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Hello everyone!

I'm Howard Kilik, a composer, pianist, music director, and theatrical baritone based in the New York area. I hold two composition degrees from Juilliard, and after many years writing for theater, dance, and live performance, I've been focusing on building a catalog of music for film, television, advertising, documentaries, and other visual media.

My work spans cinematic orchestral, hybrid, emotional drama, rhythmic/world, jazz, and character-driven cues. I'm equally interested in existing-track licensing and opportunities for custom scoring, and I'm always looking to learn more about the creative and business sides of sync.

One of the things I've enjoyed most so far is discovering how collaborative this community is. I'm looking forward to connecting with filmmakers, producers, composers, music supervisors, and anyone involved in bringing stories to life through music.

If you'd like to connect, I'd love to hear about the projects you're working on and what kinds of music you're most often looking for.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone!

– Howard

Im Shavon and my strongest creative instinct is capturing emotion with precision. I write songs while the experience is still unfolding, which allows the music to preserve the uncertainty, intensity, contradiction, and truth of the moment rather than retelling it through hindsight. My catalog spans multiple genres, standalone songs, and larger concept projects, including Full Circle and Stormy Weather. I write the lyrics and shape the creative direction, using AI-assisted production to bring the songs to life.(i cant sing anymore after damaging my voice)

Beyond music, I develop character-driven worlds and original concepts that combine psychological insight, symbolism, lived experience, and unexpected humor. I’m especially drawn to stories about connection, identity, transformation, grief, emotional avoidance, and the complicated things people feel but cannot always express.

I joined Stage 32 to connect with filmmakers, writers, directors, music supervisors, producers, animators, and other creators who value emotionally intelligent storytelling and unconventional ideas with genuine heart. I’m particularly interested in opportunities where an original song, character, or creative concept can deepen a scene and communicate what dialogue alone cannot.

I’m excited to meet the people building the kinds of stories that stay with an audience after the screen goes dark.

Is there any section for posting jobs or can I just post anywhere?

We are looking to hire.

POCKET KNIFE

By Rehaan Riyasdeen EXT. SCHOOL - SECLUDED AND ABANDONED AREA -- LUNCH BREAK

Behind all the large portables, controlling teachers and immature

students was a rather large plain. The grass wasn't green, the trees

weren’t in sight and the rocks and sticks were sharp enough to cut

through a metal rod.

Nature didn’t utter a word, students didn’t utter a word and

teachers weren’t in sight. This area was covered by large portables,

and the points of entry were very limited.

Despite the peaceful and tranquil feel this place emitted, two boys,

Vikram and Tony, were using it as a boxing ring.

Vikram’s face was covered with blood, Tony untouched. They each

exchange a number of punches, none of them making an impact. Tony

throws Vikram to the floor, Vikram tries to grab onto something, but

he can’t reach.

The camera starts to shake making it impossible to see either one of

the boys.

Vikram is then seen standing over Tony with a knife in his hand,

staring him down.

CUT TO BLACK

POCKET KNIFE

FADE IN:

INT. SCHOOL - CLASSROOM

ENTIRE CLASS

Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear

Sarah, Happy birthday to you.

The entire class begins clapping. VIKRAM is looking at SARAH. She

looks back at him. Vikram smiles. Sarah looks around before smiling

back. The school bell rings.

INT. SCHOOL BUS -- AFTER SCHOOL

Vikram is standing in the bus, wearing headphones. The whole bus is

crowded. Sarah is also on the bus. Vikram and Sarah make eye contact. After several stops, the bus slowly empties until it is

only Vikram and Sarah in the bus.

VIKRAM

How many more stops till you get off?

SARAH

5 more.

Vikram

Oh, same as me. Also, Happy Birthday, how old are you now?

SARAH

I’m pretty sure you shouldn’t ask girls that.

VIKRAM

To be honest, I don’t even understand why? Maybe you’re right, what

do I know?

Vikram faces away from Sarah and lounges on the bus seat for a

while.

SARAH

18.

VIKRAM

Huh? you talking to me?

SARAH

Yeah, just that I turned 18 today.

VIKRAM

Oh,ok. Well anyway, I kinda got you a present

SARAH

For what?

