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Hi Jason, I like your focus on building original horror and sci-fi projects from the ground up, especially with the intention of developing the strongest concepts into larger productions. I’m interested in connecting with filmmakers who are serious about developing compelling stories and moving promising projects toward production. What kind of concept are you most focused on developing at the moment? I’d love for us to connect!

Check out the Sunscreen Film Festival in TPA. Some good folks run that. Not exactly SW, but...

Philip Sedgwick my man! Noted and thank you.

Janet Eunice I don’t know what the right answer is, but I’m building out a very small horror concept. I have shifted to budget conscious script writing. I have a short I have a vision for but it’s next stage in its evolution is Animation. There’s also a rotating slate of like 10 bibles I have too, but those are on the back burner at the moment.

Jason Green You are welcome. Great fest up there and who knows what trickle down you might get!

Welcome, Julius! An important and sensitive story to tell.

My advice would be to put trust and authenticity before dramatic impact. How are you ensuring that the people sharing their experiences have a voice in how their stories are presented?

Welcome, Julius !

Hi Julius! This sounds like an incredible project, and it's both ambitious and honorable to document these important stories that need to be told.

You'll likely receive some great advice about making your subjects comfortable, building trust before turning on the camera, and allowing conversations to unfold naturally.

As a social impact producer, I'd also encourage you to consider the emotional well-being of everyone involved, both in front of and behind the camera. When dealing with traumatic experiences, having support resources available — whether a mental health professional, access to counseling, or simply a quiet, private space to regroup — can make a tremendous difference.

It's also important to give your subjects a sense of control. Let them know it's okay to pause, decline a question, or step away. Sometimes knowing when not to ask the next question is just as important as knowing what to ask.

And please remember to take care of yourself as well. this is such a heavy subject, and these stories can take an emotional toll, even when you're passionate (and especially when you have such a sense of purpose).

Also, at one point I heard one piece of fantastic advice that I treasure, and I hope you will, too:

When you’re doing an interview, keep the cameras rolling for a few minutes after you say “cut.”

Sometimes people let their true selves come out as soon as they think the spotlight isn’t on them :)

Hi Julius, it’s encouraging to see your commitment to telling Rwanda’s history with care and respect. Documentaries dealing with historical trauma require thoughtful development, strong research, and sensitivity to the people whose stories are being represented. How far along is "Rebirth of a Nation Rwanda", and are you currently looking to bring additional producing partners on board? I’d love for us to connect.

Welcome to the club. :)

There are five books total as of right now (including the short introductory novella, The Program). Two more books will complete the entire saga (manuscripts are in editing/formatting). I would like to stagger the release of these final installments as I begin working on this leg of the vision. I am confident this will be successful, it is just a matter of finding and connecting with the right individuals to do the project justice.

Nice. Wishing you success...and always keep pushing.

Hi Danika, your story sounds like it has the ingredients for a compelling screen adaptation, particularly the themes of survival, truth, faith, and justice against powerful opposition. With a story based on actual events, I imagine careful development will be especially important in shaping its strongest screen narrative. Are you currently looking to adapt the book series into a feature film or explore it as a television series? I’d love for us to connect!

Excellent! Hope it all works for you!

@William v. Dilks Thanks! Cheers for you too!

Welcome,Elias Thorne ! Fantasy and horror are great genres for stories with secrets and unexpected twists. Are you mainly working on screenplays at the moment, or your books?

Hi Elias Thorne, I see you're new here! It's great to have you here on S32.

Here’s a useful post to help you navigate the world of Stage 32:

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Also, try and stop by the Screenwriting Lounge and get to know some of your fellow writers:

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And here are all the S32 Lounges:

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See what you can find and enjoy your time here!

Best.

Hi Elias! Fantasy and horror offer so much room for creativity. What are you currently working on? A screenplay or a novel? Would love to hear more!

Excellent! Glad you're here. You'll find like-minded people for sure!

Just sent you a connect message - we share a last name, almost

Welcome, Michael Jones. Would love to connect also.

Hi Michael Jones, I see you're new here! It's great to have you here on S32.

Here’s a useful post to help you navigate the world of Stage 32:

https://www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-p...

Also, try and stop by the Screenwriting Lounge and get to know some of your fellow writers:

https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting

And here are all the S32 Lounges:

https://www.stage32.com/lounge

See what you can find and enjoy your time here!

Best.

PS: Always good to have more Michaels in the mix!

Hi Michael! Turning your own life experiences into a screenplay takes courage. I'd love to invite you to FilmPlatforms.com, where you can share your project and connect with filmmakers and industry professionals worldwide. Hope to see you there!

Nice. This is the place to be. Hope it works, and never quit!

