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Ashley Renee Smith

Head of Community at Stage 32 ♦ Creative Executive, Producer, Author

December 2025 Open House Webcast

Find Your Footing on Stage 32: Join Our December Community Open House!

Monday, December 29th at 12:00 pm PT!

Every success story begins with a first step.

If you’re ready to take yours, join me, Ashley Smith, Head of Community at Stage 32, for our December Community Open House Webcast happening Monday, December 29th at 12:00 pm PT!

Free Registration: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-s-december-community-open-house-webcast-with-ashley-smith

Whether you’re chasing representation, looking for collaborators, or simply tired of creating in isolation, this live event is your chance to show up, be seen, and start making real progress.

This isn’t just an overview — it’s your creative launchpad. You’ll walk away with practical tools, new connections, and a clear path forward, no matter your background or where you are in your career.

You’ll Learn How To:

Navigate Stage 32 like a pro and make the platform work for your goals
Build authentic connections through the Stage 32 Lounges
Access Education, Certification, and Script Services tailored to your next big move
Show up in ways that get you noticed by the right people at the right time
Participate in real-time Q&A and get guidance specific to your path

Whether you’re a writer, filmmaker, actor, producer, composer, editor, or wear multiple creative hats — this is where your Stage 32 journey truly begins.

If you can’t attend live, don’t worry — registering ensures you’ll receive the full recording to watch anytime from anywhere.

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Stephen Marinaccio

Line Producer, Production Manager

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Funded Feature Film Seeking Martial Arts-centric Screenplays

The Opportunity:

Experienced producers with secured financing for a low-budget feature film are currently seeking completed screenplays for immediate review and potential optioning. We are looking for a specific story profile for a project aimed at production in the near future.

STORY PROFILE

We are se...

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The Opportunity:

STORY PROFILE

We are seeking character-driven stories centered on themes of Hope, Redemption, New Life Opportunities, and Growth of Character.

Mandatory Elements:

Protagonist: Asian Teenage Girl (approx. ages 11–13)

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Thriller / Suspense

Key Element: Seeking to include Martial Arts as a component of the narrative or character arc. However, martial arts should not be the dominant theme.

Setting: Open to any global location.

Time Period: "Contemporary/Today" is preferred, but we are open to period pieces if the story is compelling.

Status: The script must be fully written and available. DO NOT SEND YET. We are not looking for treatments or pitches at this time.

DO NOT SEND A FULL SCRIPT. At this time, we are only asking for the synopsis (see below)

Submission Guidelines: To be considered, please follow these steps...

Download the Submission Release (link at bottom)

Review and Sign

CREATE AN EMAIL... and in it... put these items...

The SUBJECT LINE should read: Submission: [title of your script], [your LAST name]

The BODY of the email should contain:

Please do NOT attach these items as a PDF.

Please simply paste / write the text into the body of the email.

~ Log line

~ A few sentences / short paragraph - per act (the Synopsis) NOT THE FULL SCRIPT

~ Writer(s) short bio, include any notes of previously produced screenplays

~ Please note if the script has placed in contests, won awards, or received coverage accolades

~ Short note from the writer(s) that you would like the Producers to know.

~ Your direct contact information: email & phone

Email attached the signed form (PDF) and the items listed above to:

>> submit@theofficecrew.com <<

DO NOT SEND A FULL SCRIPT. At this time, we are only asking for the synopsis (see above)

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Please DO NOT send a full script at this time. Any emails containing full script attachments will be deleted and remain unread for legal purposes. If we are intrigued by the synopsis, we will reply with a request for the full script. Both synopsis and script are covered by the same Submission Release.

READ THIS: Submissions sent without a release will be ignored and deleted - without reading and without reply.

DO NOT SEND A FULL SCRIPT

SUBMISSION RELEASE LINK:

Download this form to start the process outlined above. (click below or copy/paste into another window)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rtjMN6MK8TiXvRhHpE7r2rx9zlnht_jYRK0J...

Good luck and have fun!

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- Richard Buzzell
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Do we send the whole script or what?

Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg

7 hours ago

It's a call for "screenplays" - DON'T SEND YOUR FULL SCRIPT. A screenplay is fine, though.

Stephen Marinaccio

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- Maurice Vaughan
7 hours ago

Tom: I think your caps lock is broken. Langley: No. Shadow: The call is for a screenplay, but the first step is to send a synopsis. Eventually, we will get... the screenplay. That all said, I appreciate the time you each took to add a comment. Best luck to you on your projects.

