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November Write Club Week 4: The Art of the Pitch- What Managers & Execs Actually Want to Hear
What Stage 32's Community Is Really About (Beyond Scripts, Sets, and Showreels)
Insider Intel: Packaging your Project- The Chicken or the Egg Dilemma
How to Get Help from Stage 32: Meet the Teams Behind the Scenes
Making Our First No-Budget Feature: The Pure Vortex Production Chaos (Part 2)
Coffee & Content: Why Your Pitch Needs to Be Human
Insider Intel: The Studio War & The Rise of Indies
My Stage 32 Story: Persistence, Healing, & Creative Breakthroughs in Year 3
Want Success in the Entertainment Industry? Start Writing Your Own Narrative
Mastering The Art Of The Self Tape
No matter where you are based as an actor, given the state of the industry over the past few years you have undoubtedly submitted a self-tape audition (or 1,000). If you're based in LA or NYC, before COVID you may have only occasionally been required to self-tape, and when that happened, perhaps you used your cell phone or went to a buddy’s house to have them tape you. I, on the other hand, am based in Atlanta. And in addition to being a full-time actor for almost 20 years, I have…
5 Tips For Writing Your Life Story
Oftentimes, the best stories are based on your own truth. Writing a novel based on your own life has been a pathway to success for authors for decades. Readers and publishers can’t seem to get enough of real people’s stories as expressed in a novel. However, while the best autobiographical novels are effortless reads, they require an incredible amount of work to properly structure and get out onto the page. Writing your own story as a novel can seem daunting. Where do you sta…
Stage 32 Short Film Contest Winner Signs With Oscar-Winning Sales Company Ouat Media
It has been a whirlwind since winning the Stage 32 Short Film Contest with the project I wrote and directed, BIENVENIDOS A LOS ANGELES. We’ve been lucky enough to have connected with major industry players and have taken significant steps forward to become a contender for Best Live Action Short Film in the 96th Academy Awards. Most recently, we have signed with Ouat Media, the renowned Toronto-based short film sales company known for three Oscar winners and 12 nominees. This film …
Filmmaker Files: The Director/ Composer Relationship
Welcome to the next installment of The Filmmaker Files, where we break down the director’s relationship with various crew members to help first-time directors better understand how to communicate effectively. I’m James Kicklighter, a Stage 32 Thought Leader and multi-award-winning director and producer of The Sound of Identity, Angel of Anywhere, and the upcoming 2024 film, The American Question. Today’s guest is my composer of over 10 years, Nicolá…
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The [Ultimate] 5-Step Sound Guide for Great Sound on Set
During my filmmaking career, I've run the gambit on all different sides of production. Back in Baltimore, I worked with skeleton crews writing, directing, and doing sound on my own productions. Since moving to Los Angeles I've found a lot of work on set sound mixing, and I wanted to give some easy, actionable steps that can help all filmmakers, at every budget level, get the best sound possible. My sound kit from “Sexy Dex.” 1) Knowing The Tools Most sound mixers start wit…
Coffee & Content: The Spielberg Look
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. We're looking at two classic and well-known filmmaking styles this week. Spielberg and Lumet. First up, in this video from StudioBinder, you get a breakdown of what makes Spielberg's work so visually recognizable - which comes down to cinematographer, Janusz Kaminski. This video gets into the light…
December's New Educators & Execs at Stage 32!
Hi, Stage 32 Community! Our Stage 32 Team has been working diligently to bring in as many new resources and opportunities as possible to enrich your experience here in our community! At Stage 32 you have direct access to industry professionals who’ve overseen the makeup department, written, produced, financed, developed, distributed, consulted on, and represented acclaimed projects like YELLOWJACKETS, WANDA VISION, AGATHA: COVEN OF CHAOS, THE COVENANT, MOON KNIGHT, FIRST MAN, B…
Stage 32's December 2023 Education Schedule!
Hey, Stage 32 Community! Who is ready to finish 2023 strong!? Throughout November, our Stage 32 Education Team has been hard at work to bring in some incredible education opportunities and resources for this fantastic community. This December, you'll have the chance to learn from knowledgeable industry executives, finance professionals, renowned makeup artists, story consultants, award-winning filmmakers, NYT best-selling authors, acclaimed producers, actors, screenwriters, distributor…
November Write Club Week #5: Accomplishing Your Goals One Small Victory At A Time!
As our 2023 November Write Club comes to an end, I can’t help but feel impressed and inspired. As a newer team member here at Stage 32, I didn’t know what to expect from the November Write Club event. As a writer myself, I often crave structure at the same time that I grit my teeth and push back against others telling me how I should be structuring myself. It’s an age-old conundrum that I’m sure many of you can relate to. For that reason, I always struggled with o…
Time To Breakout Of Creative Blocks
Writer's block, the worst enemy of my creative mind, has been the talk of much contemplation and study in the realm of writing and psychology. The Breakout Principle, a concept that I use as a shift into mental focus to overcome obstacles, has emerged as a potential antidote to the paralyzing effects of writer's block. This method has served me well. At its center, writer's block is a psychological barrier and is internal, not external. It impedes the creative flow of ideas and words. I…
Celebrating YOUR Wins At Stage 32
Hey, Stage 32ers! I hope if you're not recovering from a Thanksgiving feast that, no matter where you are in the world, you're ready to relax and enjoy the weekend! The holidays are always a great time to look back and applaud the "wins" from the past year, and this community has had some pretty big ones. From booking gigs to signings to projects that are getting made, your passion for your craft and love for this community are what make every success on Stage 32 so incredibly special. …
Coffee & Content: Taika Waititi On Making 'Next Goal Wins'
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? Hope those who celebrate had a great feast this past week with loved ones and that everyone has a fantastic start to the holiday season! 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, award-winning director and writer Taika Waititi sits down for an interview to discuss his recently released film, NEXT GOAL WINS. Waititi is a master at…
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