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Coffee & Content: The Secret To Moving The Needle

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Posted by Richard "RB" Botto

Happy Sunday, Creative Army!

Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in.

First up, in this video from The Editing Podcast, hosts Hayden Hillier Smith and Jordan Orme sit down with the acclaimed editor behind David Fincher's brilliant cinematic masterpieces, Kirk Baxter! Kirk's illustrious career spans iconic films such as “The Social Network”, “Gone Girl”, and “The Killer”. His insights into the creative decisions behind each cut and the rhythmic flow of the sequence offer a rare glimpse into the mind of a true Post-Production master who has left his mark on cinema forever.

Next up, I’m sharing my tips on how to up your professional game when it comes to pursuing top-tier film festivals. The A-tier festivals like Sundance, Tribeca, Telluride, Cannes, etc. have become more and more star-filled over the years, while the B-tier festivals are considered the true championing ground of Independent Filmmaking. Understanding the differences in the festivals that are available to you and which is best suited to YOUR particular project, is the secret to moving the needle. Learn more in this video!

This next week we’re wrapping up Stage 32’s July Filmmakers Club! I encourage you all to seize every opportunity to get involved with this great event before it’s over. This is a chance to grow as a creative professional and make great new connections that could help you reach your goals. Join in now and post in the Filmmaking Lounge HERE! Then, make sure that you’re registered for our FREE Virtual Film & TV Production Summit on July 31st! Top producers, workforce development executives, and film commissioners will be discussing the current state of the production industry, opportunities that exist in film and television production, locally and globally, and how you can put yourself in a position to get a job working in the industry. You can register for FREE HERE!

As always, here at Stage 32, we love to share stories and knowledge with our fellow film fans. Know someone who would love this content? Share it with them! Tag them below! You can keep up with all of our content by subscribing to the Stage 32 YouTube. For more inspirational, educational, and motivational content on all things entertainment industry, follow me on Instagram and X @rbwalksintoabar.

Wishing you a very happy, healthy, & creative Sunday.

Cheers,

RB

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Coffee Content The Secret To Moving The Needle

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