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Bring Your Questions: Join Us for the FREE Stage 32 Community Open House

Bring Your Questions: Join Us for the FREE Stage 32 Community Open House

Wednesday, September 23rd at 12:00pm PT

You have questions. You're curious about how to actually make the most of your time on Stage 32, how to use the resources here successfully, how to build genuine relationships that lead somewhere meaningful, and how to move forward with real intention. How to find the right collaborators, producers, financiers, reps, distributors, etc.

That's exactly what this FREE event is designed for.

Our Community Open House is a live, fully interactive conversation hosted by me, Ashley Smith, Head of Community here at Stage 32. It's a genuine gathering where you get to show up, share what you're working on, ask the questions that have been on your mind, and get direct guidance tailored to where you actually are in your journey.

Whether you've attended one before or this is your first, the conversation is different every single time. It's shaped by the members who take the time to join, be present, and bring their real questions to the table. Your voice, your goals, and your curiosity make each Open House uniquely valuable.

Free Registration: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32s-september-2026-community-open-house-webcast

We'll cover the tools and features on Stage 32 that most consistently create momentum for members, and we'll talk about what's happening on the platform that you don't want to miss out on. September lands us in a genuinely exciting stretch of the year. We're coming off Venice and Toronto International, in the middle of New York Film Festival, heading into Austin Film Festival, and gearing up for our annual November Write Club campaign. There's real opportunity to position yourself for what's ahead, and we'll talk about how to do exactly that.

We'll close with a live Q&A focused entirely on you, your questions, your projects, and your next steps. And if you can't join us live, don't worry! Registering guarantees you the full recording so you can watch it anytime, from anywhere.

Come as you are. Bring your questions. Let's have a real conversation.


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Bruce Wawrzyniak
Let's Meet IN PERSON Somewhere

It's great to connect with other Stage 32 members here on the platform, but I'm still real big on having a face-to-face opportunity. Maybe that stands to reason since I am a publicist and thus actively promote getting people to engage with my clients. In order to put my money where my mouth is, I do...

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Amanda Toney

I’m with you on the value of getting face-to-face, Bruce! Make sure you check out the Meetups section under Browse here on Stage 32. Members post gatherings happening all over the world, and you can a...

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Bruce Wawrzyniak

Whoa no way! Thanks so much, Amanda Toney! Despite how long I've been on Stage 32 I actually did not know that! Absolutely fantastic news. This made my day learning that that's available!...

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Zoltán Varga

Great point, Bruce. Online networking can open the door, but meeting someone face-to-face can take that connection to a completely different level. Safe travels, and hope you make some great connections along the way!

Delenn Kerkhof

I'm such a big proponent for face to face meetings as well! I'm not sure if others would agree, but I find it oddly easier in some ways to connect with people in person vs. email or even zoom. Have a great LV trip and hope you meet some more awesome people!

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Lise Creed
Introducing myself

Hey y'all!

I'm Lisé Creed - sounds like Lisa, looks like a lifetime of therapy. I'm a writer and filmmaker with ambitious goals and plans, a lot of stories in various stages of development, and now a film school degree to go with it! I write mostly character driven stories, many from my personal exp...

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Lise Creed

I'm in the early stages of pre-production of my feature "Traum Com" right now, speaking of screwball comedy. It's kinda Rear Window meets Weekend at Bernie's with alligators, but it's a rom-com! It's...

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Lise Creed

Cyrus Sales We should connect. I have an animated project I'd love to see if you're interested in.

Cyrus Sales

Lise Creed Would love to connect, I sent a request!

Zoltán Varga

Welcome, Lisé! “Sounds like Lisa, looks like a lifetime of therapy” is definitely one of the more memorable introductions I’ve read here.

Lise Creed

Zoltán Varga Thank you from a fellow member of the option-e club. ;)

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Ghouti Sultan
Wandering writer

Hello. Actually, when I look at all the activists on this site, I can't find anything to say because I'm not a famous actor, writer, or producer. I'm just a 22-year-old guy. My birthday was yesterday, by the way, and it was the best birthday I've ever had because I married the girl I love and spent...

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Ghouti Sultan

Thank you, Mary. I've written the story title in my profile, and I can send the details to anyone who wants them via messages.

Jaz Lagrimas

Warm welcome to the community Ghouti Sultan and best wishes! Looking forward to your future connections here. What genres interest you most?

Zoltán Varga

Welcome, Ghouti, and happy belated birthday! You definitely don’t need to be famous to have something worth sharing. If you believe in the story, keep developing it and start sharing more about the project here. You never know who might connect with the idea.

