The Stage 32 Videos

A treasured scene with my friend Richard Riehle from my film The Admired, filmed February 16, 2017. I had the privilege of directing and acting opposite Richard, whose comic timing, kindness, and generous spirit I’ll always remember with love.

"The road asks for nothing. The road is just dirt and broken bone. It is you who keeps feeding it your weight." Stripped of his armor and bearing a stolen relic across his spine, an exiled soldier journeys across the frozen outlands of the deep world to rewrite what was burned. --- NEW RETROGRADE PRODUCTIONS Presents A Film by JOSHUA RALEY "NOMAD" Written & Directed by Joshua Raley Based on the fable "The Soldier's Trade" by J.D. Raley Original Score & Sound Design by TECHNICIAN Shot on Super 35mm Aesthetic | 16:9 Widescreen --- CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @new_retrograde Production: New Retrograde Productions, LLC (Austin, TX) SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/technicianofficial/nomad #NOMAD #DarkFantasy #TeaserTrailer #IndieFilm #Super35 #NewRetrograde #Filmmaking #Cinematic

Flight

Space melee

Mektionz

Aerofortress

What if your toy car could fly? Kitty-Kitty Bang-Bang is an original animated family feature currently in development. I have completed the screenplay. The story follows Catalytic Paws, a dreamer housecat whose toy car magically takes flight and carries him into a dog-ruled world where cats are hunted. Along the way he discovers courage, friendship, love, and the hero he is capable of becoming. This video presents selected artwork, visual development materials, and project information from the film's ongoing development. More video material is coming!

In a divided Paris where rats rule the North and cats rule the South, a forbidden friendship between a young rat and the cat leader's son is shattered when a tragic misunderstanding sparks a bloody war.

Our third-annual Genre Script Competition has concluded! Thank you to every writer who submitted and shared their talent with our team. This year's scripts impressed our readers and judges with their abundant creativity, dynamic characters, and diverse perspectives, making for an exceptionally competitive season. We appreciate you for trusting Hollywood Storytellers with your work and for being part of our growing community. All participants have been notified of their placement, and our list of "Selected Writers" is available on our website. Entries to our 2027 season open soon...Cheers 'til then, STORYTELLERS!

What does winning a major screenwriting award mean for a writer's journey? Eleanor Veness winner of Best Female Screenwriter at Cannes Scripts, Winter 2026, joins me at Screen & Writer Spotlight to reflect on what winning with her screenplay Aurora Sky has meant for her career. In this short extract from our conversation, Eleanor also shares words of encouragement for fellow screenwriters, offering inspiration to keep writing, keep developing your craft and keep striving for success. Watch Eleanor's story and take a little inspiration for your own writing and share your comments below.