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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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Hassan Farah
Greetings

Hi everyone,

I'm Hassan Farah, a new screenwriter and novelist based in the UK. Writing has always been in my blood—my late father was a newspaper editor, and I grew up watching him shape stories with words. I suppose it was only a matter of time before I started telling my own.

About Me:

I started wri...

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Krenda Alice

Welcome, Hassan Farah Love that writing runs in the family that's a great foundation. The Evidence and Jenny Morales sound like strong starting points. If you ever want a second pair of eyes on the sc...

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Hassan Farah

Thank you for the warm welcome. Your kind message makes me feel like I belong here. I truly appreciate it.

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, @Hassan. Great to meet you. Congratulations on finishing a novel and feature screenplay!

Laura Hammer

Here’s a great...

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Salah edinne Bella

welcome hassan hope you the best

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Hassan Farah
Introducing Myself In A way That Reflects My Writing abilities.

Hey there! I'm broke (yep, zero balance—and that's me in the photo, male, obviously). I still don't fully know how I convinced myself to join Stage 32, but here I am! I was searching for a place where I could get honest, constructive feedback on my writing, and this seemed like the right spot. Outsi...

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Cressida Hale

Hassan Farah , this is the first intro I’ve read in a while that actually feels like it was written by a writer instead of someone filling out a form. The way you turn every hobby into a small tragedy...

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Hassan Farah

Hi Cressida Hale,

Thank you for your comment I really appreciate it. You know I thought introducing myself as way to make people smile or laugh, that's who I am and nothing will change that. In this cr...

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David Taylor

Welcome. Try to cut the ranting and useless modifiers.

Zoltán Varga

Well, Hassan, if the goal was to show your writing voice, I think you succeeded.

Michael Dzurak

Welcome to the S32 Club, Hassan Farah.

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James Lee
Looking to join or form a writers room

Peace comrades. I'm a writer and cinematographer based currently in Seattle, Washington. I'm a fan of romcoms, crime/drama, and horror. Hopefully I can connect with other like minds and create something we can shoot independently.

Ashley Renée Smith

Welcome to Stage 32, James Lee! My name is Ashley Smith, and I’m the Head of Community here at Stage 32. So glad you jumped into the Introduce Yourself Lounge!

Writer and cinematographer is a genuinely...

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Ben Pavitt

James it would be helpful if you would tell us the movies that inspire you the most so we could know whether we would be compatible.

Janice Armstrong

Great to connect! Your mix of writing and cinematography sounds like a strong combination, especially across romcom, crime/drama, and horror. I’d definitely be interested in connecting with fellow cre...

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Zoltán Varga

Welcome, James! A writers’ room built around projects that can actually be produced independently sounds like a great idea. Hope you find the right people here!

Michael Dzurak

Welcome to the S32 Club, James Lee.

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Don Muchow
Nice to meet you all -- creative director at boutique media agency

Hey all, just joined...I'm creative director at a boutique media agency that produces medical training videos. Nice to meet you all.

Don Muchow

Cal Cal Mazzara that is cool. does he still do that sort of work?

Cal Mazzara

I believe he still does yes. He did a lot of those training videos with 3D animation and then narrating over the top of it. Fascinating stuff.

David Taylor

I am very interested in medical training ‘videos’ especially procedure and about management.

Zoltán Varga

Welcome, Don! Interesting niche medical training content is a great example of where strong storytelling and clear communication really have to work together.

Michael Dzurak

Welcome to the S32 Club, Don Muchow.

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Alexys Rice
Changing the World One Story at a Time

Hi everyone! I’m Alexys Rice, a rising screenwriter who loves character-driven stories centered around family, relationships, identity, and the complicated parts of life we don’t always talk about.

I recently became an Austin Film Festival Second Rounder for my short screenplay, The Humming Boy, whic...

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Cal Mazzara

Yes yes, please. Where can I read it?

Haley Mary

Welcome to Stage32, Alexys! "The Wednesday Girl" sounds like an interesting story. And congrats on being a second rounder in the film festival!

David Taylor

Ello.

Zoltán Varga

Welcome, Alexys! Congrats on The Humming Boy becoming an Austin Film Festival Second Rounder. Expanding it from a short into a feature sounds like an exciting next step. Wishing you continued success!

Michael Dzurak

Welcome to the S32 Club, Alexys Rice.

David Ibrahim
Media Management consultant

Hello Stage 32 community!

I’m thrilled to join this space alongside fellow filmmakers, creators, and storytellers.

My background lies at the intersection of media management, editorial leadership, and higher education. Having spent years leading newsrooms, training international media professionals, a...

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Zoltán Varga

Welcome, David! I really like your focus on bridging education and real-world production. Giving emerging creators practical industry experience alongside the creative side can make a huge difference.

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BASHA Penukonda
The anantapur night 2

THE ANANTAPUR NIGHT 2

Here's a glimpse into one of the sequences from my upcoming Telugu thriller a railway station kill scene built entirely on silence, misdirection, and a single water tap.

A gang of local goons waits at a deserted platform. One of them jams two water taps out of order — just for a...

