RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions, and Other Fun Stuff (May 23rd, 2014)

STAGE 32 NEWS

The Stage 32 crew got together for a week of summit meetings.  Our team just keeps getting larger and the ideas bigger.  Rest assured we have some really cool things in store for the community.

The May edition of On Stage With RB is now available On Demand. I spent some time going over the navigation and features of The Stage 32 Happy Writers and also spent a couple of hours answering member questions on anything and everything. You can view the webinar for free here: On Stage With RB May 2014 – Now Available Free On Demand

We’ve joined forces with Kailey Marsh, creator of THE BLOOD LIST, to launch The Search for New Blood Screenwriting Contest.  You can read the coverage from The Wrap here:  Stage 32, The Blood List Launch Screenplay Contest to Discover New Writers

I also covered the partnership and launch here:  Stage 32, The Blood List Launch Screenplay Contest to Discover New Writers (as seen on The Wrap)

On the education and opportunity front…

Two Exclusive Next Level Webinars happening this week:

First, it’s PowerNetworking for Film and TV Crew, hosted by my great friend, Heather Hale (https://www.stage32.com/profile/59133/heather-hale). This is the 3^rd in Heather’s exclusive series for Stage 32.  If you work or wish to work behind the scenes in film or television, this webinar is a must.  For more information and to register, click here:  PowerNetworking for Film and TV Crew

Second, my friend and top screenwriting consultant, Danny Manus (https://www.stage32.com/profile/182752/danny-manus) returns to the Stage 32 set to host Crafting Killer Loglines, Query Letters, and One-Sheets.  For those who are able to make the webinar live, Danny will offer a FREE analysis of your logline.  To find out more and to register, click here:  Crafting Killer Loglines, Query Letters & One-Sheets

Pitchfest XVII: Screenwriters and Filmmakers takes place this weekend.  Pitch to Millennium Films, Epicenter Management, Intrigue, Walt Becker Company and Authentic Talent & Literary Management – all are looking for new material and new writers.  To learn more, click here Online PitchFest XVII: Screenwriters and Filmmakers

In addition to Pitchfest XVII, we have a bunch of other executives in the mix this weekend hearing pitches as well.  To see a full list, click here:  Stage 32 Happy Writers Pitch Sessions

And finally, the very awesome Ross Putman of Ineffable Pictures, who just signed one of our Happy Writers, is teaching a 4 week class:  It’s All About Your “Hero’s Journey” – How to Write Memorable Characters. To register and to learn more, click here:  It's All About Your "Hero's Journey"- How to Write Memorable Characters

 STAGE 32 SUCCESS STORIES

• Stephen Foster Jumpstarted His Career Via Stage 32
• Found an Agent!
• Found and Booked an Awesome Actor!
• I’m a 16 Year Old Filmmaker - Thanks to Stage 32
• Great for the Opportunities
• Pitching – The Only Way Past is Through
• Pitchfest Success and Stage 32 Opportunities
• Pitch Story From This Weekend

 POPULAR AND INTERESTING LOUNGE DISCUSSIONS

• ACTING:  5 Reasons Why Your Acting Showreel is a Lot Like Tinder
• ACTING:  Acting Books
• ACTING:  British Invasion
• ACTING:  Getting Into Character
• ACTING:  How Do You Get In?!
• ANIMATION: Best Editing Software?
• CINEMATOGRAPHY: 5d Mark III Magic Lantern Hack Raw… Is it Worth it?
• CINEMATOGRAPHY: Production With a T3i
• CINEMATOGRAPHY: Thoughts on the 5D Mark II?
• COSTUME DESIGN: Could Use a Little Advice Please?
• COSTUME DESIGN: Historically Correct Fabrics
• COSTUME DESIGN: Online Courses
• DISTRIBUTION: Cineplex Wants to Start Charging Moviegoers More Money for the Best Theater Seats
• DISTRIBUTION: FCC Net Neutrality Plan Passes First Vote
• EDITING:  Kurosawa
• FILM & TV DISCUSSION: Godzilla, Reboot, and Audience
• FILM & TV DISCUSSION: Mad Men Season 7
• FILM & TELEVISION DISCUSSION: Penny Dreadful
• FILM & TELEVISION DISCUSSION: Locke
• FILMMAKING: Ego Vs Profit Vs Message
• FILMMAKING: The Formula is You: Filmmaking With Cinematographer Gordon Willis
• FILMMAKING: If You Had to Give TWO Pieces of Advice ONLY to Someone Who is Interested in Making Films, What Would They Be?
• FILMMAKING: Starting Out Directing – Tips?
• INSPIRATIONAL & INDUSTRY QUOTES:  For Filmmakers
• INSPIRATIONAL & INDUSTRY QUOTES:  For Writers
• POST-PRODUCTION: A Sad Day for Our Industry
• PRE-PRODUCTION: Eights of a Page
• PRE-PRODUCTION: Scheduling the Filming Days
• PRODUCING: Producing Books?
• PRODUCING: Producer Fees?
• SCREENWRITING: 3 Antagonists
• SCREENWRITING: Beat Sheet and Outline
• SCREENWRITING: Best Comedy Scripts to Read
• SCREENWRITING:  Golden Rule of Screenwriting #5
• SCREENWRITING:  So I Have This Problem With a Script and a Logline…
• SCREENWRITING:  What is Market Ready Spec
• SET DESIGN & PROPS:  How Directors Help and Hinder Production Designers
• SOUND EDITING:  Anyone Have Any Experience With Audiobooks?
• SOUND EDITING:  Remove “Thud” Noise in Dialogue Track
• VOICE ACTING:  Elated to be Alive and Posting, What a Great Life!
• VOICE ACTING:  Studio Sound Proofing
• VOICE ACTING:  VO Scripts?

STAGE 32 MEETUPS

• HOUSTON 
• DALLAS 
• SAN DIEGO 
• HOLLYWOOD 
• PITTSBURGH 
• DETROIT 
• LOS ANGELES 
• PHOENIX 
• BOSTON 
• LONDON 
• EAST LONDON 
• PERTH, AUSTRALIA 

 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

• THR Roundtable:  Claire Danes, Julianna Margulies, Keri Russell on Explicit Sex Scenes, Crazy Fans and Lactating on George Clooney
• Why the Golden Age of TV Isn’t Producing More Movie Stars
• Warren Beatty Puts His Reputation on the Line (again) With Howard Hughes Biopic
• HBO Rolls On – Game of Thrones Ties Series High, Veep Hits Series High, Silicon Valley Strong
• Supreme Court Revives Raging Bull Copyright Case
• Netflix to Enter France, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland & Luxembourg
• Broadway Box Office Looks Up for the Season, But is the Honeymoon Over?
• 10 Cannes Winners and Losers (So Far)
• Pulp Fiction Celebrates its 20 Year Anniversary at Cannes

 VIDEOS

• The Trailer for Zach Braff’s Wish I Was Here
• The Trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar
• The Trailers for HBO’s True Blood (Season 7) and The Leftovers

 TIPS

• From Theater to Film:  Harder Than it Sounds
• 6 Rules of Screenplay Research
• Actor Tips:  How to Nail Your Next Audition

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