Introduce Yourself

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J R O'Hara
June Greeting

Hi...lots of news...from Brooklyn, visiting LA, seeing Elvis Costello at the Orpheum tomorrow night, and just completed a short script called "Piggy, Piggy", it's on my profile page if you want to give it - or any of my other scripts a read. "Piggy, Piggy" follows a man whose confrontation with some...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, J R O'Hara. It's great to see you at Introduce Yourself Weekend again. Hope you're enjoying the start of summer!

Congratulations on finishing Piggy, Piggy! The title is catchy, and it sounds like a...

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Introduce Yourself

António Monfort

Actor, Martial Artis, Bo-Staff Artis

Hi everybody my name is as above it is. I´m an actor I´m passionate about stories that challenge and inspire me. I ve been for a while in film Industry but everytime I get a role to play I´m over excited like is my first role because, I adore my p...

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Maurice Vaughan

Happy Sunday, António Monfort. Great to see you at Introduce Yourself Weekend again. Stage 32 is having its next Community Open House on June 25th. You can sign up for free here (www.stage32.com/educa...

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Suzan Yumerova
Greetings from Berlin

My name is Suzan Yumerova, and I’m a Berlin-based producer, writer, and director. I'm relatively new to the film industry, but deeply passionate about creating stories that inspire, connect generations, and reflect diverse cultures.

So far, I’ve completed three short films,...

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António Monfort

Hi Suzan Yumerova great to get know you

Williams Clack

Is really nice meeting you here Suzan,it will be nice knowing more about you,am a script writer, always available for all script genre.am looking forward to meet producer's and film makers,to bring something great in the movie industry.thanks as you reply positively.

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Suzan Yumerova. It's great to see you again. Stage 32 is having its next Community Open House on June 25th. You can sign up for free here (www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-s-june-commun...

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Simon Marriott
Hello! I work behind the scenes on compliance for kids/family animation and learning content

Hi everyone — I’m Simon, based in the UK, and I work in editorial compliance for a global media network.

Most of what I do is behind the scenes, helping make sure animation, kids shows, and learning content meet the right editorial and platform standards before they’re released — things like Ofcom, F...

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António Monfort

Hi Simon Marriott, welcome on the Stage 32 Community

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Simon Marriott. Welcome to the community. Hope you're doing great! Stage 32 is having its next Community Open House soon (June 25th). You can sign up for free here (www.stage32.com/education/produ...

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Agatha Hergest
It's That Amy Hergest Who She Hoo-Har Again!

And why the frock not? I prefer skimpy dresses anyway - especially in this weather. 'phew!

As you can see, I can pen a mean'un, and that there's writin' talk, where I come from - which is handy, because where I come from the pen is mightier than the sword. And as a lesbian, I don't have anything to d...

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Maurice Vaughan

The storyboard is AI, Agatha Hergest, so I can't give feedback on it. AI and synthesisers aren't the same thing. AI is theft.

Agatha Hergest

Thing is, I don't have the luxury of not using AI for certain things, not having that much money, and having to take my disabilities into account too.Who am I stealing from? x

Maurice Vaughan

AI steals from creatives and other people, Agatha Hergest. There are a lot of free resources, like https://unsplash.com, www.pexels.com, and www.canva.com....

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Ashley Renee Smith

Agatha Hergest, I don’t know what I love more; your linguistic acrobatics, your fearless flair, or your unapologetic embrace of creative chaos! You’re a full-blown force of nature and a total joy to r...

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Agatha Hergest

Thank you, Ashley, darling. I suppose you could take it in turns to love this or that more, depending what tickles your peculiar on the moment. For myself, your smile is like Cupid's arrow and, if I c...

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Brandon Atherley
Introductions

Hello all, my name's Brandon! I'm from the tiny island of Barbados. For 12 hours, five days a week, I give to my job of Health and Safety Officer, the other 12 hours I give to rest, chores and screen writing. Screen writing and film are my passion and I intend to make them my profession! I love the...

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Brandon Atherley. There are definitely resources on Stage 32 that can help with that.

Purushothaman Anantha Krishnan

Hey Brandon, awesome to meet you! Your passion and drive really come through—love that you're blazing a trail with the Caribbean’s first zombie horror film! Horror, sci-fi, and dark storytelling are r...

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Brandon Atherley

For sure! Have to keep moving. Glad to hear from another horror, sci-fi and dark storyteller!

Ashley Renee Smith

Hi Brandon Atherley! I’m Ashley, Head of Community here at Stage 32, and I just want to say how excited I am to have you here. Your passion radiates off the screen, and I love your commitment to carvi...

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António Monfort

Hi Brandon Atherley,great to have you here .I just can say hold your commitment and make your dreams come true.

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Douglas Esper
Introducing...

Hello,

I am a screenwriter/actor/musician from Cleveland, Ohio. I'm currently exploring production for a feature, polishing a short screenplay, and beginning work on a suspense/thriller feature. On the acting front, I just finished a supporting role in a slasher, I have a small role in a historical p...

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Douglas Esper

@Suzanne, thanks for the head's up!

