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Stage 32 + AFM 2025 Education Partnership - Join RB & Celebrate 10 Years!
The Importance of Proper Script Formatting
A Reader's Notes On Script Scoring
Coffee & Content: Opening Doors & Taking Control of Your Creative Path
Stage 32 + Mark Creative Management Partner For Exclusive Opportunity for Writers to Land Representation!
Strengthening Croatia’s Creative Future: Inside Zagreb’s Partnership with Stage 32 Certification
Don't Let the Momentum of November Write Club Die: How to Stay Active Into 2026 & Beyond!
November Write Club Week 4: The Art of the Pitch- What Managers & Execs Actually Want to Hear
November Write Club Week #3: How To Make A Strong First Impression When Meeting Execs, Producers, & Reps
Insider Intel: Packaging your Project- The Chicken or the Egg Dilemma
What Stage 32's Community Is Really About (Beyond Scripts, Sets, and Showreels)
Happy Friday, Stage 32 Community! The day after Thanksgiving always feels like a quiet crossroads. The world slows down just enough for us to hear ourselves think. And in that quiet, I’ve been reflecting on something powerful that came up during this past week’s November Community Open House (if you missed it, click here and watch for free on demand), a moment that, to me, gets to the heart of what Stage 32 is really about. A new member asked me, very honestly, whether this…
Coffee & Content: What The Matrix Can Teach You About Persistence, Innovation, & the Power of Starting Small
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. The team over at Corridor Crew recently dropped an incredible video: ONE YEAR of Work for TEN SECONDS of Film. If you love The Matrix, filmmaking, or just watching artists push the boundaries …
How to Shoot Horror Films That Scare The Bejesus Out Of Your Audience!
In this survival guide, I'll be focusing on a checklist of things to keep in mind when shooting a horror film. It's no surprise that horror films cost less to produce and shoot. A good example is Jordan Peele’s Get Out. James Wan made his career with the SAW franchise. Horror films bring in lots of money at the box office, and audiences flock to the screen to get their fright on! With that in mind, let's dive right into the belly of the beast. Costume & Make-up Design If th…
Coffee & Content: Capturing Characters On Screen and On the Page
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. Let’s start with this brilliant video essay from Panavision: Oona Menges, BSC on cinematography, collaborating, and Ruby Speaking. Oona Menges has had a decades-long career as a cinemat…
Your Guide To Filming Great Interviews
Hello, my fellow creatives. In this survival guide, I will be focusing on a checklist and things to keep in mind when shooting a documentary or good old fashion interviews. There are many ways to skin a cat, and it is up to you to test and refine what works so you can effectively handle any curve balls and do your job efficiently while keeping on schedule. Choosing The Right Space It goes without saying that picking the right location for your documentary or interview is important. Doe…
Coffee & Content: The Tools, Routines, and Relationships That Drive Creative Success
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. Let’s start with this insightful roundtable by Panavision, where a group of world-class DPs share the tools, routines, and instincts they rely on throughout the filmmaking process. From …
Coffee & Content: Why Your Network Should Be Global
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 will lead to collaborations, opportunities, and lifelong friendships. If you haven’t yet made your introduction, you’ve still got time! Head over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge before the weekend…
This One Practice Can Redefine Your Creative Journey
As we move further into summer, this is a good time to check in with your creative work—and with yourself. How are you doing? Perhaps you have had a productive season, or maybe you've been navigating uncertainty. Either way, take this moment to reflect. This month, I want to talk about gratitude. It is one practice that can redefine your creative journey. Though, not the kind you express at the end of a triumphant moment. Instead, the kind that shows up in the middle—the mes…
July Filmmakers Club Week 5: When It All Slows Down, Don’t Give Up!
Have you ever heard of The Three-Legged Stool? It sounds like a children’s fable, doesn’t it? It’s more like an industry fable, and it’s just as invaluable as The Deathly Hallows. In fact, many have attributed it to their longevity in the industry. Allow me to tell you the wisdom behind the notion, and make of it what you will... It is said every professional creative should have three distinct ways to stay active in their career. The three legs are: what you wa…
Coffee & Content: Redefining What's Possible & What Matters
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. First up, we’re going behind the scenes of one of the most ambitious productions of the year: F1: The Movie. This incredible video from SonyCine takes you under the hood (literally) wit…
Coffee & Content: From iPhones to IP Protection
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 will lead to collaborations, opportunities, and lifelong friendships. If you haven’t yet made your introduction, you’ve still got time! Head over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge and say hello befo…
What Is Cinematic?
This was the first and last question I was asked as a student in film school. Is it something that we see on a big screen? That can’t possibly be the answer, you can see just about anything on a “big screen” these days and most cinematic experiences now happen in your home. I remember playing Metal Gear Solid on my PlayStation and remarking that it was quite a “cinematic experience.” Yet, when I watch the news, I don’t feel like it’s a cinematic …
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