Hey Everyone,
My name is Lilton Stewart III. I’m a Writer and Director based in Los Angeles, CA. I’ve been on this filmmaking journey since 2012, earning my Bachelor's in Digital Film & Video Production in 2015, becoming part of the 2016 ASC Masterclass Alumni, and writing for a range of producers and indie film companies along the way. Over the years, I’ve written and directed multiple short films, and last year, my first feature, The Burden of Guilt, was picked up for distribution by Buffalo 8.
Right now, I’m in post-production on my second feature, All Things Come To Night, and developing my third, Oswald: Down The Rabbit Hole, a horror-adventure starring Ernie Hudson.
I joined Stage 32 back in 2015 but never utilized it until now. So I’m hoping to connect with other filmmakers, writers, producers, and creative minds who love this work as much as I do. Whether it's collaborating, sharing resources, or just being part of each other’s network, I’m always down to build and support wherever I can.
Wishing everyone a creative and productive year. Thanks for taking a moment to read this, and I look forward to connecting with you.
Have a good one!
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Hi! I’m Blenisse Ituze, a 13-year-old screenwriter from Texas who loves telling stories about real feelings, teenage life, and finding connection through art. Sketches of You is my first full screenplay — a teen love story with a 2000s vibe inspired by my own experiences and dreams. I hope it touches your heart as much as writing it did mine.
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Great to meet you, Lilton Stewart III. Congratulations on The Burden of Guilt getting picked up for distribution by Buffalo 8 and all your accomplishments! I'm looking forward to watching it, All Things Come To Night, and Oswald: Down The Rabbit Hole, especially Oswald: Down The Rabbit Hole!
Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world (www.stage32.com/blog/the-importance-of-community-and-collaboration-in-th...).
Stage 32 had a live Community Open House the other week. It'll also help you connect with creatives and industry pros. You can watch the recording here: www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-s-june-community-open-house-...
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Hi Blenisse Ituze Your passion for storytelling really shines through — it’s amazing to see someone your age already writing full screenplays! Sketches of You sounds heartfelt and nostalgic, and I love that it’s rooted in real emotions and your own experiences. Keep creating and sharing your voice — the world needs more stories like yours. Can’t wait to see where your journey takes you!
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Hey, it's a pleasure connecting with you! I love that fire that you have at your age. I wish I had found my passion that early! Incredible.
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Maurice Vaughan Thank you so much, Maurice! It's an honor to meet you as well. Thank you for the links, I'll check them out! Have a wonderful week.
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You're welcome, Lilton Stewart III. Thanks. Have a wonderful week too. And it's Week 3 of Stage 32's July Filmmakers Club. If you complete the three challenges mentioned in today's blog, you’ll be entered to win a Career Development Call with the Stage 32 executive of your choice! www.stage32.com/blog/july-filmmakers-club-week-3-finding-the-right-produ...
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Yay!! Happy you're here! ❤️
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Rosie Schreiber Thanks Rosie! Hope your week is off to a great start!
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Gerçek olaylara dayanan, Orta Asyalı bir kadının yaşam mücadelesini anlatan duygusal bir hikâye sizce küresel yapım dünyasında ne kadar karşılık bulabilir? Bu tür kültürel ama evrensel temalara sahip projelerin sektördeki yeri hakkında düşüncelerinizi duymak isterim.
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Welcome back to the community, Lilton Stewart III! I’m Ashley, Head of Community here at Stage 32, and it’s fantastic to see you jumping in after all your incredible experience and milestones—congrats on The Burden of Guilt getting distribution and everything you’ve got in motion!
Since you’re looking to connect and collaborate, I highly recommend joining us for July Filmmakers Club this month. Each week, we post a creative challenge to help you move your projects forward and spark conversations with other filmmakers around the world. This week’s topic is all about finding the right producer to match your genre and style—something that could pair perfectly with where you’re at in development:
https://www.stage32.com/blog/july-filmmakers-club-week-3-finding-the-rig...
Excited to see more of your work and cheer you on as your next feature comes together!
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Ashley Renee Smith Thank you so much, Ashley. It's a pleasure to meet you and be back. This is great, someone else suggested I do this, so I'm going to poke my head in and see if I can partake in the adventure. Hope you're having a wonderful week.
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Ilay Yılmaz I think that kind of story already has a mass appeal and could very easily find an audience. I think it all boils down to the script. A great script will get most people excited and involved in getting it from paper (or computer) to screen. Also, once there's a locked script, finding Producers who share the same interest in that kind of story would be extremely beneficial.
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Thank you, Lifton. The guiding ideas and encouraging words you shared truly lifted me up and helped me move past some thoughts that were holding me back.
Your support strengthens my determination to complete my story and bring it to life.
It feels wonderful to know I’m not alone on this journey, thanks to Stage32.
With love and respect,
İlay
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Lilton Stewart III Hey! Just seeing this and now that the week is at the end, I can say with full confidence, it was a shit week. LOL no, it was great, and there's the smell of chicken roasting in the oven and it's an overcast summer evening and I'm effing loving it so ended strong at the very least! <3 How bout you?
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Rosie Schreiber I heard that! Both can be true, though. LOL. That sounds like the setting for a great evening. I'm jealous I don't get to have some chicken, lol. The week was good; I got a lot accomplished and also had some significant me time.
Looking forward to the week ahead!
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Lilton Stewart III Well that also sounds amazing, what is this me time you speak of? LOL yeah it smells bomb! I wanted xmas in july so also making stuffing, boiled baby red potatoes, roasted yams, and candied carrots to go with it lol
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Ilay Yılmaz You got this! :-)
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Rosie Schreiber I hope you got some people to help you with that massive Thanksgiving dinner! If not, I'm officially jealous lol!
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Wishing everyone here great success, happiness, and healthy, peaceful days ahead.
May your projects flourish and your dreams come true!
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Lilton Stewart III haha as you should be! LOL no it did turn out bomb though, and it's still rather cool and cloudy today so it's a good day today too