Hey Stage32 family,
I’m Gabriel Michel, founder of Aegis Studios, a new live-action anime-inspired film studio and home to the Apexverse — a cinematic world designed to blur the lines between myth, action, and emotional truth.
Right now, I’m assembling a small, elite creative team to bring our first flagship project, Apex Zero, to life. This isn’t just a film — it’s a movement — blending the scale and cultural impact of films like The Matrix and T2 with the depth and layered storytelling of the best anime arcs.
I’m especially looking to connect with:
Producers who thrive in ambitious, high-concept projects
VFX artists who can bring cinematic anime-style visuals to reality
Cinematographers who understand the language of action and emotion
Any creative mind who sees the future of film in merging cultures and mediums
If this resonates, drop a comment or message me — let’s talk vision, let’s talk story, and maybe let’s build something unforgettable together.
— Gabriel Michel
Founder | Director | Writer
Aegis Studios
Hey, Gabriel Michel (Mr. Black). Welcome to the community. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world (www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...).
Stage 32 had a live Community Open House recently. It'll also help you navigate Stage 32 and connect with creatives and industry pros. You can watch the recording here: www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-july-community-open-house
I suggest using a photo of yourself as your profile picture. People will feel more comfortable networking and collaborating with you if they know what you look like. You can upload a picture by clicking the gear symbol in the top right-hand corner and selecting “Edit profile” in the drop-down menu, then clicking the red button underneath your location and choosing "Update profile picture."
Apex Zero sounds interesting. I'm working on projects, and I don't have any experience writing anime right now, but I'm looking forward to collaborating with you and Aegis Studios in the future!
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Hey Maurice!
Thanks for the warm welcome and the helpful links — I’ll definitely check those out. I appreciate the tip about the profile picture as well.
Apex Zero is part of a larger project I’m developing under Aegis Studios, so it’s great to hear you’re open to collaborating in the future. Even if anime isn’t your area right now, there may be opportunities to connect on other creative fronts as the project expands. If you're interested in checking out the Apexverse please check out: TikTok/IG: @FreeFighterz or our Website: Freefighterz.org
Looking forward to seeing more of your work and staying in touch.
— Gabriel Michel (Mr. Black)
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Hey, Gabriel Michel (Mr. Black). I just followed FreeFighterz on IG. One of the main genres I write is Action. I've watched anime, so I know they have a lot of action. I'm looking forward to staying in touch on here and IG!
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Thanks Maurice for the follow and maybe we can stay in touch for possibly working together on some projects!
You're welcome, Gabriel Michel (Mr. Black). Yeah, let's stay in touch. I bookmarked your Stage 32 profile. I'm looking forward to working together!
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Welcome