Introduce Yourself : Writer/Agent Seeking Producer & Co-Producer for True Story Political Thriller (Cannes 2025 Focus) by Alexander V. Koenig

Alexander V. Koenig

Writer/Agent Seeking Producer & Co-Producer for True Story Political Thriller (Cannes 2025 Focus)

Hi everyone – I’m Alexander, a writer, producer, and human rights advocate based in Switzerland.

I’m currently developing The Pioneeress, a feature-length political-biographical thriller based on a legally confirmed true story of systemic erasure, justice, and resilience. The project is grounded in personal experience and supported by two ECHR victories and 29 legal rulings. It’s cinematic justice—anchored in fact, but built for emotional and narrative impact.

Jack Binder

Hi Alexander, Sounds interesting! Bravo!

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Alexander V. Koenig. Welcome to the Stage 32 community. Here's a blog that'll help you navigate Stage 32 and connect with creatives and industry professionals: www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...

The Pioneeress sounds interesting! You could post your script on your profile. Producers search profiles on here for projects. Click the gear symbol in the top right-hand corner and select “Edit profile” in the drop-down menu. Scroll down to “Loglines” and click “Add/edit loglines” to the right of “Loglines.” You can also post your script on your profile this way: www.stage32.com/loglines (near the top where it says “Add a Logline”)

Alexander V. Koenig

Thanks, I have done what you said,

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Alexander V. Koenig. Ok, great. I'm about to check out your logline.

Alexander V. Koenig

Thank you. We have an Exposée of 2 pages that we hand out confidential. How could I integrate that?

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Alexander V. Koenig. You posted the Exposée, so producers/etc. will be able to read and download that when they go to your logline page. You can also post about your project and the Exposée in the Your Stage Lounge and on Your Wall.

Alexander V. Koenig

Thanks. Is it the "Stage 32 Success Stories Lounge"?

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Alexander V. Koenig. The Stage 32 Success Stories Lounge is the lounge for success stories that happen on Stage 32, like find working or a rep. Here's the link to the Your Stage Lounge: www.stage32.com/lounge/promotion

Ashley Renee Smith

Hi Alexander V. Koenig, welcome to Stage 32! I’m Ashley, Head of Community here, and The Pioneeress sounds like an incredibly powerful project. Stories rooted in truth and justice have the ability to spark real impact, and your personal connection to the material gives it an added layer of urgency and authenticity.

If you haven’t already, I’d encourage you to join the Screenwriting Lounge and Producing Lounge to connect with other creatives developing grounded, socially-driven work:

Screenwriting Lounge – https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting

Producing Lounge – https://www.stage32.com/lounge/producing

And if you’re looking for support as you continue developing the project — whether that’s pitch materials, feedback, or connecting with execs — our Writer’s Room is a great resource, and your first month is free: https://www.stage32.com/writers-room/plans-vip

Thrilled to have you here! This community is full of passionate creatives, and I have no doubt your story will resonate with many. Looking forward to seeing it take shape!

Eon C. Rambally

Sounds dramatic Alexander V. Koenig! Really dramatic! Will like to follow up on that. Welcome seeing you here on Stage 32!

Alexander V. Koenig

Thank you.

Great to follow up on that. Here or in person at Cannes.

Joan Foor

Alexander: Your thriller about state betrayal needs to be told. I've a screenplay based on a true story where the state medical system treated my mother for mental illness and she was not insane! All because women had no rights in the 1950's and her husband committed her.

Leonardo Ramirez 2

It all sounds super interesting Alexander V. Koenig - where can we go to find out more about your project?

Alexander V. Koenig

Thanks, I sent you network request to follwo up with the confidential exposée.

Leonardo Ramirez 2

Looking forward to it Alexander V. Koenig - thank you!

Amanda Toney

This is a really fascinating topic and I wish you the best of luck on developing this project Alexandre. I have two resources for you. One is a great webinar that we have on the step-by-step for developing a true story like this into a film that I think you’ll find very helpful.: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/how-to-adapt-a-true-story-as-a-film-or-series. second is it seems like you were going to Cannes this year. We are going to be announcing our Cannes rollcall blog on Monday, so keep an eye out so you could see our full lineup of event events but we just listed our Stage 32 meet up so make sure you RSVP here: https://www.stage32.com/meetups/2025/Cannes-Film-Festival-2024-Stage-32-Party-OFFICIAL

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