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Ask Me Anything - FREE Virtual Webcast Now Available On Demand

Ask Me Anything - FREE Virtual Webcast Now Available On Demand

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What’s up, Creative Army!

As I prepare to head off to the Cannes Film Festival for our 10th Annual Education Partnership with the Marche du Film, I'm thrilled to announce that my "Ask Me Anything" session is now live to download and watch for FREE. In this 2 hour jam-packed Ask Me Anything session and I'll provide a couple of hours of no-holds-barred shop talk to get you ready to conquer your entertainment career. Again, all creatives and pros are welcome to watch no matter your profession(s), skill level, or geographical location.

Here's just SOME of what we go over in this jam-packed 2 hour AMA!

  • What is the current state of streamers?
  • Will there be more consolidation of streamers?
  • ANORA’s Sean Baker said “Keep making movies for the big screen” Do you agree?
  • Is the $10-$15 million feature film market opening back up?
  • How is AI going to affect the film industry?
  • Is YouTube taking over the entertainment industry?
  • Is there crossover between influencer culture and film culture?
  • Will LA land its new tax incentive proposals?
  • Why did you produce films in Costa Rica & Columbia?
  • Do you think California Tax Credits will pass?
  • How can international creatives use Stage 32 to break into the U.S. market or collaborate on cross-border projects?
  • Thoughts on Robert Rodriguez and Eli Roth bringing on fans as investors and own profit participation in their films?
  • Was Quibi too early to market?
  • Is Disney looking for Material?
  • What are the Top 3 features on Stage 32 to help connect with industry professionals?
  • I was attacked on X (formerly Twitter), what are your thoughts?
  • Thoughts on SINNERS and its effect on the studio system
  • Do short films still matter?
  • Advice for attending markets like Cannes or AFM
  • Advice for networking as a creative
  • How to make authentic connections that matter
  • What beats should be in your pitch?
  • What is RB’s personal process of pitching?
  • What is the Stage 32 Writers’ Room?
  • How do you vet execs you work with on Stage 32?
  • I’ve won screenwriting contests, now what?
  • Advice for crippling fear of failure
  • How to choose what social media is right for you
  • The spec market is heating up – what should you write?
  • If I sell my script, can I keep the rights to my characters?
  • If my script becomes a sequel and I don’t write it, can I get paid on it?
  • Does Age Matter When Selling a Script?
  • Protecting Your project on a film slate
  • Who should I trust to read my script and give me notes?
  • How do I go about getting Script coverage?
  • How do I network as a composer?
  • How do I network as a creative based in the UK?
  • Stage 32 Success Story!

Now go get it....

RB


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Charles F .D.
Proposal to the artistic universe

I am Charles F.D., a polymath artist with over 50 years of experience in various disciplines such as painting, heritage restoration, genealogy, historical research, music, and more. Since I was seven years old, I have immersed myself in art and history, always seeking what connects humanity beyond t...

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Johnny L Watson Jr
**Introduction for Johnny L. Watson, Jr.**

_"Storytelling isn't just what I do—it's who I am. From the streets of New York, Chicago, and Detroit to the heart of the independent film industry, I've carved out a path built on resilience, vision, and the unapologetic truth. As the President of J and R Films, LLC™, I bring raw, high-impact narra...

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Johnny L Watson Jr

"Hey @Maurice, great to meet you as well! Appreciate the kind words—expanding J and R Films, LLC™ into Charlotte is a major step, and I’m excited about what’s ahead. Greenville isn’t too far—North Car...

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Tucker Teague

Johnny L Watson Jr Thanks for introducing yourself! I love the mission: "telling stories that demand to be heard."

Johnny L Watson Jr

I totally agree with you Tucker Teague

Maurice Vaughan

I mainly write spec scripts, Johnny L Watson Jr, but I also ghostwrite scripts, write commercials, and make pitch decks.

Johnny L Watson Jr

Maurice Vaughan sounds good, at least you're staying busy.

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Margret Treiber
New here and apparently challanged

So, I joined a few months ago and didn't really think to say hello. My friend joined and an hour later was singing the praises of being here and how helpful it was. I was like, er, what did you do? She told me she just introduced herself. Duh.

I'm Margret. I write Sci-Fi novels and short stories. Not...

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Lauren Hackney

I Margret Treiber Networking isn't my strong suit so I'm diving in by saying hello! Let me introduce myself - my name is Lauren and I have lots of stories in my head. I'm working on my 6th screenplay....

