The Stage 32 Videos: Screenwriter

I’ve been a screenwriter for several years, but I’ve just completed my directorial debut. It’s a short thriller currently in post-production. While I’m finishing the edit, I’ve put together this brief teaser to showcase its visual style and my directorial vision.

Short Story: When a screenwriter vanishes without a trace, his daughter discovers the impossible: one of the characters from his stories—a Werewolf—crosses over from the mirror world and reveals the truth. Her father has become trapped inside his own fictional universes. To save him, the girl embarks on a journey through the imaginary worlds of her father’s creation—where magic is real, ancient creatures guard hidden secrets, and the boundary between fiction and reality has never truly existed. But in the end, a truth is revealed that changes everything: their world, too, may be part of someone else’s story—conceived and hidden within the secret writings of an unknown author. The girl’s father set out in search of the Creator of his world—a writer who has become trapped in a desolate realm inhabited by black worms and ravaged by relentless tornadoes. This barren world is like a blank page where every story is endlessly erased by desert storms. The series follows the protagonists as they travel across diverse worlds, completing missions and quests tied to their inhabitants—all in the hope of finding and freeing the Creator, who has lost himself within his own creations and now needs the help of another writer. “In Search of the Creator” is: • Epic and philosophical fantasy • A story about the power of imagination and the nature of reality • A dark coming-of-age tale • A new original fantasy universe • A cinematic music trailer Tone & Inspiration: Inspired by iconic stories of crossing into other worlds and searching for truth: The NeverEnding Story (1984) The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)

The short screenplay I wrote, directed and produced. Title: NOW HIRING Log: Two frustrated angry people have nothing in common except unemployed when their paths cross their lives change in a big way. It is on YOUTUbe

You might not have a story problem. You might have a title problem. And if that stings a little = good. Because before anyone reads your logline, watches your trailer, or opens your pitch deck; they read two or three words. Two seconds. That’s how long it takes for their brain to decide:

I’ve been working for months on something I truly care about, and I’m really excited to finally share it properly. What makes this special to me is the chance to work closely with two people who have shaped the way we all think about story: James V. Hart and Christopher Vogler. Not in a big conference, not in a crowded masterclass, but in a small, focused group where you can actually talk, ask questions, and work on your script face to face with them. It’s not just about lessons or theory. It’s about sharing meals, late-night conversations, script discussions, and those moments when a mentor says one sentence that changes how you see your whole story. For me, the goal is simple: create a place where serious writers can grow, connect, and spend a few unforgettable days focused only on story, craft, and the joy of being part of a creative community. In May 2026 we’ll be hosting Cinema Residency, a small international screenwriting workshop in Puglia, Italy. Just 15 writers, all working on their own projects, spending five full days together by the sea. If that sounds like something you’d love, you can find more information here: www.cinemaresidency.it

Logline: A prequel to Forrest Gump, telling the story of 12-year-old Forrest, who is sent to a summer camp where he embarks on a series of incredible and unconventional adventures. Synopsis: Young Forrest Gump finds himself at a classic American summer camp. His journey begins when he helps free a trapped Bigfoot from a hunter's snare in the woods, forming an unlikely friendship. Together with his newfound camp friends, he discovers a secret underground bunker hidden deep in the forest. Their adventure escalates when they must search for missing camp counselors who have gotten lost in the vast wilderness. Atmosphere & Tone: The story captures the innocent charm of Forrest's perspective while delivering a survival-adventure atmosphere reminiscent of the remote wilderness and mysterious plot elements found in Far Cry 5.

Written By Me , it was my first short movie as a screen Writer in 2021 ... And I hope you like it .. Full Movie In Profile The Collyer brothers, Homer and Langley, were two reclusive siblings living in Harlem, New York, whose extreme hoarding turned their home into one of the most infamous cases of compulsive clutter in history. Born into a wealthy family, both were educated and talented—Homer a lawyer and Langley an engineer and pianist—but after their parents’ deaths, they withdrew completely from society. Over the years, Langley obsessively collected newspapers, furniture, scrap metal, and countless random objects, filling the house with maze-like tunnels and dangerous traps meant to keep intruders away. As Homer became blind and paralyzed due to illness, Langley took care of him, rarely leaving the house except at night to gather supplies. Their isolation worsened until the entire mansion became a fortress of debris. In 1947, police discovered Homer dead inside the clutter, and after almost two weeks of searching through tons of hoarded material, they found Langley’s body as well—crushed by one of his own booby traps while trying to reach his brother. Their tragic story became a symbol of extreme hoarding, inspiring the term “Collyer Mansion” to describe dangerously cluttered homes.

Water remembers everything. What do we remember? This is a teaser for a screenplay of the same name, in which I invite you to take a journey through consciousness, where the line between reality and nightmare is blurred and where every sip of the day lived tastes of our vices.

Logline: The discovery of the world's largest oil reservoir in the Pacific Ocean initiates The Dark Angel Gerrat Tensh to conspire a conflict between the USA, Russia and China that threatens the End of Days, but each leader faces their own personal threat to power that is exacerbated by spiritual leader Hamidi Abdullahi who is out to thwart The Dark Angel's plans. https://www.hereandback.co.uk/triumvirate

Rough cut #top11 % Coverfly#Explore#explorepageready#explorepage#travel#SelfMade #Sachadouglas#filmmaking#film A four-time international award-winning TV pilot. Deleted scenes & rough cut only Top 11% Coverfly and Film Freeway Worldwide #xbox#Filmfreeway#Coverfly#TV Pitched in the USA to producers including Marsy Robinson!

A curated collection of on-camera performance clips that highlight my range, emotional clarity, and character work. These samples also inform my screenwriting and script consulting — giving me a grounded performer’s perspective on pacing, subtext, and scenes that feel playable for actors.

...the fifth of November (and all other days for that matter) you can DM me with any screenwriting query or question you have and I will do my best to answer. Or if you need something more focused, visit my site for more information: www.philmscribe.com