VIKRAM

Your birthday. I know we’re not close friends or anything, maybe

this could help speed up the process.

SARAH

Umm, Okay. But if you are looking for a relationship or -

VIKRAM Don’t say anything! I don’t wanna know. Just open the present. Tell

me if you like it.

Vikram hands Sarah a red box with her name on it. Sarah opens it and

sees a Pocket Knife laying on the base of the box with her name

engraved into it.

VIKRAM

I know it’s kind of random, but I find it easier to remember random

things.

SARAH

I guess so.

Vikram’s phone starts ringing, it’s his friend JACK.

VIKRAM

Sorry, one sec.

Vikram answers the phone.

VIKRAM

Yo, what’s up.

JACK

Nothing much, wanna hang out later? I got somthin to tell you

VIKRAM

Nah bro, I can’t. I’m at my grandma’s.

JACK

Oh aight, calm.

Vikram puts the phone back in his pocket

SARAH

That’s a little weird, I’ve been told I look older than my age, but

I’m not sure.

VIKRAM

Huh?

SARAH

Doesn’t matter. If I explain it, it’s not funny.

VIKRAM Okay, but for the record, my grandma used to look really good back

in the day.

SARAH

But why did you lie to Jack?

VIKRAM

I just didn’t feel like going. That’s just my go-to response.

SARAH

Sure, okay,

SARAH

Anyway, that’s our stop.

VIKRAM

Oh yeah.

Both of them get off the bus facing each other.

SARAH

One last thing. You probably shouldn’t have told me your excuse.

VIKRAM

Why?

SARAH

Cause now you can’t use it on me.

VIKRAM

I’d never want to.

SARAH

Okay then, wanna hang out today.

VIKRAM

Nah I can’t, I’m at my grandma’s. But I’ll be back at 7.

SARAH

Perfect. Where do you wanna go?

VIKRAM

Maccas or something?

SARAH

Fine by me. Sarah hangs up the phone and both of them walk away. Vikram calls

his brother, Arjun.

VIKRAM

Yo Jun. Can you pick me up?

ARJUN

Where you at?

VIKRAM

I went like 10 stops too far.

ARJUN

Nah, get your ass home yourself.

Vikram frowns and stomps in frustration. Vikram puts on his

headphones and starts listening to music.

CUT TO.

EXT. SCHOOL - SECLUDED AND ABANDONED AREA -- LUNCH BREAK

Vikram is staring intently at the camera, he has blood dripping down

his face.

VIKRAM

Where is she?

Vikram says in a cold, menacing tone. Jack responds from behind the

camera.

JACK

H-Holy Shit. W-what the fuck just happened! Bro, what did you do!

Vikram turns around and sees a girl running away.

CUT TO.

INT. MCDONALDS - 7:30

Vikram is sitting in a booth in McDonalds, the shop is filled to the

brim with people, but Vikram is all alone. He checks his watch, the

time is 7:30. He opens his phone and calls Jack. VIKRAM

Yo bro, I’m back home, wanna go maccas. I’m there right now.

JACK

Yeah of course bro. You good?

VIKRAM

Yeah, why?

JACK

Ion know, something off with your voice.

VIKRAM

Bro I ain’t sick.

JACK

Nah, not like that, whatever, I’ll be there.

Vikram hangs up the phone. He opens his messages with Sarah, his

fingers hover over the keyboard. He then types.

VIKRAM

Where are you?

Jack enters the shop and sits in the booth with Vikram.

VIKRAM

Damn, what the fuck, for a fatass your crazy quick.

JACK

Nah, I was on my way here.

VIKRAM

That’s more like it.

Vikram laughs to himself and Jack smiles back.

VIKRAM

What you wanna tell me before.

JACK

When?

VIKRAM

When you called. JACK

Oh yeah, you know Sarah.

VIKRAM

Yeah, what about her.

JACK

Well anyway, her and Tony are dating, so just leave it.

VIKRAM

You sure. Because she literally asked me to hang out with her today.

JACK

I don’t know man, but there’s a reason I’m here, not her.

VIKRAM

Maybe. But I thought it was going well.

JACK

It’s alright. Also my brother told me this after I got my ass

rejected by Stephanie.

