Daniel Hess's Lounge Discussions

Jeffrey Scott Collins
"Poor Greg Drowning" Feature Film now avail!

Hello All! I hope you are doing very well!

Just wanted to let you know that my new feature film, "Poor Greg Drowning", is now out on many platforms that can be found in the link below:

comedydynamics.com/catalog/poor-greg-drowning

The film was released by Comedy Dynamics and stars Graham Sibley, Chris...

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Daniel Hess

Would love to feature this one on the blog as part of the spotlight series that I do here. Feel free to check out the site and let me know if you'd be interested at all.

https://totonyproductions.com/...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hilarious trailer, Jeffrey Scott Collins! Haha How have you been?

Jeffrey Scott Collins

Thank you Maurice! Appreciate it! Been great, you?

Tasha Lewis

Congratulations! Thank you for information!

Maurice Vaughan

I've been great, Jeffrey Scott Collins. Thanks. Staying busy by working on a rewriting job, pitching projects, building relationships/networking on Stage 32, etc., etc. :)

Bob Harper
Phil Tippet's Mad God

For those who are looking for something more original and for adults in the animation world, may I suggest giving this movie a try

https://www.madgodmovie.com/

Daniel Hess

Such a good film! Was blown away by the visuals start to finish.

Mike Boas

Seeing it on the big screen next week!

Terence Daniels

Pieces of this were being shown on the net. Reminds me a little of Tim Burton.

The Recess competes in Med-Limes “Ai Confini del Mediterraneo” in Italy

'The Recess' by Navid Nikkhah Azad has been selected to compete in the short film competition section of the 5th Med-Limes “Ai Confini del Mediterraneo”, which takes place from June 4-6, 2022 in Salerno, Italy.

‘The Recess’ has competed in 96 international film...

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Navid Nikkhah Azad

Cara Rogers Thank you, Cara

Navid Nikkhah Azad

Hi Daniel! Sure! We can get in touch and talk about it.

Navid Nikkhah Azad

Thank you Maurice. Best Wishes

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Navid Nikkhah Azad.

Paul Ménagé
Award short film - Words to my Love

I am honored to receive the AWARD IN FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTIONS FOR THE HUMAN SEXUALITY CATEGORY from the 55th Houston International Film Festival! Thank you to the entire Houston Film Festival team for giving visibility to films by independent authors! To encourage young directors! And give them a ch...

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Daniel Hess

Maurice Vaughan thank you so much for the kind words and endorsement. Really means a lot here!

Maurice Vaughan

No problem, Daniel Hess.

Drew Crocker

That's epic good sir!!!!

Mark Thomas Taylor

Congratulations!! Quite an accomplishment!

Karen "Kay" Ross

Wow, that's fantastic! I didn't know there was a "Human Sexuality" Category, but now I want to know more! Thanks so much for sharing, and congratulations to you and your team!

Daniel Hess
Better Know An Author - Emmaleigh Loader

This week's Better Know An Author feature is Emmaleigh Loader. Check out our awesome interview below and as always if you'd like to be feature feel free to reach out anytime.

https://totonyproductions.com/blog/2022/01/12/emmaleigh-loader/...

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Monica Ravalico

Hi Daniel! Thank you really for your connection

Daniel Hess

Monica Ravalico it is a pleasure! Looking forward to staying connected and in touch.

Karen "Kay" Ross

Hey Daniel, this is Karen from the Stage 32 team. I just wanted to let you know I moved your post from Authoring & Playwriting to Your Stage (for links and promotions), as it fits much better there. Let me know if you have any questions, and all the best to you!

Daniel Hess
Filmmaker of the Week - Press on Nails

Season Two of Filmmaker of the Week is coming January 24th!

This is our official sneak preview and the bridge leading up to the new season.

On this episode of Filmmaker of the Week, we sit down with a few key crew members of the upcoming short film Press On Nails. Enjoy!

https://totonyproductions.com/...

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Filmmaker of the Week Press on Nails | Podcast Interview | TTP
Filmmaker of the Week Press on Nails | Podcast Interview | TTP
Filmmaker of the Week featuring crew from the short film Press on Nails. Podcast interviews and more from Daniel Hess of To Tony Productions.
Karen "Kay" Ross

I haven't heard of "Press on Nails". Is this a film on the circuit or available streaming?

Daniel Hess

Karen "Kay" Ross they are filming the short in the spring. This was a smaller interview with student filmmakers about a film with a great LGBT story behind it, as a bridge for season two of the podcas...

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Daniel Hess
Steve Altier - Better Know An Author

A new edition of Better Know An Author is out this week featuring the incredibly talented Steve Altier. Check it out below and if you like the series and would want to be a part of it, reach out or drop a comment below.

