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, 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 best 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!
If you're looking to make the most of your time here over the next few days, below is a great blog explaining the best ways to navigate Introduce Yourself Weekend, right here on Stage 32: https://www.stage32.com/blog/navigating-stage-32s-introduce-yourself-wee...
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Nice to meet you Ashley and your experience is impressive.
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Happy IYW, Ashley Renee Smith. How about an AMA on theme and an AMA on writing twists?
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Nice to meet you as well, Asmaa Jamil! What brings you to Stage 32?
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I'll add those ideas to my list, Maurice Vaughan! =) Thank you!
You're welcome, Ashley Renee Smith. Ok, thanks. Have a great weekend!
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Ashley - The community, writing opportunities, and the discussions that I continue to learn from.
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Im getting ready to PITCh and I was wondering if that is just as strong as a verbal pitch? sometimes written might be better than skype right? or do they even consider the written PITCHES?
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Happy IYW Ashley Renee Smith. And yes...we are still snowed in! Thanks for all you do!
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Ashley Renee Smith Ashley rocks!
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Happy IYW Ashley Renee Smith! Thanks for all you do for the community!
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Happy weekend, sweet Ashley:) I love seeing your new stories on Stage 32 Instagram; you do an excellent job. It is great to hear the Stage 32 spotlights. I am deep into my feature script; when I finish it, I will be back stronger to pitch it! Have a relaxing weekend.
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Love to hear it, Asmaa Jamil!
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Scarlett Fox, I'm not sure I understand your question. Are you about to pitch here on Stage 32 or to a contact in person?
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Happy IYW, Leonardo Ramirez! Have you and Mack been watching movies and playing Gotham Knights to pass the time?
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Mario Leone, thank you so much! =)
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Thank you for all that YOU do, David Abrookin!
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Sandra Isabel Correia, you're the sweetest, thank you! I'm not going to lie, doing those makes me a bit nervous. But I love getting to share all of the exciting things that are going on. I'm glad you're enjoying them!
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Ashley Renee Smith Oh Yes!!! She finished Gotham Knights and is halfway through Spider-Man. I’ve barely started GK. She’s already looking forward to Suicide Squad:KTJL.
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Yes! and I submitted my script instead of my logline can you retract it and send my logline and synopses? how can I submitt it to you>
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Ashley Renee Smith keep going! You have a gift for that!
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I need help, I submitted my Script instead of my logline and synopses, could you please fix it for me I wrote WriterhHelp@stage32.com could you retract the screenplay "The Organ DOnor" and submit my logline and synopses please its cost me $35 dollars for this mistake. Scarlett Fox
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HOORAY! It's a joy to meet you!
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Great to see you here, Ashley Renee Smith ! I’ll reach out soon, my next vlog is far overdue. I have some great people with priceless knowledge and experience I would like to share thoughts with in the next vlogs.
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Sounds great, David Zannoni! I'm looking forward to it.
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Hi Scarlett Fox! For written vs. verbal pitches - the general consensus I hear from execs is that they're more likely to request a script from a verbal pitch than from a written one but that is not to say that the latter can't happen. The reason that they a verbal pitch tends to have a better chance is because the tone/energy of giving a verbal pitch is more tangible and helps 'sell' an idea (same idea as salesman who call you on the phone or do door-to-door, it's either to sell someone something 'face-to-face rather than through written copy - this is also why professional copywriters get paid so much). But again, we have had some amazing written pitches get shouted out by execs.
As to retracting your script - I'm not sure what you mean but you're welcome to shoot me an email at success@stage32.com and give me further context to help you out with there!
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Ashley Renee Smith Hi Ashley, thank you for your support over the last few months and being a champion of the Moderators. Here’s to an exciting 2024!