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Zoltán Varga

Great setup, Basha. Using something as ordinary as a water tap to build tension is a clever idea. Sometimes the simplest elements create the most memorable thriller scenes. Looking forward to seeing how it plays out.

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Mary A
Hi! I’m new to scriptwriting and to Stage 32!

My name is Mary, I’m a 20 year old aspiring scriptwriter based in north Georgia. Lately, I have been working on a psychological short film, The Deer. A story about a young woman at a Halloween party whose seemingly safe night takes a dark turn after meeting a charming young man. I’m happy to be here!

Cal Mazzara

Hey Mary, welcome.

I’m pretty new to all this as well and I love the premise of THE DEER. Inam trying my hand at a comedy, which is new for me. Finding that comedy is one of the harder ones to get right. What are your goals as a writer?

Haley Mary

Welcome to the Stage32 community, Mary! The premise of The Deer movie sounds very interesting! Do you mostly write psychological thrillers or do you write in other genres?

David Figueroa

HI Mary. Welcome. Stage 32 is a nice place to be too. Your short film The Deer sounds intriguing. I wish you the best on this journey.

David Taylor

Support is absolutely yours. (does not apply to AI or bots). Ask anything. Good luck. D.

Cressida Hale

Welcome to Stage 32, Mary! The Deer sounds intriguing, the contrast between a safe Halloween night and a charming stranger turning it dark has strong psychological potential. Wishing you the best with the script and your journey here!

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Leonardo Ramirez
Happy Introduce Yourself Weekend! The YOU Behind the Work

The You Behind the Work

I’m Leonardo Ramirez. I tell stories that explore what it means to be human, always with a thread of hope running through them. Sci-fi and fantasy are usually where I live creatively—I love building the worlds where those stories unfold. I’m also a moderator here on Stage 32 i...

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Leonardo Ramirez

That is funny Szabina Györei - and yes, now I know where to turn when I need some humor. So great to meet you Szabina!

Leonardo Ramirez

That means so much coming from you Ashley Renée Smith. And I honestly cannot wait until your fantasy novel releases! Thank you so very much for your encouragement friend!...

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Kat Spencer

Leonardo Ramirez "Some of the most beautiful music you've ever heard"? - I am going to be adding your comment to my website, heehee. Thank you, Leo!!

Leonardo Ramirez

Please do Kat Spencer - it'd be an honor.

Kat Spencer

Leonardo Ramirez I shall be working on that this weekend! It was such a sweet thing to say. Means the world, truly!

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Maverick Services
New to Stage 32 Screenwriter Looking to Connect

Hi everyone,

I’m new to Stage 32 and excited to join this community of writers, producers, directors, and other creative professionals.

I’m a screenwriter passionate about developing original stories with strong characters, distinctive worlds, emotional depth, and long-term potential. I’m especially i...

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Hallan Martins

Welcome to Stage 32! Your focus on character, world-building, and long-term story potential sounds interesting. Looking forward to seeing what you’re developing and connecting with you here.

Maverick Services

Hallan Martins thanks

Delenn Kerkhof

Welcome to the community Maverick! What are you working on right now?

Maverick Services

Delenn Kerkhof thanks

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Shiyanne Davis
Introduction

Hi my name is shiyanne, I've been writing since a kid. I started off with short stories and poetry but turned my attention to screenwriting after taking a drama class with screenwriting element. I've written 8 full length screenplays within the past two years that cover every genre. I have written a...

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Krenda Alice

Welcome Shiyanne Davis 8 full length screenplays in two years is serious output and a psychological thriller about a community rated the safest in the US secretly housing multiple serial killers is a...

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Shiyanne Davis

I love illusions, the art of deception which we can find in every day life, but to answer your question part 1 is complete, it is a franchise and yes I want to get it in front of producers as well as my other scripts

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Sascha Perplies
Updating the 300‑page Actor/Script Binder

I’m in the middle of updating the full 300‑page actor/script binder for my film project. The screenplay is already cleaned up, and now I’m aligning all production materials before moving into the pitching phases. Always open to connecting with producers, writers, and filmmakers working on similar timelines.

Sascha Perplies

“Thank you, Jennifer — I appreciate that. Yes, aligning the full binder is the point where everything starts feeling real. The project is an action‑drama feature, and I’m currently preparing the mater...

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Jeniffer Cole

Sascha Perplies Absolutely, I’d be curious to hear more. The way you’re approaching the transition from the updated screenplay into the logline, synopsis, and verbal pitch is especially interesting. W...

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Theresa Maverick

Sascha Perplies 300 pages is no small commitment. What really caught my attention, though, is the transition from a finished screenplay to a fully aligned production binder. That’s the stage where a p...

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Sascha Perplies

Thank you, Jennifer — I appreciate your interest. With an action‑drama, I’m shaping the pitch by keeping the emotional spine front and center. The screenplay has large‑scale moments, but the pitch foc...

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Sascha Perplies

Thank you, Theresa — I appreciate that. The binder has been a big step in shaping the project beyond the screenplay. As I move into the pitch phase, I’m focusing on making sure the materials communica...

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