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Hi.. I’m a poet , writer and I’ve recently joined stages32. I saw the post about ur newspaper. Would you like to collaborate with me..? DM if you like I can write some articles and poems for ur newspaper :) have a great day

Priyadarshini Prabhu It's not really a newspaper but I'll put you in for consideration when I have an idea for both of us to put our work.

Hey, Kibwana Juma! My name is Kay, I'm the Community Manager here at Stage32. Nice to meet you! I can tell you're in the business by the term "fixer" LOL! I was looking over your profile, but you don't have much there. Tell me about yourself!

If you have a reel you wish to promote, definitely put it on your profile, but you can also share it in the Your Stage Lounge: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/promotion If you'd like to connect with producers, I would highly suggest starting a post in the Producing Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/producing) - keep in mind that the Lounges are built to facilitate conversations, so maybe you could start a conversation about what producers can find in Tanzania! I think you'll find we have a very inviting and supportive community.

Enjoy exploring the lounges, and don't forget to comment and respond to others’ posts, too! It's the best way to really connect!

Hi Tanya. Landing an agent organically is certainly not impossible. For me, that came about through building relationships and winning champions of me and my work. That, of course, means embracing the long game, which, as artists, we should be doing anyway. It's IYW as you know. Take the time to get involved in other people's threads. Send network requests. Get deeply involved. Ultimately, you WILL win champions who will tell reps that they need to look at you and your work. Remember, there are many paths, but this is the one most people quit on because it takes work along with patience and perseverance.

Oh, and stay badass :)

Congrats on controlling your own content, Alana. Very inspiring and, I'm sure, extremely rewarding as well!

Best wishes! I write comedy features.

Hi Alana. Very grateful for your post. Sometimes, these articles are little more than 'follow your dreams/be true to yourself' pieces but yours was genuinely practical and helpful. I'm a British actor/writer hoping to come and work in LA soon, so your story is an inspiring one. Thank you!

That's fantastic, Alana. Congrats!

Hey, Andrew Barnabas! My name is Kay, I'm the Community Manager here at Stage32. Nice to meet you! Man, that's an amazing body of work, sir! What would you say is your favorite genre of music? Or top three, because really, who can choose ;-)

I'd love for you to share your experience long-distance conducting on the Composing Lounge. I myself had to edit a few videos of virtual choirs, so I'd love to have tips on how to record them for later: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/composing

Also, we have members posting their work in Your Stage Lounge for feedback, including new music. Would you be willing to drop in and give some feedback? I know they'd appreciate your expertise! I'm there on Fridays, so I'll see you in there! https://www.stage32.com/lounge/promotion

Enjoy exploring the lounges, and don't forget to comment and respond to others’ posts, too! It's the best way to really connect!

Hey Karen, what a lovely reply, most chuffed. What are my favourite 3 genres, oooh, I'd say probably Funk, Film Scores and Disco.

Sure I can give some feedback, my weekly routine is never the same (despite sharing child care of a 3yr old with my wife who's working crazy hours under lockdown!) but happy to do what I can.

I've seen my inbox filll with a lot more Stage32 emails of late, the options of virtual meetings with talent or folks looking for talent sound amazing, shows that S32 is well respected and well connected. They all seem to be tailored towards writers. May I propose a virtual meet where composers could chat / showcase to potential producers / prod. companies / directors. I've opened doors by meeting folks, offered to help them with their promo / trailer and have got the gig to score their project when funded, would that be of interest...?

Karen, I'd love to see the story made into a movie. I have no experience with scriptwriting or marketing. If I could find someone with whom I could collaborate, that would be ideal.

Kay, I see you're a screenwriter...

Hey, Loren A Olson - I am! Although my bandwidth is overflowing right now - but also, I think you should find someone who really relates to and resonates with the topic. You should definitely start a post in the Screenwriting Lounge to see if anyone feels strongly about the story and would like to discuss how it might best be honored (it might be better as a series - who knows!): https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting

Hi Loren A Olson , very nice read, nice to meet you!

Welcome to Stage32. I read some of your book (via the link) very interesting and intriguing. Please have a look at my profile.

Constance Hoarau Thank you. Can you imagine!

Hello Phil !

We would like to provide any of these to screen writers.

We are not looking for financial reward, only use of one or more

of our stories as the basis for development for film or TV.

For any one of our novels, we will happily sign over all creative and monetary rights to a screenwriter who will make a good-faith effort to adapt and develop it.

I would be happy to discuss the material with any prospective screen writer.

The novels are each available from Amazon Kindle for $0.99 each for evaluation.

These novels are not a series. Each has a unique plot and unique characters.

Our first six novels are described at www.genejudz.com

The following is a brief description of our seventh novel . . .

Fred Wildman’s fledgling legal career included involvement in three hanging cases, one as prosecutor, one as defense attorney, one as mediator between the hanger and hangee.

