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Geoffroy Faugerolas
Upcoming Q&A

Who's joining us for the Ethan Erwin Q&A on November 19th at 11am PT?

Producer behind Sherlock Holmes, The Nice Guys, and Book of Eli ($1.5B+ box office) is breaking down how projects get made—and taking YOUR questions live.

Bring your best questions. This is your chance to learn from someone who's ac...

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Maurice Vaughan

I'm joining, Geoffroy Faugerolas. I'm looking forward to this Q&A! I already have one question to ask. I'm gonna try and think of some more.

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Hannah Augenstine
The Chaos Method

I’ve realized recently that my writing journey has been completely chaotic in the best possible way. Nothing about it has been strategic or linear or “here are the exact steps to break into Hollywood.” My entire method has basically been: see an opportunity, say “screw it,” shoot my shot, then Googl...

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CJ Walley

Emilia Maria, you get a lot of people who don't network effectively claiming the industry is closed. I think it makes them feel better about not getting anywhere or pushing themselves....

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Darrell Pennington

Thanks for that feedback - it really helps to recognize these happenings and outcomes when the impatient amongst us is eagerly clamoring for access and affirmation today haha.

Emilia Maria

CJ Walley I did think that was the likely case - he seemed very bitter. Either that or, he was trying to get business with his "35 years in the industry" or however long he has been in it. I'm not too...

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Cynna Ael

Congrats! I did a strategic way when I was writing novels, but now- I'm a bit chaos, a bit discerning, but your journey itself is noteworthy.

Sanna Peth

Congratulations — this is incredibly inspiring! Your story is real motivation for so many of us. Thank you for sharing it.

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Sydney S
What Type of of Screenwriting Labs Do You Want Next Year at Stage 32?

Hey screenwriters!

We’re starting to plan our 2026 labs, and I want to hear from YOU.

What kinds of screenwriting labs would you love to see next year? Are you looking for five-part labs, eight-part deep dives, or maybe an extended 12-part lab?

What do you want to write in these labs?

Your input matte...

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Sydney S

Have a great IYW Maurice :)

Sydney S

Aww thank you Michael!! Makes my whole day to hear you can see us improving daily :) Always here for suggestions and improvements!!

Maurice Vaughan

Thanks, Sydney S. Have a great IYW too!

Priya Mistry

Hey , Sydney s. Yes . First few check list for rewriting in general suitable for any structure. (eg. scene description structure, specific verbs , grammer and spelling etc.) Then structure specific el...

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Cynna Ael

I would love a couple of rewrite labs. Especially if you're building on a script that's gotten looked at or been asked for- it would be great to have labs where you can then bring it to the next level.

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Movies

Good morning! Hi, I hope you all have a great day, my name is Autumn. I am really curious to see your guys top 3 favorite movies, mine are 1: all 3 Maze Runners, 2: all 3 Night at The Musuems, 3: probably all 5 Twilights. I'm not sure 100% on that one.

Autumn Carpenter

Maze runner is definetly worth a watch! but be warned, you may cry a few times if characters deaths make you sad.

Autumn Carpenter

also let me know if you watch it, and your opinion on it! :)

Debby Blexin

Autumn Carpenter wow I've actually watched all your movies, it's very interesting. nice to meet you here

Autumn Carpenter

Awww nice to meet you too!!

Pat Alexander

My favorite movies are Angst, Krush Groove, and Hard to be a God!

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Koushik Acharya
Dangerous Comfort of First Drafts: Why Real Writing Begins in Revision

In the process of developing multiple screenplays over the past several months, I found myself repeatedly returning to a single, uncomfortable realisation: first drafts are comforting not because they are good, but because they do not demand honesty. They offer a creative safety net. They allow a wr...

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Maurice Vaughan

That's how it is when I write a script, Koushik Acharya, but I rewrite as I go, so my first draft is really like a 3rd or 4st draft.

Darrell Pennington

This is really interesting analysis and I had not considered it in that way before but it might really help me going forward. I HATE re-writes, I mean just hate them. Not tweaks, additions to improve,...

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CJ Walley

There's plenty of writers nailing their first draft. It's all down to individual process.

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Neal Jamison
Animation project and award-winning pilot script - need advice

So I developed this concept and wrote a pilot script in 2004/5. The pilot script won the Columbine Award for Television Pilot at the 2005 Moondance International Film Festival. Then nothing. 21 years later, I am bringing it back to life. I'd like some advice.

Marty the Martian Farmer - a retro sci-fi...

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Neal Jamison

Thanks Kevin. I will keep you in my rolodex. :)

George Ray Rigney

Hi Neal. I just sent a pitch to you on Stage 32, 12.12AM, NORMAL writer's hours... A. I grew up on the great MGM and Harman-Ising Studios etc. Toons.

So the problem is mostly that there is no REAL pro...

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George Ray Rigney

There was a TV show from 1965 to 1971 called "Green Acres" where a wealthy couple from New York City move to the country. Lots of great comedy lines and gags. Your story could be on Earth in the futur...

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Alex Olguin

This is such a cool concept. It has si much potential on crazy things. You've gotta do a killer tomatoe from space episode or something haha!

Neal Jamison

I use Green Acres as a comp when I pitch it. Futurama meets Green Acres on Mars. Thanks for the comments!

