Introduce Yourself

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Mercy Adu
Actor

Hi am Mercy a beginner who has a lot of potential and want to learn acting. I love writing my own stories which is inspiring and daring .just want to learn from here and explore

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Mimi Ogbu
Re-introduction

Hello, Mimi Oh here. I am the “Queen of Horror” and Mistress of Gore”. Filmmaker and Writer. Horror lover. I mainly write stories about Black girls or women going through grounded experiences in normal, usual, and/or dangerous situations, with a mix of horror, comedy, fantasy, thriller, and drama.

Ela Ilham Schoening

Hi Mimi, I love what you do! And besides.... my daughter named Mimi as well!

Hallo from Germany!

Fernando Nahopa
Hi, I’m Fernando Nahopa

Hi, I’m Fernando Nahopa, an Arquiteto Phygital from Nampula, Mozambique. I design immersive experiences that blend the physical and digital worlds, using XR, 3D, spatial computing, computer vision, and IoT.

I’ve been a Graphic Designer and Art Director since I was 14, and I continue to bring a strong...

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Ryan Wilford

Welcome! An impressive skillset! Good luck on your journey. Fernando Nahopa

Ela Ilham Schoening

I think... this is great! Greetings from German Fernando!

Ela Ilham Schoening
Stories where music, emotion, and power collide

Hi everyone,

I’m Ela, a screenwriter from Germany.

I’m currently working on a project called The Singer, a story set in a world where music is forbidden, and one voice can change everything.

My background is actually in music, so rhythm and emotion are always a big part of how I write. I love stories t...

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Ela Ilham Schoening

thank you, that’s such a thoughtful message. I really appreciate it.

I love what you said about scenes “breathing,” that’s exactly how I think about rhythm too. And yes, the idea is...

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Ela Ilham Schoening

@Catherine Saykaly

Hi Catherine,

thank you so much! And yes, Germany is definitely one of the options I’m considering.

Appreciate the support

Ela Ilham Schoening

@Jack Binder

Thank you Jack, I really appreciate that

Ela Ilham Schoening

Hi Ashley,

thank you so much!

For me, it’s really about using rhythm almost like tension, where silence, pauses, and sound shifts drive emotion as much as dialogue. I try to build scenes almost like musical beats.

Really happy to be part of the community

Ela Ilham Schoening

Hi Elara,

For me, the absence of music isn’t just a rule, it reshapes behavior.

People speak less. Silence becomes control. Rhythm disappears from daily life, no hum...

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Longshik David Chinedu
Introducing myself with my bio

I’m David Longshik Chinedu, a Nigerian screenwriter and author passionate about crafting bold, high-concept stories that blend African mythology, sci-fi, action, and dark comedy. My work spans epics like Gods of Edges, futuristic adventures like PRIME, and satirical dramas like Wild Petersen and Therapy.

Maurice Vaughan

Great to meet you, Longshik David Chinedu. Welcome to the Stage 32 community. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over...

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Longshik David Chinedu

Nice to meet you too Vaughan. It's truly an honor connecting with cream of different personalities here.

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Longshik David Chinedu. What are you working on?

Longshik David Chinedu

Hi Maurice Vaughan, sorry for the late replies, I was literally working on something for the Aff film awards

Opaida Alhazaa
Building My Path as a Screenwriter – Focused on Story, Strategy, and Growth

I’ve introduced myself here before, but with so many new faces around, I thought it would be a good time to reintroduce myself.

I’m a new writer in the industry, mainly focused on stories inspired by real-life experiences, as well as my interest in sci-fi and fantasy.

I’m quite active on the platform,...

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Opaida Alhazaa

Thank you Laura

I appreciate the warm welcome.

Im excited to be more active and learn from others here.

Ashley Renée Smith!

Opaida Alhazaa, thank you for reintroducing yourself! I love your question. One of the biggest shifts for me has been realizing that learning the business side of the industry and building real relati...

