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December 2016
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (December 30, 2016)
Stage 32 Animation Fellowship
The 3rd Annual Search For New Blood Screenwriting Contest Winners Announced!
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Truly Blessed - Happy Holidays
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (December 23, 2016)
Global Co-Production Match Making Program – A Unique Opportunity for US Filmmakers - Stage 32 Partners With Europe!
Season of Learning & Giving
More Free Screenplays to Download!
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (December 9, 2016)
How To Add Your First Credit on IMDb
Exploring The World of 360 Spherical Video And VR
Stage 32 Happy Writers 30-Day Progress Report - October
Writing & Producing Compelling Television in Today's Market
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (December 2, 2016)
4 Fun Experiences for Filmmakers at the AT&T Developer Summit
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November 2016
Maximizing Your Connections on Stage 32!
How to Find a Creative Location For Your Next Shoot
How Stage 32 Helped To Bring My Project To Life
November Write Club - The Final Stretch!
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (November 25, 2016)
Happy Thanksgiving to the Greatest Community on the Planet
2nd Annual Stage 32 Short Film Contest Finalists Announced
On Stage With RB (November 2016) - Special Guests Announced!
Award-Winning Director Michael Polish Coming to Stage 32!
What I Learned At The Austin Film Festival
10 More Days of Writing! What's Your Routine?
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (November 18, 2016)
This New Casting Software Will Save You Time, Money and Stress
RB and Tarantino Walk into Santa Barbara
Advice For Directors On A Film Set
Script to Novel: The 6 Biggest Hurdles to Turning Your Screenplay into a Book
32 Ways to Grow Your Following on Social Media for Actors And Filmmakers
2nd Annual November Write Club: We're Halfway There!
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (November 11, 2016)
Comedy Writers! Win a chance to meet with Kevin Hart's company LOL Network
AT&T Entertainment Project | Call for Short Films
Women Write Now: Breaking Barriers in Film, TV & The Web
Seeking an Agent
Keep Writing... KEEP WRITING!
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (November 4, 2016)
How Not To Freak Out If You Lose A Crew Member Prior To Shooting Or During Production
Entrepreneur Magazine Names Stage 32 One of the Top 360 Privately Held Companies in America!
How To Make Feedback A Positive Experience
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October 2016
November Write Club: Let’s do this—again!
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (October 28, 2016)
Stage 32 Joins Forces With the American Film Market!
9 Tips to Take Back Control of Your Emails
4 Things I Learned Scoring A Feature in 4 Weeks
Script Feedback From Producers
From 'The Usual Suspects' to 'Blood Moon' - My Filmmaking Journey
How To Make A Micro Budget Feature...In Eight Days!
A Special Evening of Live Music - Celebrating Women Composers In Media!
How To Network So Producers Choose YOU
The 7 Step Process for Busting the Myth of Writer’s Block
Have You Checked Your Drawers Recently?
Stage 32 Happy Writers - 30 Day Progress Report
Waiting Until Post-Production To Hire A Film Publicist Will Cost You
Stage 32 At The 2016 Austin Film Festival
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (October 7, 2016)
The Stage 32 2016 Women Trailblazers
What Can You Learn From A Linguist? Watch TV With One, and Find Out!
Are You In A Toxic Relationship...With The Business?
20 Things I've Learned In 20 Years As A Professional Writer
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September 2016
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (September 30, 2016)
From Cradle To Grave: Advice On Marketing Your Film
So You’re A Filmmaker?
"30 Minutes with..." Fall Series Continues | Plus, Listen to Recordings of 2 Exec Interviews!
It's Never Too Late To Chase Your Dream
Love For Our Stage 32 Animators!
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (September 23, 2016)
The '30 Minutes With...' Series - Exclusive To Stage 32 Members!
Filmmakers - Want Your Film Scored & Seen By Industry Executives?
TIFF 16 - It's A Wrap
On Stage With 'RB' (September 2016) Announced!
Stage 32 + ScreenCraft - 3 Screenwriting Events in 3 Cities!
5 Tips From a Cannes "Official Selection" Filmmaker
Know Your 'NO' People
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (September 16, 2016)
Pay It Forward: Another Stage 32 Film Premiering This Week
The '30 Minutes With...' Series - Part II
Burst Your Bubble: My Journey As A Standup Comic
A Filmmaker's Perspective On Acting: Top 10 Mistakes To Avoid
Listening & Learning - FREE Film & TV Webcasts
The Power of Networking & Building Your Brand - Podcast
We WERE ready for our first Skype pitch, are YOU?