TOM SCHAEFER

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- Maurice Vaughan
3 hours ago

Stephen - LOL! just my attempt at a little humor when I read the submission guidelines I could sense a level of frustration where you probably have done similar open reqs and asked for the same thing but folks ignored it and sent full scripts etc. Cheers!

E Langley

3 hours ago

Thanks, Stevarino. That clears it up.

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Eon C. Rambally

Founder & Managing Director at Ecr-Mind-Productions ♦ Animator, Director, Producer, Screenwriter

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Expectancies & Research:

Happy Introduce Yourself Weekend everyone!

So much happening worldwide! Industrial matters & otherwise! How's your expectancies from research, news, chats and so on?

Vertical media is big on the agendas and there is lots of anticipations for the future! I did not know for instance that "Large Vertical...

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Maurice Vaughan

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Hi, Eon C. Rambally. Happy Introduce Yourself Weekend! I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know I moved your post from the Introduce Yourself Lounge to the Your Stage Lounge. You can...

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- Maurice Vaughan
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Thanks Maurice Vaughan, always helpful, will edit it and do the posting. Happy IYW to you too!

Maurice Vaughan

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- Eon C. Rambally
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You're welcome, Eon C. Rambally.

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Niki Galiano

I do a lot of different things at Silly Side Productions ♦ Screenwriter, Animator, Editor, Voice Actor

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Revenge of the Screenwriter Film Festival - coming in December 2026

Coming in December of 2026 - "Revenge of the Screenwriter Film Festival" (hosted by my teeny tiny animation studio Silly Side Productions) will be open to every screenwriter who produces their own screenplay - with or without A.I.

Also, any screenwriter who completes a micro-budget "short" or a "fe...

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Richard Buzzell

2 days ago

I think the "Revenge of the Screenwriter" festival will be a good platform for my "Revenge of the Robo-Writers" series.

Niki Galiano

4 hours ago

lol. I've never heard of that one! Yes, sounds good. :)

Eon C. Rambally

Founder & Managing Director at Ecr-Mind-Productions ♦ Animator, Director, Producer, Screenwriter

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4 hours ago

Vertical Media & Talent:

How's your knowledge about "Vertical Media" ?

Meet formidable upcoming talent behind it!

Meriem Bouziani https://www.stage32.com/sci.fi.spy24 Stage 32 member comes with talent and message.

Her work with AI skills in videos says it

In today’s world with "AI" a now prominent avenue for creatives It is...

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Meet Meriem Bouziani's AI-Powered Video on True Beauty | Eon Collin Rambally posted on the topic | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/eon-collin-rambally-7b28a6152_vertical-media-talent-hows-your-knowledge-activity-7406448689642307584-jOOk

Vertical Media & Talent: How's your knowledge about "Vertical Media" ? Meet formidable upcoming talent behind it! Meriem Bouziani |Sci.Fi.Spy24|, another fellow Stage 32 (stage32.com) member comes wit…

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Jeff Hindenach

Director, Screenwriter

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SlateList's First Annual Screenwriting Competition

Finalists will be evaluated by producers and managers from our Mentor program. Grand prize is $1,000 and two 1-on-1 sessions with your chosen mentors.

A winner will be chosen for each genre as well. Th...

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Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg

Producer/Director & IPG Executive Director at Independent Producers Guild ♦ Director, Producer, Line Producer, Creative Executive, Director of Development, Distributor, Production Manager

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Hello ALL at S32! Meet Me Virtually This Weekend! DROP IN!

It's Introduce Yourself Weekend, and I have a drop in meet and greet Saturday and Sunday at 1pm Pacific. Come introduce yourself, talk about your projects and learn about what I do. It's all about the networking!

Network With Shadow Dragu-Mihai

Saturday and Sunday December 20 & 21 · 1:00 – 2:00pm

Time...

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Meet

https://meet.google.com/unsupported

Real-time meetings by Google. Using your browser, share your video, desktop, and presentations with teammates and customers.

Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg

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- Maurice Vaughan
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Hope to see you there!

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Rania Araibi

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The story

Threads of Paris is an inspirational drama that follows the journey of Salma, an ambitious young woman from Algeria who dares to dream beyond her circumstances. Drawn into the competitive world of high fashion in Paris, she discovers that talent alone is not enough in an industry driven by rivalry,...