Darrell A Pennington

Happy Birthday Ghouti Sultan - Stage 32 is a great resource. Looking forward to learning more about you and your projects.

Ghouti Sultan

Darrell A Pennington Thank you, sir It's an honor to get to know you as well. I can send you the first part of the story if you'd like.

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Joohee Muromcew
Thank you, Stage 32!!!

I am thrilled and honestly very humbled. My one hour pilot ("Revokable Trust") is a Finalist in the TV Drama Screenwriting Contest! I've learned to choose wisely when investing in contest submissions, and wow, I am blown away by the prize packages here, even at the quarter and semi-finalist stages. Feel grateful and energized to revise revise revise!

Cyrus Sales

Joohee Muromcew Congratulations! That’s an incredible accomplishment, and becoming a finalist is definitely something to celebrate. Wishing you the best with the revisions and hoping Revokable Trust g...

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Samantha Rivera

That's a fantastic achievement, and being a finalist in the TV Drama Screenwriting Contest is a strong signal that your pilot is landing with readers. What's the most important piece of feedback you've received that you're planning to incorporate into your revisions?

Zoltán Varga

Congratulations, Joohee! Making the finals is a fantastic achievement. Sounds like all that revising is paying off best of luck with Revokable Trust in the final round!

Darrell A Pennington

CONGRATS Joohee Muromcew - what an incredible accomplishment and awesome feeling that must be. Please keep us up to date on this project.

Delenn Kerkhof

Congrats Joohee! Are you typically a TV Drama writer or do you write in other formats and/or genres?

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Niki Galiano
Introducing myself again

Hi, for some reason, even though I have been on here for years, I'm being asked to introduce myself again. Lol. So...my name is Niki Galiano, and I'm a screenwriter, voice actor, and comedian. I'm also the Founder of Silly Side Productions. and the Founder of the Revenge of the Screenwriter Film Festival.

Sugar (2026)
Sugar (2026)
Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if sugar was an illegal substance? So have I! So one day, I wrote a short screenplay about it, called "Prohibition." Years later, I finally animated…
Zoltán Varga

Welcome back, Niki!

Darrell A Pennington

Welcome again Niki Galiano haha....always great to have fellow comedy writers on board. When my wife and I get back to the states I am strongly considering pursuing stand up comedy as fun. My writing...

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Delenn Kerkhof

Hi Niki! Welcome (again) to the community! What themes and storylines do you find yourself gravitating towards in your writing?

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Raymond Charles
Screenplay and screenwriter/editor

Hello everyone — I’m Raymond Charles

I’m an emerging screenwriter passionate about storytelling and developing my voice as a writer. I’m here to learn, improve my craft, connect with other writers and industry professionals, and discover opportunities to take my screenwriting career to the next level...

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Delenn Kerkhof

Hi Raymond! Welcome to the community! What themes and storylines do you find yourself gravitating towards in your writing?

victor B q8
One eye . unlimited vision !

Hi Stage 32 community,

My name is Ahmed, I’m from Kuwait, and in the filmmaking world I go by Victor.

I’m an independent filmmaker, writer, director, and producer at the beginning of my professional journey. I use AI tools as part of my filmmaking process to create original, cinematic, and highly real...

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Sherrill Dallmann
Not to be dramatic but, it's now or never...

Hello Everyone! I’m a Canadian writer and lifelong storyteller who has finally decided it’s now or never to get that screenplay out of my mind and into the real world…

I’m currently working on three very different projects.

Porco Paco is a sun-soaked comedy adventure that has been living in my imagina...

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Eugene Onzere Kaiga

Welcome Sherrill,

What a way to walk through the front door. I like that you're juggling three genuinely different projects (comedy, dark anthology, and a mystery that told you what shape it wanted to...

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Sherrill Dallmann

Laura Hammer, great resources, thank you! I really appreciate the assistance for navigating - I tend to be tech challenged and then get frustrated and then... I crawl back under my rock. Now that I've...

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Sherrill Dallmann

James Fleming - we're all a little mad - I mean really, the imagination isn't real except that it is to those of us who live there on a regular basis, right! Trail mix packed and wearing comfy shoes too... time to enjoy this journey!

Sherrill Dallmann

Eugene, thank you for your kind words. Your 'stage' or 'backdrop' makes this Canadian Prairie gal long to go on a wild safari adventure... I am looking forward to following your journey!

Sherrill Dallmann

Maurice, I don't know if editing helped me with my writing but I certainly learned a great deal about the behind the scenes from my son, a whiz kid with that sort of thing. I'm glad that you have found strength to return to Stage 32. Great health and success to you!

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Dwayne Williams
Happy IYW!

