The Stage 32 Videos: Tv Pilot

This is a TV pilot I co-wrote with Robert Weinstein in mockumentary style about a simple, slightly racist man running a longshot campaign for Mayor of New York and the campaign manager who tries to get him on right track. I play the lead role of Toby Morton and Robert plays the campaign manager, Alan Weinstein. Co-starring Niels Bolle, Rachel Crawford, and Jim Ford. The pilot was directed by Gary Waldinger, shot by Timur Civan, and edited by Ali Mao. Actor coaching by me me. "Man of the People" won several awards, including the Skully for Best Comedy Short at the Royal Flush Festival, and the Silver Ace Award at the Las Vegas International Film Fest. It screened at numerous other festivals, as well. We shot this for about 10K.

STREET GIGS TV PILOT By Vanessa M. Chattman GENRE: Action, Drama LOGLINE: As the Honeywell Theatre prepares for a new season, aspiring artists David and Regina seize an unexpected opportunity, while Keith navigates his father's reservations and the unspoken ambitions of his other talented friends. SYNOPSIS: Mr. Paterson owns a theatre in the busy downtown Chicago area. Keith Paterson helps his father with the theatre shows and events while attending art shows and art gallery events to host and display his artwork. Keith convinces his father allow long-time friend David, a pianist and ex-girlfriend Regina Hollister, an expiring dancer, hoping to become a famous dancer. He only spoke to his father about Regina's talent, but he didn't mention his seven friends who are also looking for gigs to showcase their great talented assets. bout the Author Vanessa M. Chattman was born on September 5th, 1970, in Newark, NJ. Her family moved to East Orange, NJ a few years later. She graduated from Clifford J. Scott High School in 1989. She joined the US Army in 1990 served on Active Duty for four years and ten months. She deployed to Desert Storm in 1990 and attended Vincennes University In 1993.She worked for the Department of Defense and Child Care Services from 1995 to 1998. In November 1997, she was accepted into the International Poetry Hall of Fame. Her membership with The Writer’s Digest Book Club has been active since 1997. Her poems have been published in three different anthologies. The poem “My House” has been published in “The Poetic Voices of America Anthology.” The second poem titled “The Celebration” has been published in the “Beginnings” anthology. The poem titled “People” has been published by The National Library of Poetry and has received The Editor’s Choice Award. The Play titled, “Street Gigs”, and the Screenplay titled, “ZEROX CODES” were written in 2008. She has been an active member of the Unites States Army Reserves for 10 years from 2008 to 2018. and has an associate’s degree in applied science. Her modeling experience started with the opportunity to attend The John Casablancas Modeling school in 2018, and years later she had the opportunity to have her first photo shoot with Studio-1 in 2023. Her First Horror Novel “The Black Sea of Roses: (Book 1) was published on October 17th, 2019, by Amnet Systems, A Book Publishing Company owned by Amazon.com. Her second Novel “The Black Sea of Roses: A Novel (The Antique shop, Book 2) was published on April 30th, 2021, by The Book Baby Publishing Company. Her poetry book titled “The Poetry Series” was published on July 4th, 2020, by The Dorrance Publishing Company. Her Fantasy Novel, "SPELLMARKED" in Paperback format was published on August 28th, 2025, by Barnes & Noble Press, and other formats are also available on Amazon

This is the sizzle reel for The Texas Secessionists, to promote the PILOT for a true crime limited TV series that I co-wrote with fellow screenwriter Cynthia Uhrich.

With a shot at landing a cable TV series, the clerks from Viva Video, one of the world's last great video stores, puzzle over what movies they'd host as the subject of their pilot and come up with John Carpenter's overlooked sci-fi/action classic 'They Live', featuring social satire, unique aliens, and the world's longest fight scene with the most hits below the belt. Join Miguel, Bryan, Dan, Whitney, Elyse, and Joe as their varied views intersect through their mutual love of cinema!

A car rental on an island where nobody needs a car. When Capri is passed over for promotion she hatches a plan to put Best Rent-A-Car out of business. This pilot was originally shot in 2005. In 2008 the extended version screened at both the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner and the Banff International TV Festival.

The Book of levi Films Presents A raw, hilarious, and deeply emotional dramedy about heartbreak, healing, and the chaos in between. When a newly hired teacher and ex-comedian walks in on his fiancée with her ex, his world flips overnight.

I would like to mention an Outstanding TV Comedy pilot directed and written by my good friend Katrina Lena. Katrina Lena is a Remarkable Actor, Director, Screenwriter and Comedian and she has won numerous awards. Post 2019 is a great comedy based on what happened after the COVID outbreak. I encourage everyone to check this out - Also, Post 2019 features Actress/Artist Michelle Aida Ramos (LoveLove) who is a regular guest on my show - Your Music Team - NBC Radio KCAA - You can also watch a condensed version on Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/1041017855 - Congrats Katrina!!

I would like to mention an Outstanding TV pilot directed and written by my good friend Katrina Lena. Katrina Lena is a Remarkable Actor, Director, Screenwriter and Comedian and she has won numerous awards. Post 2019 is a great comedy based on what happened after the COVID outbreak. I encourage everyone to check this out - I believe that Post 2019 and Katrina Lena would be excellent candidates for the Stage 32 Writer's Room - Comedy Screenwriting Contest - Cheers & Congrats Katrina on your Exciting pilot!

"Inside the Author" is a reality series that chronicles the life and career of BK Spencer, a self-published author who has made a remarkable journey to becoming one of the New York Times top thriller writers of 2024. The series provides an intimate look at BK's life, her challenges, her triumphs, and her relentless pursuit of success. Each episode offers viewers behind-the-scenes access to her writing process, promotional events, personal moments, and interactions with fans and industry professionals. BK's ultimate goal is to have her book "Inside the Enemy" adapted into a movie or TV series, and she is currently working on the sequel to "Inside the Enemy." BK's story is one of empowerment, resilience, and inspiration, making "Inside the Author" a must-watch for anyone who dreams of achieving greatness against the odds.

Some secrets are better left buried. This is not one of them. ⛰️✈️

This is the directorial debut of Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine, Zombieland) A skilled but suicidal hitman reluctantly mentors a clumsy computer hacker in a last-ditch effort to stop the XYZ agency's world domination plans. With their mismatched talents, they stumble through an uproarious journey of chaos, comedy, and unexpected heroism in this high-stakes, action-packed comedy.

Soft but Snatched, Kirkland Saves the World is a Supernatural Teen Drama Series featuring the shy Indigenous teen Kirkland Windsor, who is forced back to the reservation to live with an evil step-family. At the same time, he deals with social anxiety, grieving his mom and culture shock as he discovers he carries a rare gene that turns him into a furry creature with powers to solve mysteries and save the planet. Set in a fictional reservation, Kirkland Windsor, a shy Indigenous teen, falls deeply in despair, fighting with his step-siblings and grieving his mother while forced to live on the reservation. Just before his dad returns home from his honeymoon, Kirkland learns how much his new siblings despise him. When he deduces from a change in his father's demeanour that his dad doesn't care for him anymore, he knows he needs to move or lose his last connection to his old life forever. Broken-hearted and alone in the forest, Kirkland comes of age. The young teenager turns to Kansas Freeman, his best friend, who is 2-Spirit full of mysterious Indigenous magic. Together, they try to solve the mystery of what happened to Kirkland in the forest and who is after him using their Tarot Cards and Kansas' psychic abilities. Set up by his new siblings, Kirkland throws the first punch, and Dad sends him to the lions, err, more like the Sasquatch myths might have some glue, even in the Group Home for Delinquent Boys.