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What Stage 32's Community Is Really About (Beyond Scripts, Sets, and Showreels)

Happy Friday, Stage 32 Community! The day after Thanksgiving always feels like a quiet crossroads. The world slows down just enough for us to hear ourselves think. And in that quiet, I’ve been reflecting on something powerful that came up during this past week’s November Community Open House (if you missed it, click here and watch for free on demand), a moment that, to me, gets to the heart of what Stage 32 is really about. A new member asked me, very honestly, whether this…

The Stage 32 Community Open House Returns This November — and You’re Invited!

Happy FriYAY, Stage 32 Community! I’m thrilled to share that the Stage 32 Community Open House is back this month — and if you’re joining us for this weekend's November Introduce Yourself Weekend, this is the perfect next step to dive deeper into the Stage 32 ecosystem, meet your fellow creatives, and discover how to make the most of everything this community offers. For anyone joining us for the first time, welcome! Stage 32 is the world’s largest online platfo…

November Write Club Week #1: How To Find & Build The Creative Community That You Need!

Happy Monday, Stage 32 Community — and Happy November Write Club! If you’re new to Stage 32 or hearing about November Write Club for the first time, here’s the scoop: November Write Club is our month-long creative challenge where members from all over the world set personal goals, stay accountable, and support one another as they work toward finishing the year strong. Whether your goal is to complete a first draft, polish a short film, edit a reel, or simply reconnect …

The 11th Annual November Write Club Is Almost Here — Start Preparing Now!

Hey Stage 32 Community! Can you believe November is just one week away? That means it’s almost time for one of my favorite annual Stage 32 traditions — The 11th Annual November Write Club! Every November, creatives from all over the world come together on Stage 32 for a month of motivation, accountability, and community. It’s our biggest and most feel-good creative challenge of the year — and whether you’re a writer, filmmaker, actor, producer, or any othe…

The Stage 32 Community Open House Free Webcast Is Back & Better Than Ever!

Hey, Stage 32 Community! I am so excited to share that the Stage 32 Community Open House is back this October — and this time, it’s bigger, bolder, and completely reimagined with you at the center. If you’ve attended a Stage 32 Open House in the past, you know it’s one of our most energizing community events — a place to meet fellow creatives, learn how to make the most of the platform, and leave feeling inspired to take your next big step. But this month&…

Short Films, Big Plans: How to Build Powerful Indie Shorts That Launch Careers- Join Stage 32 + SAGindie's FREE Webcast!

Happy FriYAY, Stage 32 Community! One of my favorite things about being Head of Community here at Stage 32 is connecting you with opportunities that don’t just inspire you creatively, but give you the tools to level up your career. And next week, we’ve got one you absolutely don’t want to miss. We’re teaming up with SAGindie to bring you an incredible FREE webcast: Short Films, Big Plans: Building Powerful Indie Shorts That Launch Careers Join Us Live Tue…

Stage 32 is Headed to Austin! Here’s How to Make the Most of the 2025 Austin Film Festival!

Hey, Stage 32 Community! We’re just one week away from the start of the 2025 Austin Film Festival — one of my favorite times of the year! The Austin Film Festival 2025 kicks off on Thursday, October 23rd, and Stage 32 will be in attendance until Sunday, October 26th. For over 30 years, Austin Film Festival (AFF) has championed the art and craft of storytelling, celebrating writers and filmmakers across every medium: film, television, plays, podcasts, and digi…

How Music Can Transform Your Indie Film: Join Our Free Stage 32 + Film-Raderie Webcast

Happy FriYAY, Stage 32 Community! One of my favorite things about being Head of Community here at Stage 32 is to help bring opportunities directly to you that can spark connections, elevate your craft, and help you feel less alone in the sometimes overwhelming world of creativity. Today, I want to share one of those opportunities with you: an incredible free webcast event that Stage 32 is hosting next Wednesday, October 8th!  We’re teaming up with Film-Raderie, a nonprofit d…

Stretching Your Story: Transmedia Storytelling For Creatives Who Think Bigger

If you’re a world-builder, someone who spends time thinking through the rules, history, architecture, politics, fashion, lore, and lineage of your universe, you’re already on the edge of something massive. But what if I told you that you don’t have to limit that creativity to just one screenplay, one novel, or one limited series? What if there’s an entire professional lane designed to take the stories you love building and stretch them across mediums in a way that…

Understanding the Development Process: What It Really Takes to Get a Film or Series Made

Happy Friday, Stage 32 Community! There’s a lot of mystery surrounding the word “development.” It’s one of those industry terms that gets tossed around constantly, but when you ask five different people what it means, you’ll probably get five different answers. That’s why this week, inspired by a recent conversation in the Writer’s Room Lounge, I want to pull back the curtain a bit. In honor of July Filmmakers Club, we’re getting real abo…

July Filmmakers Club Week 1: Setting Your Independent Filmmaking Goals!

Welcome to July Filmmakers Club, Stage 32 Community! If you’re just joining us, here’s what you need to know: July Filmmakers Club is your month-long creative accelerator, designed to help you connect with fellow filmmakers, set clear intentions, and move your projects forward with purpose, in partnership with Blackmagic Design. Every week, we'll be sharing a new July Filmmakers Club blog packed with inspiration, resources, and a new creative challenge to keep you motiv…

Unlock Everything Stage 32 Has to Offer: Join Us For This Friday's Live Community Open House!

Hey, Stage 32 Community! Are you feeling lost on Stage 32? Whether you’ve just joined the platform or you’ve been here for a while wondering how to make the most of everything Stage 32 has to offer, you’re not alone. With so many resources, opportunities, and community spaces to explore, it can feel a little overwhelming at first. That’s exactly why I’m inviting you to join me for a special Free Stage 32 Community Open House this Friday! Register for fre…

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