VIKRAM

What?

JACK

He was like, It doesn’t matter how many shots you miss through the

game, you just can’t miss the final one.

Vikram laughs.

JACK

What? It’s low key pretty good -

Vikram’s phone starts ringing.

VIKRAM

Yo shut up, It’s Sarah.

JACK

Bro, just leave it.

VIKRAM

What about your big quote, maybe this is the final shot.

JACK You’re just being delusional.

VIKRAM

Alright whatever.

Vikram picks up the phone.

SARAH

Vikram.

VIKRAM

Yeah.

SARAH

I’m so sorry I didn’t meet you. But I want to talk to you. Can we

meet up?

VIKRAM

Okay sure, where?

SARAH

I’ll send you the address, can you come to my house? I’ll wait

outside.

VIKRAM

Okay.

Vikram hangs up the phone.

VIKRAM

Gotta go man, see ya.

Vikram runs out of the store.

JACK

Bye.

CUT TO.

EXT. OUTSIDE SARAH’S HOUSE – NIGHT TIME

Sarah is standing on the front steps of her house, Vikram is

standing on the sidewalk, he stares into her eyes and just smiles.

She smiles back, but not with the same intent.

SARAH Vikram, I have a boyfriend. I should’ve told you before.

VIKRAM

I know.

SARAH

Then why did you come?

VIKRAM

I just wanted to.

SARAH

Why aren’t you mad?

VIKRAM

Why should I be?

SARAH

I don’t know, I thought you would be.

VIKRAM

There’s this thing I wanna try, just say the first thing that comes

to mind.

SARAH

What?

VIKRAM

do it.

SARAH

Okay.

VIKRAM

Bat.

SARAH

Man.

VIKRAM

Happy.

SARAH

Sad.

VIKRAM Tall.

SARAH

Short.

VIKRAM

Okay, lemme do full sentences. I use Insta-

SARAH

Gram.

VIKRAM

I like Net-

SARAH

Flix.

VIKRAM

I love you.

SARAH

Vikram.

Vikram gives Sarah a cheeky grin.

VIKRAM

Most girls say “Tube.”

SARAH

These stupid games are useless, I don’t love you. Stop Vikram. I

barely know you.

VIKRAM

I’ll try to believe you. But let’s have a deal, if you meet Tony,

will I be there? if you’re right next to him, will he be there when

your eyes close? if he isn’t, call me.

SARAH

You gotta be kidding me.

VIKRAM

Yes, or No. SARAH

Okay. Yes.

VIKRAM

Alright, I’ll go home now, but when you walk back, try not to turn

around. Tony won’t like it.

SARAH

Not tryna burst your bubble, but it’s better to be proud after you

win, only an idiot does it in reverse.

VIKRAM

Then I’m a lovable idiot.

SARAH

You really believe all the bullshit your mum tells you.

Sarah and Vikram both smile at each other. They both walk back their

respective ways, then they both turn around to get one last glance.

Vikram smiles at Sarah.

INT. TONY’S CAR - LATE NIGHT

Sarah and Tony are sitting together in a car, Tony is driving, Sarah

in the passenger seat.

TONY

Somehow we were actually able to get to the front and then me and

Tommy climbed up onto the wait, are you listening to me?

SARAH

Yeah, of course I am.

TONY

Fine, what I say.

SARAH

Something about you getting to the front.

TONY

Of what?

SARAH

Uhh, Of life? TONY

You have to be fucking with me Sarah!

SARAH

Sorry Tony.

TONY

What were you thinking about? Actually the better question is who

you were thinking about.

SARAH

Nobody, I just haven’t gotten much sleep this week, I got a lot of

tests that I was studying all night.

SARAH

Something you wouldn’t know about

Sarah muttered to herself.

TONY

Okay, just close your eyes for a little bit.

SARAH

Thank you Tony.

Sarah closes her eyes, the audience can not see a single thing, but

they can hear the different things Vikram spoke about.

INT. TONY’S CAR –- GAS STATION

Sarah opens her eyes, the car is completely empty, she looks out the

window and sees Vikram there.

SARAH

What?

Vikram waves at Sarah. Sarah opens the car door. SARAH

What do you want?

