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Andre Pierre
New here and very Exited!

Hey Guys, my name is Andre Pierre, a multidisciplinary performer from Roosendaal, the Netherlands. I'm very new here, and very exited to take this step in my life.

I’m currently training and developing my craft in both on-camera acting and singing vocals, and I bring a strong background in professi...

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Michael Dzurak

Weclome to the S32 Club!

Laura J Harris

Hi Andre!

Lovely to meet you (digitally!

Andre Pierre

Frank Van Der Meijden Hee Nice to meet you as well, we only live like 2hours away from each other. But Cool to also meet someone from holland here.

Andre Pierre

Maurice Vaughan Yes I will check out the blog. I will be on here almost every single day as I can. I time i will share my self tapes of singing or acting. I Will also upload some of my presentation on...

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Maurice Vaughan

Great, Andre Pierre. You can post your videos on your profile by moving your mouse over "Profile" on the bar near the top of Stage 32's home page and clicking "Video/Audio." You can also post your vid...

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Phua Wei En
Double Recommend for my first screenplay!

After many years of working tirelessly on my very first screenplay The LEGO Ninjago Movie: Spinjitzu Masters since 2018, I am incredibly honored to receive the highest ranking of Double Recommend and be included in Stage 32's exclusive Lookbook! Super grateful to the platform and exec Evan Angelin f...

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Maurice Vaughan

Congratulations on getting a Double Recommend, Phua Wei En! For your first screenplay is really impressive!

Jon Shallit

Hole in one first time out!

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Adapting My Historical Novel Into a Limited Series

Hi everyone! I’m Springer, currently finishing Book One of my historical fantasy novel The First Lost Child. I’ve joined Stage 32 to learn how to adapt it into a limited series for streaming. Excited to connect with other authors and screenwriters going through the same process! What’s one thing you...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Springer Teich! Welcome to the community. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. Authors, screenwriter...

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Ashley Renee Smith

Love seeing you jump into the community, Springer Teich! It was an absolute pleasure to meet you at my Community Open House last week. If you ever need anything, I'm here. Don't be a stranger. =)

Some...

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Jim Ramsay
Scrybe

Does anyone have experience with the writer's site called "Scrybe"?

Maurice Vaughan

Here's a post about Scrybe from a month ago, Jim Ramsay: www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting/Scrybe...

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Jim Ramsay

Thanks, Maurice. Got it.

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Jim Ramsay.

Colin Mummery

Hadn't heard of this site before. I see it's got a limited number of comps listed. Unless there's a cost advantage, I'd be inclined to enter a comp directly or through filmfreeway which has a vast cornucopia of comps.

Jim Ramsay

Thanks for the input Colin.

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Philippe Jeanneteau
Do Executives Usually Respond to Loglines on Stage 32?

Hi everyone!

Quick question for those who’ve been on Stage 32 longer than me:

Do executives, producers, or reps usually respond when they read a logline or a written pitch here?

I’m curious to know how often outreach or feedback happens on the platform, and what your experience has been.

Thanks!...

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Philippe Jeanneteau.

CJ Walley

I've been here nearly fifteen years and execs aren't looking at loglines. They are overwhelmed by the pile of scripts in their slush pile already. They are pulling from reps and writers that come reco...

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Philippe Jeanneteau

CJ Walley Thanks a lot, CJ. Really appreciate you taking the time to explain this so clearly — it helps a lot....

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Mark Deuce

Just keep grinding Philippe Jeanneteau

Jon Shallit

Here is CJ's truth- too many scripts in their slush pile already. They are pulling from reps and writers that come recommended to them.

It is a very small club.

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Sam Rivera
New 2025 OWAs: Major Producers Seek Fresh Comedy, Grounded Genre, Music & More

We’re kicking off December with a brand-new batch of targeted Open Writing Assignments (OWAs) for 2025. These opportunities come directly from a powerhouse group of producers, showrunners, and executives looking for the next Palm Springs, Parasite, or Beyond the Lights.

With a direct line to top-tier...

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Darrell Pennington

I just want to make sure I understand - I assume this posting is only available to members of the Writers Room, is that correct?

Maurice Vaughan

That's right, Darrell Pennington.

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Michael Fitzer, MFA
Back on Track

Truth be told, it has been a bit of a slog getting schedules aligned and working through director notes on the script (paying work kept getting in the way), but we're finally back on track, prepar...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Michael Fitzer, MFA. Congratulations to you and the team on being back on track! Back when I tried to make two feature films, my biggest fundraising obstacle was finding investors. And I didn't kn...

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Michael Fitzer, MFA

Maurice Vaughan , I'm not sure of your situation but what I find is there are so many people out there wanting to jump in and direct a $1M+ feature with only a few years in the business and no experie...

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Maurice Vaughan

"there are so many people out there wanting to jump in and direct a $1M+ feature with only a few years in the business and no experience as a feature producer or director." That was me, Michael Fitzer...

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Rehaan Riyasdeen
Film Idea

I was just thinking and this idea popped into my head and I was just wondering what your thoughts on it were. So the story would center around a university student who is waiting for his girlfriend in their meeting spot, he keeps on waiting but she never shows up. This leads to him searching for her...

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Maurice Vaughan

I like the idea, Rehaan Riyasdeen! It's unique. I can picture the script having all kinds of obstacles and twists.

Meriem Bouziani

Good idea.

But what if the two girls are twins?

The boy works so hard to save the kidnapped girl,

and when he finally finds her, she isn’t his girlfriend.

Then they begin searching together for the oth...

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Rehaan Riyasdeen

Damn, that is a really good idea

Meriem Bouziani

Feel free to use it and expand it even more Rehaan Riyasdeen

Rehaan Riyasdeen

Thank You

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Jack Binder

Great news and proof of validity of Texas stepping up their film tax credit game (finally!) Thanks Amanda Toney!

Ashley Renee Smith

WOOHOO!

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Lauren Hackney
What can publishers change after you’ve signed a contract?

Hey Authors and Playwrights,

Short answer: yes - but how much they can change depends entirely on what you’ve agreed to in writing.

I’ve seen this question pop up a bit lately with authors I know, so here’s a quick breakdown for anyone heading into the publishing world:

What publishers can usually chan...

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Lauren Hackney

Thank you Kat Spencer I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving!

Ashley Renee Smith

Lauren Hackney, this is such a helpful breakdown. Thank you for laying it out so clearly!

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Rich Terdoslavich
Work Closely With Directors

For the Victoria’s Secret job, I met with the director to go over the shots for their Super Bowl Ad Campaign. Here are some of my storyboards that I drew for the job. The director wanted a series of shots, so these were the boards I illustrated. Change up the angles from board to board to make it dy...

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Adebowale Segun

will love to be in any action movie so soon

Rich Terdoslavich

Thank you, everyone.

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Rich Terdoslavich.

Geoff Hall

Rich Terdoslavich nice one, Rich!

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