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I wanted to share a recent experience in case it helps others avoid a similar situation.
I was contacted by someone on Stage 32 using the name Michael R. Williams:
This individual expressed interest in my script and described a “collaborative development” p...
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Hello,
My name is Federico Luna, writer and producer with Gemini Thoughts Studios. I’m reaching out to introduce myself and share a diverse portfolio of original film and television projects currently available for development and production.
Through Gemini Thoughts Studios, I have developed a catal...
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At the Project Hail Mary opening, Ryan Gosling told the audience that it's the job of the industry to make movies worth watching. How did we get to the point where it's necessary to say this?
A staggering amount of people genuinely don't seem to understand (or forgot) that customers being happy is literally the only reason your business will ever be successful.
Can those ideas be a balance of new ideas and ideas for a reboot/revival?
The new idea is that of making movies that audiences want to watch. Something that seems so obvious that there would be no need for Ryan Gosling to have to say it.
Well, I have some original ideas, including ideas for reboots/revivals.
Is anyone else watching DTF St Louis??
I never thought Jason Bateman could approach any sort of excellence as he did with Marty Byrd and Ozark, but I actually think he has exceeded that performance. David Harbour is just INCREDIBLE and Linda Cardellini is giving a career performance too. The addition...
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"A screenwriter trying to escape his reality, only to discover that his own life is just a scene in a script written by someone else."
sounds a lot like Stranger Than Fiction
"Similar premise, but a much darker, gritty execution. It's a psychological struggle, not a fantasy."
Hey Wael, this is Suzanne from the Stage 32 team. I just wanted to let you know I moved your post from Acting to Screenwriting, as it fits much better there. Let me know if you have any questions, and all the best to you!
Wow Wael! Concept is great! Great concept, very clean, marketable hook with strong meta appeal. Lots of potential for both psychological tension and high-concept set pieces.
While I like the concept, as a logline it has some issues.
Right now it’s not a sentence because the verb tense for “trying” is wrong. Change it to “tries” and it’s grammatically correct.
Now it reads...
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I want to break into entertainment media and work with Disney for my family. I want to use the money to help others and donate to organizations that raise awareness of social issues from violent crimes to drug abuse to abuse, and help my family my parents, and my sister and her kids. I want my nephe...
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Hi, my name is Stephen Ross. I live on the Gold Coast - Queensland. I am the Founder / Owner of the newly formed Australian Company "Chaos with Intent Pty Ltd". Chaos with Intent Pty Ltd is a Project Management and Planning business linked to the Film and Television industries. I am the creator and...
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Stephen, 'Chaos with Intent' is the most honest description of the film industry I’ve ever heard, most people just leave out the 'intent' part!
I specialize in the 'Planning' side of that chaos. I help...
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Hello Mary, thank you for your message. What you are offering is what I am seeking. I see you are based in the US. I need to meet with some local people here in Australia before expanding my connectio...
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Thank you for your thoughtful reply, I really appreciate it.
That makes complete sense, and I respect your focus on building strong local connections first. It’s a smart approach, especially at this st...
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Hi Stephen,
It’s great to meet you, and I have to say Chaos with Intent Pty Ltd is an incredibly compelling name. It immediately signals creativity with direction, which is exactly what stands out in t...
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Hello Alex, thank you for your positive message. What you are offering is something worth exploring. I see you are based in France. I need to meet with local people face-to-face here in Australia befo...
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I just joined Slack and had an interesting realization.
You don’t “discover” opportunities there the way you might on LinkedIn. Instead, Slack feels more like a series of private rooms—where the real conversations, collaborations, and last-minute creative needs are already happening behind the scenes...
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On December 27, 1983, Pope John Paul II walked into a prison cell at Rebibbia and sat down across from the man who had tried to kill him. Not from a pulpit. Not through a letter. He crossed the floor of a concrete room, took a chair beside a cot and a radiator, and spoke quietly to Mehmet Ali Ağca f...
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Adam Spencer this is such a profound and articulate message that is so insightful. WOW, thanks Adam.
Darrell Pennington, Inconsidered not posting this, because I don’t want to offend anyone or claim moral authority over how others should live their lives — far from it. You, having read Mercy Guides,...
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Beautiful post, and honestly you’re right. I think our current culture finds weakness and vengeance rather alluring and comforting, probably because it’s easier to give into rage than it is to forgive...
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I’m currently developing a contained, high-concept survival thriller set in open waters, designed for an international audience.
The story follows a broken ex-Navy commando who survives a catastrophic hijack at sea, only to find himself stranded with a teenage boy from the opposing side. With no resc...
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Hi Manan: since you already have the deck and summary, and you're developing the story, it's best if you go write this story yourself! This will ensure your vision is present. What attracts the eyes (interest) is a completed story at it's highest potential. Break a leg!!
What if the story behind a legend… is more powerful than the legend itself?
I’ve been working on a grounded film concept that explores the unseen influence behind greatness.
Not a typical hero story.
Not about powers.
But about:
– choices
– consequences
– and the person standing in the shadows
Still early i...
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Coming from nowhere and being discovered by a Hollywood exec to go on to fame and fortune is part of the mythology of the cinema industry. One that lives on today on the pages of Stage 32 and is the expectation and bar of success or failure.
Perhaps, a more realistic approach is talking with your net...
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Laquan Copeland Thank you for the quick response and for taking action on this—I really appreciate it.
Glad to hear the account has been removed and that steps are being taken to prevent similar situ...
Expand commentLaquan Copeland Thank you for the quick response and for taking action on this—I really appreciate it.
Glad to hear the account has been removed and that steps are being taken to prevent similar situations. It definitely helps make the community safer for everyone, especially newer writers.
Thanks again to the team for handling this so promptly.
— Chass
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Appreciate your efforts, Chass Chen!!! Thanks for looking out!!!
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Thx, have also had several of these "collaboration" or "partnership" contacts of late.
I’ve gotten a fair amount of these impersonators too. I always look them up now because of the first one
Perhaps professional industry people who are interested in developing or working with new and experienced members could register with Stage 32, by providing a company domain email verification , which...
Expand commentPerhaps professional industry people who are interested in developing or working with new and experienced members could register with Stage 32, by providing a company domain email verification , which would give them a badge.
This would help protect members as well as Stage 32 reputation with industry professionals who would keep getting inquiries from members into nefarious activities done in their names.
Badges are not a replacement for due diligence, but it is a responsible first step to ensure member safety.