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Announcing the 5th Annual Feature Drama Screenwriting Contest
3 [Frightening] Writing Fails to Avoid in a Horror Script
Celebrate the September 2024 Stage 32 Community’s Successes!
Coffee & Content: Are You Feeling Too Overwhelmed To Try?
Red Carpet Roll-Out: October 2024's New Executives at Stage 32!
Top 5 Ways I Fumbled My First Short Film
How To Build Your Creative Support Network
Can Someone Tell Me What Producers Even Do?
Coffee & Content: Is The Spec Sale Market Heating Up Again?
Stage 32's October 2024 Education Schedule!
Stage 32 Certification Welcomes The St. Pete-Clearwater Film Commission!
Happy Thursday, Creative Army! As many of you already know, Stage 32 Certification has been bringing new film commissions, institutes, colleges, streamers, and other organizations into the mix. This week we’re welcoming the St. Pete-Clearwater Film Commission to Stage 32 Certification! The St. Pete-Clearwater Film Commission and Stage 32 are excited to partner to bring Certification opportunities to creative professionals in the St. Pete-Clearwater, FL area. This is their chance …
Coffee & Content: It's All About The Comps!
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 essay by Elliot Roberts, he’s comparing the approach of two different feature film biopics- 'Steve Jobs' by Aaron Sorkin and Danny Boyle, starring Michael Fassbender, and ‘Jobs’ by Joshua Michael Stern and Matt Whiteley, starring Ashton Kutcher. You can lea…
Coffee & Content: Are You Feeling Too Overwhelmed To Try?
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! First, congratulations to all of you who have already participated in our monthly Introduce Yourself Weekend! Thousands of connections have been made between entertainment creatives and professionals from around the globe. Whether you are a long-time member or brand new to Stage 32, take a moment to pop over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge and say hello before the end of the weekend. In this video from Corridor Crew, they’re diving into the history o…
Coffee & Content: What Are 3 Things That Motivate You?
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 fantastic interview from Film Courage, Screenwriter, Director, & Editor R.J. Daniel Hanna is sharing the truths that no one can teach you about screenwriting. Honing in on the hard fact that sometimes “good” isn’t good enough. As creatives, rejection is a con…
Coffee & Content: Is The Spec Sale Market Heating Up Again?
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 StudioBinder, they’re explaining Aristotle’s Poetics, one of the earliest examples of literary theory analyzing dramatic storytelling. By understanding Aristotle’s 6 principles- plot, character, thought, diction, spectacle, and song, you’re maste…
Coffee & Content: Set Your Vision & Go After It!
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 In Depth Cine, he’s exploring one of cinema’s most immersive techniques, the long take. Evaluating what makes long takes effective, where the challenges are in capturing them, and what methods and equipment can be used to successfully pull them off. When use…
Coffee & Content: Are You Thinking Globally?
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 Film Courage, they’re interviewing Marlin Darrah, one of the world's most traveled filmmakers with 44 years of award-winning production experience taking him to more than 140 countries worldwide and yielding more than 100 documentary, travel-adventure programs and…
Coffee & Content: How To Deal With Rejection
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Coffee & Content: The Importance of Self-Learning in the Film Industry
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 by animator and artist Kuzillon, she’s sharing invaluable tips for approaching new works of art as a creative. While this video is likely to hit home for the animators, VFX artists, and storyboard artists in our community, her suggestions for challenging your creativit…
Worldwide Premiere of the 9th Annual Stage 32 Short Film Program at The Hollyshorts Film Festival
Hello Creative Army! Over the past 13 years, we here at Stage 32 have been thrilled to be recognized throughout the industry as the leaders in online film craft and business education. We are honored to be partnered with some of the most prestigious film festivals and markets in the world including the American Film Market and the Cannes Film Festival Marché du film to name a few. Now, for the 9th year in a row, we are thrilled to be joining forces with one of the few Oscar-qual…
Coffee & Content: Take Risks & Break Rules!
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 Frame Voyager, they’re breaking down the groundbreaking VFX production of Twister! The 90s was an incredible era for film, but especially for films that stretched the viewer’s imagination with the use of emerging technology such as CGi and 3D Animation. Twis…
New Feature: You Can Now Watch Your Stage 32 Education on the Stage 32 App!
Happy Wednesday, Creative Army! It’s always been my goal to ensure that top-quality education and networking opportunities are available at the fingertips of all Stage 32 members. With that goal in mind, our tech team has been hard at work to update and advance the resources that we can provide this wonderful community through our Stage 32 App. This week, I’m excited to announce that you can now access and watch Stage 32 Education directly through the app on your mobile devi…
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