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Margret Treiber

Howdy, Lauren Hackney! Nice to meet you! I'm partial to the f-bomb myself. And I'm a weirdness magnet. You have not gotten that weird. :)

Anthony Moore

Margret Treiber Inner monologue in screenplays? Normally, you don't. The whole problem with that in a film is that voice overs (V.O.) get to wordy and are telling the audience information rather than...

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Tucker Teague

Margret Treiber I'm so glad you introduced yourself. I too am a misanthrope. On the Meyers-Briggs scale I'm 94% introvert, 6% extrovert! Anyway, this is a great site and, like so many things, you get...

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Sam Rivera

Hi Margret Treiber it's great to e-meet you! I love your book titles and great to hear you've adapted your own books for screen. In any case, I highly recommend looking into Stage 32's roster of execs...

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JP Luce
Seeking Guidance on Next Steps for Management

Hi everyone — I'm a screenwriter with a couple of completed treatments and pilot screenplays and am looking for guidance on the next step toward management representation. I’d love insight from anyone who’s been down this road.

I appreciate any information you can share.

Sam Borowski

While I wouldn't attempt to dissuade you from seeking management, chances are if you find a manager, it's not going to make much of a difference, at this point. There is a better path. Instead, be PRO...

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JP Luce

Hi; thanks for the feedback re: seeking management guidance. My biggest issue it that, as you probably know, everything takes money and I'm short on funds at this time. I was on IMDB but had to quit d...

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, JP Luce. Networking on Stage 32 is free, and it's how I get jobs and script reads. It's also one of the things I did that led to me selling four short scripts to a producer who I met o...

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Sam Borowski

JP, I understand that in today's market funds can be hard to come by, but if you can't afford $19.99 a month - or less if you pay it all at once - then you have to find a way.. I DON'T CARE what other...

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Sam Rivera

Great questions JP Luce! Here at Stage 32 we have a long list of managers who are always looking to sign new clients. Have you checked out or had the opportunity to speak with any of our execs? If not...

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Joshua Perkins
Joshua Perkins

I am not new to production but I'm new to the business side any hints to help someone who wants to go into production for himself that you all could offer as advice?

Maurice Vaughan

Welcome to the community, Joshua Perkins. Stage 32 had a live Community Open House the other week. You can watch the recording here (www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-community-open-house-we...

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Willem Elzenga

Write a businessplan and find investors for your projects and the company. Assume a strategy for the upcoming five years. If your new to writing this try the help of AI, ChatGPT works quite well.

Chung Isabel

Joshua Perkins are you talking funding?

James Fleming

when you write your business plan, start to guess how long each step will take and plug it into a Gantt chart. Then you will have an idea how long it will take

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Geoffroy Faugerolas
From France to the US by way of Canada

Hello friends,

I wanted to re-introduce myself to this wonderful community. I'm Geoffroy Faugérolas (most people call me Geoff), a writer, director, and producer with a passion for commercially-appealing storytelling with a message.

Currently, I head development at Stage 32, overseeing our script serv...

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Maria Lapay

Thanks for sharing your journey, Geoff — super inspiring! I just joined Stage32 as a 3D animator and writer developing a satirical animated series. Still exploring the platform, but your background gi...

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Geoff Hall

Geoffroy Faugerolas welcome again, to the best darn community in the business. Well done on all of your successes, that’s quite an amazing journey. What brought you to Stage32?...

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Koby Nguyen

Bonjour Geoff,

Je suis tombé sur votre post et j’ai été touché à la fois par votre parcours et votre générosité envers les créateurs.

Je m’appelle Koby, je suis un jeune auteur-réalisateur français. J’a...

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Geoffroy Faugerolas

Geoff Hall I was brought in by the desire to help creators all around the world. I've always been an advocate for emerging voices and I'm excited to be out there creating opportunities for the communi...

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Geoffroy Faugerolas

Koby Nguyen Happy to take a look! Feel free to email me and the team at success@stage32.com

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Sydney S
Happy Introduce Yourself Weekend!

Hi everyone :-) Happy Introduce Yourself Weekend and FRIDAY!

My name is Sydney, and I’m part of the Stage 32 Education Team—so if you’ve ever emailed edu@stage32.com chances are we’ve already connected!

Being part of Stage 32 is truly special to me. I love this community—the passion, creativity, and s...

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Maurice Vaughan

Happy Introduce Yourself Weekend and Friday, Sydney S! How has your week been?