VIKRAM

Nothing, just came to say hi.

SARAH

You said it now, go.

VIKRAM

Why are you mad? I didn’t reject you.

SARAH

I don’t want to talk to you, and while it’s none of your business,

I’m with Tony, not you. You can keep talking about you being in my

head or whatever, but you’re not.

VIKRAM

Okay sure, but I’m not switching my phone on silent.

SARAH

Ugh, what can I even do about you, go home.

VIKRAM

Okay, good night.

SARAH

Goodbye.

Vikram closes the car door and walks towards the gas station before

running into Tony. What was said is inaudible but Tony stands up

close to Vikram, getting in his face, he then pushes Vikram, Vikram

takes a few steps back but doesn’t retaliate. Tony comes to the car,

Vikram hasn’t left yet. Tony opens Sarah’s door.

TONY

Get out.

SARAH

What? TONY

Get out. The bollywood star over here will take you home.

SARAH

You are one hell of an asshole.

TONY

You’re one hell of a… nevermind.

SARAH

Yeah, that’s what I thought.

Sarah gets out of the car and walks toward Vikram.

TONY

See ya Sarah, Safe Travels, might need it?

SARAH

Go home Tony.

TONY

I’m not going home, the night is still alive.

Tony smiles at Sarah and sticks his tongue out.

SARAH

Shut the fuck up.

Sarah walks over to Vikram and Tony speeds away.

SARAH

What did you say to him? VIKRAM

Nothing. I didn’t open my mouth. I can take you home if you need.

SARAH

Thank you Vikram. I’m sorry for Tony.

VIKRAM

Don’t worry about it.

INT. VIKRAM’S CAR

Vikram and Sarah are driving down the street.

SARAH

I’m pretty sure we should be at my house.

VIKRAM

Oh, I think I made a wrong turn.

Vikram smiles at Sarah.

SARAH

You should give up on me Vikram. You have a beautiful smile, show it

to another girl.

VIKRAM

You’re the only one who brings it out.

SARAH

Wow. I don’t even know how to react.

VIKRAM

Just smile.

Sarah smiles back at Vikram.

SARAH

If you want we can go to Maccas now, since I blew you off before.

VIKRAM

Sorry, I’m at my grandma's, but if you want we can just drive around

for a while. SARAH

Sure. Why do you even like me, Vikram?

VIKRAM

I don’t know, it just plays out well in my head.

SARAH

Also, the knife you gave me has blood on it.

VIKRAM

Oh no, it isn’t blood. I just put some sauce on it.

SARAH

Why?

VIKRAM

I don’t know, cause you like pierced through my heart, it was corny

so I didn’t say it.

SARAH

Good judgement call.

Sarah laughs.

VIKRAM

We’re at your house, do you wanna get dropped off?

SARAH

No, but I think I should.

VIKRAM

Okay. I’ve been to your house twice in one day.

SARAH

Yeah, I might have a stalker.

VIKRAM

Where do you think he is? SARAH

I have no Idea.

VIRKAM

Sarah, I can live with being friends, but do I have to? This is the

last time I’ll ask.

SARAH

Good night Vikram.

Sarah gets out of the car.

VIKRAM

This was a good night.

Vikram drives away, listening to music in the car when he gets a

phone call from Sarah.

SARAH

Vikram.

VIKRAM

Sarah?

SARAH

I was trying to go to sleep, I closed my eyes, but there wasn’t one

moment I saw Darkness, Tony or even myself.

VIKRAM

Are you okay? Why did you call?

SARAH

To hold up my end of our deal. That’s all I wanted to say.

VIKRAM

That’s all I wanted to hear.

Sarah hangs up the phone, Vikram notices that Sarah forgets the

knife in his car, but Vikram uncontrollably smiles to himself and

sings along to the music playing. Vikram gets another call, this

time from Tony. TONY

Vikram, I just got a call from Sarah. I’m not mad, but what

happened?

VIKRAM

What do you mean?

TONY

What.Happened.

VIKRAM

We just drove around a little and talked.

TONY

About what? Going to her place together, maybe kissing, maybe

VIKRAM

Stop!

TONY

Am I wrong

VIKRAM

Yeah you’re wrong. What do you want?

