By Dave Thomas – Writer, Producer, Director (Bella Vision Ltd., trading as Dave Thomas Films)
I’m seeking guidance and connections within the industry regarding the next steps for my screenplay, ONE SHOT. Over the years, the script has been carefully developed and refined, and I believe it is now in...
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Hey everyone, My name is João Lourenço, and I'm from Portugal, Europe. I'm aiming to be a Film Director and Screenwriter as well. I studied General Arts and Media in College and later woke up to the fact that I really really love both seeing and making films (however excruciatingly painful the proce...
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Nice to meet you!
My Name is Hazem Aly Award-Winning Film Director, Producer, and Screenwriter | Crafting Cinematic Stories That Connect, Inspire, and Captivate Since 2011
Passion drove me to step behind the camera, and over the past decade, I’ve turned that passion into a career, making my mark in the world of filmma...
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Maurice Vaughan Great to meet you too, thank you so much for helping me in this i really needed that
Ashley Renée Smith Thank you so much this is what i'm really looking for and your advice and links are helping me to make a good plan in what i should start with regarding to education and also what i...
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You're welcome, Hazem Aly. Do you have a director's reel, other reels, and videos for your projects? If you do, you could post them on your profile. You can add them by moving your mouse over "Profile...
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I am so humbly honored to be able to tell my story to the world! I had a blast! Thank you to The Observer! Dreams do come true!!
https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/apr/30/longboat-actor-reflects-films-future-goals/...
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Congratulations on having your story featured in The Observer and all your accomplishments, Courtney Warner! I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know that I moved your post from the S...
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Think about those moments in your films where the air thickens, a subtle shift occurs in the audience's understanding, yet no character utters a specific line, and the visuals remain seemingly neutral. Often, it's the score that carries this weight, communicating unspoken layers of meaning, foreshad...
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Hannah Woolmer, I love the way you describe music as “sonic brushstrokes”! For me, John Williams and Thomas Newman scores always really stand out and stick with me. Williams has such a gift for weavin...
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Your passion and insight come across beautifully in this post Hannah. For me, the success of a score rests in part in what Joel writes; the skill of knowing when not to score a section of a movie. Thi...
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Joel Irwin That's a really insightful and important point you raise. You've hit on the core tension that exists in film scoring – the delicate balance between our creative vision as composers and the...
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Hey everyone! I wanted to congratulate our fellow community members who had scripts requested through Stage 32 pitch sessions last week. We are thrilled for the opportunities for the following writers to have their scripts requested by Propagate Content, Affirmative Entertainment, Thunder Road Films...
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Always good to have energy and positivity, as well as unwavering confidence, so I know this is a harsh as hell unpopular reality check. I get it. But it all means nothing unless a script is actually s...
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Hey Mike Briock! Definitely valid to have realistic discussions such as this one, I think each of us at one point or another has had some tough experiences and hit that wall of bleak reality, akin to...
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Mike Briock, if you'd like to read up on some of the great success stories from writers and producers here in the community who have sold scripts, signed agreements, secured representation, and wrappe...
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Hey everyone! I wanted to congratulate our fellow community members who had scripts requested through Stage 32 pitch sessions over the last 2 weeks. We are thrilled for the opportunities for the following writers to have their scripts requested by Propagate Content, Affirmative Entertainment, Thunde...
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Hi Emilia-Maria Great question! Not sure if you're part of the Writers' Room but we offer a great webcast every Thursday called the Pitch Practice where writers have the opportunity to practice their...
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Sam Rivera Thanks for the info. I'll be sure to check it out.
Jarin Blaschke, the acclaimed director of photography behind films like The Lighthouse, The Witch, and The Northman, has carved out a distinctive visual style that blends bold artistic choices with precise technical execution. His use of natural lighting, meticulous framing, and deep contrasts creat...
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I use this Ai Tool for all of my Trailers, Short Films, and Explainer Videos for all of my screenplays to pitch on my Youtube, Twitter, Rumble, and Bitchute Channels.
For around 500-1000 bucks a year I can create 200 Shorts per month.
This is not a promotion, but wanted to show you what I use to hel...
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Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two videos in today’s blog.
– FilmStack | "When an Actor Didn’t Want to Be Famous - Cillian Murphy"
– RBWalksIntoABar | "Do Short Films Still Matter?"
How do you view short films in your own career as a writer? Are you writing one, planning to...
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They leave me wanting more ... as intended.
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You're welcome, Dave Thomas. If you start a Meetup, let me know so I can help promote it. And if I hear about anyone looking for this kind of script, I'll let you know. I bookmarked your profile so I...
Expand commentYou're welcome, Dave Thomas. If you start a Meetup, let me know so I can help promote it. And if I hear about anyone looking for this kind of script, I'll let you know. I bookmarked your profile so I can find it easily.
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I appreciate that Maurice Vaughan thank you!
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You're welcome, Dave Thomas. Hope you option your script or find someone to co-invest in it!