Introduce Yourself

Happy new year, John! Congrats on winning best feature!

Hey John Waring congrats on winning best feature!

Huge Congratulations John :)) Happy New Year 2026 :))

Hi John! Happy new year!

Actor and entrepreneur here. I'd be interested in partnering up with you and helping in any way I can. Let's chat and get to know each other!

Congratulations on the win. That's amazing!

Hi, Warren Edward Foster. Happy New Year! What's a Human Resources Specialist?

Laquan CopelandThat would be great. When I wrote this novella, I saw it as a Hallmark movie. It would be a dream come true to see it come alive.

Dear Luis, Your post regarding 'A Christmas Wish' caught my attention. It's great to see more LGBTQ+ holiday stories being developed for adaptation. I'm a screenwriter currently finishing a screenplay in a similar genre and am always keen to connect with other writers navigating this space. I'd appreciate the chance to exchange thoughts on the adaptation landscape for our genre. Perhaps we could connect?

Sally Safaei Thank you, that would be great.

Luis Ammerman, this sounds absolutely lovely. A character‑driven, cozy LGBTQ+ holiday romance is exactly the kind of story audiences are craving, heartfelt, intimate, and full of seasonal charm. The limited locations and emotional focus make it a great fit for indie producers and streamers looking for meaningful holiday content. If I may offer a small piece of advice: you might consider starting with a pitch session or getting script coverage to see how the story lands and to help you find the right path toward production. You can also reach out to the Stage 32 Success Team at success@stage32.com — they’re wonderful at guiding writers toward potential producers and next steps.

Thank you for sharing A Christmas Wish with the community. Wishing you all the best as you explore adaptation opportunities — it feels like a story with real on‑screen potential.

Sandra Isabel Correia Thank you so much. I will do that.

Hi Don Sano, it’s great to meet you! I’m Ashley, the Head of Community here at Stage 32. Thanks so much for joining us for Introduce Yourself Weekend and for taking the time to share what you’re working on, your project sounds like a lot of fun, and I’m sure your style will resonate with fans of Snatch and The Gentlemen.

If you haven’t already, I highly recommend checking out the Writer’s Room, it’s one of the best ways to build long-term collaboration with other serious screenwriters, producers, and execs. You can explore it with a free month here:

https://www.stage32.com/writers-room/plans-vip

You might also want to reach out to our Success Team at Success@stage32.com. Let them know more about your goals, and they’ll help connect you with members and resources that align with your vision.

And finally, I’d love to personally invite you to our Free Community Open House on Wednesday, August 27th, it’s a great way to get to know the Stage 32 landscape and learn how to maximize the platform. Here’s the link to sign up for free:

https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-s-august-community-o...

Also, just to echo Maurice’s great advice, swapping your profile photo from a logo to a real picture of yourself really does make a difference. Many members tend to engage more when they can see who they’re connecting with, especially when it comes to potential collaborators.

Wishing you all the best with your script and search for the right creative partner!

Alexandra Stevens--

(Inspiration for script?): Always liked films which blend comedic aspects into action/horror/gangster genres. As for this specific script, I suppose I was intrigued by the idea of someone 'pushed over the edge' into doing things they would never have imagined.

Amanda Toney--

(inspiring films seen recently?): Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019), The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976), The Stranger (2022), I Think We're Alone Now (2018)

... what films/shows have inspired you?

some good choices there! I recently watched the Bourne movies and loved them!

Hi Don,

Nice to meet you, I'm Sydney and I’m part of the Stage 32 Education team, edu@stage32.com .. It’s so great to see you here! Your project sounds fantastic — I love the idea of a Comedy/Gangster in the style of Get Shorty and Guy Ritchie films. I’m sure you’ll find a talented screenwriter and collaborator who’s excited to help bring your vision to life.

Wishing you all the best in making connections this week and beyond! Stage 32 is such a wonderful community for finding like-minded creatives, and it sounds like your project is going to be a lot of fun!

Hi Don, where can I see your movies?

Thanks Maurice Vaughan !

You're welcome, Monte Albers de Leon. Hope you find co-producers and studio partners!

Thanks for introducing yourself, Monte Albers de Leon! The Parables sounds like an ambitious and meaningful project, congrats on getting to the final installment. It’s always exciting to see work already in production while actively seeking the right collaborators to help bring it across the finish line.

If you haven’t already, I’d recommend sharing more in the Producing Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/producing) where you might connect with co-producers and execs interested in story-driven anthology films. You can also reach out to our Success Team at Success@Stage32.com, they’d be happy to help guide you toward resources and industry professionals aligned with your goals.

Wishing you continued momentum and powerful partnerships ahead!

