Stage 32's June 2026 Community Open House Webcast
Summary
Every creative journey gains momentum when you step into the right room.
Whether you’re new to Stage 32 or ready to re-engage and take things to the next level, this FREE Community Open House Webcast is your opportunity to reconnect, get clarity, and start building real traction this summer.
As we kick off June, this session is designed to welcome new members who have joined since the start of Spring, reconnect with our global community, and share insights and experiences from Stage 32’s time at the Cannes Film Festival this May, including what’s happening in the industry right now and how you can position yourself to take advantage of it.
This is not a presentation. It’s a fully interactive experience.
Hosted by Ashley Smith, Head of Community, and joined by Geoffroy Faugerolas, Head of Development Services, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, share your goals, and get direct guidance tailored to where you are in your creative journey.
Ashley will walk you through how to use the Stage 32 platform in a way that actually moves your career forward, from building meaningful connections in the Lounges to positioning yourself for visibility, collaboration, and opportunity.
Geoff will provide insight into how you can work with the Stage 32 Success Team to strategically connect with executives, navigate script services, and take advantage of curated matchmaking opportunities designed to help you get your work in front of the right people.
You’ll also learn how to:
- Build a profile that clearly communicates who you are and what you’re working toward
- Engage in conversations that lead to real relationships and opportunities
- Navigate Stage 32 Education, Certification, and the Writer’s Room to support your goals
- Take simple, actionable steps that create momentum right away
We’ll wrap with a live Q&A focused entirely on your questions, your projects, and your next steps.
Whether you’re a writer, director, producer, actor, or creative of any kind, this is a space to connect, learn, and move forward with confidence.
Event Details
Stage 32 Community Open House Webcast
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM PT
Cost: Free
Executive
Ashley Smith is the Head of Community here at Stage 32!
Prior to joining the incredible team at Stage 32, Ashley spent nearly 7 years at a boutique development and talent management company where she was deeply involved with every development project, management client, and administrative aspect of running the company. She oversaw a rich development slate of films, ongoing series, and limited series across genres and developed projects for Amazon, Sony TV, FX, Universal TV, Paramount TV, Legendary Global, MGM, A&E, Concord Originals, and many others. Some of the projects that Ashley has been involved with include Pose on FX, Vikings on History Channel, Vikings: Valhalla on Netflix, and the upcoming Sony/ITV series, The Winter King.
Ashley was directly involved in acquiring the rights to a global bestselling book that she helped develop as a series adaptation that was successfully pitched and sold to MGM and FX. She had the honor of developing with some of the top screenwriters and best-selling authors in the business, providing thoughtful notes to improve all documents, pitch materials, and script drafts.