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Coffee & Content: What Is Your Approach To A Career In Entertainment?
Coffee & Content: Breakthroughs, Brands, & Letting Go of What Holds You Back
You Might Land on TV or in a Magazine If You Never Give Up!
Announcing the 5th Annual TV Comedy Screenwriting Contest
7 Managers & Agents You Don’t Want to Miss Pitching To This April!
Stage 32's April 2025 Education: Learn from Hollywood Insiders & Level Up Your Creative Career!
How To Package Your Documentary Feature
Time To Breakout Of Creative Blocks
Coffee & Content: The Future of Film is Now!
The Writer As An Entrepreneur: Part Three- The Inner Work
Free Ask Me Anything Webcast with Stage 32 CEO Richard “RB” Botto: The Current State of the Industry
What’s up, Creative Army! It’s been a wild start to 2025 for the entertainment industry as a whole. And I know many of you have been feeling it, too. Between my travel schedule, the LA fires that hit close to home, the ongoing M&A (mergers and acquisitions) activity reshaping the business, and the powerful resurgence of independent film, I’ve been on the ground, in the meetings, and having conversations with industry leaders every single week. And let me tell you&…
Coffee & Content: Do You Know Why Most People Quit Before They Succeed?
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? Whether you’ve been writing, filming, editing, or simply dreaming up your next big idea, I’ve got some inspiring content to fuel your passion and keep you moving forward. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This video essay from Film Stack dives into the fascinating career of GARY OLDMAN, an absolute master of transformation. He’s played everything from Dracula to Churchill, Beethoven to Si…
The 10 Pillars Of A High Achiever
In over 15 years of working in the entertainment industry, I’ve learned that there will be many ups and downs in a dream pursuit. There will be obstacles, and good days, and opportunities, and rejections. The High Achiever (a.k.a. you!), needs a game plan through it all. The High Achiever needs to handle all of these moments intentionally and carefully, in a way that effectively keeps them on the path to success. That’s why I developed the 10 Pillars of the High Achiever. Her…
5 Tools You Need To Build A Voiceover Business
When it comes to building a voiceover business, there are so many different tools out in the world (and on the Internet). But you really only need about five of them to get started. Everyone everywhere has an opinion on what you need to begin your career as a Voice Actor and how much money you need to spend to be considered a professional in this industry, but I’ve come to learn that most of that information is outdated and not helpful. So here’s my list of the five essenti…
You Might Land on TV or in a Magazine If You Never Give Up!
In a past life, as they say, I worked in the Olympic Movement. I will wait while you drift off and think of only the glamorous side of that because yes, I was a Chief Press Officer at two Summer Games. But let me take you behind the scenes. There’s a popular expression, “It takes a village.” And people are also quick to whip out phrases like, “It takes teamwork to make the dream work.” But the fact of the matter is, there honestly was really only one person…
Behind the Scenes Part 2: The Making of Catalyst Studios' ALIX with Leading Actors Cristal Aparicio & Roberto Urbina
Hi, Stage 32! Today, we’re back with Part 2 in our Behind the Scenes series on the making of the international feature film ALIX, created by a remarkable group of Stage 32 members in collaboration with Catalyst Studios. Over the next few weeks, we’re continuing to spotlight the incredible creatives behind the film- producers, directors, and talent- through exclusive blog interviews, AMAs in the Stage 32 community, and special features across social media. As you know,…
Small Beginnings and Forever Learning
As much as I have loved screenwriting, I’ve always had a bug in the small of my stomach for acting. Even when I was in orchestra and band in high school, I remember walking into the theater class and perusing the movie posters hanging on the walls of the theater. My mouth would drop, and I’d take it all in. “How cool would this be?” I’d ask myself. But, alas, I was committed to band, and a huge commitment it was. I had relationships with people I loved and w…
Coffee & Content: The Power of Supporting Fellow Creatives
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? Whether you’ve been writing, filming, editing, or simply dreaming up your next big idea, I’ve got some inspiring content to fuel your passion and keep you moving forward. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week, we’re taking a deep dive into how Nolan kickstarted his career with Following, a micro-budget noir thriller feature film shot on weekends with friends, using natural light and…
Stunt Performing: The Art of Falling
Being pushed and shoved. Getting punched and kicked. Just another day in the office. Being hit by a car. Getting blown up. Just another day in the office. Yes, I am talking about the, for many years, overlooked unsung heroes of the entertainment industry: Stunt actors. I have been privileged to have been part of that unique group of people. Some call us daredevils. Others call us adrenalin junkies. Still, others refer to us as fools. We are none of these. We are actors, and the risks …
Embrace Your Desire to Be the Best: The Art of Pursuing Excellence
We all have that inner spark; the yearning to be the best at what we do, whether it’s in the creative world, business, or any other field. It’s a driving force that pushes us to exceed our limits and transform dreams into reality. But while the desire for greatness is often seen as a source of inspiration, it can also feel like a heavy burden. So, how do we embrace this desire without allowing it to overwhelm us? The Power of Aspiration At the heart of every great accomplis…
Coffee & Content: Reinvention & Relationships - The Keys to Longevity in Hollywood
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. For years, Matthew McConaughey was the ultimate rom-com star. If you needed a leading man with charm, a mischievous grin, and an easygoing Southern drawl, he was your guy. But then, something changed. In this video essay from FilmStack, they’re exploring McConaughey’s professional reinv…
Less Woo & More Do: The Four P’s To Achieve Results In Your Entertainment Career
Four Practical Habits to Help Creatives Stay Grounded and Achieve Consistent Results. "It is better to take many small steps in the right direction than to make a great leap forward only to stumble backward." - Chinese proverb As actors, we all have huge dreams and aspirations: one day winning an Oscar, being on a Broadway stage, getting into Marvel-ready shape, or getting that top-tier agent. For better or worse, we think big and relentlessly pursue our goals. We sprint towards them,…
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