Introduce Yourself

Whether you're new to the site or have been a long standing member of the community, step forward and introduce yourself. And please welcome and support all that do post.

Post. Share. Like. Support...

A FREE Stage 32 Webcast Event!

A FREE Stage 32 Webcast Event!

What a Film Commission Is, What They Do, and How They Benefit Productions

Film Commissions are one of the most underused free resources in our industry, and most creatives have no idea what they actually offer.

They exist in cities, regions, states, and countries across the globe, and their entire purpose is to support productions like yours. Yet most filmmakers either don't know they exist, assume they only matter when a tax incentive is involved, or aren't sure what to ask for. The result? Productions move forward without ever tapping into location directories, permitting assistance, local government connections, and community resources that are sitting there, ready to use, at no cost.

This FREE Stage 32 webcast, taught by Marjorie Galas of AFCI, gives you a clear picture of what a film commission actually is, how it's structured, and the full range of services it provides. You'll learn when to reach out, what to ask, and how to use AFCI's global directory to find the right commission for your project, wherever you're filming.

By the end of the session, you'll understand why a film commission should be your first call, before you lock your location and before you roll camera.

This session is for you if you're:

  • A producer or filmmaker at any stage of your career
  • A content creator developing projects for film, TV, or streaming
  • A production coordinator or line producer managing logistics
  • A screenwriter or director looking to take a project into production
  • A student or emerging creative breaking into the industry

And if you know someone who could use this, share it with them. This is exactly the kind of knowledge that changes how someone approaches their next production, and it's free for everyone.


Varel Merveil
Anna Ivanovna, the tsar's daughter. Looking for an agent, literally agent for adaptation project

Seeking Screenwriting Rights / Film Adaptation Rights – Anna Ivanovna, the Tsar's Daughter

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is Varel Merveil, and I am the author of the novel Anna Ivanovna, the Tsar's Daughter, currently published and available in France, Belgium, and Switzerland. I am writing to you to propos...

Expand post

Liked by Bliss Ganza

Hassan Al- Al-Zahrani
Screenwriter. Acter

Hello,

My name is Hassan Al-Zahrani, and I am an aspiring screenwriter and actor from Saudi Arabia.

I have written an original feature film screenplay titled The Last Promise. It is a cinematic action thriller with strong emotional stakes, suspense, and character-driven storytelling. The story is pl...

Expand post

Bliss Ganza

Hi Hassan,

It's great to meet another writer building an original feature. I really respect the ambition of planning a trilogy from the start.

I'm currently adapting my own supernatural horror feature,...

Expand comment
Suzanne Bronson

Hey Hassan, 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!

Wade Ramponi
The Missouri State Penitentiary (The Walls):

Inside Missouri State Penitentiary (The Walls): Haunted History of the Bloodiest 47 Acres

I'm not sure what it is about prisons. I love learning and telling stories about them. This video is about the Missouri State Penitentiary - One of the most violent prisons to exist in the United States.. I was...

Expand post

Liked by Jaz Lagrimas and 30 others

Crystal J. Huang
Hello Stage 32 — Director/Producer starting my next Project

Hi everyone, I’m Crystal J. Huang, a director and producer working between the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles.

My recent work includes directing and producing the feature films The Ritual House (2025) and Dark Feathers: Dance of the Geisha (2024), as well as co-directing The Tardins, which is...

Expand post

Crystal J. Huang

Claudia Guerrero-Zalokar thanks for all the info. I will check all of them. Glad to be be part of the community.

Crystal J. Huang

Paula Wilson Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. Dance is such an important part of Dark Feathers: Dance of the Geisha, both visually and emotionally.

I’m excited to continue expanding the Da...

Expand comment
Crystal J. Huang

Chris Ducey Creatively, I’m interested in using AI to help expand the world visually, especially for concept design and certain stylized environments, while keeping the heart of the film grounded in l...

Expand comment
Abhijeet Aade

Crystal J. Huang Thank you so much! I'm really glad that came across. I think that's what makes stories memorable technology and spectacle may capture our attention, but it's the relationships between...

Expand comment
Jaz Lagrimas

It's a privilege to have you here at the Stage32 community! Wishing you all the best and to future connections :)

Liked by Jaz Lagrimas and one other

Sarah Mathews
Congratulations to the Stage 32 + PSWIFT Short Script Screenwriting Competition Finalists!

My short script, "Finding Freedom," is a finalist in the Stage 32 + PSWIFT Short Script Screenwriting Competition! To say I am excited is a massive understatement. I am THRILLED that my female-driven drama about a survivor of domestic violence confronting the trauma that’s held her back for years by...

Expand post

Donna Keese

congratulations!!!

