Darren Press: Filmmaker in New York City, New York.

Really excited to share that my new screenplay, #hallmonitors, was requested by Scott Coffey. Sending a great big hug to Joey and his incredible team for all they do to make these script requests happen!

My name is Zac and I am a composer by trade. I just finished a music degree from FSU and I am now planning a move out to the West Coast, either LA or Seattle. I was in school for 6 years, working close to full time for the second half of it. Though I may have had a bit of an extended stay, I used that time to learn as much as I could about my craft. In the last 8 months, I have completed scores for 12 short films from FSU's College of Motion Picture Arts. I use orchestral simulation software mostly from Quantum Leap/East West such as Hollywood Orchestra and others. I am currently learning more about electronic music with software like Massive and Iris 2. My preferred DAW is Cubase 8, but I am proficient in Protools, Ableton, Nuendo, and a few others (so is everyone else, I know). My influences vary from film composers such and Giacchino, Williams, and Zimmer to traditional ones such as Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Copland, and Vaughan Williams. I also enjoy contemporary styles like post-rock and fingerstyle guitar. Right now, I am listening to a lot of James Newton-Howard. I am always looking for new opportunities to work with talented filmmakers and game developers, so don't hesitate to reach out! Some of my work can be heard at soundcloud.com/zacstryker. Thank you for reading! Zac

Did my first pitch by Skype to Tristar. Got the script requested. Will be booking many more pitches now. 8 minutes is also a good amount of time compared to other events where you only get 5 minutes. Thank you to Joey and his team. Highly recommend this to writers on Stage 32

Thanks for the invite, Darren!

I would like to introduce myself. My name is Susan Fontaine. I am a screenwriter. I love to watch movies, and discuss movies. I love to talk about the craft of writing for film. My script made the 2015 quarterfinalist, in the Scriptapalooza Screenwriting Contest. Which I am happy and proud of. I hope to meet like minded people on Stage 32. It's a crazy huge wall to climb why do it alone.

I began writing my story three years ago. My day job, as a 7/24 hardware/software executive, took me overseas and to most of the states. I found myself on long airplane trips and spending many nights in my hotel room alone. I began writing short stories to entertain myself. More about me. I am a freelance author. I wrote a 250,000 plus first novel. I intended it to be made into a movie. Naturally nobody wanted it - too big these days. I chopped it up and made seven e-book size easy reads. I am learning about screenplays and want to write one for my story or for each book. If they suck, then I will get a pro to do it. I live at Rooster-Cat Ridge Farm with my wife and five performance (reining) horses. When not writing science fiction/fantasy novels and short stories, and learning to write screenplays, my wife and I grow organic vegetables, make and bottle fruit wine from our orchard, and grow hay for the horses. I distill the wine sometimes to make au de vin. We are self-sustaining. Mostly. My first novel, is part of a seven book series. I would give you the name but that isn't allowed. My hope is to sell the visual rights for my story. It has numerous international settings and I think the reader will enjoy meeting the many interesting foreign characters who play a part in the series. My favorite authors are Robert Jordan (deceased), George R.R. Martin (fat with GOT), Robert Ludlum (deceased), Clive Cussler, Brad Thor, Dan Brown and lately Veronica Roth and Suzanne Collins, because of their movies. I find when I can put a face to a character as I read a book, I enjoy the story more.

Hello fellow artist. I am Justinah McFadden and I am an up and coming film maker. I am a NYC native with a background in writing, author, novelist actress, ghostwriter and screen writer. I look forward to connecting with each of you and learning from you as well. You can learn more about me on www.JustinahMcfadden.com and www.BrooklynDreamFilms.com

Went to a Stage 32 event and had lots to drink. I also met some great people. Hope to meet more. I look forward to talking and sharing. Thanks.

My family comedy script was requested by Jordan Barel form the Paul Scheer Company. Joey and his crew are great. First by giving us writers the opportunity to pitch to the major companies and second they provide guidance for improving our pitching process. Take advantage of their coverage, conference calls with the executives and webinars.

Hello everyone, I'm just here to introduce myself. Glad to meet everyone on here! Steven

My name's William, but I go mostly by Bill. I've been an independent screenwriter for about ten years now. I have a few awards and honors, but haven't broken into the big-time yet! I hope to meet fellow artists to discuss our craft and maybe collaborate sometime. Glad to be a part of this, and look forward to meeting as many of you as I can.

Hi Darren. I'm RB, co-founder and CEO of Stage 32. As an actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker, I know first-hand the challenges all creatives face finding work and attracting attention to their projects. That's why we created Stage 32. Since our launch in September of 2011, the community has grown to 80,000+ members strong spanning 180+ countries making Stage 32 the social network uniquely populated with the most creative people on Earth. This is a network for you, built by you. Like most things in life, the more you participate, the greater the rewards. We ask all new members pay it forward and invite at least 5 fellow creatives and to spread the word of Stage 32 through other social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. You can also invite fellow creatives through the site by using the "Send Stage 32 Invites..." button on the upper right side of your profile. The more creatives, the stronger the network. The stronger the network, the more opportunities. Thanks for joining the movement and for being a part of this most talented and inspiring community. PS - Please take a moment to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at @Stage32online.

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