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Gigi Skolnick
Here is the Poster for My Script, JUST ONE INCH

Attached is the beautiful poster he created for my script, JUST ONE INCH.

Thank you, Michael.

Georgette Skolnick...

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Kathryn Zizek
Woohoo! Script selected for OWA.

Happy to report that my script 'DUE' is moving forward for consideration for an OWA. It was also requested by a pro when I submitted a written pitch a few weeks ago (yet to hear back). Nice little injection of validation for the new year.

Kathryn Zizek

Update:

Pat Savage

​Nice to meet you and welcome to Stage32! Happy networking! Kathryn Zizek congratulations,

Volkan Durakcay

Congratulations Kathryn — and honestly, this is exactly how momentum in this industry begins.

What stands out to me is not only the validation itself, but the fact that your script generated interest t...

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Ayesha Simra

Kathryn Zizek, Congratulations! Wishing you more success ahead! And Congratulations on the top 10 placement too!

Kathryn Zizek

Going well so far:

Jonathan Ruppert
Exciting news from WorldFest-Houston for HACKED

Hi everyone,

I’m very grateful to share that my screenplay HACKED won a Special Jury Remi Award at the 59th Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival in the Horror / Thriller / Mystery Screenplay category.

As a first-time screenwriter, it was a really meaningful experience to attend the fes...

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Ayesha Simra

Jonathan Ruppert, Congratulations! Wishing you more success ahead!

Sebastian Tudores

Way to go Jonathan Ruppert - congrats and onward!

Jonathan Ruppert

Thank you Ayesha and Sebastian, forging ahead!

Darrell Pennington

Very cool - CONGRATS!!! Jonathan Ruppert

Jonathan Ruppert

Thanks Darrell, appreciate it!

Banafsheh Esmailzadeh
Silver and Honourable Mention

This actually happened two days ago, but Lunar Window got its results back from WRPN.tv Screenplay Competition (silver category—a whole level above my first screenplay Marisol and Mezzaluna!) and Pre-Pro Script Development (honourable mention—I do wonder if it would’ve done better had I finished my...

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Laura Hammer

Congratulations Banafsheh Esmailzadeh !

Banafsheh Esmailzadeh

Thanks so much Laura Hammer!

Ayesha Simra

Banafsheh Esmailzadeh, Congratulations!

Sebastian Tudores

congrats Banafsheh Esmailzadeh ! :)

Banafsheh Esmailzadeh

Thanks so much Ayesha Simra and Sebastian Tudores~...

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Jack Teague
Mambo Italiano - "Chasing" Mary is a FINALIST with the Milan Indie Film Festival

Very interesting progression of 3 status changes in the course of one day. First, "Chasing Mary" received an Official Selection notification in the WOMEN EMPOWERMENT FEATURE category in the morning yesterday (4/30/26) which was gratifying in itself. By mid-day, the status had advanced to WINNER in t...

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Laura Hammer

Another one! Congratulations Jack Teague !

Ayesha Simra

Jack Teague, Congratulations!

Jack Teague

Thank you Laura and Ayesha :)

Jonathan Ruppert
Another exciting step forward for HACKED

Hi everyone,

I’m excited to share another encouraging update for my screenplay HACKED — it was just named a Top Finalist in the 2026 Creative World Awards Screenwriting Competition in the Horror / Thriller / Fantasy category.

As a first-time screenwriter, it’s been incredibly rewarding to see the s...

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Lauren Hackney

That is so cool! All your hard work is paying off! Well done!

Jonathan Ruppert

Thank you much Lauren, excited to see what happens!

Pat Savage

Congratulations!

Robyn Henderson

Brilliant Jonathan - we share your excitement.

Ayesha Simra

Jonathan Ruppert, Congratulations!

Paul Hikari
Another Accolade for "King of Blades"

"King of Blades" placed as a semifinalist in the Hollywood Indie Festival for Spring 2026.

Pat Alexander

Great job, Paul!

Lauren Hackney

Congratulations! What an achievement!

Stacy Wills

Matthew Habibeh Hello how are you doing well I’m a model, makeup artist, and a hairstylist I will like us to connect and network so we can get to know each other better about your work and mine I will...

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Ayesha Simra

Paul Hikari, Congratulations!