Jaz Lagrimas

Well deserved, Sarah Mathews! Again, congratulations and enjoy the weekend :)

Liked by Beckham B David and 13 others

Anne Roberts
Hi! I wanted to intorduce myself to this community...

Hello! I’m Anne, and I coordinate The Ex Desk.

It was built by current and former studio insiders who stay anonymous because they’re still in the industry, industry-adjacent, or still close enough to it that they have to be careful about what they say publicly. Which is part of why The Ex Desk exists...

Expand post

Darrell A Pennington

Hi Anne Roberts - The ExDesk sounds very interesting. Can you explain how it works? I went to the website and read all of the narrative but did not identify the mechanism by which the feedback is prod...

Expand comment
Anne Roberts

Hello to everyone! I have talked to a few people since joining just yesterday and all of you have been so welcoming and so lovely! Thank you!

Anne Roberts

Hi Darrell! Thank you for visiting the site. Were you able to take the quiz (theexdesk.com/quiz )? Once you do, you get a diagnosis of your script with an excerpt from the larger Ex Desk Manual. From...

Expand comment
Haley Mary

Welcome to the community, Anne!

Margie Walker

The offering sounds just what I need. Thanks.

Liked by Lexie Brown and 18 others

Linda Essam
The Stolen Heiress

My book, The Stolen Heiress, is officially out on Amazon! As a 16-year-old author, I have already written the screenplay for this story myself. My goal is to collaborate with a production company to bring this vision to life on screen. If you are a producer looking for fresh, compelling stories and...

Expand post

Jaz Lagrimas

Congratulations on your book being published on AmazonLinda Essam. You are in the right place to develop this further. The Stage 32 community is full of writers, filmmakers, and industry professionals...

Expand comment
Kasinyire Buruhan

wow ok let me look at it

Varel Merveil

Bravo !!!!!! U will sell it

Prisca Pen

Hi! It's great to connect with everyone here. I admire the dedication it takes to bring stories to life. Wishing you continued success with your writing! If you ever need professional book editing, formatting

Mary Jane Jo

I wish the best for you and the art that you pour your heart into .

Liked by Emily Schooley and one other

Matt Pinon
print("Hello, World!")

Hey, guys! Firstly, excuse my programming joke on the title of this post (I couldn't resist :-p).

So, I'm a screenwriter who's been writing scripts for the better part of five years, and now I'm just looking to see what's out there - network with fellow writers, help out on some productions and see...

Expand post

Liked by Snehil Mishra and 9 others

Asiimwe Dorothy
Heart break

by the days i recall the sweet nothings u uttered

i feel nothing by hatred,

my eyes feeled with tears

tears flowing like the Murchison falls,

deep down i feel the fire within me but have nothing to do with it

Asiimwe Dorothy

OK

Kaler Coco

hi Dorothy

Asiimwe Dorothy

hlo

Kaler Coco

hope life is cool man

Asiimwe Dorothy

yah

Liked by Jaz Lagrimas and 9 others

Hello from Iran

Hello everyone,

I'm a writer and screenwriter. I recently published my first English-language novel, All of Us Thieves.

I enjoy writing crime, drama, and character-driven stories, and I'm looking forward to connecting with other writers, filmmakers, and creative people here on Stage 32.

Glad to be here.

Fary Ghavam

Hello. Nice to meet you..

James Lagrimas

Hi, Fary Ghavam! Welcome to Stage 32!

Have you attended one of our free Stage 32 open house webcast? if you haven't yet, please register here > https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32s-jun...

Expand comment
Fary Ghavam

Tank you for The information..

Beckham B David

Hi! Congratulations on publishing your first English-language novel, that's a huge milestone. I especially enjoy crime and character driven stories because, in my experience as a book developer and gh...

Expand comment
Fary Ghavam

Hello, my friend... you asked about the moral dilemma that involves the story and the characters, and what sometimes leads me to doubt and sometimes to certainty is doubt. Yes, doubt.. you might say t...

Expand comment

Liked by Timothy Eades

Carolyn Jenkins
Casting Call

Casting Call for real people with real stories

Liked by Hassan Al- Al-Zahrani and 4 others

Emeka Akhigbe
Indie Recording Artist from West Africa Seeking Sync & Creative Collaborations.

I’m Mekuz Blaw, an independent recording artist from West Africa creating emotionally driven music that blends raw storytelling, melody, and cinematic energy. Real-life inspires my music, my experiences, my ambition, my love life, my struggle, and my triumph.

My art is a strong fit for film, TV, tra...

Expand post

Parkview
Parkview
Listen to Parkview on Spotify. Song · Mekuz Blaw, wale D Great · 2024
Prisca Pen

Hey there

As an artist i think you should need a lyric video for your upcoming song

Emeka Akhigbe

Hey Prisca, thank you for this. i will see to it

register for stage 32 Register / Log In