2nd Annual Feature Screenplay Contest Winners Announced! Stage 32 Happy Writers
How To Know If You're A Selfish Actor. And Why You Need To Stop
Writer Goes From Pitch To Screen Through Stage 32 - Female-Focused Series On Amazon!
Writing the Moral Premise and the Biggest Mistake Writers Make
The Home Stretch of 2016 - Are You Hitting Your Goals? Creative Check In!
How To Get Commissioned for British TV Right Now!
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August 2016
Get $20,000 To Make Your Short Film
Gutless and Grateful
Film Funding: The Independent Producer And the PPM/LLC
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (August 26, 2016)
Understanding The Option Agreement For Your Screenplay
The Winning Screenwriters of Our Feature Contest Get Signed, Optioned and Now in Development!
Part II: Reality Checks from an Inspirational Cripple
Part I: Reality Checks from an Inspirational Cripple
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (August 19, 2016)
Are Lone Comedy Screenwriters Extinct In Hollywood?
Stage 32 Happy Writers 2nd Annual Feature Screenplay Contest Finalists Announced
7 Elements For A Successful Film Business Plan
Robert McKee Teaching LIVE! - Exclusive to Stage 32! - Special One Day Event!
Writing Contracts, Audio Book Narration and Shooting Film in LA
Breaking into Screenwriting: Features vs. Television
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (August 12, 2016)
A Radio DJ Speaks
Stage 32 + Hollyshorts Film Festival - Events All Week!
Five Pieces of Advice for Film & Media Composers
What's New with Stage 32 Education This Week
Collaboration Agreements: What They mean And How They Work
Vision Films Enters into a Distribution Deal with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Women In Film, Los Angeles and Sundance Institute Hire Alison Emilio
Hebe Tabachnik Named Artistic Director Cine Latino Minneapolis Saint Paul Film Festival
T-Mobile New Horizons International Film Festival: New Horizons Studio 2016
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (August 5, 2016)
Jews in the News: ‘Dough’ is Definitely Not Kosher
Black Lens Program Lineup Announced by Milwaukee Film Festival
Tips On Producing Any Project - From Feature Films to Award Shows!
2nd Annual Feature Screenplay Contest Semi-Finalists Announced. Stage 32 Happy Writers
Polish Days at the T-Mobile New Horizons International Film Festival 2016
Success! Stage 32 Screenwriter Gets His Script Into Development with Ramo Law!
Story Development Tools & Techniques—'The Whistles and Bells Test™'
T-Mobile International Film Festival: A Sunday in the Country 2016
Discover The Power In Creating Your Own Projects!
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July 2016
What's New at Stage 32 This Week Part III
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (July 29, 2016)
How Three Stage 32’ers Achieved Success!
Camera Update by PlanetMitch: Mid-Year Progress Report
On Stage With RB (July 2016) - Special Guests Announced!
Welcome Sadie Dean to the Stage 32 Team!
The Two Things I Learned As An Independent Filmmaker
What's New at Stage 32 This Week Part II
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (July 22, 2016)
The 3rd Annual Search For New Blood Screenwriting Contest Begins Now
Stage 32 Happy Writers 2nd Annual Feature Screenplay Contest Quarter-Finalists Announced
The Biggest Secret Film Score Composers Don't Want You To Know
Filmmakers: Don't Take This Personally (My Opinions On Opinions)
What's New at Stage 32 This Week Part I
The Hype About Type: Six Questions To Get You Thinking About Yours
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (July 15, 2016)
Screenwriters: Leave Your Mistrust at the Door
On Stage With RB (June 2016) is Now Available To Watch On-Demand!
Bang2Write Interview With Happy Writers Coordinator, Erik Grossman: 7 Pitching Secrets
You’re The Voice (Try & Understand It) - A Guide For Budding Voice Over Artists
What Do Weinstein, Disney & 'Spotlight' Have in Common?
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (July 8, 2016)
SOUND ADVICE - Tips on How to Get Good Sound On Set!
A Summation of Successful Successes
How a Stage32 Webinar Brought Me Unexpected Success
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (July 1, 2016)
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June 2016
High Concept—It Actually Means Something!
Becoming a Writer/Director is Hard, But It’s Very Doable!
Stage 32 Celebrates Women Filmmakers At Different Faces Different Voices Festival This Week
RB's Video Mailbag!
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (June 24, 2016)
Women to Watch: Katayoon Shahabi, Producer and International Sales Agent
Edinburgh International Film Festival and its Shorts
Review: The Daniels’ Heartfelt ‘Swiss Army Man’ is a Zany Existentialist Buddy Comedy
On Stage With RB (June 2016) - Special Guests Announced!
The Film Prize of The Robert Bosch Stiftung Opens Call for Film Submissions
‘Diary of a Chambermaid’ Director Benoît Jacquot on How a Century-Old Novel Mirrors Today’s World.