TONY

I want to know what you told her to make her break up with me.

VIKRAM

Think about it differently Tony, maybe it was you, not me.

TONY

Sure whatever.

VIKRAM

Alright see ya.

TONY

Nah, I got one more question. What did she tell you when she called

you?

VIKRAM

She never called me. TONY

She said she did. She said she just called you after calling me.

VIKRAM

She said she wants to get together with me.

TONY

say no.

VIKRAM

Why?

TONY

I want you to. I’m not letting you of all people steal a girl from

me.

VIKRAM

What’s that supposed to mean?

TONY

It means I’d rather let Jack steal a girl from me over you.

VIKRAM

Why?

TONY

Something about you. You just piss me the fuck off.

VIKRAM

Flattered. But that makes me wanna say yes more.

TONY

Know what? I dare you.

VIKRAM

You gotta be kidding me, shut your corny ass up!

TONY

Fine, if you're gonna go ahead and do it, but don’t let people find

out.

VIKRAM

Alright, I ain’t here to start shit. TONY

Good. Thanks.

Vikram hangs up the phone.

EXT. SCHOOL –-LUNCHTIME

Vikram is lining up at the cantin by himself, Sarah comes over to

him.

SARAH

Hi, last night was nice. Do you wanna hang out now.

VIKRAM

No.

SARAH

Why?

VIKRAM

I’ll message you later.

Suddenly Tony comes up behind Sarah.

TONY

Sarah, so good to see you. Come with me, I need to show you

something.

Vikram looks at Tony, then looks at Sarah.

VIKRAM

Go.

Vikram mouths.

SARAH

Alright.

Sarah and Tony walk away. Vikram leaves the Cantin line. He follows

Sarah and Tony. and sees both of them go to the back of the school.

Jack comes up behind Vikram and taps him on the shoulder.

JACK

What you looking at. Vikram turns around.

VIKRAM

Come with me.

JACK

Where?

VIKRAM

Come.

EXT. SCHOOL - SECLUDED AND ABANDONED AREA -- LUNCH BREAK

Vikram and Jack walk to the back of the school and see both of them

back at where the film starts. Sarah is backed up against the wall

and Tony is standing in front of her ruffling through her hair.

TONY

What earth can you see in him, you can barely see him.

SARAH

Tony, stop.

TONY

No I won’t.

Tony then grabs Sarah’s jaw and tries to kiss her.

SARAH

Stop Tony! Stop you fucking creep!

TONY

Looks like the invisible fucking prince isn’t here.

Sarah sees Vikram

SARAH

Vikram, get him off me!

Tony turns around and sees Vikram

TONY

Piss off! Now where were we.

VIKRAM

Get the fuck off her!

TONY

I’m shivering in my fucking boots. I dare you to hit me once.

Vikram walks up to Tony and Sarah. Vikram pauses for a moment

TONY

Do it pussy!

Vikram punches Tony in the mouth. Jack pulls out his phone and

starts recording. The start of the film starts playing, but this

time when Vikram is standing over Tony, he stabs Tony using the

knife. Vikram doesn’t pull out the knife.

Vikram is staring intently at the camera, he has blood dripping down

his face.

VIKRAM

Where is she?

Vikram says in a cold, menacing tone. Jack responds from behind the

camera.

JACK

H-Holy Shit. W-what the fuck just happened! Bro, what did you do!

Vikram turns around and sees a girl running away.

Vikram runs away and jumps over the fence. Jack zooms into the body

and the knife stabbed into Tony is the Pocket Knife Vikram gifted

Sarah.

JACK

Holy sh-shit, I gotta get the f-fuck outta here.

I only began writing screenplays earlier this year, but I quickly discovered a passion I never knew I had. Since then, I’ve written 29 feature screenplays across several genres, along with one short screenplay and one stage musical.

I currently write approximately 12 hours a day while also running my business for another six or seven hours. That doesn’t leave much time for sleep, but writing is genuinely how I relax and recharge.

Believe it or not, I hated English class in high school—LOL! Life certainly has a sense of humor.

I look forward to connecting with other writers and filmmakers, learning from the Stage 32 community, and supporting everyone’s creative journey.

