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4th Rom Com Final

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Nicholas P
Inspiration

My inspiration comes from the things I am surrounded by. The support I get was not always given but I’m making the best of it by staying inspired. My creative mind is driven at the moment.

Maurice Vaughan

My inspiration comes from things I'm surrounded by too, Nicholas P. And movies, shows, photos, videos, etc. That's great that you're making the best of it by staying inspired....

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Mark Deuce

Same here Nicholas P and Maurice Vaughan my inspiration comes from the news I read or watch, the films I see, and the conflict in life along with the love & support here on Stage 32 inspires me to kee...

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Nicholas P

We find ourselves in each of our characters. That’s what we get it from Mark Deuce Maurice Vaughan...

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Mark Deuce

Not all of mine Nicholas P some are really bad and that is not me.

Nicholas P

Sometimes that happens Mark Deuce

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Mike Boas
How I put together a short film proposal

Several weeks ago, someone in the financing lounge posted a link to the Vimeo short film grant. I took it as a sign and finalized ten pages of my current feature project HAUNTED CIRCUITS. I submitted that segment along with prepro materials like budget, schedule, logline, summary, and artist stateme...

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Haunted Circuits Short Film Proposal
Haunted Circuits Short Film Proposal
https://maddogmovies.com/2025/04/21/haunted-circuits-short-film-proposal/
For the last few months, I've been outlining a new feature script. I was determined to hammer out the outline before doing any actual "writing" of scenes. And I got there! The next step was writing a…
Mark Deuce

I love it Mike Boas thank you so much for sharing!

Maurice Vaughan

Thanks for sharing how you put together a short film proposal, Mike Boas. The proposal is incredible, and Haunted Circuits sounds interesting! A Gothic Horror story with a Sci-Fi twist. The animation...

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Tim Morell
Looking for some feedback on a concept I'm working on

Hello, I recently updated a website I put together to pass along information about a series of scripts I've written over the years. I think the site came out pretty well, but I've been having issues with the site's

download speed on my computer. The guy who designed the site said he it wasn't a probl...

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When Dark Reigns Fall - The Swordbearer Saga
When Dark Reigns Fall - The Swordbearer Saga
https://theswordbearer.com/
When his bloody war of conquest is undone by the intrigues of a Dark Sorcerer intent on casting the world into chaos, the warrior king Ravenwolf allies himself with an ancient wizard who gives him the…
Tim Morell

Thanks for letting me know, Maurice. Maybe I need to upgrade my computer.

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Tim Morell.

Pat Savage

I'm not having any issues with the download speed, Tim Morell

Wal Friman

Hello. Looks wild in the best way. Part one, below the image. Is it a logline that follows? Find the first sentence very hard to understand.

Tim Morell

It's just his name below the image, and some of the map detail. The loglines are below the script title at the top of the page, under the site menu. Glad you liked the site. Other than the issues I se...

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Robert Franklin Godwin III
Thoughts on Rich Botto's AMA

My take-away from Rich's AMA event yesterday was the advice to stay in touch with the trends of the movie industry. Reading the trades, talking to your contacts on the production end of the business is critical.  

I was in line ordering lunch at the Alcove on Hillhurst. The young dude next in line sa...

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Neil Jaye
Query Letters

I have a question for you all. I have a few scripts under my belt and am about to start sending query letters for representation for one of them. Would you mention coverage 'Recommends,' including a 'Double Recommend' from Stage 32, or not bother?

Farook Qais

Can't hurt imho. Anything to catch people's attention so long as it's relevant.

Maurice Vaughan

I agree with Farook, Neil Jaye. Congratulations on the Double Recommend!

Pat Savage

Congratulations on the Double Recommend!

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William Holmgren
My script: FLAMINGO GROVE - “Double Recommend“!

Imagine my surprise when I opened this email today!

“Dear William,

Congratulations! Your script received a coveted "Double Recommend" through Stage 32! Let's pause to give you a standing ovation for your accomplishment…”

Wow! I am beyond honored and humbled!

This is by far one of the best feedback revie...

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Mark Deuce

CONGRATULATIONS!! William Holmgren

Samuel Walton

Congratulations dude.

Nyongesa Briton

congratulations

Maurice Vaughan

Congratulations on getting a Double Recommend, William Holmgren!

Neil Jaye

Congrats! I received a Double Recommend recently, and it's a fantastic feeling!

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Mark Deuce
James Cameron Says Blockbusters Could Die Without AI — But He’s Not Firing Anyone (Yeah, Sure!)

Could Writers be replaced with Ai? Thoughts?

James Cameron says big-budget movies like Avatar and Dune could become unsustainable unless Hollywood finds a way to cut VFX costs in half — and he believes AI might be the key. On the Boz to the Future podcast, the Oscar-winning director made it clear he...