When A Mediamaker Should Engage An Entertainment Attorney
Women To Watch: Sophie Dulac - Founder of Champs Elysees Film Festival
Susan Kouguell Interview With Award-winning Australian Filmmaker Joe D’Arcy
Starting Out: Don’t Undervalue Your Work
The Arab World in Cannes
Part I: Digital Audio Workstation Performance Setups
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (June 17, 2016)
On Stage With RB (May 2016) is Now Available To Watch On-Demand!
Two New Festivals of Interest
Stage 32 Profile Pages - Updated & Upgraded!
Susan Kouguell Interview with Writer and Director Leena Yadav
BECOME A LOCATION SCOUTING PRO - Five Scouting Tips for Filmmakers
RB's Interview on Rolling Tape Podcast!
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (June 10, 2016)
Making Sound Decisions
The Human Rights Watch Film Festival - New York-June 10 to 19th
10th Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Announces Annual International Project Discovery Forum Details
Unabashed Confession: I heart Richard Botto
Vilnius: Visions du Réel Express Bridges Switzerland and Lithuania Via Audrius Stonys
Vilnius Film Festival: Polish and Lithuanian Coproductions
Announcing Stage 32’s Second Annual Short Film Contest
3 Simple Steps to Effective Networking (Hint: Get Creative!)
Worldwide Premiere of the Stage 32 Short Film Program - Today Only
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (June 3, 2016)
Worldwide Stage 32 Short Film Program Screening
Cannes 2016 in Competition: “The Wailing” Opens in U.S. June 3
Hard Truths and Etiquette
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May 2016
SydneysBuzz - Cannes Emerging Talent
The Marché du Film and Cinando Award Best Seller Pitches at Cannes
Cannes Film Festival Awards 2016
On Stage With RB (May 2016) Announced!
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (May 27, 2016)
6 Tips To Crush Your Interview At A Hollywood Talent Agency
Cut It Out!
Panamanian - Venezuelan Feature Hands of Stone Pays Tribute to Robert De Niro in Cannes
The Five Most Powerful Tools A Film Score Composer Has
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (May 20, 2016)
Live From Cannes - Talking Stage 32 Member Success & Cannes News
10 Reasons To Release Your Feature As A Web Series
When You Want It You Do It!
HOW TO BE A UNIQUE WRITER (Or How I Broke the Rules and Survived)
Live From Cannes - VR, Arri, Success Stories & A Film After-Party
It’s Not Hard to Take Charge: A Woman’s POV on Directing Films
Stage32.com Party At the 2016 Cannes Film Festival - Meet our Members
Live From Cannes - Success Story after Success Story!
Live From Cannes - Behind the Scenes of MONEY MONSTER red carpet (George Clooney, Jodie Foster, Julia Roberts)
Live From Cannes - Film Freeway Partnership & 31 Members with Films Screening
Live From Cannes - Marche du Film Opening Panel Recap
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (May 13, 2016)
Tribeca Film Festival: A Conversation with Acclaimed Writer/Director Andrea Arnold
From 'Real to Reel': The Three E’s of an Independent Filmmaker
Filmmakers Head to Mountains of Utah for Month of Hands-On Project Development
The American Pavilion Announces Programming at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival
Live From Cannes - Getting Ready for Cafe Society Red Carpet
Don’t Give Up Because It Didn’t Happen. Keep Going Until It Does
Live From Cannes - Pre-Festival Talks About Filmmaking & Distribution
Live From Cannes - Just Arrived
The 2016 Docaviv International Documentary Film Festival May 19-28, Tel Aviv
Cannes Pix
Let’s Celebrate YOU!
American Film Festival - Opportunity in Poland
The "Chosen" Films For The 11th Annual Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival 2016
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (May 6, 2016)
SydneysBuzz - Kering and the Festival de Cannes Poster 2016 'Women in Motion'
Actors! Understand the Difference Between Busy and Effective
Announcing Stage 32’s First Annual Comedy Writing Contest Winners!
OUTspoken
LatinoBuzz: Emerging Filmmaker Anghelo Taylor
Stage 32 Opening The Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film - 4 Events Planned
The Record Breaking Content Challenge Comes to a Close (But Continues on in Spirit!)
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April 2016
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (April 29, 2016)
You Suck at Writing. Now What?
Nine Questions That Directors Have For Film Composers
IFF Panama 2016 Winners People's Choice: Interview With The Makers Of "Salsipuedes"
Stage 32 (And Our Fearless Leader) At The Writers Guild of America!
Announcing SydneysBuzz Coming To Stage 32
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (April 22, 2016)
On Stage With RB (April 2016) Announced!
