Your Stage : On the Road to Debuting Our First Film as a Movie Studio by Stefanie Maxson

Stefanie Maxson

On the Road to Debuting Our First Film as a Movie Studio

We’re an independent production company (Offbend Studios) in Texas, creating movies from the ground up and building a direct line between the audience and the screen. We are currently in pre-production for our first film, High Stakes, set to film in Austin, TX. 

High Stakes is a gritty West Texas story where a rookie and a reckless deputy face a cartel showdown.

As a team of film lovers in production, marketing, and business, we’re committed to telling stories with the same heart and care that made us fall in love with movies in the first place.

If you believe in original storytelling and want to collaborate, support, or simply follow the journey, visit offbend.com or connect with me here.

Jennifer Ford

Such an exciting project! I’m also passionate about storytelling that captures the heart of Texas. It's inspiring to see independent productions bringing that vision to life. Would love to follow your journey with High Stakes.

Muhammad Abed Baryal

Thank you for sharing this exciting opportunity. Your story and approach sound very interesting. Wishing your project great success

Rutger Oosterhoff 2

Austin rocks! Have a screenllay playing out there that I probably turn into a comicbook series.

Good luck with your project! Cheers

Wyman Brent

Stefanie, High Stakes sounds like it’s going to be one intense and gripping ride — I love that you and your team are building it from the ground up with such heart for original storytelling. It’s always exciting to see filmmakers bring their first project as a studio to life, especially one set in a place with as much character as West Texas.

I also wanted to mention that I’ve written and recorded hundreds of original songs across almost every genre — from cinematic pieces with big emotional weight to gritty rock, moody blues, and lighter moments that can still carry a story. Since I retain full rights to all of them, they’re ready for licensing or even custom writing if you ever need something tailored for a scene. I’m always happy to collaborate with filmmakers who believe in telling stories their own way.

https://wymanbrent.bandcamp.com/

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Stefanie Maxson. Welcome to the community. It's nice to meet you. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world (www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...).

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Congratulations on being in pre-production for Offbend Studios' first film!

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