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Film Festival de Cannes – What To Prep & What To Expect!
Coffee & Content: Why Big Ideas Need Smart Execution to Succeed
Cannes Roll Call 2026: Who's Going? Who Has Films? + Stage 32 Events
Coffee & Content: The Magic of Craft and the Reality of Access
Coffee & Content: Why Every Creative Choice Should Make You Feel Something
Insider Intel: The End of Overall Deals?
Reframing Rejection: Why “No” Might Be Your Greatest Advantage
How I Created a Self-Directed Animated Short While Maintaining Authorship at Every Stage
Making Your Own Super Micro Budget Feature
3 Reasons Your Script Isn’t Getting Read (And How to Fix It)
Coffee & Content: The Magic of Craft and the Reality of Access
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! I hope your weekend has been a creative one so far. Whether you have been writing, filming, editing, or sketching out the next spark of an idea, I have something today that will give you a boost. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week’s featured video comes from Adam Savage: Behind the Scenes of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu! What I love about this video is how tactile the whole creative process feels. Jon Favreau walks A…
Cannes Roll Call 2026: Who's Going? Who Has Films? + Stage 32 Events
The Cannes Film Festival is almost here, Creative Army! In just a few short weeks, the global film community will once again gather on the Croisette for one of the most important, electric, and opportunity-filled events in our industry, the Cannes Film Festival and the Marché du Film. And this year marks something special for us at Stage 32. We are proud to be returning for our 12th year as the official Education Partner of the Cannes Marché du Film. For over a decade, w…
Cannes 2026: Meet the Stage 32 Panelists & Industry Leaders Shaping the Future of Film
Happy Thursday, Creative Army! The Cannes Film Festival in France is right around the corner! For those of you who missed it, we recently announced the official Cannes 2026 Stage 32 events schedule and partnerships right HERE on the Stage 32 Blog. Being involved each year in coordinating industry-leading panels with remarkable expert panelists from all over the world is one of our greatest honors and pleasures. This year, we're particularly proud of the panel that we've put together i…
Coffee & Content: The Difference Between Showing Up and Showing Up Prepared
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! I hope your weekend has been a creative one so far. Whether you have been writing, filming, editing, or sketching out the next spark of an idea, I have something today that will give you a boost. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week’s featured video comes from Vanity Fair: Emerald Fennell Breaks Down a Scene From Wuthering Heights. What I love about this breakdown is how clearly Emerald talks about every creative choice coming from…
Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film Is 2 Weeks Away!
About the 2026 Cannes Film Festival Marché du Film The countdown is on—the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is just around the corner, running May 12–20, 2025, in the breathtaking city of Cannes, France. For over a decade, Stage 32 has proudly partnered with the Marché du Film as an official education partner, and this year, we’re taking things to new heights! Whether you’re a seasoned Cannes regular or planning your first adventure to the …
Coffee & Content: Why Every Creative Choice Should Make You Feel Something
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! I hope your weekend has been a creative one so far. Whether you have been writing, filming, editing, or sketching out the next spark of an idea, I have something today that will give you a boost. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week’s featured video comes from Variety- How 'One Battle After Another' Shot the Car Chase Scene Like a Gritty '70s Film. Cinematographer Michael Bauman breaks down how they blended the richness of VistaVisi…
Coffee & Content: Why Big Ideas Need Smart Execution to Succeed
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Let’s kick things off with a huge shoutout to everyone who has already jumped into this month’s Introduce Yourself Weekend. Thousands of creatives from around the world are connecting, sharing their stories, and building relationships that can lead to collaborations, opportunities, and lifelong friendships. If you haven’t made your introduction yet, you still have time. Head over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge before the weekend wraps. B…
Coffee & Content: Making Great Work Is Only Half The Battle
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! I hope your weekend has been a creative one so far. Whether you have been writing, filming, editing, or sketching out the next spark of an idea, I have got something today that will give you a boost. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week’s featured video comes from Film Courage- Hollywood Is Not A Movie Making Town. In the interview, filmmaker Pedro Correa shares a perspective that may feel jarring at first, but it is one every creat…
Coffee & Content: Why the Creative Process Is Meant to Change & Challenge
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! I hope your weekend has been a creative one so far. Whether you have been writing, filming, editing, or sketching out the next spark of an idea, I have got something today that will give you a boost. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week’s featured video comes from Variety- How 'Wicked: For Good' Composer Wrote 'The Girl in the Bubble' & 'No Place Like Home' And if you listen closely, there’s a powerful lesson here that go…
Stage 32 + Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film present a Free Webinar on How to Navigate Cannes!
Happy Monday, Creative Army! If you’ve ever dreamed of taking your film to the Croisette, shaking hands with global buyers, or simply navigating the incredible whirlwind that is the Cannes Film Festival and its Marché du Film, this is for you. I’m thrilled to announce that this upcoming Wednesday, April 1st, we’re hosting a completely FREE webinar with the Executive Director of the Marché du Film, Guillaume Esmiol, to help you prepare for Cannes—wh…
Coffee & Content: The Smallest Details Can Make Your Story Feel Alive
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! I hope your weekend has been a creative one so far. Whether you have been writing, filming, editing, or sketching out the next spark of an idea, I have something today that will give you a boost. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week’s featured video comes from Thomas Flight- Why Some Movies Feel More Alive What I like about this piece is that it takes something most viewers barely notice and shows how important it really is to the …
Coffee & Content: Your Voice Is Your Superpower, No Matter the Budget
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Let’s kick things off with a huge shoutout to everyone who has already jumped into this month’s Introduce Yourself Weekend. Thousands of creatives from around the world are connecting, sharing their stories, and building relationships that can lead to collaborations, opportunities, and lifelong friendships. If you haven’t made your introduction yet, you still have time. Head over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge before the weekend wraps. B…
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