Hello! I'm Ben. I'm a young screenwriter, developing multiple complex worlds and looking to translate them into industry-standard scripts. I just wanted to introduce myself. I've always been passionate about storytelling and recently decided to just do it! Just go for it and follow that dream. I'm wishing good luck to everyone out there doing the same.

I have a few first drafts for the loglines of the stories I am developing. For those who are curious, they are below:

Pyrite - Dark Urban Fantasy: Shadowed by the demonic legacy of his billionaire father, a repressed corporate heir resigned completely to a life that was never his begins manifesting uncontrollable monstrous power triggered only by his need to protect a campus pariah who secretly operates as a vibrant, defiant masked vigilante in the Chicago underbelly.

Triumph - Adult Medieval Fantasy: After a lifetime of monotonous isolation ordered by his father, a sheltered outcast is sold into deadly gladiatorial entertainment, only to survive his execution by discovering his own immortality and a love for the fight.

United Enigmas - Superhero & Coming of Age: In a declining Wyoming metropolis plagued by the rise of an era of dangerous superhumans, three tight-knit high school graduates manifest rogue abilities and moonlight as chaotic vigilantes to defend their home while balancing the messy reality of entering adulthood, domestic home lives, family secrets, and their own complicated, evolving feelings for each other.

By day (and often by night ), I'm a songwriter, author, story coach, and Stage 32 moderator. Lately I've been spending a lot of time helping people find clarity—not just in their stories, but in life's big decisions too.

One thing people are often surprised to learn about me is that I'm fascinated by the connection between creativity, stress, and the stories we tell ourselves. It's influenced everything from the books I write to the music I create. I'm looking forward to getting to know more of you this weekend. What's something you're currently creating that you're excited about?

Hello everyone!

I am an LA-based Line Producer/Production Manager. I recently wrapped my last feature in November and two short films this June. I'm looking for my next project where I am able to bring my organizational expertise and operational leadership to the table to support a creative vision. I have extensive experience with budgets from $50K to 3M and a vast roster of professional crew in every department in multiple cities. I'm a logistical planner and the acting driving force of a project through the production lifecycle from prep through post. Looking forward to connect with anyone looking for a producer for a series, feature, proof of concept, doc, scripted and unscripted.

Please get in touch! sarahparkerwhitaker@gmail.com

Hello, I'm Harish Chidambaram Creative Director Niche Author, Dubbing artist, Animation Director AI filmmaker

I shoot tv commercials, started as a Creative Associate executive for tv commercials and elevated to Creative Director.

As a dubbing artist I have voiced and also tracked for Hindi to tamil, for animated shows, Discovery shows, Amazon Prime and Korean web series

As an Author I have published Niche universe through Illustrated Novels and Comic Books

Known for advertisement in

Successful Orchestration of Veranda Race Coimbatore video promotion campaign

Successful Orchestration of JFA furniture radio spot campaign in 2016 to 2017

Successful Orchestration of United India insurance print ad campaign overcoming internal resistance in 2017

Successful Orchestration of caricatures for Indianoil story book overcoming internal resistance in 2017

Know in Animation film for

T. I. M. E. A 3D Animated short film streaming in cineverse, earlier streamed in Nuclear home video

Known in voice acting for

100 day dream home 3 voices in tamil

Littlest pet shop season 2, 4 voices in tamil

Money mafia season 3, 6 voices in tamil

Untouchable Korean series 17 voices in tamil

Known in tracking for

Cheer up Korean web series Hindi to tamil translation

Indian Animated Hindi shows to tamil

My low budget 3d Animation include

Mystery Book Animated Series Two seasons

Jill Jon Jack Animated Series experimental

Sandhaataa Sandhimaan Stiraha Animated Series Critical acclaimed for its script

Coffee shop, Live In, 25:50 experimental films with web series potential

My Books include 22 Illustrated Novels and 3 Comic Books under GC UNIVERSE BOOKS

I'm here to deeply connect with as many people i can learn from each other and grow, healthy discussions support the way I can, however little or big, Pitch my Animated series and books to live action and maintaining good friendship because no matter how big our credentials are, money, status whatever, we're humans.

Thanks to stage 32