Hi, @Michael! Welcome to the community. Great to meet you. Congratulations on finishing What They Couldn't See and founding U SEE IT!

"your lowest chapter does not define your future." You're right. I lived that more than once.

I wrote a short story as a class project in elementary school. I wrote my first screenplay in 12th grade, writing worldly scripts. I started writing Faith-based scripts, went back to writing worldly scripts, and started writing Faith-based scripts this past July. Writing is a ministry God gave me.

Hey @Richard great to hear from you! What're you working on right now that you're really excited about?

Pitching Penny from Heaven and Katlandia! Also pitching 2 children's books and my 1st non fiction story about my life with my dog

what about you?

NIce. Hope it works for you!

Quite a fascinating career, Richard! Going from lighting legendary rock performances to writing stories for younger audiences is an interesting creative shift.

Do you think your experience in visual storytelling gives you a different perspective when developing scripts today?

Thank you, Claude! You're definitely asking the right questions! At the heart of the Mother Tree lies a central Core that holds its ultimate power—it's the energetic pulse of the entire realm and key to their technology. I'm keeping a few secrets under wraps for now, but I love your curiosity!

reminded me of Avatar and that got me thinking how film is a technology yo shibe a mirror on our technological estranhement from our roots and from our environment.

That’s a spot-on reflection, Marc! Avatar definitely set a high benchmark for that dynamic. In N'Zambora, I really wanted to explore how we can bridge and blend advanced technology with deeply rooted spiritual traditions—showing how they can coexist rather than pull us apart from our origins. Thanks for sharing that insight!

Welcome Abi! N'Zambora sounds like a fascinating blend of cultural mythology, sci-fi, and action. I like the conflict between personal vengeance and responsibility. What inspired the idea for this story?

Thanks, James! The main inspiration came from wanting to see West African heritage and spiritual traditions blended with futuristic, high-concept technology. I wanted to tell a story rooted in our cultural origins—where sacred wisdom and advanced innovation don't oppose each other, but form the very foundation of civilization. From there, exploring how a young leader navigates that heritage amidst personal grief felt like the most compelling core for the drama.

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Welcome, Mia! It’s exciting that you’re moving from writing shorts into your first feature. What kind of story are you exploring for your feature debut? I’d love us to connect!

Warm welcome to the Stage32 community Mia Lupo! Congratulations on your shorts and ongoing feature screenplays. What inspires you to enter this industry?

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See you around :)

Welcome

Hi Mia, welcome! What kind of stories are you interested in telling?

Welcome Clinton! What a fun stage to be in -- exploring your musical voice. What drew you to music?

Welcome!

Welcome to the club. :)

Thank Stefano

Welcome Lou! Great to have you in the community. What prompted your turn into screenwriting? It sounds like you have some really unique experiences.

Welcome to Stage32! :)

I'm a newer member here, and I think you'll find a lot to work with. Great folks on this site!

Hey @Ashley great to hear from you! What inspired you to write Noir Society?

Ashley Burns Welcome, Ashley! NOIR SOCIETY sounds like a genuinely rich ensemble world — grounding it at Maison Noir gives you a natural hub for all those intertwined lives you're describing, and the dual identity of Nyell/Paris Chanel Daniels is a strong device for exploring the "figuring out who you are" theme you're going for, especially with you writing it as a role you also want to perform.

Your background in Human Development and Community Engagement actually comes through in the premise description the focus on identity, relationships, and the lessons that happen outside a classroom feels informed by real thinking about how people grow, not just plot mechanics. That's a strong foundation for character-driven work.

Developing the pilot, bible, arcs, and episode guide simultaneously is ambitious but exactly the kind of package that makes a project feel ready when the right person finds it. Wishing you a strong start building NOIR SOCIETY here looking forward to seeing where it goes.

Ashley, congratulations on taking this important step and sharing NOIR SOCIETY! I really enjoyed reading your vision for the series. The way you’re exploring young adulthood, identity, ambition, relationships, and finding your community gives the project a lot of room for rich, layered characters.

I especially love that you’re developing the project not only as a writer, but also with the intention of performing and eventually producing and directing it. There’s something powerful about being intentional about the story you want to tell and the world you want to build.

As a fellow storyteller who believes in character-driven stories with humor, heart, and emotional stakes, I can definitely see the potential in what you’re creating. Keep developing, keep writing, and keep building your creative community. I’m looking forward to seeing where NOIR SOCIETY goes.

Wishing you continued success on the journey, Ashley!

Ashley, since Nyell/Paris is a role you hope to perform, try one short conversation as each identity while keeping the words the same. Let the difference come from what she wants, what she is protecting, and how much permission she gives herself to pursue it. What does being Paris let her do that Nyell still finds difficult?