Introduce Yourself

Hello Stage 32 Community!

I am one of the Executive Consultants, an Emmy-winning TV producer, experiential travel designer (sojournexplorers.com), and the author of the award-winning book, Take a Shot at Happiness: How to Write, Direct & Produce the Life You Want. In addition and because of the crazy demands of our industry, I have an extensive background in happiness studies and mindfulness. I write a monthly blog to help this community better manage our wellbeing.

I am here to help consult on your project and uplift your happiness and wellbeing.

I am Melisaa D. Joel, an aspiring actress,producer, film maker,

Hello,

Am Paul (Jepaul) a young African ambitious writer with many names hopping to the creative world of screenwriting. Am currently wondering how we can create a non- discriminatory industry for people from different parts of the world

Again, Goliath, my true generational story screenplay serves as a powerful testament to the impact and the importance of sharing such narratives. It took strength and wisdom to confront historical injustices to help ensure that they are not forgotten.

Previously had coauthored the novel with a University of Michigan professor (deceased).

History is shaped by those who dare to speak out, challenge norms, and create change.

Again, Goliath Keywords:

• Protectionism over innovation

• Three-dimensional chess

• U.S. Congressional Committee,

• Architectural profession’s national leadership

• Architectural profession’s approximate 50% loss of traditional markets (growing) and managerial authority (true story)

Logline: True Story – In 1975 Columbus, Ohio, a determined brilliant architect battles the entrenched architectural establishment’s protectionism armed with business acumen and architectural expertise. As they conspire to silence him, he plays three-dimensional chess, drawing on resilience, courage, and a lifetime of overcoming odds. His ultimate move? His invited testimony before a U.S. Congressional Committee, challenging their corruption and protectionism. But victory in the initial battle is just the prelude – the true war awaits. As the architectural profession’s national leadership and its cronies dismiss warnings about the profession’s survival, Stone exposed critical gaps in architectural education and practice that remained unchanged that has cost the profession half its national markets and managerial authority.

A docudrama – possibly similar to The Fountainhead with a true story variation. In 1982 met with Barbara Branden, author of The Passion of Ayn Rand. Had hoped we might coauthor my story, but it seemed Ms. Brandon was more interested in a personal relationship.

In 1975, shortly before, the architectural profession’s national leadership stopped Stone’s grad architecture degree combined business management/architectural research the American Institute of Architects (AIA) had retained Dober, Paddock, Upton and Associates to prepare a management consulting report on design-build contractors. Dober had presented serious warnings about the profession’s survival in relation to the growth of design-build contractors. The AIA leadership didn’t believe Dober. They simply (ignorantly) believed Dober did not understand the architectural profession. Stone’s research and educational background mirrored the Dober report finding – began eight years before the report’s completion.

A portion of the 1974 Dober report – two items that represent the report’s theme shown below.

• Page 1: “There is considerable evidence to suggest that the clients who once automatically turned to architects are now turning to others, and claim in general terms that architects do not understand clients’ problems and furthermore are unequipped to deal with them. The trend is not restricted to those clients who have turned to package dealers, but extends to those who have turned to a variety of other sources for assistance.”

• Page 4 and 5: “Neither the architectural schools, nor the registration examination, nor licensing requirements typically require the architect to have an understanding of systems analysis, project management, social and behavioral theory, financial management and analysis, or business organization theory. Yet all these subjects have a firm theoretical and practical basis, and all are a part of the total process of constructing physical facilities.”

The architectural profession refused to adapt to clients’ expectations to obtain a comprehensive business management education and more so implementation in practice. Today, design-build contactors control a significant share of the new construction market where they employ inhouse architects or hire them as subcontractors.