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Jon Shallit

How about the theaters that show a huge number of selections? You go there and you are with a few friends, and they decide they want another choice. It's a grocery store and you can change your mind at point of sale!

Dwayne Williams

Maurice Vaughan, how do you feel about the idea of theaters dedicated exclusively to premieres?

Maurice Vaughan

That sounds like a film festival to me, Dwayne Williams.

Mark Deuce

I really think that films should go back to the shorts form version like the 3 Stooges and have five or six of them, lower the prices of the movies to 3 dollars, drinks, popcorn, and snacks for one dollar, Families would venture out for sure!

Patrik Gyltefors

Yes, these days when most people spend their working hours on a chair on front of a screen, I don't think that many people would choose to spend their Friday nights sitting for 3 hours in a chair in front of a screen.

Jacob N. Stuart
Building Your Brand as a Screenwriter explores why great writing alone isn’t enough in today’s competitive industry. To get a script sold, staffed and stand out, screenwriters must define their unique creative identity.

This blog walks writers through key questions and steps to help shape a compelling, authentic brand:

https://www.screenwritingstaffing.com/post/building-your-brand-as-a-scre......

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Building Your Brand as a Screenwriter: Stand Out and Get Staffed
Building Your Brand as a Screenwriter: Stand Out and Get Staffed
https://www.screenwritingstaffing.com/post/building-your-brand-as-a-screenwriter-stand-out-and-get-staffed
Your brand as a screenwriter is more than a buzzword-it's your creative signature and the key to standing out in a crowded industry. Whether you're pitching to producers, applying to writing programs,…

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Mark Deuce
Is Pope Francis The Last Pope? His Death Sparks Renewed Interest in 900-Year-Old ‘Judgement Day’ Prophecy - Check When?

Pope Francis has passed away at 88 years old. Is he the Last Pope?

Here is some writing fuel for you!

Question: Could you write a movie or tv script with this intel? If so, what would you call it?

Also: Did you know that their is a 900 year old prophecy about all of the Popes? Well, here ya go!

The dea...

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Frank Van Der Meijden

I was in Rome this week and this is the so called ‘round room’ from the Vatican (was there tuesday). Monday I visited an Irish Catholic church in Rome, and the priest there said to me: “After the Roma...

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Maurice Vaughan

I'm not sure what the title would be, Mark Deuce, but I'd write it as a Mission: Impossible type movie.

Mark Deuce

Exactly Eon C. Rambally if Pope Francis was the last Pope, Petros Romanus, then who could this new one be? I love stories like this.

Mark Deuce

That is amazing Frank Van Der Meijden and I really think that Rome never did fully go away, it just changed with the times.

What do you think of this last Pope Thing?

You really have the makings of a...

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Pat Savage

I've read this prophecy years ago Mark Deuce and it sure does make for an interesting story.

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Geoff Hall
Has the way movies use dialogue changed?

Stephen Follows it would seem, can find trends and statistics from anywhere in the business. Today I found an article about dialogue.

He writes,

"Last week I was re-watching The Conversation (1974) with friends, and we all noted just how different the sound design felt to modern movies. The analogue t...

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Geoff Hall

Rutger Oosterhoff haha! Yes life is great! There will always be someone somewhere who wants to shorten a script! In the early days of Seeing Rachel, it was all due to budgetary considerations, which w...

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Tucker Teague

Such a great film. I haven't seen it in decades. I think I need to watch it again soon. Also, I tend to like films with less dialog and even minimal action, so my screenplays tend to be a bit heavy on...

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Mark Deuce

Sad how he passed Geoff Hall he was a legend!

Geoff Hall

Indeed Mark Deuce he had presence when he was on the screen. And that presence will be missed...

Mark Deuce

Totally agree with you Geoff Hall he was intense on and off the screen.

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Sam Rivera
CONGRATS! 84 Script Requests and 34 Meeting Requests in the last 2 weeks! 4/23

Hey everyone! I wanted to congratulate our fellow community members who had scripts requested through Stage 32 pitch sessions over the last 2 weeks. We are thrilled for the opportunities for the following writers to have their scripts requested by various producers, LINK Entertainment, Flirt Films,...

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Maurice Vaughan

84 script requests and 34 meeting requests! WOW! Congratulations, everyone!

Daphne Russell

That's exciting! Sharing the hope!

Tiffiney Cornish

Yay! I'm very excited to have received a request for my script. Looking forward to seeing what the next few weeks bring. Thanks Stage 32!

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Ryan Wilford
Screenwriting for newbies

Didn’t get a chance to ask this during the webinar, but putting it out here because I’d love to hear from any working writers or reps who’ve navigated this stage—what worked for you?” Hi everyone!

My name is Ryan Wilford—originally from Chicago, now based in Los Angeles. I’m an upcoming screenwriter...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hey, Ryan Wilford. The first step I take is network/look for producers and directors to pitch my script to. I definitely think a new writer should focus on building a portfolio and relationships first...

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