Summary
Every success story begins with a first step.
Whether you’re chasing representation, looking for collaborators, or simply ready to stop creating in isolation, the Stage 32 Community Open House is your moment to show up, be seen, and start making real progress.
This free live event is your invitation to finally tap into the power of the world’s largest online platform built by creatives, for creatives. You’ll walk away with practical tools, new connections, and a clear path forward—no matter your background, location, or where you are in your career.
Join Ashley Smith, Head of Community at Stage 32, for an inspiring and interactive session designed to help you build visibility, grow your network, and begin engaging with purpose. If you’ve ever wondered how to get discovered, meet the right people, or build momentum—this is where it starts.
What You'll Learn
What You'll Learn:
This isn’t just an overview, it’s your creative launchpad.
You’ll learn how to:
- Navigate the Stage 32 platform like a pro, with features designed to support your unique goals
- Use the Stage 32 Lounges to forge authentic relationships and stay visible
- Access Education, Certification, and Script Services that align with your next big move
- Show up in a way that gets you noticed by the right people at the right time
- Participate in a real-time Q&A tailored to your goals and questions
Whether you’re a screenwriter, filmmaker, actor, producer, composer, editor, or wear multiple creative hats, this event will show you exactly how to make Stage 32 your daily home base for connection, growth, and opportunity.
About The Host:
Ashley Smith is the Head of Community and Blog Manager at Stage 32, where she brings intention, warmth, and strategy to everything she does. With nearly seven years of experience in development and talent management, Ashley has supported projects with Amazon, FX, Paramount TV, Universal TV, Sony TV, MGM, Legendary Global, and more.
Who Should Attend
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Creatives ready to build industry connections and stop creating in isolation
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Screenwriters, filmmakers, actors, producers, editors, composers, and anyone pursuing a creative career
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Anyone looking to get discovered, find collaborators, or grow their visibility in entertainment
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New Stage 32 members who want to learn how to use the platform effectively
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Creatives seeking guidance, structure, and clarity on how to move their careers forward
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Anyone curious about Stage 32’s education, certification, and script services and how to make the most of them
Executive
Ashley Smith is the Head of Community here at Stage 32!
Prior to joining the incredible team at Stage 32, Ashley spent nearly 7 years at a boutique development and talent management company where she was deeply involved with every development project, management client, and administrative aspect of running the company. She oversaw a rich development slate of films, ongoing series, and limited series across genres and developed projects for Amazon, Sony TV, FX, Universal TV, Paramount TV, Legendary Global, MGM, A&E, Concord Originals, and many others. Some of the projects that Ashley has been involved with include Pose on FX, Vikings on History Channel, Vikings: Valhalla on Netflix, and the upcoming Sony/ITV series, The Winter King.
Ashley was directly involved in acquiring the rights to a global bestselling book that she helped develop as a series adaptation that was successfully pitched and sold to MGM and FX. She had the honor of developing with some of the top screenwriters and best-selling authors in the business, providing thoughtful notes to improve all documents, pitch materials, and script drafts.