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July Filmmakers Club Week 1 is Here! Set Your Independent Filmmaking Goals

July Filmmakers Club Week 1 is Here! Set Your Independent Filmmaking Goals

Read this week's blog, complete the challenges, and enter to win a FREE Stage 32 Pitch Session

Welcome to Stage 32's 3rd annual July Filmmakers Club, our month-long creative accelerator built to help you set intentional goals, connect with fellow filmmakers, and move your projects forward with purpose, in partnership with Blackmagic Design!

Every week throughout July, you'll have access to:

  • A brand new blog packed with insight from a Stage 32 team member, exec, educator, or industry pro
  • A Free webcast or 24-hour AMA event on Wednesdays in one of our free Lounges
  • Three creative challenges to keep your momentum going
  • Weekly prize drawings
  • A grand prize at the end of the month of 3 FREE DaVinci Resolve Studio Licenses from our partners at Blackmagic Design

This Week's Blog: Setting Your Independent Filmmaking Goals

This week's Week 1 blog is all about setting clear, intentional goals for the month so you can move your projects forward with purpose this July. Whether you're directing your first short or navigating your fifth feature, this is your invitation to lean in, get inspired, and commit to one step forward at a time.

This Week's Challenges:

Complete all 3 challenges by Sunday, July 6th to be entered to win a FREE Stage 32 Pitch Session with an executive of your choice. Winners will be announced in next Monday's Week 2 blog!

  • Comment on the Week 1 Blog with your thoughts, a question for Ashley, or what you're most excited about this July
  • Post in the Stage 32 Filmmaking Lounge and share your current filmmaking goals with the community
  • Comment on at least 3 other members' posts in the Filmmaking Lounge to offer insights, encouragement, or support

Remember: Every week that you complete all 3 challenges enters you to win the grand prize. Participate all 5 weeks and you'll be entered 5 times for a FREE DaVinci Resolve Studio License!


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Praise Otito
Co- writing opportunity - YA romance novel adaption- for only represented writers.

I’m developing a feature adaptation based on a published YA romance novel with secured rights. The material has strong cinematic potential, a clear emotional core, and a unique world that lends itself well to the screen.

I’m looking for a screenwriter interested in collaborating on the adaptation. Th...

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Hani Hannachi

Give me the novel so I can turn it into a crime drama. Doesn’t that sound amazing to you?

Abolfazl N57

Hi, I saw your post about the YA romance adaptation. I actually have two YA romance screenplays myself – so I'm very familiar with the genre. I understand you're looking for represented writers, but I...

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Angelic Garza
Greetings :D

hello all!

I will soon be a graduate from LA Film where I learned a lot. currently working on two scripts. one for TV one for Film. would love to connect with others to talk and help one another ya know.

Hani Hannachi

Hello

Abolfazl N57

Hi Angelic! Congratulations on nearing graduation from LA Film – that's a great achievement. I'm also a screenwriter, focused on social and human stories. I'd love to connect and exchange ideas. When...

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Franco Sama
Franco Sama - Executive Producer

Hello everyone, it has been a while since I have posted on Stage 32, but I am back, so I thought I would take this opportunity to reintroduce myself :)

I am an Executive Producer and have produced/executive produced over 35 independent feature films that have acquired distribution from Netflix, Univ...

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Franco Sama

Thank you

Elle Bolan

Hey Franco and welcome back to Stage 32! It's great to meet you and look forward to seeing you around the lounges.

Mike Schreurs

Franco,

Welcome back and nice to meet you!

Mike

Erik Fenyes

Dear Franco,Welcome back to the community; it is a pleasure to have you here again.I read your introduction with great interest, and I am deeply impressed by your work and dedication to independent fi...

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Abolfazl N57

Welcome back, Franco! Your experience with 35+ independent features is truly inspiring. I'm a screenwriter focused on social and human stories. If you have a moment, I'd be honored if you could read my bio. Looking forward to seeing more of your work here!

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Dragan Lambic
My Sci-Fi Romance Feature "Planet She" May Be More Budget-Friendly Than I Thought

Hi everyone,

It’s been about a month since I last posted here, and I wanted to reintroduce myself and share an update on a project I’ve been developing.

I’m a screenwriter working on a sci-fi/romance feature titled Planet She, with psychological horror elements.

I’ve recently completed the first draft...

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Sebastian Tudores

Hi Dragan Lambic - thanks for taking time to re-introduce yourself and for the project updates - very exciting and very good news, it sounds. Having a scalable project that does not lose it's 'center...

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Dragan Lambic

Hi Sebastian Tudores . Thank you for the kind words and encouragement. As for producing, that's not something I see myself doing. The budget exercise was really about understanding what the film would...

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Sebastian Tudores

Dragan Lambic that's a super exercise for screenwriters to go through. although we always say "write without thinking of budget" there is certainly value in pitching a project whose author has already...

