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Gender Equality in Animation
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Richard "RB" Botto
Richard "RB" Botto is Founder and CEO of Stage 32. He is also a screenwriter, producer, actor, and voice actor.
Walk The Boards
Today's guest blog comes from Stage 32 member Annaliese Morgan, an author in Halifax, United Kingdom. After a 20 year career in veterinary nursing, Annaliese began a career writing true stories, as she believes people’s journeys are the glue of this world. To date, she has published 6 books. In this entry, Annaliese exposes her own true story - a remarkable tale of how one split-second accident changed her whole life. Rather than letting the accident destroy her, she used it to push he…
Walk The Boards
Today's guest blog comes from Stage 32 member Annaliese Morgan, an author in Halifax, United Kingdom. After a 20 year career in veterinary nursing, Annaliese began a career writing true stories, as she believes people’s journeys are the glue of this world. To date, she has published 6 books. In this entry, Annaliese exposes her own true story - a remarkable tale of how one split-second accident changed her whole life. Rather than letting the accident destroy her, she used it to push he…
4 Steps to ePublish
Today’s blog comes from Stage 32 member Brian Shell. Brian has enjoyed a prolific career as a writer having published seven paperbacks and a total of forty-one eBooks. (You read that right - forty-one!) In addition to his writing pursuits, Brian has worked as a cameraman, a production assistant on three TV commercials, and an extra in four feature films. In this blog post Brian, ever so graciously, provides an extremely informative step-by-step approach on how to electronically …
4 Steps to ePublish
Today’s blog comes from Stage 32 member Brian Shell. Brian has enjoyed a prolific career as a writer having published seven paperbacks and a total of forty-one eBooks. (You read that right - forty-one!) In addition to his writing pursuits, Brian has worked as a cameraman, a production assistant on three TV commercials, and an extra in four feature films. In this blog post Brian, ever so graciously, provides an extremely informative step-by-step approach on how to electronically …
RB on the Dave Bullis Podcast
A special thanks goes out to Stage 32 member Dave Bullis, who had RB on his popular filmmaking podcast. On the podcast, RB and Dave discuss a wide variety of topics including RB's experiences at this year's Sundance Film Festival, how to market yourself, the state of the film industry and were they think it's headed, RB's latest screenplay and then closed the discussion with RB going into depth about his new book on crowdsourcing. There is a lot of information to le…
RB on the Dave Bullis Podcast
A special thanks goes out to Stage 32 member Dave Bullis, who had RB on his popular filmmaking podcast. On the podcast, RB and Dave discuss a wide variety of topics including RB's experiences at this year's Sundance Film Festival, how to market yourself, the state of the film industry and were they think it's headed, RB's latest screenplay and then closed the discussion with RB going into depth about his new book on crowdsourcing. There is a lot of information to le…
How GPS Defines Us
A person’s environment will invariably shape their personality to determine their voice and how they use it to interact with the wider world. For some, escaping from this inherent trap becomes a driving force until it utterly consumes every aspect of their existence. They avoid committing to anything locally for fear of being tied to their environment for life. Rather than finding ways to become part of their community, they actively seek to burn all bridges. This in itself init…
How GPS Defines Us
A person’s environment will invariably shape their personality to determine their voice and how they use it to interact with the wider world. For some, escaping from this inherent trap becomes a driving force until it utterly consumes every aspect of their existence. They avoid committing to anything locally for fear of being tied to their environment for life. Rather than finding ways to become part of their community, they actively seek to burn all bridges. This in itself init…
Bullet Proof Pages
2006. I'm a radio air-personality at POWER 92FM in Richmond, Virginia when it happens: American Idol comes to town. One of my best friends auditions for the show, and he's voted to the next round. For Elliott Yamin, the rest is history. My boy placed third. There's nothing like seeing your friend on TV. "Surreal" doesn't do it justice. The energy of Elliott's story inspires me in a life-changing way. I must tell the story that has to be told. I devour every …
Bullet Proof Pages
2006. I'm a radio air-personality at POWER 92FM in Richmond, Virginia when it happens: American Idol comes to town. One of my best friends auditions for the show, and he's voted to the next round. For Elliott Yamin, the rest is history. My boy placed third. There's nothing like seeing your friend on TV. "Surreal" doesn't do it justice. The energy of Elliott's story inspires me in a life-changing way. I must tell the story that has to be told. I devour every …
What Are Your 2015 Goals?
Welcome to the first weekend of 2015, everyone, and a very Happy New Year to you all. Due to travel and time constraints, there is no Weekend Blog this week. Instead, I thought it would be a great time to discuss and share our plans and goals for the coming year. Some of what I am planning on accomplishing in 2015 includes writing 2 scripts, completing my crowdsourcing book for Focal Press, dipping my toes back into acting, filming a short and implementing a myriad of Stage 32 init…
What Are Your 2015 Goals?
Welcome to the first weekend of 2015, everyone, and a very Happy New Year to you all. Due to travel and time constraints, there is no Weekend Blog this week. Instead, I thought it would be a great time to discuss and share our plans and goals for the coming year. Some of what I am planning on accomplishing in 2015 includes writing 2 scripts, completing my crowdsourcing book for Focal Press, dipping my toes back into acting, filming a short and implementing a myriad of Stage 32 init…
Podcast: On the Page - Featuring our Very Own RB!
