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September 2026 Open House
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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Ali Sayed
Imm new

"Hi everyone! I'm new to Stage 32 and just starting my screenwriting journey. I'm developing a TV series idea — a crime drama with dark comedy elements — and I'm excited to learn from this community, connect with other creatives, and eventually pitch my project. Looking forward to being part of the conversation!"

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, @Ali! Welcome to the community. Great to meet another screenwriter. Anna Henry wrote two blogs about mapping out a multi-season story.

www.stage32.com/blog/the-secrets-to-mapping-out-a-multi-season...

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Kisaakye Raymond

Wow! A crime drama with comedy elements. Sounds cool. Send it out there.

Ali Sayed

"Thank you so much for the warm welcome and the resources! I'll definitely check them out — mapping out the story across seasons is exactly what I need help with right now. Really appreciate it!" Maur...

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Ali Sayed. Hope those resources help. Keep us posted on your TV series.

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Dmitry Orlov
Music Composer

Hi everyone, my name is Dmitry Orlov. I’m a composer, orchestrator, and arranger originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, and I’m now based in Athens, Greece.

My musical background includes composition, orchestration, arrangement, jazz improvisation, violin, and viola. I work across a wide range of mu...

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Clarke Keaton

Your background is fascinating from St. Petersburg to Athens, with such a wide range across orchestral, jazz, vocal and cinematic music. That mix of classical training and improvisation must give you...

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Tonny Rimwah
FIELD PRODUCER – EAST AFRICA REGION (kenya,Tanzania & Zanzibar)

I am an experienced Kenyan Field Producer, Film Fixer and Location Manager with more than 18 years of hands-on experience supporting international and local film, television, documentary and commercial productions across Kenya and East Africa.

Based in Nairobi, I provide end-to-end field production s...

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Zoltán Varga

Great introduction, Tonny. Having reliable local expertise and strong production networks is invaluable for international productions working across East Africa. Wishing you continued success!

Tonny Rimwah

Thank you Zoltán Varga

Clarke Keaton

Tonny Rimwah Big respect for the work you do 18 years across Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar and beyond is no small feat. You're literally the bridge connecting international productions to the real Africa on the ground ?

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ANNA MELLO
New Vertical Drama Writer from Brazil - Revenge Thriller (60 eps) - BURIED ALIVE

Hi everyone! I'm Ana Clara from Brazil - so excited to be here!I'm a vertical micro-drama writer specializing in Psychological Thriller / Revenge Drama for mobile-first audiences.My latest project is BURIED ALIVE:

Logline: They poisoned me and buried me in my wedding dress on my wedding day. I crawle...

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ANNA MELLO

@Robert Dillon Thanks for the tip!

To clarify for everyone - both projects are psychological thrillers, not horror/supernatural:

BURIED ALIVE (Completed) - Rachel survives being buried alive in her wed...

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Abraham Lith

Hello Anna Mellow, I'm Abraham, I'd love to connect with you.

David Taylor

I like that. High concept. Great simple premise. Promises delicious revenge and shouts ‘tell me more’ I do hope she despatches awful people in the most horribly satisfying ways.

Sylvio Pretsch

Hi Anna, welcome on Stage 32! Your project sounds amazing!

Mercy James

Welcome to Stage 32, Ana Clara! BURIED ALIVE has such a gripping hook, I was curious from the logline alone! The vertical format sounds like a great fit for all those cliffhangers. Wishing you lots of success with it, and I hope you connect with the right people here!

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Ali Shagizauly
Hello Stage 32! Author of epic dark fantasy novel "Lord of Darkness"

Hi everyone! I’m Ali, a fantasy author. I’ve recently published my epic dark fantasy novel, "Lord of Darkness," on Amazon.

The story features an expansive world with deeply constructed original conlangs, complex political intrigue, and mythic lore inspired by Germanic Norse traditions. I’ve uploaded...

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Ali Shagizauly

Hi @Jennifer Coyle,

Thank you so much for the congratulations and for such a thoughtful question!

You’ve hit the nail on the head regarding adaptation. For me, the essential core that must stay intact i...