His accidental law firm was peopled by an intrusive disbarred mentor, a felonious legal assistant, a mentally challenged savant researcher, a boisterous black partner, and an investigative team he had recently prosecuted.

His cases, ranged from serious, to semi-humorous, to zany.

Through it all, because of a hitch in his career, most people he encountered recognized him as the ‘Smiley-Face’ lawyer. A dubious distinction, but one he embraced as his legal persona.

Gene & Judy Eggleston

Email: genejudz@smieswinks.com

@Philip Sedgwick As a rom com enthusiast I really do hope we get to see this one !

Constance Hoarau Thank you! Working on getting it out there.

Sounds great!

I like the photo too. It sums up the show.

Sorry Im only seeing this post now Elliot. I'll forwarn you though, my humor is warped. When I think of your show which sounds fantastic I thought the line could represent the anti gravity ques for the toilet because the chef put laxative powder in the pudding instead of baking soda. It goes downhill from there. Lol I did warn you!. Have a Souper week. * Pun intended *

Hi Elliot, Sounds hysterical. I know people in the hospitality business and being an avid cruiser (before COVID) often learn the stories and ups and downs of life from the people who are chefs, servers, and cooks on the cruise ships! I have learned a lot of amusing and fascinating back stories from their lives so I am sure you have plenty of material to entertain! Who is doing your animation?

Thanks Ricki, that's what I'm aiming for :) Just need to polish the pilot a bit, but once it's started, the story engine should run itself! This drawing was by a friend of mine Luis, here is his instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lccamachoart/?hl=en

Haven't found any animators yet, still on the hunt :)

Great artwork, love the look.i did do animation, its on my wall .. somewhere under the title Dead Destination Animation i think,good luck with the project Elliot.

Hey, MC Franklin! My name is Kay, I'm the Community Manager here at Stage32. Nice to meet you! Wow, 10 seasons is amazing! Are you allowed to talk about it or are you still under confidentiality? Are you hoping to develop your own material as a writer/producer or are you hoping to work with someone else on their writing?

I'd love for you to start a post (or ten) in the Producing Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/producing) - I know more than a few members can relate, and even more would love to learn from your extensive experience!

If you'd like more information about how to explore the Lounges to meet more members and network, please enjoy my most recent blog post:

https://www.stage32.com/blog/5-Ways-to-Explore-and-Network-in-the-Stage-...

Enjoy exploring the lounges, and don't forget to comment and respond to others’ posts, too! It's the best way to really connect!

47? wow that's a ton of traveling. I think at some point everyone will get sick of this and not listen to doctors like most people that are healthy don't do anyway. I think that's what will change everything back to us all enjoying being together instead of afraid of it. We need each other and some point that will become the force that breaks free and normalizes it all again. Or some new sensational MSM story will do it refocusing everyone away from the "We're all going to die" scenario.

To be clear, WL Wright, the only way out of this is to listen to our doctors - wear masks, wash hands, check temperatures, and if there is any question as to whether or not you could be infected, better to test and self-quarantine than to risk your or other people's lives. I think you mean we shouldn't be listening to sensationalized news reports without fact-checking, right?

We have different opinions, I accept that. My experience tells me wash your hands yes, I do it because through the years I've seen too many who don't and it's why I am very rarely sick. But everyone gets sick of being afraid at some point. That's humanity and fear is mostly irrational when we look back on mass fears that gov. sold. Like the marijuana public service announcements of the olden days.

Thank you for the warm welcome. ... and "Yes", as far as wearing masks, My gf has cancer. Her immune system is weak because of the chemo treatments that she is going thru, I can't bring home anything as simple as a cold. I wear a mask for the people I love. I do wish more people had more compassion but until it happens to them or someone of importance to them, it's hard to comprehend.

Hi Danny! Huge Congrats on your film "Turning Back." Can't wait to see it! I'm so glad that the hunker down inspired a children's book! Looking forward to taking a peek at it. Congrats on both projects!

Blessings!

Hi Jacqueline and Rashika, I’m not sure I’m answering this correctly. I can’t find a way to respond individually. Thanks for the posts. I will come back here when I know the platforms it’s playing on and let you know. Hey, at least I’ll have two people watching it!

Cost me a fortune to get to distribution. So many costs with legal fees, Script Clearance fees, Title and Copyright Clearance fees etc.

Rashika you have a background in Presenting. I was an on camera announcer for our biggest channel here in New Zealand. Jacqueline that’s TV1. I was also a game show host on a TV series called Take Off but it’s a lot of years ago

Hi Danny and Rashika, I'm not sure how to use this platform yet either.. but I'll get there. I haven't seen Take Off but I will give it a google and check it out.

I also write children's books and I currently have four that are ready for illustration. During Covid isolation I took a step back from writing and focused on narration. I created a Storytime for Grownups on Twitter and YouTube to help draw attention to and showcase indie and traditionally published authors from the #WritingCommunity on Twitter.