We are pleased to announce that our own founder and CEO, RB, was a guest on Pilar Alessandra's podcast, On the Page. Pilar is the founder of Page Writer's Studio in Sherman Oaks, CA and also the author of The Coffee Break Screenwriter. Over the 45 minute broadcast Pilar and RB talked about writing, the industry and touched on some of the best indie films out right now, including Boyhood, A Girl Who Walks Home Alone at Night, Nightcrawler and Whiplash. It's a fun, education…
Podcast: On the Page - Featuring our Very Own RB!
We are pleased to announce that our own founder and CEO, RB, was a guest on Pilar Alessandra's podcast, On the Page. Pilar is the founder of Page Writer's Studio in Sherman Oaks, CA and also the author of The Coffee Break Screenwriter. Over the 45 minute broadcast Pilar and RB talked about writing, the industry and touched on some of the best indie films out right now, including Boyhood, A Girl Who Walks Home Alone at Night, Nightcrawler and Whiplash. It's a fun, education…
Making It In Hollywood My Way
In the spirit of healthy debate, today's guest blog comes from author, playwright and Stage 32 member Jack Fitzgerland. After seeing the overwhelming response to last week's blog from Shaun O'Banion, How I Got Started, Part 1 and Part 2, Jack was inspired to share with us a different but equally interesting story about how he got his start in the industry and, in the process, takes not only Shaun to task for how he punched his ticket to the promised land, but the community's response to …
Making It In Hollywood My Way
In the spirit of healthy debate, today's guest blog comes from author, playwright and Stage 32 member Jack Fitzgerland. After seeing the overwhelming response to last week's blog from Shaun O'Banion, How I Got Started, Part 1 and Part 2, Jack was inspired to share with us a different but equally interesting story about how he got his start in the industry and, in the process, takes not only Shaun to task for how he punched his ticket to the promised land, but the community's response to …
Writing Women As A Man
Today we welcome back guest blogger and screenwriter, CJ Walley. CJ started writing in 2012 and, over an intense two years, has had one script featured on the Amazon Studios Consideration Slate, two features spotlighted on The Black List, and a short produced by an up-and-coming director. CJ is a remarkably talented writer but, above all, he is a positive and generous spirit – a true collaborator. Day after day you’ll see CJ giving selflessly to the Stage 32 community inside…
Writing Women As A Man
Today we welcome back guest blogger and screenwriter, CJ Walley. CJ started writing in 2012 and, over an intense two years, has had one script featured on the Amazon Studios Consideration Slate, two features spotlighted on The Black List, and a short produced by an up-and-coming director. CJ is a remarkably talented writer but, above all, he is a positive and generous spirit – a true collaborator. Day after day you’ll see CJ giving selflessly to the Stage 32 community inside…
Write What You Know
Today's guest blog comes from literary manager, Jairo Alvarado. Jairo spent many years in the industry as a creative executive working for Warner Bros. and 3 Arts Entertainment before moving over to his current post at Circle of Confusion (The Walking Dead). But the story doesn't start there. Jairo took a long and winding path from being a History major at UCLA to now working for one of the most respected management and production companies in the industry. Today, Jairo …
Write What You Know
Today's guest blog comes from literary manager, Jairo Alvarado. Jairo spent many years in the industry as a creative executive working for Warner Bros. and 3 Arts Entertainment before moving over to his current post at Circle of Confusion (The Walking Dead). But the story doesn't start there. Jairo took a long and winding path from being a History major at UCLA to now working for one of the most respected management and production companies in the industry. Today, Jairo …
Find Your Cause - Stella Adler and Me
Today's guest post comes from Stage 32 member, Sheana Ochoa. Sheana received a Masters in Professional Writing at the University of Southern California and has written for online outlets such as Salon and CNN. She is also a freelance editor and writer, regularly contributing to the award winning website TheNextFamily and The Levantine Review. In 2013 Sheana launched her arts blog, SLAM: News, Views and Musings. She also inaugurated the One-Act Play festival at th…
Find Your Cause - Stella Adler and Me
Today's guest post comes from Stage 32 member, Sheana Ochoa. Sheana received a Masters in Professional Writing at the University of Southern California and has written for online outlets such as Salon and CNN. She is also a freelance editor and writer, regularly contributing to the award winning website TheNextFamily and The Levantine Review. In 2013 Sheana launched her arts blog, SLAM: News, Views and Musings. She also inaugurated the One-Act Play festival at th…
Part II: Is This My Audience?
Screenwriter, novelist, and Stage 32 member, Doug Richardson returns today for Part II of his "Is This My Audience?" series. You should definitely check out Part I if you haven't already. Don't forget, Doug will be answering any and all questions about writing, the business, or anything else that may be on your mind throughout the weekend in the Comments section below. Enjoy. RB
Part II: Is This My Audience?
Screenwriter, novelist, and Stage 32 member, Doug Richardson returns today for Part II of his "Is This My Audience?" series. You should definitely check out Part I if you haven't already. Don't forget, Doug will be answering any and all questions about writing, the business, or anything else that may be on your mind throughout the weekend in the Comments section below. Enjoy. RB
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