Stage 32 at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival
2nd Annual Stage 32 Happy Writers Feature Script Contest - Early Bird Deadline at Midnight!
Stories vs. Situations: How to Know Your Story Will Work
OFF THE PAGE - The Anatomy of a Table Read
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (April 15, 2016)
Filmmakers - See Breaking News From NAB 2016 LIVE on Stage 32!
Radio Film School Podcast Interview: Film History, Provocative Filmmaking, Tarantino, Social Media, & More!
Content Challenge Update - Over 5,000 Pieces of Content Shared!
To Edit Or Not To Edit - That Is The Question
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (April 8, 2016)
A Drive To Produce
Actors! It's Time To Quit Waiting Around For A Break
A Writer´s Journey Through Time And Space
The First Steps Towards Professionalism
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (April 1, 2016)
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March 2016
I Challenge You to Challenge Yourself - Let's Get Networking
Free Webinar Today and Periscope Pre-Show!
Empty Mailboxes and Phones That Do Not Ring
Six Steps to Rewarding Professional Relationships
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (March 25, 2016)
On Stage With RB (March 2016) Announced!
The Art Of The Pitch
On Set Photography - Tips and Advice
"So... You're An Actor?"
What I Learned From My 2nd & 3rd Screenplays
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (March 18, 2016)
The Second Annual Stage 32 Happy Writers Feature Contest
Parenting a Freelance Career Through the Growing Pains
How To Direct A Feature Film With Nothing.
More Content & Easier Searching of All Things Stage 32
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (March 11, 2016)
Exclusive Interview With Independent Film Producer David Harris - February On Stage With RB Now Available On Demand
5 Things To Help You Stand Out At An Improvised Audition
Camera Update by PlanetMitch - March 2016
4 Tips for Building a Novel Writing Career Right Now (no waiting!)
4th Annual Stage 32 Oscars Contest Results
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (March 4, 2016)
The Flipside Of Film
Announcing the Winners of the TV Writing Fellowship
5 Tips for Aspiring Music Producers and Composers - Digital Audio Workstation
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February 2016
It's Never Too Late - The Creative Leap of Faith
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (February 26, 2016)
On Stage With RB (February 2016) Announced!
Live Blogging The Oscars On Sunday
Tragedy On Set - Remembering Sarah Jones 2 Years Later
5 Reasons Why Your Script's Second Act Fails
Setiquette - 16 Tips On How To Behave On A Film Set
On the Page Podcast - 5 Things to Avoid When Pitching a Screenplay
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (February 19, 2016)
Oscars and Film Industry Webcast Now Available for FREE!
The One Thing You Need To Do To Succeed Is To Keep Going Forward
Part III: The Diary Of A Sundance-Bound Madman
4th Annual Stage 32 Oscars Contest Begins!
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (February 12, 2016)
Special Oscars & Film Industry Live Webcast - Free Tomorrow!
Social Media For Film Creatives: Building Your Brand
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (February 5, 2016)
Special Invitation - DGA Awards: Documentary "Meet the Nominees"
Call Sheets To The Rescue: 5 Tips for Saving Your Film Set
Camera Update by PlanetMitch - Pick The Right Tool For The Job! - January 2016
Aligning the Synergy of a Creative Production: 4 Key Components
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January 2016
How Can You Network Better? Our Fearless Leader on 'Acting Up Radio'
Part II: The Diary Of A Sundance-Bound Madman
Know Your Material & Know Your Market - On Stage With RB Now Available!
Sundance Update - 'Equity' - The First Female-Driven Wall Street Film (By Stage 32 Member)
Sundance Update - 'The Birth Of A Nation' (By Stage 32 Execs)
Overcoming Obstacles To Do What You Love
8 Film Festival Do's and Don'ts
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (January 22, 2016)
Part I: The Diary Of A Sundance-Bound Madman
Stage 32 Is Headed to Park City During the Sundance Film Festival!
On Stage With RB (January 2016) Announced - Kicking Off The New Year!
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (January 15, 2016)
10 Things I’ve Learned as a Scoring Assistant on 'Ride Along 2'
The Only Rule Is Success - 3 Lessons I Learned
Should A Screenwriter Spend Money On A Contest or Coverage?
10 Tips On How To Survive as a Creative Professional In Entertainment (and Not Go Crazy In The Process!)
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (January 8, 2016)
4 Steps to Writing a Bio That Gets You Noticed
The Ten Commandments of Crowdfunding For Filmmakers
New Years Resolution Series
Screenplays for 10 Films With Award Buzz - Free!
Happy New Year - Let's Get Busy - What Are Your 2016 Goals?
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