I'm a MI-based screenwriter who tells scifi, fantasy, and horror stories about morally gray women, found families, and myths gone rogue. I published prose under a different name for about a decade, but when I tried screenwriting for the first time during Covid lockdowns, it was "love at first fade in." I have 3 pilots and 3 features locked and loaded after returning from living abroad. So right now I am looking for representation and opportunities to collaborate with filmmakers. I'm also submitting to film festivals a lot this year so I get a chance to network again after such an amazing first experience as an official selection at HorrOrigins 2025. Maybe we can connect 'out in the wild' too :)
Hope you have a creative start to the new year!
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I keep getting surprised as to how many creator's lives changed during Covid Alison Weaverdyck. I caught a really bad version of it early on and wrote my first screenplay when I couldn't get up from my sick bed. Have loved it ever since and never looked back. Great to meet you and so glad you're with us!
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Hi, Alison Weaverdyck. Congratulations! It's great to see you at Introduce Yourself Weekend.
Reach out to the Success Team at success@stage32.com. Geoff and his team can help you connect with reps, producers, and more.
And Stage 32's next Community Open House will be January 28th. It'll help you connect with managers, producers, directors, and more. You can ask questions live. Here's the link to sign up for free: www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32s-january-2026-community-open...
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Thank you for sharing your background.
It’s great to see so many creatives connecting here.
Looking forward to being part of the Stage 32 community.
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,Alison Weaverdyck , trust it is moving smoothly?
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Leonardo Ramirez it's amazing how our brains reach for creativity in times of trouble. My first novel came pouring out of me during a quarterlife crisis/long recovery surgery. So I guess it isn't that surprising that when the world seemed to be on fire, people found solace and purpose in art in a new way :)
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It is Alison Weaverdyck. Surgery recoveries are really tough as well. I went through that back in '16. But you're right, we found both solace and a redirection.
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Hi @Alison, it's great to meet you! I love that so many creatives found their way during COVID. It goes to show how truly resilient the human mind is. Lock us in and we create worlds! Good to meet you. Happy IYW!
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Hi Alison Weaverdyck, welcome, and what a great introduction! I’m Ashley, Head of Community here at Stage 32, and I love your focus on morally gray women, found families, and myths gone rogue, that sounds right up my alley.
“Love at first fade in” is such a familiar moment for so many writers who come from prose, and it sounds like you’ve really built strong momentum with multiple pilots and features ready to go. Huge congrats as well on your official selection.
As you’re looking for representation and collaborators, I’d definitely encourage you to stay active in the Screenwriting Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting) and the Filmmaking Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/directing). Those are great spaces to share updates, talk craft, and meet filmmakers who are actively developing projects.
If you want help sharpening specific skills or figuring out the best educational next steps, our Education Team can recommend from over 3,000 hours of on-demand Stage 32 education. You can reach them anytime at (Edu@Stage32.com). And when you’re ready to think about connecting with the right partners, reps, producers, or development executives, our Success Team is there to help with curated resources and introductions at (Success@Stage32.com).
I’d also love to invite you to our FREE January Community Open House, where I walk through how to navigate Stage 32, build meaningful connections, and make the most of the platform as you grow your projects: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32s-january-2026-commun....
Here’s to making some serious magic in 2026. I hope our paths cross both here and “out in the wild” too. Looking forward to seeing more of your work around the community.