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Michael Chabler
Hamlet

Here's my version of Hamlet's soliloquy. Thoughts?

https://vimeo.com/1180337663

Amanda Toney

You are mesmerizing to watch delivering these lines. I love your innate pauses and deep introspection before speaking. Thank you for sharing this with us!!

Michael Chabler

Amanda Toney Thank you! This is why I do this -- to share something from myself and hope others can connect to that.

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Alex Bright
My Pilot Zon….Made it to the Semis!!!!

Amaze!!! Amaze!!! Amaze!!!!

Darrell Pennington

Great News!! Alex Bright

Brenda Mohammed

Congratulations.

Beckham B David

congrats

Terrance Jones

congrats man, is it available to view yet?

Alex Bright

Thanks for the congratulatory positive energy that you all are sending. For those that are inquiring absolutely my script is available as well as my pitch deck and any other information that we have a...

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