Hello Stage 32 creatives,
My name is Emmanuel Ogbonna, and I’m the narrator and owner of a deeply personal and powerful true-life story titled “The Man Without a Beginning.”
I was born on a remote Nigerian farm and abandoned by my mother at age 2. By the time I was 7, I had lost my father and was completely alone — no family, no photos, no one. I endured hunger, sorrow, and fear, surviving without even a memory of my father’s face.
Eventually, I found my way to the UK, where I’ve fought to rebuild my life and identity from nothing.
The story explores resilience, abandonment, survival, and rebirth — and I believe it can be developed into a powerful feature film or docu-drama that inspires and moves audiences globally.
I’m seeking a screenwriter or creative collaborator who is passionate about real human stories and would like to help me bring this narrative to life.
I have a detailed treatment, synopsis, and full story timeline available for anyone interested.
Please feel free to connect with me, comment here, or send a message if this story resonates with you.
Thank you,
Emmanuel Ogbonna
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Hi, Emmanuel Ogbonna. Welcome to the community. I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know that I moved your post from the Screenwriting Lounge to the Introduce Yourself Lounge since you're introducing yourself and promoting your story. Let me know if you have any questions.
You could make a collaboration post on the Job Board (www.stage32.com/find-jobs).
Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world (www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...).
Stage 32 had a live Community Open House the other week. The recording will be available to watch soon (www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-s-june-community-open-house-...). It'll also help you navigate Stage 32 and connect with creatives and industry pros.
I suggest adding a profile picture. People will feel more comfortable networking and collaborating with you if they know what you look like. And if you have a picture, your profile will show up when someone searches for you. You can upload a picture by clicking the gear symbol in the top right-hand corner and selecting “Edit profile” in the drop-down menu, then clicking the red button underneath your location and choosing "Update profile picture."
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Jon Shallit I did respond to your message.
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What an amazing true life story. You've already got the synopsis and treatment. Maybe give it a shot yourself. Stage32 has some great screenwriting classes if you're unsure about where to start.
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Desiree Middleton To be honest, I’m an IT professional, but I’m here because I’m the owner of this story. I’m seeking a full collaboration to bring it to life.
Now that's a life story worthy of a screenplay… unlike mine lol. Well, I would have to Baron Munchausen-level dress it up. You came to the right place to find collaborators but maybe if this post if tweaked to be just about the project, you could put it into the Lounges for Screenwriting or Producing to get the the already started project going forward.
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Michael Dzurak LOL — yours is still worth sharing. Every lesson is important, especially those that can help others avoid the pain we’ve experienced. I’ll post the project here to see who might be interested in collaborating with me. It’s a very personal story, and I intend to tell it myself
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Hi Emmanuel,
Thank you for sharing such a powerful and deeply moving story. “The Man Without a Beginning” carries incredible emotional weight — it's exactly the kind of narrative that deserves a global audience.
To help this story reach as many people as possible, I’d like to propose developing it as a viral mini-series — a vertical-format drama designed for platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. This format has become one of the most effective ways to spark emotional engagement and wide reach, especially for true stories that touch universal themes like survival, abandonment, and resilience.
In China, we have a rapidly growing mini-series industry, and at Leap Flix, we specialize in creating high-quality short-form content at a fraction of the cost compared to anywhere else in the world.
We offer full-cycle production:
Story development and adaptation
Casting
Set design and art direction
Cinematography (multi-camera, vertical 9:16 format)
Sound design and music scoring
Editing, VFX, color grading
Localization in English, Chinese, and Spanish
Full campaign packaging for TikTok, Reels, Shorts
If this sounds interesting, I’d love to connect further and show you how we can bring this incredible story to life — and ensure it resonates across cultures and continents.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Warm regards,
Ivan
Ivan Urusov the problem is that once you post any clip or article on TikTok, it quickly gets copied and reproduced by thousands. You know what I’m talking about.
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Welcome to the Stage 32 community, Emmanuel Ogbonna. I’m Ashley, Head of Community here, and I want to thank you for sharing your story with us, it’s truly powerful and deeply moving.
If you haven’t already, I encourage you to also post in the Screenwriting Lounge here: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting, it’s a great place to connect with writers who are passionate about collaborating on meaningful, character-driven stories.
You might also find value in exploring our Stage 32 Education offerings around storytelling, screenwriting, and adapting true stories: https://www.stage32.com/education
And if you’d like personalized guidance or support pairing with the right creative feedback, I recommend reaching out to our team directly at Success@Stage32.com.
We’re lucky to have you here, and I look forward to seeing how this journey unfolds for you.