Hello, creators!

It’s exciting to be here surrounded by so many talented people! I’m creating out of Virginia, and this year my focus has been horror and dark fantasy. Next year, I’m switching gears completely, stepping away from horror to develop lower-budget crime stories alongside larger-scale sc...

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Maurice Vaughan

I've seen those movies, @Dwayne. They're entertaining movies! Have you seen the Friday Night Lights series?

Dwayne Williams

Ashley Renée Smith, wow, I know that is a very large world, for sure impressive! I agree, it is the best part. My favorite is the magic system and reimagining creatures, though you did mention some th...

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Samantha Rivera

Welcome, and it's great to see a creator working across horror, crime, and sci-fi, because that range shows you're flexible and willing to adapt. What's the most important thing you've learned from working across so many disciplines that you wish more writers understood?

Jaz Lagrimas

Happy to have you here Dwayne Williams! Thanks for sharing your goals for next year. I don't have any projects I'm working on right now, but I absolutely love crime and sci-fi series/films/shows. I re...

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Dwayne Williams

Hello, Samantha Rivera, Thanks :) And great question! I'd say learning more disciplines will improve your creativity overall. My approach is to constantly tackle something harder than what I'm current...

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Hamza Ajendid
Hi from Morocco

Hii everyone

I’m Hamza, a filmmaker and vfx artist from Morocco. I have worked on film and TV projects in VFX. I also direct, write, edit, and work in post-production.

I joined Stage32 to connect with filmmakers and creatives around the world, share ideas, and find new projects to work on and learn from.

Happy to be here.

Hamza Ajendid

Maurice Vaughan

Comedy is a genre I can't wait to dive into

I'm always fascinated by how it's written and edited.

Maurice Vaughan

Stage 32 has a free Comedy TV writing webinar, Hamza Ajendid. www.stage32.com/education/products/netflix-stage-32-present-how-to-write... You might pick up some tips for writing Comedy movies....

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Zoltán Varga

Welcome, Hamza! Great mix of skills across filmmaking, VFX and post-production. What kind of projects are you most interested in connecting with right now?

Charvik Gubiligari

Hamza Ajendid Hi Sir, Welcome. I am also an aspiring filmmaker. Nice To Meet You

Darrell A Pennington

Welcome to Stage 32 Hamza Ajendid . My wife and I were in Morocco last year for a few weeks and it was one of the most openly welcoming countries we have visited!! WE loved our time there and wish it...

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Amarrione Hawthorne
First-Year Screenwriter Building a Prestige Crime Drama — WE DICE LIVING

Hey everyone, I’m Ke’Andre “Dre” Hawthorne from Montgomery, Alabama. I started screenwriting earlier this year, and what began as me simply wanting to write a movie has turned into several film and television projects.

My main project right now is WE DICE LIVING, a serialized crime drama following Ja...

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, @Dre. Hope that helps you get more eyes on your series!

Laura Hammer

Here’s...

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Pat Alexander

Hey Amarrione Hawthorne great to hear from you! What inspired you to write WE DICE LIVING?

Amarrione Hawthorne

Appreciate you asking. WE DICE LIVING really came from wanting to tell a story about people I recognize and understand — not just the street side of it, but the pressure behind the choices people make...

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Zoltán Varga

Welcome, Dre! Sounds like you’ve made a lot of progress in your first year, especially having the pilot and pitch package ready and already getting reads. What has been the biggest thing you’ve learned from pitching WE DICE LIVING so far?

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Kevin Czako
New Here!

Hey Everyone,

Can't believe I missed this amazing resource for years but here I am now!

It's a pleasure to meet everyone - I'm an Actor and Producer, been doing TV and Film for 5 years 

I'm excited to meet and connect with people

I'm spearheading, producing, and acting in a untitled historical figure, f...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hey, Kevin Czako. Great to meet you. Congratulations on doing TV and Film for 5 years and the upcoming feature film!

"Can't believe I missed this amazing resource for years." I know what you mean. I di...

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Kevin Czako

Thank you Maurice! Will definitely check this out

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Kevin Czako. Hope that blog helps. I'm looking forward to hearing who the historical figure is. I've never written a Period Piece script, but I've watched Period Pieces. Do you have a...

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Zoltán Varga

Welcome, Kevin! Your historical feature sounds interesting. Since you’re looking for writers with period drama experience, sharing a little more about the era and the kind of writer you need could help the right people find you here. Best of luck with the project!

Charvik Gubiligari

Welcome Back Kevin Czako . I am new to this platform and focusing on improving myself and also networking. I am writing a Trilogy named ARVAN. I look forward connecting with you sir....

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