What a weekend! From pages to reality! To describe the surreal, exciting feelings I had watching my script, "Garden of Eden", becoming a film, I have to start with Stage 32. This platform created a space for me to grow, learn and network as a writer. After a twenty-seven year absence from writing, I joined Stage 32. I became involved in something special, something crucial to my writing. Making connections, repeated pitching, re-writes, conversations and feedback from fellow writers, educating myself with classes and webinars, evolving me as a writer. I thank this community! Uallywood Productions had faith in me and my script, understood my journey as it matched their own, and have my eternal gratitude. John Michael Reefer, our director, has a vision and professionalism to elevate the film like no other. Kevin Yee is top notch as a DP with an eye for detail and invaluable experience. Eamon Redpath, our sound engineer, feels the dialogue of my script and projects it with fantastic ability. Evie Cherie is a make up artist who understands the intimacy of her job and combines calmness with beauty. A gigantic shower of praise for some of our cast, Billy Chang (Law & Order, Law & Order SVU, and New York Undercover), Jamar Edmundson, Erica Becker, identical triplets Carolyn, Christine & Cynthia have been acting and singing since the age of five (Witches of Eastwick), Inna Beynishes, Tyrone Bush, Roody, Charley Pitcher, Anna Kulinova, Yulia Foxx, and a host of other talented, accepting, and brilliant actors. Keep creating writers! It can and does happen! I wish my experience to each and every one of you! Your patience and perseverance and belief in your work can bring forth something beautiful! MORE TO COME!
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John, way to go! Congratulations...and here's wishing you more of the VERY BEST!
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Awesome work!
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Congratulations! Your story is amazing.
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Congratulations John! Wonderful to hear how it is all going. It must be amazing seeing your work come to life!
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Congrats!
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Couldn't have happened to a better human being and a harder worker. You've earned every bit of this, my friend. I love that you're savoring every moment, as you should. And yet, here again, is the cornerstone of why you're having these successes, in your moment of glory, you're selflessly giving back, encouraging, and lifting others up. Sending you much love, John.
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This is amazing, John! Can‘t wait to see the first trailer knowing that this all came from a fellow writer from Stage32!
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Congratulations John! So happy for you and your success!
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This gives me hope, and for all of us. Congratulations John! Keep up the fantastic work!
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WOW1JOHN Congrats!