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Live From Cannes - Just Arrived

We want everyone in the community to feel like you are at the Cannes Film Festival with Stage 32. Keep checking the blog as we continue to update videos and news from the festival. We have an exciting week filled with events, including a keynote panel to open the Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film. Come join us at Cannes!         Like this blog post? Please share it on social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, email etc) by using social media buttons at the …

The 2016 Docaviv International Documentary Film Festival May 19-28, Tel Aviv

As the main topic of this year’s festival, Docaviv will feature a select group of thought-provoking films about a world that is changing with the collapse of physical and social boundaries, growing economic disparities, the waves of refugees and immigrants, civil wars, international terrorism, and the ultimate undoing of social solidarity.   Opening night film, "Babylon Dreamers"   Within the framework of this theme the program does not only include documentaries ab…

Cannes Pix

There are certain publicists whose films are always the top festival films and because you know their taste suits you, you want to see their films. The publicists are usually only known to the trade and prefer to keep a low profile. But I am “outing” Richard Lormand of Film Press Plus, one because he was felled by illness last year and missed the first ever Cannes since 1987 and deserves a “Welcome Back!” from everyone in the business, and also because he is one o…

American Film Festival - Opportunity in Poland

US in Progress WrocÅ‚aw 2016 submissions are now open. This little-known event in Poland offers American indie filmmakers one of the biggest opportunities in the world to meet the international trade in an intimate and fun setting. Every year one of the films here seems to make it into Sundance. The filmmakers get to know European buyers, sellers and programmers. The great thing about European film festivals is that they do not take your money and then refuse your film. They cost nothing …

The "Chosen" Films For The 11th Annual Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival 2016

This is a "go to" festival for international filmmakers with Jewish films who want to have their films premiere in Hollywood. The 11th L.A. Jewish Film Festival May 18th through May 25. Opening night on May 18 will be a grand, red carpet, star-studded gala at the Steve Tisch Cinema Center at the Saban Theatre, Beverly Hills. LAJFF will recognize the Laemmle Theater family with a special honor for their ongoing commitment to film and filmmakers. This family, headed by legendary Universal…

SydneysBuzz - Kering and the Festival de Cannes Poster 2016 'Women in Motion'

The second edition of the 'Women in Motion' program will take place in Cannes from May 11 to 22, 2016 at the 69th Festival de Cannes. The year’s official poster is of Frances McDormand whose presentation at last year’s first edition illuminated gender bias practices within the film industry in the most captivating, funny and serious presentation of the several presentations given.   During her Talk on 22 May 2015, the actress addressed the impact gender discriminati…

Announcing Stage 32’s First Annual Comedy Writing Contest Winners!

Man, what a contest. The 1st Annual Stage 32 Comedy Writing Contest not only provided some amazing concepts and ideas, but the writing had our judges in stitches…and with a very tough job to do. In the end, the average scores were higher than we’ve seen in some of our other contests to date, a testament to the creativity of the incredible writers within the Stage 32 community. I'd like to announce and congratulate the winners of the 1st Annual Stage 32 Comedy Contest: Come…

LatinoBuzz: Emerging Filmmaker Anghelo Taylor

Calypso and eco-Inspiring animation apparently are Panama`s next big step, as upcoming producer Anghelo Taylor seems about to prove. Taylor, belongs to a line of talented Panamanian producers to keep an eye on. Accion, the Panama film company led by Anghelo Taylor together with a team of long-standing Panamanian talent is present at every major international market including, of course, Cannes and Berlin, and their networks go beyond continents including China. Their wide network and in…

Stage 32 Opening The Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film - 4 Events Planned

Stage 32 Recognized as a Leader in the Convergence of Entertainment and Tech at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival It is with great honor that I announce today that Stage 32 has been invited back by the Cannes Film Festival Marché du Film NEXT Pavilion. The NEXT program will feature presentations from game-changers of future cinema such as Netflix and Indiegogo. We will be presenting the opening day panel for the Marché and have a variety of events lined up throughout the festi…

Announcing SydneysBuzz Coming To Stage 32

Today, I have something really cool for the entire community. I'm thrilled, honored and proud to announce that Sydney Levine, author of the industry leading blog, SydneysBuzz, is bringing her incredible reporting to Stage 32. Sydney and her crew of associates focus on international film industry developments and analysis of the international film market related to buyers, sales agents, filmmakers, film festivals and distribution. The addition of SydneysBuzz, which for the last few years…

On Stage With RB (April 2016) Announced!

It’s that time again! Time for the April 2016 edition of On Stage with RB! Every month our Founder & CEO, RB, brings on special guests who work in the industry, such as filmmakers and executives to offer advice to our community in an online webinar. Plus, he discusses the best way to use Stage 32 to help your career. Afterwards, he opens up the floor to you for a live 90 minute Q&A session about anything and everything in the industry. Best of all, this is FREE, exclusive…

Stage 32 at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival

Hey guys. For the 2nd straight year, Stage 32 has been invited to the Marche du Film NEXT program at the Cannes Film Festival. NEXT highlights companies bridging the gap between entertainment and tech, such as Netflix and Amazon, and we're thrilled and honored to be a featured company once again.In addition to opening the NEXT program with a panel, we have a number of parties and meetups planned throughout the fest. We'll be announcing the lineup shortly right here on the Stage 32 Blog. …

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