New features are out every Wednesday!

https://totonyproductions.com/blog/2021/12...

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Daniel Hess

David Santo thanks for the love!

Allan Tamshen

Welcome to stage 32...

Feel free to check out my short film Black Eyes, Nicole Epper on Amazon Prime.

Daniel Hess

Allan Tamshen thanks for the outreach!

Kristin Holloway

If you ever have any education question please let me know! edu@stage32.com

Daniel Hess

Kristin Holloway thank you so much. The community and family here at Stage 32 has been nothing short of amazing since I joined a little less than a year ago!

Daniel Hess
Better Know An Author - Jack Brickhouse

A new edition of Better Know An Author is now live on the blog featuring Jack Brickhouse.

Hope you enjoy reading about his story and if you are interested in coming on the series, feel free to reach out anytime!

https://totonyproductions.com/blog/2021/12/22/jack-brickhouse/...

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Daniel Hess
Many Hats

Hello Stage 32 Family!

I always love these introductory weekends. All the amazing connections made in one weekend are wonderful to see.

So I am a writer/producer/author from Baltimore, Maryland. I love connecting with fellow creatives and always happy to talk with anyone so never be shy to drop a mes...

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Daniel Hess
Better Know An Author - Daniel J Barnes

A brand new edition of Better Know An Author is live on the blog featuring Daniel J Barnes.

Hope you enjoy the latest interview in the series and if you have any interest in being featured as always let me know here and we can set something up soon!

https://totonyproductions.com/blog/2021/12/15/danie...

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Daniel Hess
Screenwriter, Author, PR and Marketing, Podcaster and Film Critic

Always love these introduce yourself weekends and so wonderful to connect with so many fresh faces!

So if my rundown above about all the things I do wasn't enough of a giveaway, I am a person who wears many hats. At my core, I am a writer. I love to tell stories and craft narratives. It has been my p...

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Sandra Shevey

Got your email. Looking less for collaboration than option (seed money)? Looks as if you are more of a collaborator or a script doc?!

Jeffery J. Smith

Hi, Sandra. Thanks for the reply. Looking more to collaborate. Seed money would come later. You'll noticed lots of your favorite movies have multiple writers. Shortens the timeline. Enriches the story world. You have a project you'd want to collaborate on? I do. Later,

Daniel Hess

Yes would say for sure more under the banner of script doctor or collaborator for stories here first and foremost.

Sandra Shevey

I am looking for Finance (seed money/options) I`ve uploaded a couple of screenplays here. Check them out (one and all) and get back to me if you want to devleop ie seed money/options. sandra_shevey@yahoo.com Thanks!

Sandra Shevey

I do not want or need a collaborator. Having studied with Hitchcock, Kershner, etc. I know precisely what I want to say and where I want to go. I write visually. If after optioning the producer wants...

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Daniel Hess
Jacqueline Cripps - Better Know An Author

The latest edition of Better Know An Author is now live featuring the amazingly talented Jacqueline Cripps.

Always looking for authors and writers to feature for the series. If you are interested reach out with a comment here or message...

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Daniel Hess
Calling All Authors!

Always on the lookout for new authors to take part in the ongoing interview series Better Know An Author.

If you are interested in being featured, drop a comment below or message me directly. I will reach out to any of those who express interest.

You can also reach me by email at daniel@totonyproduc...

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Morgan Aitken

The salty mist was caused by the kaboom. All was calm, the sky was clear. This thing hit shallow seawater. It was the ejected seawater (fallout) that was the mist. There's also shattered coral scattered about that wasn't there before. Even in the trees.

David E. Gates

Could have been a falling satellite.

Morgan Aitken

Something fell, either a satellite, a meteor, or an errant missile. Thing is, there's no debris so I'm thinking carbonaceous chondrite, thus the extraterrestrial origin. Lord knows, we've been draggin...

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Julian Martin

Hi Daniel, I am very interested and would love to learn more.

Jenean McBrearty

Hi. I'm interested. CV available on my profile.

Daniel Hess
Better Know An Author - David E. Gates

This week's edition of Better Know An Author is now live featuring the amazingly talented David E Gates. I hope you enjoy his insights and inspirations as well as taking some inspirations away from this interview as always.

If you are interested in being a guest on the series, reach out anytime!

http...

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Better Know An Author David E Gates | Interviews | To Tony Productions
Better Know An Author David E Gates | Interviews | To Tony Productions
Better Know An Author featuring David E Gates. Author interviews and more by Daniel Hess of To Tony Productions, Baltimore, Maryland film.
Karen "Kay" Ross

Glad to see you're still making regular episodes. How do you find your guests?