J R O'Hara

Welcome, Douglas! Sounds like you're very busy. Good luck with your projects!

David Bentley

Hey! Welcome! I am totally into your vibe as I focus on psychological horrors/thrillers as well. Feel free to take a read of some of my work if you'd like.

António Monfort

Hi Douglas Esper, that sounds very exciting to me

Wyman Brent

Douglas Esper, howdy. Congratulations on your successes. May they continue and grow. As for your song for a soundtrack, I would be interested to hear about the film and the song. After all, I am a son...

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Wyman Brent
Climbing Up That Hill

Just received a message from a highly respected, multiple award-nominated songwriter — someone with major industry credits — who called my song “Oh Why” raw, powerful, great vocals and production.

That kind of response means more than I can say. This journey only started a couple of months ago, but m...

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Oh Why, by Brentango
Oh Why, by Brentango
Oh Why by Brentango, released 29 May 2025
David Bentley

Omggggg tha song is so beautiful! I eventually want to write a screenplay for a musical and would love to collaborate sometime maybe!

Wyman Brent

David Bentley, thank you so much. I have written more than 200 songs. Oh Why was written in less than five minutes, believe it or not. Almost all of my songs are written in less than five minutes and...

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Just editing award winning stories in this corner...

Greetings and salutations, Sage 32,

I'm Samuel Means, a professional editor of 20 years. I am grateful to have been a part of telling many amazing stories, with some truly shining in the festival circuit. What can I say? I have a Midas touch. Last year, "Isabel's Garden" took the world by storm, and...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hey, Samuel Means. Great to see you again. How are you doing?

Samuel Means

Lauren Hackney it's pretty new, and we're evolving as we go. Even exploring the use of generative AI.

Samuel Means

Maurice Vaughan Hey boss! Likewise. I am doing great. Lots to be thankful for. You?

Maurice Vaughan

I'm doing great too, Samuel Means. I have lots to be thankful for as well. Congratulations on Isabel's Garden taking the world by storm and Prior Bad Acts getting off to a running start!...

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Ashley Renee Smith

Hey, Samuel Means! I’m glad you’re reintroducing yourself and joining in.

I’d love to invite you to join us for the Stage 32 Community Open House next Wednesday, June 25th at 12:00 pm PT. It’s a great...

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Lyndon Booth
Gearing up for my first feature!

Hi once again everyone! I'm putting the finishing touches to my script that will become my first feature film. It's a comedy about two pest exterminators. I'll be shooting in Urbana Champaign in Illinois, and I'll be hunting for producers and sweet sweet cash soon. It will surely be fun and not a ni...

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Lyndon Booth

Thanks! I will surely effortlessly attract a producer and funds almost instantly!

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Lyndon Booth. If you have any questions about finding producers and funding, bring them to the Open House.

Lyndon Booth

Sadly I'll be working at that time!

Maurice Vaughan

It’ll be available to watch on demand, Lyndon Booth. And you could always post your questions about finding producers in the Producing Lounge and questions about finding funds in the Financing/Crowdfu...

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Ashley Renee Smith

Hi there, Lyndon Booth! Congratulations on the festival love for PUPPECIDE, that’s such a huge win and a great momentum-builder heading into your first feature! Please keep us posted in the Filmmaking...

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Doug Kayne
If Pepsi was afraid it was missing out on being another cola drink, would it have CokeOMO

Here it is, another "Introduce Yourself Weekend". And, as per usual, I present a challenge (yes, we're going to DO IT AGAIN): Figure out the theme for my post, and you win points (which, can be redeemed for bragging rights). This one might be a little easy, so I'm awarding five points to the first o...

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Purushothaman Anantha Krishnan

Loved your intro, Doug—definitely picked up on the Beach Boys vibe woven through the post!

Doug Kayne

Much appreciated, Maurice Vaughan!

Doug Kayne
Ashley Renee Smith

I always love your Introduce Yourself Weekend posts, Doug Kayne!

Doug Kayne

Thank you, Ashley Renee Smith

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Kaye Sereneveil
Writing What Hurts – and What Heals

Hi everyone, I'm Kaye Sereneveil from Dhaka, Bangladesh.

I'm a screenwriter and concept creator passionate about emotionally grounded stories with a touch of science fiction, psychology, and spiritual depth.

My latest script, "The Soul Draft," is a character-driven sci-fi drama exploring love, memory,...

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Suzanne Bronson

Hey Kaye Sereneveil Thank you for introducing yourself and sharing your stories with us. They sound intriguing.

Kaye Sereneveil

Thank you so much for the kind words! I truly appreciate you taking the time to read and respond. It means a lot coming from someone creative like you. Looking forward to learning m...

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Kaye Sereneveil

Thank you so much for your beautiful words. It truly means a lot coming from someone who also sees storytelling as a spiritual path. Balancing writing and motherhood has its chall...

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Ashley Renee Smith

Glad you took the time to reintroduce yourself and join in on the weekend celebrations, Kaye Sereneveil!

Kaye Sereneveil

Thank you so much Ashley Renee Smith ! Truly grateful for the warmth and encouragement from this amazing community. So glad I joined in, it’s already been an inspiring experience!...

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