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Abraham Lith

Ali Shagizauly Thanks for sharing this, I sent you a connection request. I would love to connect with you.

Stella Edward

Ali Shagizauly I really like the way you describe your process. Starting with the atmosphere, history, and cultural foundations before allowing the characters to emerge from that world sounds like a g...

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Zoltán Varga

Welcome, Ali! With such a deeply developed world, have you considered which part of the story would translate best to the screen as a first adaptation?

Ali Shagizauly

Hello!

Thank you for your interest. I am excited to share that my epic fantasy novel, "Lord of Darkness," has already been published on Amazon, and the first part of its sequel is now available on Amaz...

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Marsei Sart
A Son Betrayed — Emotional Scene | Self-Tape

What happens when the person you trusted most betrays you? ( Any Feedback would be appreciated )

Prisca Kaosisochukwu Umeanyika

Reactions to betrayal are quite dimensional based on the history behind it and the person involved. In worst case scenario, I will vehemently articulate to you how your demeanor affected me and slowly exit friendship with you. Betrayal shouldn’t be treated slightly.

Moataz Melloli

that's depends on your character how you feel how you think and also your mood

Elena Schumann

Well the second story in the Bible is the Cain/Able story about a conflict between two brothers that does not go well for either of them. Cain kills Able and then is marked by God and banished to "Eas...

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Anastasia Atungsiri

As someone who wrote a book series about surviving betrayal, abandonment, and rebuilding from scratch, this theme hits deeply. When betrayal comes from family or loved ones, the conflict is complex be...

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Marsei Sart

Thank you guys

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Jeannie Tyrrell
Hello everyone,

What started as years of writing, research, sketches, and a lot of figuring things out is becoming a real production.

UNWANTED: An Untold Story is being built independently, piece by piece, with a growing group of people helping bring Baby Blue’s world to life.

Want to be part of what we’re building?

V...

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Kisaakye Raymond
Out of body

After registering my screen play of 'out of body' this August/2026,I am going to work on my second project 'until October' as I find representation for the first one.

Laura Hammer

Here’s a g...

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Zoltán Varga

Congratulations on completing and registering Out of Body! Wishing you success in finding the right representation, and all the best with Until October.

Kisaakye Raymond

Thanks Zoltan, I am happy to share with optimists like you and people with positive energy

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Vick S
Hello Stage 32! Connecting from OptimityFX — Exploring the Future of VFX, Audio & Film Pipelines

Hey everyone on Stage 32!

Maurice Vaughan

Hey, Vick S! Welcome to the community. Great to meet you. What's your favorite VFX in a movie?

Catherine Mercer

Hello, Vick. welcome to the platform.

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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.

Jaz Lagrimas

Warm welcome to the Stage32 community James Lee! What's your favorite film/series?

If you want a personalized experience or assistance, don't hesitate to email us at Success@Stage32.com and Edu@Stage32...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hey, James Lee. How's it going? What are you working on?

Abraham Lith

I'd love to connect.

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Steve Vivien
Steve Vivien

Composer and music producer behind SoundWorx Audio. I create emotion-driven original music for brands, games, film and digital media, with a focus on how music supports the mood, energy and story of a project. Thanks for having me Stage 32 and Hi from me everyone onboard.

Zoltán Varga

Interesting approach to music and storytelling. When you start a film project, what usually comes first for you the characters, the overall mood, or conversations with the director?

Maurice Vaughan

Welcome to the community, Steve Vivien.

Blayne Hobbs
New horror movie

I've got an idea about a technological/ identity theft horror movie about ai replacing people, I would like to talk with some people who are interested. 

Blayne Hobbs

If you like I could send you the script, do you have an email?

Miko Salkin

i do, but im running short on directors... best of luck tho!

Blayne Hobbs

Thank you

Zoltán Varga

Interesting concept. Is the AI literally stealing someone’s identity and replacing them, or is the horror more psychological?

Blayne Hobbs

It's a form of the ai slowly learning the owners personal details throughout the conversations and throughout the movie it copies the voice, likes, hobbies, and even physical body of the replica, it's...

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