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Geoffroy Faugerolas
Stage 32 x DramaBox

Who wants to win $5k and do what they love the most?

We recently partnered with DramaBox to find writers that can adapt their titles or create new ones for their vertical series app. Interested? Read more here: https://www.stage32.com/happy-writers/contests/Stage-32-%20-Drama-Box-Sc.......

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Maurice Vaughan

I do, Geoffroy Faugerolas! I'm excited about this contest!

Mone't Weeks

Yes!

Asia Burgudy

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Greetings! I'm Kyle Stanley...Here I am!

Greetings to all! My name is Kyle Stanley, and I am a beginning screenwriter just getting into the business after a chance encounter with Grok (Premium because I have a verified X account) piqued my interest for creative writing one day, and inspired me to go into screenwriting after a curiosity evo...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Kyle Stanley! Welcome to the Stage 32 community. It's great to meet you. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over t...

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Sam Rivera

Welcome, Kyle! It's fantastic to have you here. Your deep, specific passion for upmarket family dramas and institutional procedurals is a huge asset. This community is a perfect place to get feedback...

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Pat Alexander
Last Hours! Regular Deadline Ends Today Midnight for the Stage 32 + Pathfinder Film & TV Comedy Screenwriting Contest!

Winner gets set up for development & packaging with Mark Wheeler's Pathfinder Media + 3 mentorship opportunities for all top 10 finalists!

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Alicia Vernick
Throwing myself in

Hi all! My name is Alicia. I've been acting (for fun) since I was young and only recently did my first professional projects. I've gone in many circles for the sake of making it in this industry - one of those being getting my BFA in Interior Design (2018), working for an architecture firm, and even...

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Alicia Vernick

Oops I think I wrote too much cause the end cut off! I basically said I see myself eventually being an actor and director

Alicia Vernick

Maurice Vaughan Thank you!

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Alicia Vernick. You can edit your post by clicking the downward arrow to the right of your name and selecting "Edit Post."

Haley Mary

Hi Alicia! Welcome to Stage32! Congrats on all your successes so far!

Alicia Vernick

Hi Haley Mary! Thank you so so much.

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Michael Dzurak
Inspiration in December

It's December. Days are short, colder. Nights are longer, icier. Still, the writing process goes on.

I start the month by listening to recitations of my favorite poem, The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe. It's a sad, somber poem however I find the rhyme and rhythm captivating and it takes place in December....

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Meriem Bouziani

I don’t have specific inspiring music, but I love writing while listening to Il Divo, even though I don’t understand the language.

Their songs put me directly into the writing mood, because I was list...

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Maurice Vaughan

Thanks for sharing the poem, Michael Dzurak. My wintertime inspiration is the usual (pictures, videos, life, social media, etc.). Also winter and holiday movies and things....

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Jennifer Rolle

I recently saw a documentary on Poe. He is now one of my favorite "old timey" authors. The Raven is classic stuff.

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Maurice Vaughan
One Step You’re Taking

What's one step you’re taking right now? Outlining a script, writing a scene, rewriting a scene, preparing for a pitch, building your network, watching a webinar, etc.

Kseniia Zhuravleva

Today I’m starting the first round of rewrites for my new script, and I’ve already hit a wall. (Not my day!) I hope someone out there is feeling like a MEGA awesome screenwriter today!

Martin Graham

Absolutely! I have a few lined up that I’ll be entering soon. I’ve also already used the First 10 Pages service here. I’ve entered contests in the past, so I’ve got a solid list of ones I plan to subm...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Kseniia Zhuravleva. What are you having trouble with?

Maurice Vaughan

Great, Martin Graham! Hope your script wins the contests!

Sandra Isabel Correia

Thank you, my friend. It will take months, if not years, but I believe I can do it! Maurice Vaughan, I love that and the fact that NVC was vital for your stage now. I am cheering for you :)...

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Ashley Renee Smith
Amazon Fire TV Introduces “Jump to Scene” — How Will This Shape the Future of Home Viewing?

Amazon Fire TV is rolling out a new Alexa+ feature that lets viewers jump directly to any scene in a film simply by describing it, even if you don’t mention the movie title at all.

This new “Jump to Scene” fun...

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Amazon Fire TV Rolling Out "Jump To Scene" Voice Feature On Alexa+ Spanning Thousands Of Films
Amazon Fire TV Rolling Out "Jump To Scene" Voice Feature On Alexa+ Spanning Thousands Of Films
A new feature of Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+ voice assistant lets Fire TV viewers verbally describe a movie scene and jump directly to it.
Maurice Vaughan

Creator-focused features and interactive options, Ashley Renee Smith.

Dustin Richardson

Weird. But I've become so skilled at fast-forwarding and rewinding... lol. Innovations: I'd like Peacock to finally get their act together and allow you to remove things from Continue Watching, and I'...

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Michael Fitzer, MFA
Great Producers Do Everything Without Anyone Knowing They're Doing It!

I'm dating myself here, but the first film I ever worked on was "The Shawshank Redemption." I remember seeing Nikki Marvin walking around the set, a small woman in an oversized coat (if memory serves), commanding respect and authority without ever saying a word. When I wasn't watching Roger Deakins...

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Maurice Vaughan

Congratulations on working on The Shawshank Redemption, Michael Fitzer, MFA! Incredible film! I think producers need more advocacy for their rights and protections. Producers do A LOT! I tried to make...

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Kseniia Zhuravleva

Wow, The Shawshank Redemption is my all-time favorite movie!

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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!

Meriem Bouziani

welcome to the community.

I also enjoy writing sci-fi. I’m currently working on my first script, The Silent PFC War....

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Ryan Wilford
Pitching and Filmmaking: Strategies for Aspiring Screenwriters

Hey Stage 32 Family! I hope your week is going smoothly!

As I near the end of my 3rd pass of my debut psychological thriller screenplay, "Confidence," I’m starting to seriously consider pitching. (I’ve never pitched outside of undergrad and grad school, so this is all new territory, lol) I wanted to...

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Fuad Shawn

There are quite a few paid pitching services available on this platform.

What I usually do is turn my entire screenplay or story into a pitch first, and then share it with the people around me—my frien...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hey, Ryan Wilford! Hope your week’s going smoothly too! Congratulations on getting close to finishing your 3rd pass!

"How do you know when your script is truly "pitch-ready"?" It's a gut feeling for me...

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