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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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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!!
Lindbergh Hollingsworth Yes, I’ve already begun working on the screenplay. I’m aiming to have the first draft ready by mid-April. Let me know if you’d like to read the first 10 pages and share your fe...
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One Year of What the Mack?
April will mark one year since I wrote the first notes of What the Mack?. In 12 months, something truly wild has happened: over 700 original songs later, my music has found representation with three agencies, and I’m still amazed that this is real.
I don’t know exactly how...
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I want to make everyone on Stage 32 aware of a scam being perpetated by anr imposter posing as a real, well known Film Producer. By stealing this Producer's identity, he was phishing Stage 33 Writers to submit treatments, plot synopsis, scripts and screen plays to produce. Once I realized the Lloyd...
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Thanks Suzanne, that's exactly what I did. Although one of the scam victims, I am doing everything I can to stop these imposters and prevent as many victims as I can. Of course, I was embarrassed, but...
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This happened to me - with a so-called producer from Italy, who wanted to see my work. When I checked, this person had three profiles with slightly different names. The producer was legit, I read abou...
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Betty Briscoe Thanks for sharing this—really important reminder for everyone here.
Scams like this are getting more convincing, especially with AI, so it’s crucial to verify who you’re communicating wi...
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I got an email from a well-known agent asking to read my book. It had a Gmail address. One quick look at the real website and contact page, and I marked it as spam. Be careful out there.
Thanks Bill for the information. Scammers are running rampant, especially with AI help. We must all be vigilant .
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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Banafsheh Esmailzadeh: He led an interesting life. I’m not Catholic, by the way. It’s simply that the photograph included in this post has been one I’m moved by, no matter how many times I’ve seen it....
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Alright, so here’s the deal.
I’ve got a few movie ideas I’m fully committed to. I’m not testing the waters — I’m locked in on these. One thing I really believe is that we need more movies like Beavis and Butt-Head, Dude, Where’s My Car, Dumb and Dumber — stupid, honest, funny movies that don’t preten...
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Hey, Adam Alden. Welcome to the community. I watched Beavis and Butt-Head (the show and movie), Dude, Where’s My Car, and Dumb and Dumber growing up. I love silly Comedy movies and shows.
Stage 32 has...
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those are my favs
I'm getting to the point on my series I'm working on that I wanted to start digging into showrunners.
This video popped up in my YouTube suggestions, and while mainly aimed at actors, it covers a lot of other bases.
It's an in-depth discussion with Beth Schacter (‘Billions’), Liz Tuccillo (‘Best Medi...
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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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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.
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I’ve gotten a fair amount of these impersonators too. I always look them up now because of the first one
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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.
“As part of this phase, there are associated development costs estimated at $10,000. To reflect both my commitment and shared investment in the project, I would cover 70% ($7,000), with your contribut...
Expand comment“As part of this phase, there are associated development costs estimated at $10,000. To reflect both my commitment and shared investment in the project, I would cover 70% ($7,000), with your contribution being 30% ($3,000).” Wow, this Producer is awesome! He LOVES my script AND is going to cover 70%!!