I am new to the industry, with a background in Sciences and Librarianship. About a year and a half ago I took a gigantic jump into writing and voice narration. It has been the most enjoyable leap I have ever made.

I am missing the vertical living of Wellington and I now live a flat life on the Prairies in Canada. I have proof that the earth is in fact round... as I look to the horizon.. I can actually see the curvature of the earth...

It is lovely to meet you both Danny and Rashika and I look forward to exploring both of your work further. Cheers, Jacqueline

Here's hoping you get more active, Danny. If there's one common denominator to all tens of thousands who have had success here over the last 9 years, it's that they treat their relationship building as a job. Put in the work, embrace the long game, reap the rewards.

Hi Guys, My film "No Turning Back" has been released yay. It is now available on most online platforms.

Here are a few links or click on the flyer:

https://geni.us/NoTurningBack

iTunes

https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/no-turning-back/id1516534990

Apple TV

https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/no-turning-back/umc.cmc.72rz51xojcxc6ez5wv...

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/No-Turning-Back-Joseph-Wycoff/dp/B08BX8GQHR/ref=s...

Google Play

https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/No_Turning_Back?id=eiwi7bYB...

Xbox

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/no-turning-back/8d6kgwxn6nf5?activetab...

VUDU

https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/No-Turning-Back/1444151

Hey, J. S. LaVail! Dude, DREAM! A short film I was 2nd AD for in film school was a a solid script, fun concept, was shooting on 16mm, and in the middle of nowhere Coloardo, and the director said to his producer, "I wrote this part for Bill Cobbs. Do you think he'd do it?" So, the producer reached out, sent him the script, and he agreed to do it. Bill Cobbs is another "working actor", but sometimes those are the best people to have "crushes" on, because you have a better chance of snagging them if the project interests them. Here's the short: https://vimeo.com/10452376

The best thing you can have as a filmmaker is resources, and your first one is a human resource. Before you pay for feedback, start making friends here on Stage32! I have a feeling if you reached out to Maurice he'd be willing to do a script exchange with you. Here's his profile so you can add him and reach out: https://www.stage32.com/profile/757317/about

Keep going! * long-distance high-five *

no reason why you shouldnt write a pilot for no reason at all except to prove that you can. Go for it.

I am a Director/Cinematographer. Maybe we can collaborate? I have ADHD as well so I know and understand the struggles that come with that.

I know a lot of people would post being a cinematographer without having any chops but I feel I can create quality images. If we can dm somewhere, I will send a rough cut of my current psychological project.

Karen E Ross: "Before you pay for feedback, start making friends here on Stage32!" Yeah, that's a good idea. I learned a lot binge watching "The Boys" this weekend. I still have a lot of work to do. Also related, I think "never meet your celebrity crush" is probably a pretty good corollary of "never meet your heroes." ^_^

Tabitha Baumander: "no reason why you shouldnt write a pilot for no reason at all except to prove that you can." Read "Worldly Goods" by Lise Jardine. The great Renaissance art wasn't the result of inspiration, it was the result of long negotiations, precise contracts stipulating every element, and endless arguments about cost overruns and late delivery of the finished product. So, yeah, doing it just because you can is definitely inspiration enough ^_^

Andrew Sokolowski: PM sent.

If we could all be so honest with assessments of ourselves :) We all start somewhere. Best advice would be to read TV pilots from your favorite shows and learn the correct way to write a screenplay. Don't reinvent the wheel. The structure and format is almost always the same, you just need to adapt your unique story to that.

Hey, Kevin Flint! My name is Kay, I'm the Community Manager here at Stage32. Nice to meet you! Wow, you already have a prolific career - congrats on your new phase in the industry! What kind of films interest you? Do you like a particular genre or theme? Do you write your own material or are you looking to direct scripts already written?

I'd love for you to start a conversation in the Filmmaking Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/directing) about what you're doing to practice as a filmmaker as you return to the industry - or anything else you'd like to chat about! Actually, I'd love for you to jump in with your perspective as a producer in the 90's and start a conversation about how things have changed (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/producing).

If you'd like more information about how to explore the Lounges to meet more members and network, please enjoy my most recent blog post:

https://www.stage32.com/blog/5-Ways-to-Explore-and-Network-in-the-Stage-...

Enjoy exploring the lounges, and don't forget to comment and respond to others’ posts, too! It's the best way to really connect!

Thanks Kay! I notice you're living in Valley Village. I lived there for part of my time in LA, I was on Magnolia. I was there for the 94 earthquake! Not fun, the building wobbled around like a bowl of jello. Anyway, thanks for your introduction and prompts. After getting to know the site a bit better I'll start a conversation!

Welcome, Kevin.

Hey, Kevin Flint! Oh, nice! Yeah, I've met so many people just by being in this neighborhood - so many people here! We've experienced a couple of earthquakes since moving a year ago, but nothing that significant. Thank goodness - I'm not sure I could handle it! O.O

Yeah, man, jump in any time! I look forward to chatting with you in the lounges!