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Dragan Lambic

Hi Sebastian Tudores i apologize for the late reply. If you’re referring to the paid pitch sessions on Stage 32, I haven’t used that service yet. I have shared and pitched my projects in different for...

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Abolfazl N57
Screenwriter – Social & Ethical Stories (Please Read My Bio)

I write ethical, human, and socially conscious stories across various genres, all focused on the overlooked communities of society. I am proudly interested in sharing these stories with international producers and production companies. Dear fellow artists, especially producers – I kindly invite you to read my full bio. I would truly appreciate it.

Olaoluwa Balogun

ok that nice no problem at all I am also an Actor and a set designer

Suzanne Bronson

Hey Abolfazl, this is Suzanne from the Stage 32 team. I just wanted to let you know I moved your post from Acting to Introduce Yourself, as it fits much better there. Let me know if you have any questions, and all the best to you!

Stephen Bishop

Abolfazi If you're interested, I may have something you might find yourself interested in. Let me know.

Abolfazl N57

Hi Suzanne, thank you for letting me know. I appreciate you moving it to the right place. No questions at all – all the best to you too!

Abolfazl N57

Hi Stephen, thank you for reaching out. I'm definitely interested – when you have time, please take a moment to read my bio. Then feel free to DM me or let me know how you'd like to proceed. Looking forward to hearing more!"

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Ty Confidential
Seeking Filmmaker/Producer for UFO/UAP doc or film

My name is Ty, and I am seeking a producer, filmmaker, production company, or documentary team interested in reviewing what I believe to be one of the most significant collections of UAP-related footage and supporting evidence currently held by a private citizen.

Over the past year and a half, I hav...

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Matthew Jordaan
Composer

Hi everyone!

I'm Matthew from South Africa. I'm an aspiring composer with a background in professional video editing. After spending more than a decade helping shape stories in the edit, I've been dedicating all my time to writing original music for film, documentaries, and games.

I love creating emot...

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Olaoluwa Balogun

that so nice of you I pray you have a better connection in this sage 32 I am also an actor and a set designer that lover to creat realistic set for film and production /performance

Richard "RB" Botto

You are certainly in the right place, Matthew Jordaan, and it's fantastic to have you here. We have over 40,000 composers on this platform. Be sure to go over to the Composing Lounge, make some posts,...

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Matthew Jordaan

Thanks a bunch for the info RB, I'll be sure to head on over and join the community. Great to be welcomed here. All the best

Richard "RB" Botto

That's how we like to do things around these parts, Matthew Jordaan. Great to have you in the mix.

Abolfazl N57
Offering script help to fellow screenwriters

Dear fellow screenwriters and creatives,

If you're struggling with developing or expanding your screenplay outline, I'd be honored and delighted to offer my support.

Through collaborative thinking and shared insight, I believe we can overcome creative blocks and bring your stories to life.

Feel free to...

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Muhindo Collins

Am working on something,I will be looking forward for collaboration.

Abolfazl N57

Thanks, Muhindo! I'd be happy to exchange thoughts and ideas. Feel free to DM me with your idea or questions anytime. Looking forward to it!

Aameena Habeeb
The different truths

I feel like this is a new kind of experiment where you can get to know what actually goes inside different teenagers mind and why they are the way they are .the crazy differences in the kind of behaviour we see in one classroom why is it like that .how do they interpret one thought through many diff...

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Kat Spencer
Happy Introduce Yourself Weekend to All!

Hi, I'm Kat.

I write books, compose music, create videos, and spend an unreasonable amount of time filing my nails.

My nails grow faster than my hair, my ideas arrive faster than I can execute them, and somehow another month has passed on Stage 32.

Looking forward to meeting everyone! Have a fantastic weekend!

Kat Spencer

Hahaha Michael Dzurak!

Asiimwe Dorothy

waooooo nice to hear that

Beverly Thompson

Kat Spencer yes, first novel publish in paperback August last year. Book II is due out this summer. Book III is with Amazon and almost ready to publish too. Saving up to publish book IV...

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Sebastian Tudores

Kat Spencer what a lovely video - thanks for sharing it :) and man does beautiful songwriting run in this family! LOVED Chasing Signs! which btw, would make for an awesome feature film title :)...

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Kat Spencer

Thank you Sebastian Tudores! That meant a lot. I will be sure to pass your words on to my daughter.

Rosie Lyons
Screenwriter & Script Editor

Hi everyone!

I'm a screenwriter and script editor who enjoys helping writers, producers, and filmmakers turn ideas into compelling, production-ready screenplays. Whether you have a concept, an outline, or a rough draft, I'd love to help shape it into a story that connects with audiences.

I'm always op...

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Ama Nteta
Ama

hey everyone.

my name is Ama, i'm a recently graduated student from Botswana residing in California, and I'm super excited to be apart of the community! I really hope to connect with other passionate creatives, especially other people of color and members of the LGTBQ+ community.

I've had my fair sh...

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