Sydney S

Thank you Maurice and happy now Monday :) Week and weekend was wonderful, excited for this week! How was yours?

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Sydney S. My week and weekend were busy. I started a ghostwriting job, networked, had fun at Introduce Yourself Weekend, etc.

Sydney S

Wow!! Congrats on the gig, how's going?

Maurice Vaughan

Thanks, Sydney S. It's going great. I got a lot of work done on it.

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Ryan Wilford
Reintroducing Myself

Hey, I’m Ryan — born and raised in Chicago, now living in Los Angeles. Currently deep in the rewrite of my first screenplay titled Confidence.

This process has taught me a lot, not just about writing, but about trusting the journey.

Next steps? Wrapping up the rewrite, revisiting my logline + synopsis...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hey, Ryan Wilford. MJ or LeBron? I'm kidding. Someone should make a movie about the G.O.A.T. debate though.

Ryan Wilford

Maurice Vaughan lol I'm not a sports guy, but of course MJ! I did grow up watching sports and remember all the bulls games in the 90s especially being from Chicago. So, MJ all the way, lol not even a...

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Maurice Vaughan

I'm going with MJ too, Ryan Wilford. I might write a G.O.A.T. debate script. Probably just a short script.

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Chris Kanakis - Professional BIO

Chris Kanakis is a versatile actor and multimedia talent, known for dynamic performances across television and digital platforms. Since achieving Screen Actors Guild-eligible (SAG-E) status in 2007, he starred in two episodes of Nightmare Next Door, portraying leading roles with compelling depth, ai...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hey, Chris Kanakis. Hope you've been great. Congratulations on all your accomplishments! I listened to MC Hammer growing up. I watched the Batman movies, Robin Hood movies, and All That (Snick) growin...

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Jason Sylvester
High-Concept, Genre-Spanning Cinematic Writer

I’m a screenwriter with a portfolio of original, high-concept scripts spanning comedy, nonfiction, sci-fi, alternate history, and intimate drama—each grounded in strong world-building, character-forward storytelling, and commercial viability. These are cinematic stories with emotional stakes, crafte...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Jason Sylvester. Great to meet you. I watched Star Trek growing up. I've written fan fiction scripts too. Just short scripts. I write them to showcase my writing skills on social media and for fun...

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Leonardo Ramirez

This looked like a lot of fun to put together Jason Sylvester. So it looks like it takes place during Archer's command, yes? They never really elaborated on Risa on TNG so this sounds interesting. How...

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Eminence Lendo
Let’s collaborate!

Hey There! My name is Eminence, an inspiring screenwriter and I’m looking for people who want to collaborate on future projects.

I’ve entered multiple screenwriter competitions and last year I made it to the finals of the Los Angeles international Screenplay Awards with my short film Safe Space, I d...

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Ryan Wilford

Hello, welcome and good luck with everything! That's awesome that you've had the opportunity. Eminence Lendo

Elmare Hendricks

Eminence Lendo Well done on your achievements, Welcome here, I know you will find some amazing people to collaborate with

Mark Deuce

Great to meet you Eminence Lendo and welcome aboard!

Eminence Lendo

Thank you so much everybody! @Maurice Vaughan i'll definitely check it out!

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Eminence Lendo.

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Dwayne Williams
Happy IYW, creators!

I’m Dwayne, founder of Snow Mira Studios. I specialize in building original IPs across horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and psychological thrillers—developing full cinematic worlds, game-ready mechanics, pitch decks, and concept lore. I come from a background in graphic design, music production, and researc...

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Dwayne Williams

Hey John X. Ingram, I tend to isolate from movies and music for long periods—sometimes up to a year or more—to avoid absorbing outside influences and shape my own creative style. My concept lore often...

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John X. Ingram

Hi Dwayne. I respect you so much for not only choosing to take yourself away from other influences but sticking with that. Certainly a less talked about way to keep the mind flowing and encourage creativity; it's wonderful that you've carved out your own, personal style.

Dwayne Williams

John X. Ingram Thank you so much! That really means a lot—I truly appreciate the support and encouragement. It’s been a journey sticking to my own creative lane, and hearing that means a lot....

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John X. Ingram

While I'm in no way saying that listening to the advice of others is detrimental, I do think people sometimes get stuck by looking to their favourite creator and following their ideas about a process...

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Dwayne Williams

Yes, thank you John X. Ingram! I completely agree—once you find your creative rhythm, the ideas just keep flowing nonstop. This approach has been so effective for me that I’ve had to dedicate a lot of...

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