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Philip David Lee
Bet You Never Read an Introduction Like This Beforee

Hello Stage 32 People,

My name is Philip David Lee and I am a insufferably confident screenwriter and director that really doesn’t care whose toes he might happen to urinate on because if you’re not walking with me, then you’re most likely in my way. If you think me unpleasant, well, that’s just too...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Asl Seil! I'm rewriting a Horror Action feature script for Stage 32’s November Write Club. My second goal is outline and write a short script. I'm trying to figure out what idea to write. I'm also...

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Amanda Toney

Quite the unique introduction.

Philip David Lee

Amanda Toney I wanted it to be special and accurate. While I understand that a certain amount of decorum is needed in all interactions with humans whether it be for social reasons or business purposes...

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Ashley Renee Smith

Philip David Lee, as always, I appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective and experience. This industry can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you’re putting your work out there,...

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Philip David Lee

Ashley Renee Smith Thank you, Ashley. I think my bigger point I want people to grasp is that I have learned to decipher between what are genuine offers and collaborations and what are the scams so my...

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Opportunity/problem

I am a screenwriter faced with an enormous opportunity to get a film made. I will not drop names in this post, but I have been in contact with the management team of an "A" list movie star. I wrote a screenplay that I was pretty sure would be of interest to this individual, with no hope of actually...

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Willem Elzenga 2

If qualified?

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Michael Valente. I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know that I moved your post from the Filmmaking/Directing Lounge to the Your Stage Lounge since you're introducing yourself an...

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Tim Morell
A question for the Actresses

I'm creating a character. A woman in her late 20s or early 30s. She works in the LA Arts district for an unsavory character with gangland ties who sometimes requires "favors' of her for his associates. I'm imagining a Lauren Bacall type from The Big Sleep, or Michelle Pfeiffer from the Fabulous Bake...

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Yan Ju Zeng

what is her perspective on sex and people? does she like them/it? hate them/it? how does she take her being forced/sold to do favors? Victims of SA all process that differently. Some lean heavier into...

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Tim Morell

Thanks for the response. I'm not sure yet. She's not being sold really, used would probably be a better term. I see it as a bit of a trade-off. She's provided with a job that brings her into contact w...

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Suzanne Bronson

Is there some hints to her childhood? What her childhood was like would definitely inform her choices. That is something I delve into when developing my character.

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November, November

Hey everyone! I’m screenwriter Jeffrey B. Wayne. Happy November!

What all have you been working on?

You can see some of my latest projects. "Reloaded 3" on Prime Video and "San Francisco Cowboy" on Tubi. And "Possession of Mara" will get a streaming release date soon, I promise. Meanwhile, here's t...

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Maurice Vaughan

Alright, great, Jeffrey B. Wayne. Hope you join and hope you have a great week!

Cyrus Sales

Jeffrey B. Wayne congrats on the latest projects being on streaming platforms. My team and I are currently working on two animation release during the holiday season! How did you go about getting your...

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Jeffrey B. Wayne

Cyrus Sales Unfortunately I don't have visibility into that piece. My directors/producers handle that aspect. I do know there's a submissions process and I believe the criteria is available on their s...

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Jeffrey B. Wayne

Thank you Geoffroy Faugerolas , will do!

Pat Alexander

Hey Jeffrey B. Wayne I gotta check these out!

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My Loglines

I have added new loglines, I was told I have a lot of them. How many did I put in?

Beverly Thompson

Hello Tom Schaefer,

I’m a new author in the UK, enjoying my new venture after I retired from work early. I joined this platform just a week ago, having had surprising success with my first novel. Stil...

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Maurice Vaughan

Tom Schaefer "Secondly no real contributions to read unless we pay." There are a lot of members like me who've had success on here by using the free resources.

"No real mentoring because you’re all afr...

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Tom Schaefer

Hey thanks Beverly and Maurice for actually engaging! It's unfortunate but small talk and quiet seem to get little engagement. I'm not a negative person, and thanks for the primer.

Darrell thanks for...

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Maurice Vaughan

You’re welcome, Tom Schaefer. Yeah, I don’t think you’re a negative person. I’ve talked to you on here in the past. It’s just your recent comments are negative. Being active in the Lounges is what rea...

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Beverly Thompson

All very interesting, and negative vibes are not always unproductive. I’m happy to chat - but perhaps lacking in substance on this current subject. I just love writing my books to the best of my ability. So far, so good.

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Steve Dini
Steve Dini

Hello everyone. I'd like to re-introduce myself. I've been away from Stage 32 for a while. I'm a retired high school drama teacher. Since retiring in 2017, I have written or co-written 12 features and 2 shorts. A film I co-wrote (The Great Turkey Town Miracle) was in theaters and is now streaming on...

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Steve Dini

Thanks, RB- actually, it was advice from one of your Stage 32 team that got me back in the game after a bout of "I'm gonna quit." Keep on encouraging writers!

Juliana Philippi

Steve Dini Hi Steve!!! So nice to meet you, lol, now I know your grand daughter and I share names. Wow, that is such an amazing journey, and congratulations on all the hard work and scripts that are m...

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Richard "RB" Botto

All creatives and pros, Steve Dini. All of 'em.

Thrilled to hear it was someone on the S32 team that gave you that little nudge. Feel free to give them a public shoutout if you'd like!...

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Steve Dini

Dang it, RB, I don't remember her name, but she was very encouraging

Foxxay Howard

hay, Steve So after you optioned the script, what do they need financing?

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