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Brandon Keeton
What now?

As we head into the holiday season, most people are settling in to a slow nod off until the New Year. And while I do enjoy a complete playthrough of the vanilla version of Skyrim and a complete watch of Breaking Bad for the last seven years or so around this time, I will also be working on a few thi...

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Maurice Vaughan

Congratulations on wrapping your final two films of the year, Brittany Christine! I'm looking forward to seeing them!

Fuad Shawn

Even though I don’t have any holidays, I am still working on a thriller movie script whenever I get some free time. For now, I am not thinking about investors. I have full confidence that whoever reads this story will definitely like it.

Ray Watters

Hey Brandon Keeton, this is great advice! I get fewer auditions since I am edging ever so close to the age of 82, so I work on other things related to the business. I joined Film Florida seven years a...

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Ashley Renee Smith

Brandon Keeton, this is such a grounded and motivating perspective, and the Marine Corps wisdom is spot-on. There’s something powerful about using the quiet seasons to move with intention, even if the...

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Would you adapt your own work?

So, since I started my writing journey various people have assumed I’d like to write screenplays based on my books.

Honestly, the idea doesn’t appeal to me at all! I feel too ‘close’ to the work, and I’m unbothered by the idea of someone dissecting my work and adapting it in ways they see fit. Case i...

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Banafsheh Esmailzadeh

Alex Hunter honestly I’m not 100% sure I would be, either xD I’m incredibly allergic to the idea of being entirely hands off lol but maybe in the future I’ll get over it, who knows?...

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Darrell Pennington

I have considered that question quite a bit. My passion project - Dixie Dynamite - is something that I have worked on for so long and have such specific ideas about that it would be difficult to not b...

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Meriem Bouziani

No, I didn’t work with anyone. I wanted to, because I still struggle with English and I didn’t have good expertise in script structure. Then I realized it’s better to try it myself, so I keep developi...

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Spencer Magnusson

I've wondered about this too. I think both being completely hands-off or me only would bother me, so maybe co-write with someone

Fran Tabor

To turn your novel into a movie, it is first necessary to rewrite it as a short story, since all screen plays (unless you can do a long epic or a series -- count yourself lucky if that's your lot!) ar...

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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!

Rich Terdoslavich

Thank.you, Geoff. All the best.

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Brittany Christine
What are you looking forward to doing over the holiday break from acting?

I spent my week leading up to Thanksgiving, doing a chat gpt self guided UFO themed tour based around my areas with a Welsh friend who hadn't seen most of Cali or Arizona before so she really enjoyed it. I am not even a big conspiracy theory or alien person but I thought the road trip would be a hoo...

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Juliana Philippi

Ashley Renee Smith I love unpacking too! I take it slow, way way slow though, or else I get a bit overloaded, lol. Congrats on a wonderful move, and such a great way to begin a new year! New place, ne...

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Juliana Philippi

Maurice Vaughan Yup, that's what will be happening in between work, hubby and I will put on Xmas movies, and I am proud to say, I will be initiating him into "Love Actually". He hasn't seen it yet!!!...

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Suzanne Bronson

Hopefully I will be going to Colorado to see my family. I just need to buy those plane tickets.

Nicholas P

Mostly I will write my script, give a motivation, celebrate my birthday and write my character’s struggles.

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Tearany Hardaway
Screen Writer & Producer

Hi All,

I am Tearany Hardaway, a storyteller and creative producer with a focus on human-centered narratives. My work bridges lived experience, social impact, and compelling storytelling, whether through podcasting, TV, or community-focused projects. I specialize in creating content that highlights o...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Tearany Hardaway. It's great to meet you. 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 wo...

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Jon Shallit

Asked for an add. Check out my full feature on youtube. SETESH 2025

Elle Bolan

Hi it's great to meet you and welcome to Stage 32!

Clinton Oparaocha

you're welcome

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Philippe Jeanneteau
Hi , i’m Philippe

Hi everyone!

I’m Philippe, a writer and illustrator based in France. I create character-driven stories, often blending emotional depth with near-future or fantastical worlds.

I’m currently developing several graphic and narrative projects, including a grounded sci-fi drama and a character-focused f...

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Maurice Vaughan

I've been wanting to read manga, Philippe Jeanneteau. Is your work online?

Philippe Jeanneteau

Sorry, my post got cut off.

Manga...

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Philippe Jeanneteau

Yes, I also create manga. It’s a big part of my work as an artist....

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Maurice Vaughan

I'll keep you in mind for manga art, Philippe Jeanneteau. I might need concept art for a manga screenplay if I write one.

Meriem Bouziani

Welcome to the community.

I also love creating visuals for my worlds, but I don’t have a strong background in that. I’m using ChatGPT and Grok for the animations.

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Samara Aridi
Introducing myself- Samara

I'm Samara, an emerging screenwriter based in Beirut. I'm new to screenwriting, and I'm currently working on my first thriller/suspense Feature. I joined stage 32 to learn, grow and surround myself with supportive creative community. I'm also working towards building a strong portfolio so I can eventually pitch my scripts.