Last year hired a character actor who has been in near 200 movies and TV shows – many with A-listers. Alone, solely for my movie I had raised near $5M in accredited investor financing. But, instead of submitting my movie he submitted his own. Moved on, but hired a good entertainment attorney to avoid future mistakes

Sincerely,

Sheldon

Sheldon Stone, FARA, M.Arch, MBA

• Fellow of the Society of American Registered Architects (FARA)

• Recipient of SARA’s National Gold Medal

• Coauthor of the Site Selection Guide for the U.S. General Services Administration

• Invited to and testified before a U.S. Congressional Committee

• Invited speaker and presented my paper before the United Nations endorsed International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) W70 2004 Hong Kong Symposium. Only American invited and one of a couple without a PhD. Almost all of the 30+ presenters were university professors for Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.

Well, Hi! Our romantic comedy screenplay, The Wish List, (which I have been working on since 2008!) just won the Alabama Screenplay Category of Screenwrite—the screenplay contest of Birmingham’s Sidewalk Film Festival! We won a small cash prize plus a scene table read by local actors. We also were quarterfinalists in the Screen 32 Rom Com Screenplay contest. I have launched my own production company, SimplyFilm Productions to produce my films and other Southern stories. Check out my new website at www.simplyfilmprod.com I would love your reactions. I am retired and making movies is my passion and second career. Open to collaborations!

Hi everyone and positive vibes to everyone ! I'm Arevik Janyan, a spiritual human being with huge interest in empathetic future of our world!  I have been working in different spheres away from creativity, but my soul has always been in search of its call for art and creatvity. I have been writing since my childhood, but have never shown anything to anyone, as I thought they were crumbs of only my life so they are of no interest for anyone else.  Later, unfortunately, very late I understood that my lines uncover general gaps to be voiced and covered for many others in the world. Do what you like, be charged with energy and share that energy in support of healthy mentality and for the sake of the humankind - that is the energy balance to keep you on the track as long as possible...

My name is Natasha Xaba and I'm a writer/author from South Africa. My pen name is Natasha X and I'm known for writing novels and short stories. However, I'm also a screenwriter. I do a little bit of acting on the side. On my spare time, I paint.

Hey everyone! Writer and producer currently in pre-production on his first narrative short. A film following a former network news anchor turned cable access TV host and conspiracy theorist who receives a tip that might save his career but also put his life in jeopardy.

Introducing myself. I'm a filmmaker and come from commercials and documentaries but I've been forging ahead with a couple scripted projects. I'm curious if anyone is working in the micro-budget space and if they see any momentum for projects? I can't seem to write to low budget, so I've been spinning a bit to move things forward in the current economic climate ... I'd love to hear some success stories to fuel my tank! cheers.

Hello everyone,

I'd like to introduce myself to you all.

I am an actor and presenter who first appeared on television back in 1972; since then I have acted in numerous film, TV and stage productions. I'm an accomplished presenter with experience in presenting live to audiences of all sizes, in English and German. Am a passionate classic car enthusiast and restorer with a collection of British classic cars. During my career I have lived and worked in the UK and Germany, Austria and Poland; have also travelled extensively in Central and Eastern Europe, including Russia.

I have recently completed a film directed by award winning film maker Mina Mileva, and an international feature film by award winning director Lorenzo Faccenda.. Both are awaiting release. I welcome opportunities for further roles and will work worldwide. Looking forward to meeting you!

Hi there folks. On this day, my birthday, thought I'd reintroduce myself. New year is starting and I look forward to see where it's heading. I have been an assistant director most of my movie career but in the last couple years, I've been trying to put myself out there. Wrote and Produced an award winning short film, Hey Alexa. A script I wrote is a festival award winner and so now is the time to see if there will be forward movement on non-AD stuff. I do still love to be on set and will be again in October but in the meantime, the between times, it's great to check out other paths. Not always easy to have a long hiatus but such is the way of show biz, keep supporting each other! Enjoy the weekend everyone and welcome to the Stage32.com community.

I love Introduce Yourself Weekend...I've met some fascinating people and have done several script swaps, which benefitted me as the reader and as the receiver of feedback. We can never read too much. I'm currently putting the finishing touches on what is my most personal script. Always looking to connect and support and expand my network. J R