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Grace Balistreri
About me

To the wonderful Stage 32 community,

My name is Grace Antonina Balistreri. I am American, but I moved at a young age to my parents’ homeland, Sicily, in the province of Palermo. Sicily is a large island and part of beautiful Italy.

As you can imagine, it was difficult at first to adapt, but over time...

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Abhijeet Aade

Grace Balistreri Welcome, Grace really enjoyed reading this. Your journey and passion for storytelling come through clearly, and it’s great to see how you’ve grown into your voice.

The focus on superna...

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Grace Balistreri

@Daniel Vossen Ok, I will send you something as soon as I have something ready

Grace Balistreri

@AbhijeetAade Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate it.

I’m glad the concept resonated with you.

I’m currently developing the project, while I'm studying for film production managem...

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Abhijeet Aade

Grace Balistreri You’re welcome, glad it resonated.

Sounds like you’re making solid progress getting the pitch document done is a big step. The teaser will really help define the tone and pull people i...

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Sebastian Tudores

Grace Balistreri very cool - and read in your other replies how these things were happening around the same time as the Salem trials across the ocean. SO maybe there's your story extension for the sec...

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R.L. Canupp
Hey everyone... I realized I’ve never actually stepped into this lounge to introduce myself, so here goes.

I’m R.L. Canupp, a writer and screenwriter from North Carolina. I build emotionally charged, character‑driven stories that blend atmosphere, intimacy, and a little bit of myth. My work tends to live in the spaces between genres. Where nostalgia meets danger, where memory becomes a character, and whe...

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Wayne Jarman

Hello R.L. Canupp. Wishing you every success!

R.L. Canupp

Wayne Jarman thank you so much.

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Jackie Letkowski
Congrats to my fellow quarterfinalists (Stage32 +Dramabox)!

Hello everyone!

It's an honor for me to be named alongside such talented writers! I'm so happy to have made it to the quarterfinals of the Stage32 + Dramabox Screenwriting. Competition!

Michael David

Congrats Jackie Letkowski !

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Nebukadresia Lungwecha
Heyy

hello, its Nebukadresia Mathias a young creative in Tanzania, EAST AFRICA at 20 years old i would like stage 32 to take me somewhere ive always dreamt. i would like to connect to people my age and some mentors who are clearly older especially the ones near my campus for more detail. i really want to be an international actress someday

Producer/Writer

Hello, I'm Jacqueline Harris, new to the scene. I'm am new at this so you can be brutally honest, and let me know about my work, it would greatly appreciated. At 67 years young, I would like to see my work on the big screen where it rightfully belongs. I worked at this for 8 years, Family, Friends,...

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Jores Philippe, Jr.
The Hands That Beat The Drum

Hey Stage 32 — Jores Philippe Jr. here. Writer, director, and filmmaker based in New York City.

I’m coming from a background in music and producing before transitioning fully into writing and directing. I hold an MFA in Film Production from Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema at Brooklyn College and...

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JungGyu Park
Hello.

I’ve primarily worked as a visual artist in the industry. Participated in various projects such as Ceremony MV by Stray Kids, Christian Dior Designer of Dreams exhibition, KUN by Versace, etc. Also had an exhibition at NYC Times Square, Miami, Seoul and Hong Kong. But the step as a director is very...

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Marie Hatten

Welcome JungGyu Park

Ana Cristina Rodrigues

Hi Abhijeet,

Thank you for your thoughtful insight — I really appreciate your perspective on visual tone and emotional consistency.

In my project, I approach the visual tone as a reflection of the chara...

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Abhijeet Aade

JungGyu Park Hi,

I really like that approach when visuals come from the character’s internal state, it makes everything feel more organic and purposeful rather than just stylistic.

For me, I tend to thi...

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Abhijeet Aade

Ana Cristina Rodrigues Hi,

I really like that approach when visuals come from the character's internal state, it makes everything feel more organic and purposeful rather than just stylistic.

For me, I t...

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Ana Cristina Rodrigues

Thank you, Abhijeet — I really appreciate that.

I’m very intentional about building visuals from the character’s internal perspective, especially in a story where much of the tension is psychological r...

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Aron Hoffmann
„Looking for my next Film/Doc project – Editor available“

Hey everyone! I currently have some openings in my schedule and am looking for a new project to edit. Whether it’s a short film, music video, or any other creative content – if you need an editor to bring your vision to life, feel free to reach out! I’m working in DaVinci Resolve and I'm ready to dive into something new.

Aron

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Rungrawee Jansukree
Versatile Screenwriter/Director from Thailand: From Gritty Thrillers to Heartfelt Dramas.

Hi Stage 32! I’m Aoy Rungrawee, an independent director and screenwriter. One of my biggest strengths is my versatility. I don't just write in one box; I can craft compelling stories across ANY genre—whether it's high-stakes Thrillers, deep Human Dramas, Action, or unique Cultural IPs.

​I specialize...

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Rungrawee Jansukree

Thank you, Mark! I'm glad you're interested. Let's discuss further via DM (Direct Message).

Nicholas P

Stories work along with character and that’s how you get it done

Abhijeet Aade

That versatility really stands out being able to move across genres while still maintaining a strong voice isn’t easy.

I like the idea of balancing commercial appeal with authenti...

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Rungrawee Jansukree

Hi Abhijeet, thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you resonate with my vision of balancing commercial appeal with authenticity. I'd love to connect and exchange ideas with you as well. Let's stay in touch!"

Abhijeet Aade

Rungrawee Jansukree I really appreciate that glad it resonated.

I think that balance is something we’re all trying to refine in different ways, depending on the story we’re telling.

Would definitely be...

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Szabina Györei
Hello from Hungary! Math Teacher Turned Screenwriter

Hi everyone! I'm Kinga Györei, and I'm thrilled to join this amazing community! A little about me: I've been a high school math and physics teacher in Hungary for 27 years. For most of my career, colleagues and students kept asking why I didn't become an actress or comedian—apparently I have a knack...

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Monica Trombley
NYC Based Entertainment Powerhouse with a Plan to Create an Entertainment Empire

So what does "entertainment powerhouse" mean? It means I'm a creative professional (actress, singer, writer, model, blogger, podcast host/producer and beauty ambassador for a company called "How to Be a Redhead") a licensed attorney of over 18 years specializing in entertainment transactional law an...

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Haider Abdulhamid

"Welcome and I am truly inspired by your ambitious goal! It’s refreshing to see someone aiming to build an entertainment empire focused on giving a voice to others while maintaining such high integrit...

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Ashley Renée Smith

Hi Monica Trombley, welcome to Stage 32! I’m Ashley, Head of Community here on the platform. It’s great to meet you, and you bring such a powerful mix of experience. That combination gives you a reall...

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Abhijeet Aade

Monica Trombley That’s a powerful mindset especially building something on your own terms while holding onto integrity.

I think creating space for people to tell their stories without compromising them...

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Ed McDonald

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