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Pat Alexander

Hey Opaida, great to hear from you! One thing for me, I recently attended a day long seminar on all things related to screenwriting and heard from dozens upon dozens for working writers and execs. The...

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Opaida Alhazaa

Thank you, Ashley Renée Smith! — I really appreciate this insight.

You’re absolutely right, understanding the industry and building real relationships is just as important as the writing itself.

That’s...

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Opaida Alhazaa

Thank you, Pat Alexander — that’s a great point.

I like what you said about building a strong creative process early on.

It makes a lot of sense, and I’ll definitely keep that in mind....

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J'Nae
Laura Hammer

J'Nae Hello! I hope you’ll join us Wednesday, March 25 for our FREE Community Open House (last one until summer): https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32s-march-20...

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J'Nae

I’m absolutely excited to join! I look forward to tomorrow.

Luca Nicora
Screenwriter, Script consultant intro :)

Hi everyone, I’m Luca, a screenwriter, script consultant, and director shaping character-driven, visually rich stories. I hold an MA in Screenwriting from the London Film School and trained as an actor at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.

I’m drawn to stories where psychology meets s...

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Ashley Renée Smith!

Hi Luca Nicora, welcome to Stage 32! I’m Ashley, Head of Community here on the platform. It’s great to have you here!

I’d encourage you to stay active in the Screenwriting Lounge (https://www.stage32.c...

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Pat Alexander

Hey @Luca Nicora great to hear from you! Sounds like you come from a great background with strong training and have the right mindset in developing your slate on your. That shows great initiative that...

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Laura Hammer

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Abhijeet Aade

Luca Nicora Hi Luca,

Great introduction really like the focus on character-driven storytelling, especially where psychology intersects with larger systems. That blend of grounded realism with genre ele...

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Ryan Wilford
From Feature Specs to Short Film: Following the "Nudges" toward Collaboration

Happy Tuesday, everyone! I’m Ryan, a Los Angeles-based screenwriter (MA/BA in Digital Media).

After spending the last three years focused on feature specs (completed my first, Confidence, and currently drafting my second), I’ve been attending several film festivals lately. I’ve felt a deep "nudge" to...

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Welcome | Ryan Wilford
Welcome | Ryan Wilford
Ryan Wilford's screenwriting delves into themes of mental health, fostering reflection and healing through immersive narratives. My Story Born and raised in the vibrant city of Chicago and now rooted…
Amanpreet Malait
Writer Introducing My Thai GL Web Series

Hi everyone! I’m Amanpreet Kaur, an India-born writer currently based in the UK.

I’m developing a Thai GL (Girls’ Love) web series titled When We Didn’t Know It Was Love — a soft, emotional, slow-burn romance set in a college backdrop. I’ve completed Episode 1 and the Series Bible, and I’m now look...

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Ryan Wilford

Hi! welcome and good luck with your journey! Amanpreet Malait

Jaime Villarreal
Pitch Sessions

Hello, everyone! I’m a screenwriter with 20+ years of experience, and I’m planning to start using the pitch sessions soon. I have a low‑budget horror script available, and I want to make sure I’m pitching to the right executives — specifically those who are open to horror.

If anyone has recommendatio...

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Harold Ferré

Thanks for the connection, Jaime. What is the project about?

Pat Alexander

Hey Jaime, for a horror script, check out:

Lucas Ford: https://www.stage32.com/happy-writers/pitch-sessions/Pi...

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Ryan Wilford

Good luck! Jaime Villarreal I'm currently working on my first pitch deck for a psychological thriller.

Cam Hunter
First Introduction!

Hi, my name is Cam Hunter! I'm a 35 year old comedian and aspiring actor in Oklahoma. I love working on film projects with my close friends, writing (short stories, screenplays, and standup material), and editing (videos with/for friends and fan-made videos of my current interests).

I've been doing c...

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