Sounds great Ashley Renee Smith - thanks for the suggestion!

Hi Monte, do you have any videos I can watch? I from flushing queens

Maurice Vaughan How good does it look....Have you seen Gary Oldman's comments on Chris Nolan's Direction notes during Batman? Check it out!

Well said and HAPPY NEW YEAR Wolfgang Harrison

The Odyssey looks incredible, Wolfgang Harrison! Ok, I'll check it out. What are you working on?

Sad no one has mentioned it yet, you’ve got the coolest name!

Happy New Year and welcome.

Hi Jay A Swendris, I sent in an inquiry this fall to Bill & Melinda Gates around creating key boards and apps for dyslexic people to be able to read and write with a translation option like social media platform function. I believe it would change lives if there were books made for dyslexic people to read as well without the stress of translating stories. especially for young children in schools, Jay you and yours have a beautiful holiday

Maurice Vaughan It's about friends on a night out and what happens when you don't follow the rules.

Stephen Folker are you a current or former Skyrim player?

Desiree Middleton yes. I'm not a huge gamer, but I play Skyrim every year.

That sounds really interesting, Desiree Middleton! I'm working on a Horror short script. Maybe we can do a script swap when I finish it.

Hi Josh. I’ve got a 10 min short script I’d love feedback on.

Elle Bolan Send me whatever you're most excited about! I think that's always the best place to start.

Jim Peacock Cool. I think they have options for shorts or first ten pages? Take a look. Happy to provide feedback on shorts. I've made a couple!

Meriem Bouziani I believe there are options Stage 32 offers for partially completed projects or where I weigh in on the first 10 pages of a project. Happy to take a look through one of those mediums!

Thank you very much Josh Reinhold

Hi, Savannah Cross. Happy New Year! Hope you’re having a good day too! Those are great themes to write about, and that's a great reason to write a script. I'm working on three projects. I'm rewriting a feature script, writing a short script, and outlining a feature script.

Savannah Cross Happy New Year! and Best wishes!

Hiiii! Happy New Year! I wish you so much luck on your writing journey. I'm currently polishing a TV Pilot. If you ever need help, stage 32 is full of people who share the same creative interests you do, so just say the word and they'll be there!

Hi Savannah, welcome! I’m Laquan, I work on the pitch sessions here at Stage32!

Shadow of Darkness sounds like a powerful and very personal first script. Exploring themes like trauma, healing, and found family through dark horror/fantasy is a strong way to help people feel seen, and it’s clear your heart is in the story.

So dope you shared this with the community, and wishing you the best as you continue polishing the script. Looking forward to seeing more of your work here!

Hi, Tabitha Moore. Happy New Year! Congratulations on winning the National Alliance for Musical Theater High School songwriting challenge and all your accomplishments! What's your goal(s) for next year?

I'm really hoping to make more connections and hopefully sell this script as a part of my 2026!

I'm rooting for you to reach your goals, Tabitha Moore!

Stage 32 had a Community Open House Monday. The recording will be up now. It'll also help you make connections. www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-s-december-community-open-ho...

And something I do to pitch my scripts is post pages in Stage 32's Your Stage Lounge, on Twitter/X, and on Instagram, like First Page Friday, Third Page Thursday, and Sneak Peek Sunday. I've gotten interest and script requests this way. I post loglines and script posters with the pages. And sometimes I post short pitches (like two-word pitches and three-word pitches) on social media.

Hi Tabitha, welcome back! I’m Laquan, a Pitch Coordinator here at Stage 32!

First off, congrats on the NAMT recognition and having your work published and performed Off-Broadway, that’s huge, especially so early in your journey. Your focus on world-building and crossing music with story really comes through, and it’s great to hear you’re pushing into new genres like sci-fi/horror.

Glad to have you here, and wishing you an amazing start to the new year. Looking forward to seeing more of what you create!

Happy NYE, Brittany Christine!

Hey Brittany, great question and perfect timing for NYE

Happy New Year, Jeremy M. Drafall! Borough of Ghosts and Fifth & Forgotten sound intriguing! I'm looking forward to watching them! Hope you find a co-writer/scripting partner and have an incredible new year!

Hey Jeremy, welcome! I’m Laquan, a Pitch Coordinator here at Stage 32

Just wanted to say this is a really compelling and thoughtfully laid-out post. I love the way you’re treating NYC as a living system, especially the idea of “Keepers” embedded in everyday institutions, Borough of Ghosts in particular feels very rich and pitch-ready.

If you need any guidance on navigating the platform, connecting with writers, or shaping this for future pitches, happy to help. Looking forward to seeing how these projects develop!