M.R. Hilow
Golden State Comp

My script Eternal Blessings was selected as a finalist for the 2026 Golden State Film Festival, which kicks off this week in LA! Cheers! I am just getting around to the daunting tasks of pursuing an agent,  attracting talent and, ultimately, financing. Stage 32 has been a great resource! Cheers!

Jordon Alexander

nice congrats

Phil Leasure

Congratulations, this is amazing!

Stacy Wills

Eric Sollars Hello how are you doing well I’m a model, makeup artist, and a hairstylist I will like us to connect and network so we can get to know each other better about your work and mine I will be...

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M.R. Hilow

Hi Joshua, currently seeking a producing manager to help package. Is that something you do? Budget estimate is 10-12m range. Thank you!

Ayesha Simra

M.R. Hilow, Congratulations! Wishing you more success ahead!

Lauren Hackney
My ever self-created 'Green Light'

Hi everyone,

This week I secured my first self-made green light opportunity.

Little Boat Media and I have teamed up to create some animated YouTube shorts. I write the script - they do the animation.

I'm very grateful for the advice by the amazing Team here to encourage such behaviour - Geoff F, K.Ros...

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Sandra Correia

Huge moment, Lauren Hackney. You’re doing your best, and Little Boat Media is right there with you. I know the results will be incredible. Collaboration wins. The Stage 32 team is amazing, and I’m sur...

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Abhijeet Aade

Lauren Hackney This is honestly one of the most inspiring kinds of posts to see because you didn’t wait for permission you created momentum yourself.

A lot of people spend years waiting for the “offic...

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Lauren Hackney

Thank you everyone for being so supportive - I really appreciate all the words of support. I know there are going to be times where we make shorts that don't land but then there's time where they do....

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Abhijeet Aade

Lauren Hackney This is genuinely inspiring because it reflects something a lot of creatives eventually realize sometimes the biggest breakthrough comes from creating your own path instead of waiting f...

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Lauren Hackney

Thank you Abhijeet Aade I appreciate that!

Szabina Györei
Not the Winner — But Not Done Either

Dear fellow Stage 32 screenwriters!

Congratulations to everyone who made it to the finals of this year's Stage 32 + DramaBox competition — I only made it to the semifinals. But...

I would also like to thank every judge in the competition who supported my work and helped me get this far. With my secon...

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Laura Hammer

Szabina Györei , reaching the semifinals with your second screenplay is a real result — and the perspective you are bringing to this moment is exactly the mindset that builds a lasting writing career....

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Szabina Györei

Dear Laura Hammer ,

Thank you for your kind words! Sometimes I can't even decide how big of an achievement and opportunity this competition was for me.

I'm currently working on revising my finished and...

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Laura Hammer

You got it! Even a small win is a win! I can't wait to hear more about your FOURTH screenplay! You are on a roll!

Ezeonu Juliet
Small win to share

Spent last 12 months building a TV/film slate out of Port Harcourt. Three pilots complete.

Result: First wave of exec reads came back last month. Notes were brutal. Rewrites done. Second wave of reads now happening.

No deal yet. But the doors are opening.

Lesson: Your location is not your limitation....

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Abhijeet Aade

Ezeonu Juliet This is a powerful and motivating post with a strong sense of authenticity. The honesty about receiving “brutal” notes, doing the rewrites, and continuing the process makes it feel real...

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Ezeonu Juliet

Abhijeet Aade Thanks

Abhijeet Aade

Ezeonu Juliet wellcome

David Taylor

Greetings

Stacy Wills

Geoff Hall Hello how are you doing well I’m a model, makeup artist, and a hairstylist I will like us to connect and network so we can get to know each other better about your work and mine I will be g...

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Richard Lasser
Richard Lasser hired as script consultant

Brandon Valle Espinal has accepted my application for the position of Script Consultant in his project: "RAZAS SOCIALES (Dramedy Series)".

thanks, Brandon!

Richard Lasser

Stacy Wills

Hello how are you doing well I’m a model, makeup artist, and a hairstylist I will like us to connect and network so we can get to know each other better about your work and mine I will be glad to hear from you

Stacy Wills

Richard Lasser Hello how are you doing well I’m a model, makeup artist, and a hairstylist I will like us to connect and network so we can get to know each other better about your work and mine I will...

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