Launched in April 2015, STAY IN CHARACTER! began with founders, Drago Lazetich, Marianne Kaulima, and Tim Giovanni from Crashdown Studio (2019). Arthouse films inspired our first short film, the award winning "Little Milo" 2018. Our site is homage to Drago Lazetich. STAY IN CHARACTER! Productions' networks and events connected everyone from stage, video and film for sharing helpful resources in their network with each for their projects. “No man is an island,” Drago Lazetich stated, “We all need each other. 150+ attended our first event at making it a success, and showing us that there is a need for such a gathering. We would like to make it sustainable and have regular events.” The community has grown from China’s  development of acquiring international talent and branched out to Sydney, Australia after 2020.