David E. Gates

Huge thanks to Daniel for this. Great for my profile and exposure.

Daniel Hess

Karen "Kay" Ross a lot of guests I meet here or on various Facebook groups I am a part of as well!

Daniel Hess

David E. Gates thank you for taking the time, it is a complete pleasure here all around!

Daniel Hess
Better Know An Author - Paul Draper

Another brand new episode of Better Know An Author is now live. Featuring the amazingly talented Paul Draper!

https://totonyproductions.com/blog/2021/09/22/paul-draper/

Better Know An Author Paul Draper | Interviews | To Tony Productions
Better Know An Author Paul Draper | Interviews | To Tony Productions
Better Know An Author featuring Paul Draper. Author interviews and more from Daniel Hess of To Tony Productions, Baltimore, Maryland blog.
Karen "Kay" Ross

Glad to see your podcast is still going well!

Daniel Hess

Karen "Kay" Ross thank you so much!

Daniel Hess
Better Know An Author - Noel Anenberg

On this week's interview for Better Know An Author, I had the sincere pleasure to sit down with Noel Anenberg!

https://totonyproductions.com/blog/2021/09/16/better-know-an-author-noel......

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Karen "Kay" Ross

Fantastic! Any pearls of wisdom from Noel?

Daniel Hess

A lot of great nuggets about finding your own writing process and his inspirations in creativity.

Daniel Hess
Filmmaker of the Week - David Noble

In this episode of Filmmaker of the Week we sit down with writer/director/producer David Noble of Noble Park Films as he discusses his latest film Secret Within the Sphere, as well as self-producing feature films, and balancing a life of filmmaking with a life in the military.

https://totonyproductio...

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Ade Ajibulu

Producer and Screenwriter

Daniel Hess

Thanks for the quick intro!

Cherelynn Baker

Nice feature!

Daniel Hess

Thanks for taking the time to check it out Cherelynn Baker

Ryan Penington
New to Stage 32

Hi, I'm Ryan Penington. I moved back to Los Angeles just before the pandemic hit and thought this would be a good way to get back out and network during these digital times. Excited to join a community of creatives and producers! I'm currently working as an editor while starting up my new production company Phosphorus Pictures. Best!

Allen Lynch

Welcome Ryan & Good Luck!

Karen "Kay" Ross

Great to meet you, Ryan Penington, and welcome to the community! Oh, cool! Have you checked out the Post-Production Lounge yet? I think you'd enjoy meeting like-minded creatives there: https://www.sta...

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Michael Howard

Welcome, Ryan!

Maurice Vaughan

Ryan Penington, I recently wrote three short scripts, rewrote a short script, and finished a treatment and pitch deck for a game show.

James L. Lytle III

Hey Ryan, glad to see you here on stage 32. I have a project that you may be interested in. It's called Warriors of MA, and I do have a script on stage 32, it's episode VI called " Warriors of MA / Th...

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Daniel Hess
Drew Paige - Better Know An Author

In this episode of Better Know An Author, we sit down with Chicago based writer Drew Paige as she discusses her writing process and book The Darkness Within, a novel focused on overcoming personal trauma.

What inspires your writing? If you're interested in being a part of the series feel free to reac...

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Daniel Hess

Couldn't agree more, glad you enjoyed the interview and Drew does rock all around!!

Drew Paige

Daniel I am so honored that you chose me for this interview! Thank you Maurice and David you both have shown me amazing support!

Daniel Hess

Drew Paige appreciate your time and amazing support for the interview. Means so much having you as a part of it!

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Drew Paige.

Daniel Hess
Filmmaker of the Week - Scott Dunn

This week's episode of Filmmaker of the Week is live featuring Scott Dunn as he talks about his Mandao film series, his time working with Disney, and creating videos for his YouTube channel.

Would you post a full completed film to YouTube? What platforms do you believe are best for Indie Filmmakers?

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Filmmaker of the Week Scott Dunn | Podcast Series | To Tony Productions
Filmmaker of the Week Scott Dunn | Podcast Series | To Tony Productions
Filmmaker of the Week featuring Scott Dunn. Podcast interviews and more from Daniel Hess of To Tony Productions, a Baltimore film company.
Karen "Kay" Ross

Ooo, let's unpack that and then see what Scott says! Honestly, I can't see posting an entire feature on YouTube. That has got to cut into your recoup money in a major way!

Daniel Hess

Karen "Kay" Ross yes I agree! I honestly see the YouTube distribution for a feature film as a last resort to get any eyes on a project but that would be about it for me.

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