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Author Introduction – International Novelist Exploring Screen Adaptation Opportunities

Hi everyone,

I’m Maryam Dalir, an Iranian novelist with a strong readership and an expanding international presence. I write in the genres of thriller, mystery, and romantic drama — stories driven by complex female leads, layered psychology, and cinematic tension.

My English-language novel “Secrets of...

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Ryan Wilford
Los Angeles-Based Screenwriter

Happy Saturday Stage 32 Family!

I just wanted to reintroduce myself, as I like to do every so often. My name is Ryan, and I'm originally from Chicago! I've been here in Los Angeles for four, almost five, years now, and I am a screenwriter.

I started my first screenplay, the psychological thriller "Con...

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Ryan Wilford

Maurice Vaughan Thank you! And agreed—everything we do in life, and how we operate through it, starts in our mind. There are many fascinating stories that can be told around mental health....

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Ryan Wilford

Thanks again Vamsi Tankala appreciate the support! Happy Holidays!

Ryan Wilford

Hi! Shaun Jackson Williams Patience is key. Be patient with the process and yourself. Have compassion for yourself as you learn new things; it’s okay not to know everything in the beginning. Be open t...

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Ryan Wilford

Thank you! And definitely. You find things you never would've if you just stick to the original version lol, the rewrite is like the rebirth of your script. Michael Dzurak...

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Ryan Wilford. You're right. I might write an Action script about mental health.

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A Disaster Drama for Studio-Level Readability

I’m a screenwriter currently focused on developing character-driven, socially grounded feature films with strong commercial potential. I’m excited to share that my latest feature screenplay, THE STORM SURGE — a coastal disaster drama — is an official entry in the 2026 NRDC Climate Storytelling Fello...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Pravash Chatterjee. Welcome to the community. I’m a Stage 32 Lounge Moderator. I wanted to let you know that I moved your post from the Screenwriting Lounge to the Introduce Yourself Lounge since...

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Pravash Chatterjee

Hi Maurice, what exactly I can post in Screenwriting Lounge?

Maurice Vaughan

Pravash Chatterjee The Screenwriting Lounge is the place for screenwriters to discuss topics about screenwriting, share content (like screenwriting articles and screenwriting videos), ask questions ab...

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Hi , I am Tina .

hi everyone .

I’m Tina, an aspiring actress based in Iran.

I’m looking to collaborate on short films, student films, or any project that needs a dedicated performer.

I’m open to auditions and self-tapes, and I’d love to gain more on-set experience.

If you’re working on a project and need an actor, I’d...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Tina Babania. Welcome to the community. Hope you're doing great! Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world...

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Hey everybody, newbie here!

Hey everyone! My name is Jeff and I am a SAG AFTRA actor based in the Northeast. Found this wonderful place through an Actory NYC mention and was inspired to check it out! Anyway would love to connect with anyone and everyone so please feel free to reach out. In the meantime I am going to have some...

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Maurice Vaughan

Do you have an acting reel, Jeff Byrd? If so, you could post it on your profile. You can add it by moving your mouse over "Profile" on the bar near the top of Stage 32's home page and click "Video/Aud...

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Leonardo Ramirez 2

You're very welcome Jeff Byrd. And thanks for connecting!

Chiera McLaughlin

Nice to meet you Jeff Byrd - look forwarding to connecting with you too

Morgan Knibbs

It is a faith-filled inspirational drama about a young man by the name of Jason Daniels who’s aspiration is to be a psychologist but instead of reading textbooks on psychology he learns by interacting with individuals in his community

Jeff Byrd

Maurice Vaughan I do, I just need to get the time to get it posted. so far I’ve posted most of my credits, photos and my IMDB link. Slowly but surely I’ll get everything completed!...

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First draft of Short Film ready!

Hello everyone!

My name is Chiera, and I am a fresh new screenwriter with a fresh new screenplay!

My short film, "The Ringer," centres around a day in the life of a Ringer in the Australian Outback.

Although I'm from Scotland, I spent a few years in the outback, and I'm really proud of my first draf...

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Rose Dupuis

welcome Chiera McLaughlin, you will make the right connection here and good luck with your script.

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Chiera McLaughlin! Welcome to the community. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. Producers, directo...

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Fantasy Feature Film | Franchise-Ready IP

Hi everyone,

I’m a screenwriter working in fantasy.

I’ve completed a feature-length fantasy screenplay designed as the launch of a franchise-driven IP.

I’m interested in connecting with producers or literary managers who are actively developing genre films or YA-oriented projects.

Happy to share the log...

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Ulduz Karayeva. Hope you have a great week!

