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The Final Road - How Gratitude & Passion Rounded Out WHAT LIES AHEAD (Part 5)
For the past month the creators of 'What Lies Ahead' have taken us on a journey of the creation of their film, through to the film's launch this week. In their final post the filmmakers talk about gratitude and passion, two things that are just as important as the filmmaking process itself. If you missed any of the previous posts, here they are: Part 1 Click HERE. Part 2 Click HERE. Part 3 Click HERE. Part 4 Click HERE. 'What Lies Ahead' was put together with no less than a dozen Stage 3…
Behind The Scenes - How the Cast & Crew Pulled Together for WHAT LIES AHEAD (Part 4)
Hello, all. Here's the fourth entry in our blog series chronicling the remarkable ride of What Lies Ahead leading into its theatrical and VOD release on March 1st and March 5th respectively. This has been an incredible journey for yours truly. To see so many Stage 32 members, execs and even management come together to push this film across the finish line has been, as you might imagine rewarding as hell. My thanks once again to all of you who have shown support via email and DM's.…
On Set Production - How to Overcome Obstacles: The Making of WHAT LIES AHEAD (Part 3)
Another week, another entry in the WHAT LIES AHEAD journey. Once again, I would like to thank all of you who have dropped notes or made posts on Twitter and IG expressing your support. I've shared your messages with the team and we're all most grateful. In part 3 of our series we move into physical production. Short preparation time and filming in 90 degree weather in Kentucky presented some massive challenges and had the crew searching for quick, logical and non-costly solution…
Pre-Production Tips - From Budget to Locations: The Making of WHAT LIES AHEAD (Part 2)
On behalf of the entire WHAT LIES AHEAD team, thank you. The outpouring of good wishes and support from our community regarding the film (and this blog series) has humbled, inspired, and motivated us all. To feel that groundswell of support, it's as if you're taking this journey with us. We couldn't be more grateful. Part 2 of our ongoing series detailing how the film came together focuses on the budget, in particular how we were able to keep it down utilizing limited…
The Power of Finding Your Creative Tribe - The Making of WHAT LIES AHEAD (Part 1)
I first met William Viglione right here on Stage 32 back in early 2015. At the time, and in the manner in which most relationships begin, we engaged in mostly small talk - writing, our goals, our strategies toward success, and so forth. Eventually, William mentioned a script he had written called What Lies Ahead. Over the next few months, he took advantage of a Stage 32 webinar about distribution, worked with the Stage 32 Script Services and, eventually, we con…
Stage 32 Success Story: 'What Lies Ahead' Starring Rumer Willis & Emma Dumont
"Does Stage 32 work?" I get this question all the time. My answer is simply, "You get out what you put in." To kick off the New Year, we're featuring a week of Stage 32 member Success Stories to get you inspired and motivated. These are creatives who put in the time and reaped the rewards. Up first is the incredible story of Stage 32 members William J. Vigilone and Rob Gardner. William pitched his screenplay, What Lies Ahead, to Tiffany Boyle of Ramo Law through our Stage 32 Happy Wri…
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