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Maurice Vaughan

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- Rania Araibi
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Hi, Rania Araibi I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know I moved your post from the Screenwriting Lounge to the Your Stage Lounge because it’s promotion. Promotion can go in the Your...

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Rania Araibi

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- Maurice Vaughan
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Maurice Vaughan My intention was to start a conversation and receive feedback from writers.

I’ll make sure my next post is framed as a discussion or feedback request....

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Maurice Vaughan

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- Rania Araibi
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Okay, great, Rania Araibi.

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Kiara P Oxley

Ms. at Montgomery College ♦ Screenwriter

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this is a new episode of thomas , he meets up with a villainess named Renee Van Patten

In this episode of Thomas, thomas meets up with nicole and Renee Van Patten, but Paige wants to quit being a sidekick, can thomas stop renee's plan or have a risk of getting fired

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Jerry L Lane

Actor, Author, Producer, Screenwriter

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Cotton Patch Love book by Jerry L Lane

Regarding the reception of an excellent Hollywood review

Maurice Vaughan

12 hours ago

Hi, Jerry L Lane. I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know I moved your post from the Introduce Yourself Lounge to the Your Stage Lounge. You can promote your book in your introductio...

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Thanks

Maurice Vaughan

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You're welcome, Jerry L Lane.

Holly Fouche

Screenwriter

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Special Aids: What Helps Me Write RT7

Hey Everyone,

With my Creator’s Analysis series for Rescue Team 7 officially wrapped up (for now), I decided to switch things up and share something more practical:

The Top 7 Tools That Help Me Write RT7 Episodes

This post breaks down:

What I use to structure scripts

How I stay visually and emotionally...

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Special Aids: Things That Help Me Write RT7

https://rt7creatorslog.substack.com/p/special-aids-things-that-help-me

Entry 14: The Seven Muses of Rescue Team 7

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Jerry L Lane

Actor, Author, Producer, Screenwriter

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Cotton Patch Love by Jerry L Lane

Regarding the excellent Hollywood Review

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Wyman Brent

Works at Brentango Productions ♦ Songwriter, Playwright

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From California to Lithuania

In 2008, I wrote an article for Being Jewish magazine about a dream that already felt larger than me: building a Jewish library in Vilna—Vilnius, the Jerusalem of Lithuania. At the time, I thought I was documenting a journey. I didn’t yet understand that I was recording the opening chapter of a resp...

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While writing that article, I spent long days in the building known as the Green House, part of the Vilna Gaon Jewish Museum. That was where I came to know Rachel Kostanian—a survivor, a scholar, a guardian of memory, and one of the most extraordinary human beings I have ever met. We drank tea. We talked. We sat with history not as an abstraction, but as something still breathing, still fragile.

There, I touched original posters that had once hung inside the Vilna Ghetto.

Paper that had survived hunger, terror, and time. Paper that had been placed on walls by people who knew the reality surrounding them and still chose culture, learning, and community. I felt infinite sadness touching those posters—and at the same time infinite respect. Those feelings arrived together and have never separated.

One poster in particular broke through everything: the announcement that 100,000 titles had been checked out from the Vilna Ghetto Library.

In a place built to erase humanity, people were still borrowing books. Still reading. Still counting knowledge as something worth celebrating. That poster wasn’t just information—it was defiance.

There was no way for me to know then that in 2009 I would be the one who saved the Vilna Ghetto Library from sale and destruction. I didn’t know that the history I was holding in my hands would soon ask something concrete of me. I only knew that books mattered, and that Jewish culture survives because ordinary people refuse to let it disappear.

A hardcover book titled Vilna Ghetto Posters was later published by Rachel and others. I bought a copy. I had Rachel and the contributors sign it. And then I donated it to my library—because such things are not meant to be owned. They are meant to be shared, safeguarded, and kept alive.

Looking back now, I see the thread clearly. The article. The Green House. The posters. The book. The library. None of it was accidental. It was a long conversation with history that I answered step by step, often without realizing where it would lead.

And today, remembering all of this, I am crying.

Not only for what was lost—but for what endured. For the people who put those posters on the walls. For the librarians who counted books instead of surrendering to despair. For Rachel, who carried memory forward with fierce grace. And for the younger version of myself who didn’t yet know how much this would come to mean, but showed up anyway.

It mattered then.

It matters now.

And it always will.

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