Sebastian Tudores

that's great Ulduz Karayeva - I see you're in the Writer's Room. If you haven't worked your pitch on Thursdays with out wonderful pitch prep guides, definitely do - then, as Maurice mentioned, start p...

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Ulduz Karayeva

Thank you so much for this Sebastian Tudores , I really appreciate it. Yes, I’m in the Writer’s Room and will definitely take advantage of the Thursday pitch prep sessions. And that’s amazing — being...

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Elle Bolan

Hi and welcome to Stage 32! It's great to meet you and I look forward to seeing you around the lounges.

Ulduz Karayeva

Thank you Elle Bolan for the warm welcome! Happy to be here.

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Rakim Stevens
Hi Stage 32 family! I’m Raki…

Hi Stage 32 family! I’m Rakim Stevens, a seven-time published author and filmmaker creating stories that are raw, cinematic, and deeply human. My nine books range from personal memoirs to epic fantasy, each crafted to resonate with readers—and audiences—on multiple levels.

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Rakim Stevens! How's your December going?

Rakim Stevens

it’s going well. How about yourself?

Maurice Vaughan

It's going well too, Rakim Stevens. Do you have any plans for the holidays?

Sam Rivera

Hi Rakim Stevens Having that foundation as a published author, especially across such a range of genres, is an incredible asset for screenwriting. That experience with narrative depth, voice, and char...

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“New Romantic Drama Screenplay Available for Collaboration”

✨ Hi Stage 32 Community,

I’m Fida Tareen, a freelance story writer. I have written a new romantic drama screenplay and I’m looking for a director or producer who enjoys working with emerging writers.

The story is ready, and a PDF version is available.

If anyone is interested, I would be thrilled to connect. Thank you!

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Fida Tareen. Welcome to the community. Hope you're doing great! Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world....

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Sam Rivera

I couldn't agree more with Maurice Vaughan! I'd also like to point that we have a great community job board that you can share your project needs! You can check it out here: https://www.stage32.com/fi...

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Savannah Cross
Darkness of Death

My name is Savannah Cross. I have written a dark fantasy horror script called Darkness of Death that I am very passionate about. But I do not have that much money to pitch my script to executives on here

Maurice Vaughan

You're right, Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg. The main purpose of the Pitch Sessions is to get feedback to improve a pitch, but sometimes the executives, managers, etc. will request scripts, sign write...

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Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg

Maurice Vaughan Which is fine to say for S32 as a social media platform, but the producers, if they receive compensation, can be tagged with pay-to-play and that ruins careers in this industry. So bes...

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Savannah Cross

How do I reach out to the producers directly?

Elle Bolan

Hi Savannah and welcome to Stage 32. I can see you're wanting to talk to filmmakers directly. I get that. And I understand the passion too. Trust me.

But the reality is that you're where you need to b...

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Willem Elzenga 2

Savannah Cross make a nice Linkedin account and follow the right filmmakers/producers/directors - join the discussion, research, contribute - get into business. harder; find a manager or agent. beside...

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Code Rouge : Nina — Character-Driven Action Drama Series (based on an upcoming French book quadrilogy)

Hello everyone,

My name is Eve. I’m a French writer developing CODE ROUGE, an original action-drama series based on my ongoing four-book saga.

The global storyline is already fully constructed. I’m currently writing Book 4 while adapting the universe into a TV format. Season 1 is completely written (5...

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Eve Decoeur

James LO Hello James,

Thank you for your message. If you’d like, I can send you the synopsis directly in a private message.

And if you need any additional information about the project, please don’t hes...

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Michael Dzurak

Nice, Eve Decoeur! This looks like a really cool story. I love assassin thrillers. I look forward to seeing this one made someday!

Elle Bolan

Hi Eve and welcome to Stage 32! I see you've had the welcome banner so I won't bombard, but I wanted to say hello. If you need anything, don't hesitate to reach out. And if you need help finding resources or have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.

Eve Decoeur

Hi Ellen, Thank you so much for the warm welcome — I really appreciate it.

I’m still exploring Stage 32, but I’m already impressed by how supportive and open the community feels.

If I ever n...

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Hassan AL Mahfoud
Hi,Everyone

My name is Hassan . I’m currently Learning how to write screenplay and looking for opportunity to be part in the Entertainment industry .

Hassan AL Mahfoud

Thanks

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Hassan AL Mahfoud. What genre(s) do you want to write?

Hassan AL Mahfoud

I love to write in more than one, History, Drama, but mostly science fiction.

Elle Bolan

Hi Hassan! Nice to meet you and welcome to Stage 32!

Maurice Vaughan

I write in different genres too, Hassan AL Mahfoud. Action, Horror, Sci-Fi, etc. What's one of your favorite Sci-Fi movie or show?

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