Here's a few of my favorite ones over the years:

As a Black gay man who grew up in the South and spent the majority of his youth in the Baptist church, the themes in Brandon’s writing usually center around: community and family, the supernatural, queer, BIPOC life and music... all with a dash of soap.

As a multiracial woman born to one of the only Chinese-American men in her small Texas town, Callie has never fit into a mold. She aims to tell stories that inspire and educate audiences, helping those who don't fit the mold feel a bit more understood while drawing attention to the inherent connection we all share with one another, no matter how seemingly different we are.

Lawrence is a dramedy writer with a rich heritage and an eclectic background whose scripts often explore issues surrounding gender, sexuality, disabilities, addiction and mental health through the lens of unseen worlds like drag culture or the military. An LGBTQ+ Middle Eastern American Army Brat who became a drag queen, Lawrence is uniquely positioned to champion the stories of those who are different and to challenge what it means to be normal.

With an eclectic background as a biracial citizen of the world, Stephen is unique positioned to write high-concept, socially-conscious stories that highlight the perspective of the “Other”.

Micheal began his writing path when he wrote a play about a subject that has always been dear to his heart: homelessness. That play won him a statewide playwrighting contest and he soon realized the power of words. He forged a career that eventually took him into the writers’ room on the hit network television series PRISON BREAK.

Thanks for the examples, Geoffroy Faugerolas!

Thank you Geoffroy!

Hi, Malcolm Kewa. What kind of screenplay insights are you looking for? If you put that in your post or a comment, it'll help producers know how to respond.

Maurice Vaughan Thank you, Ill add that in

You're welcome, Malcolm Kewa.

meant to say “incredibly helpful” :)

I do my writing with A.I. only in the sense that it helps me to organize my work. As for my songwriting, I have used A.I. to generate three and four words prompts of possible song titles. I do not ask for which direction the song should sound. I simply take the prompts and five minutes later I have written a song.

I haven't used Ai, but for me to come up with another movie concept by looking at other movies, sounds the opposite of what I would do. So I would need to feed a lot of key moments of my life, my personality type, my family dynamics, maybe my hobbies, and thoughts multiple trends, into the Ai system -- and then Ai might have a chance of developing a script concept I would be interested in pursuing. I think what I'm saying is it's the personal interpretation of our lives that make movies interesting.

Hi Sam,

Let's Go! By the Way, my Brother in Law and you cheer at the same Last-name!

Sam, what do u thing I should do next!

Thank you so much

Ela Ilham

Wonder if surrealism can technically be considered magic realism. Because if so, I’d better edit Marisol and Mezzaluna and see how it does.

Please explain what you mean with magical realism features. I am a scientist, so I know that during recent years it has become popular in the academic world to discuss the theory that our universe can best be described as if we live in a computer simulation. So I wrote an action comedy where this theory in practice is proven. But even though I have written to about 100 production in USA, none has in practice been interested. So perhaps you mean a different kind of story.

Congrats!

Hope you and everyone have a great time at the Meetup, Ashley Renee Smith!

Thanks, Maurice Vaughan! =)

You're welcome, Ashley Renee Smith.

Wyman Brent Thank you so much for the encouragement and perspective it really means a lot. You're absolutely right: the world has gotten smaller in a good way. It's amazing how we can all connect across borders and share our creative journeys, whether from Morocco, Germany, Russia, or the U.S.

I'm inspired by how you've expanded from songwriting into writing for TV and film. That kind of creative versatility reminds me that there's always room to grow and evolve. I’ll definitely keep pushing forward and staying connected to this global creative community.

Wishing you the best in your projects too and thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts. Let’s all keep going!

Hi, Mahmoud Boukhriss. Welcome to the community. There's a real chance for you to break into platforms like Netflix MENA, Hollywood, etc. My biggest tip is network/build relationships, especially in the Stage 32 Lounges. Stage 32 had a live Community Open House the other week. It'll help you connect with producers, directors, etc, and it'll help you navigate Stage 32. You can watch the recording here (www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-community-open-house-webcast-1).

Stage 32 also has a blog about navigating the platform and making connections: www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...

Hi Mahmoud Boukhriss, welcome to Stage 32! I’m Ashley, the Head of Community here, and I want to say how inspiring it is to see your passion and commitment.

You’re absolutely right, it’s a long road, but not an impossible one. We’ve seen more and more creatives from outside traditional hubs break through. The key is building a network, refining your craft, and getting your work in front of the right people.

I highly recommend joining the Screenwriting Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting) to share your experiences, ask questions, and connect with others on similar paths. You might also want to explore the Writer’s Room, which gives you direct access to executives, pitch sessions, and workshops to help prepare your work for global markets. You can sign up for a free month here: https://www.stage32.com/writers-room/plans-vip

And if you’d like help developing a strategy to get your projects in front of producers and platforms, our Success Team is a great resource: Success@Stage32.com.

Your voice matters. Keep writing boldly, and keep sharing it with the world.

Absolutely, Paul Rivers! The ability to pre-visualize environments and shots in real-time before stepping on set is a game-changer for directors, cinematographers, and production designers. And during production, the ability to make adjustments on the fly with LED walls and real-time rendering can save both time and budget which is huge, especially for independent filmmakers.

I have a project I'm working on. A sci-fi short film with feature film series posibilities. I am working post on the short film right now and have embarked on the AI filmmakers journey since last year. I am now versed in ComfyUI and all AI film, graphics, platforms, currently taking an advanced AI film course that will help me complete my film with AI VFX, and put me in line to further produce my story. I am planning to gain a foothold in the future that is going to be this AI. I'm looking to see if I can land a feature with this production plan and my AI workflows.

Hi Parker,

Sounds like you’re wearing many hats to make it happen. If you need music for certain scenes, I would be interested; there’s two short

Sci-Fi pieces in my SoundCloud profile.

Hope all goes smoothly in your project.

K. Kennard

Hi Amanda! I'm Brandy and I work on the Member Help Team here at Stage 32 (our Amanda is my supervisor lol) Accidental on-screen talent? That's a story I'd be interested to hear! Welcome!

Hi Amanda, always great to see another Texan on Stage 32. Your unscripted sounds great. As a wine lover who's sophistication goes about as far as red vs. white, I look forward to seeing your travels on my screen.

Hi Paul Sokal - thank you!