Samara Aridi

Thank you so much, Lauren. I appreciate the warm welcome, I'll definitely keep an eye out for the community open house, they sound like an amazing way to connect and learn. Can't wait to join the next one. So nice to meet you too!!

Elle Bolan

Hey , it's nice to meet you! Welcome to Stage 32!

Stage 32 has a blog at https://www.stage32.com/blog that can help you find your way around the site.

We also have an FAQ section that might answer any...

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Samara Aridi

Thank you so much for your assistance, Elle! That's really helpful. Appreciate that.

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Samara Aridi. Hope you're having a great week! I like writing and watching Thriller/Suspense movies! How’s your script coming along?

Sam Rivera

Welcome, Samara Aridi ! It's great to have you here. This community is indeed incredibly supportive, and it's an excellent place to learn and grow. You've come to the right spot. Best of luck with you...

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From the Marine Corps to the Writer’s Desk — Crafting Thrillers and Historical Epics with Heart

Hello everyone! I'm Dr. Michael J. McDermott — a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, historian, theologian, author, and award-winning independent screenwriter. I write prestige thrillers, grounded sci-fi, faith-driven dramas, historical epics, and heartfelt holiday films. My work blends real-world experience...

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David Taylor

I've never written a holiday movie, other than a recent short, but I'm feature and TV elbows deep in the others you mention. Greetings.

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Michael McDermott! It's great to meet you. Welcome to the community. Thank you for your service.

I write Thriller scripts and Holiday scripts, and I've been thinking about writing Period Piece scri...

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Marina Albert

Hi Michael - you're speaking my lingo. Other than holiday scripts, I write all of the above and turned one biblical epic into a 7 part graphic novel. Wishing you every success moving forward!

Elle Bolan

Hi Michael! Thank you for your service and welcome to Stage 32! I love a good thriller so I'll be looking for updates on those!

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Help/Advice on Kickstarter

Hey everyone,

I just launched the Kickstarter for my new short film SUGO, a gritty, character-driven crime/drama I’ve been developing for a long time. This project means a lot to me, and we’re building a small but passionate team to bring it to life.

If you’d like to check it out or offer any feedback or support, here’s the link:

Michael Bs

Congrats on the launch the project looks amazing!

Quick heads-up from someone who’s helped a bunch of creators here: most campaigns don’t fail because of the idea or pitch… they just never reach enough...

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Adebowale Segun

pls i will be happy to be in your movie

Dhamodaran Ddren

Congrats on launching the project Daniel Connell. It sounds interesting and i would like to be a part of it as a music composer. Please feel free to DM me if you want to take this further :)

Ashley Renee Smith

If you're looking for solid advice on crowdsourcing and crowdfunding for indie films, you should definitely check out Stage 32 CEO RB's book—Crowdsourcing For Filmmakers: Indie Film & the Power of the...

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Kseniia Zhuravleva

Hi Daniel Connell and good luck with your fundraising! It would be great if you could share some tips on raising money and what helped you the most.

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Tabitha Moore
Introduction+Question :)

Hi everyone, I have a question but I also want to introduce myself so forgive my long message lol.

My name is Tabitha, I’m a singer-songwriter, actress, and creator. I’ve been writing and singing/acting since I was little and in my senior year of high school (Co 2024) I won the National Alliance for...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Tabitha Moore. Welcome to the Stage 32 community. It's a really supportive and positive community.

Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry...

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Philippe Jeanneteau

Tabitha Moore Hey Tabitha,

What you’re describing is absolutely normal. Anyone who creates — music, scripts, stories — goes through that cycle of adrenaline, doubt, and overthinking. It usually means y...

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Nia Jones
The loneliness of the long distance writer.

Hi Everyone,

I must admit I'm feeling pretty lonely as a writer and I've always wanted to find a writing partner or people to discuss stuff over with..

Anyone feel the same?

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Tania Ocasio

Good morning Nia Jones and yes I do feel the same way I print out my scripts so it’s easier to read I have support from my coworkers but at home I feel lonely because the person I want to read my script it’s not remotely interested in my work. !

Kseniia Zhuravleva

Hi Nia Jones I also write alone, but it has become a habit for me. However, I would be happy to discuss films and work with like-minded people in my free time. Unfortunately, cinema isn’t very develop...

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Michael David

I find the best writer partner or "writing friend" are well written screenplays and excellent movies/shows. They teach you what you need to know and help you along the way.

Sam Rivera

The writing journey can be incredibly solitary, and that craving for a creative partner or sounding board is completely natural. This community is a great first step for finding those connections.

Banafsheh Esmailzadeh

I definitely feel that. Most of my stuff I'll naturally work on by myself, but I know for one of my bigger projects, Karma Dealers, I definitely can benefit from at least one other co-writer (maybe two).

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