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Coffee & Content: Hollywood's Obsession with Ambition!
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. First up, in this video essay by Thomas Flight, he’s analyzing Hollywood’s obsession with the theme of ambition, by taking a closer look at praised projects that are centered around this theme like The Bear, and contrasting it with its opposite, Wim Wenders and Takuma Takasaki’s f…
Coffee & Content: The Machinery of the Business
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! First, congratulations to all of you who have already participated in our monthly Introduce Yourself Weekend! Thousands of connections have been made between entertainment creatives and professionals from around the globe. Whether you are a long-time member or brand new to Stage 32, take a moment to pop over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge and say hello before the end of the weekend. First up, in this video from It Was A Sh*t Show, they’re sharing an…
Coffee & Content: Dealing With The Misery Of Rejection
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. First up, in this video essay from Just an Observation, he’s analyzing one of the best antagonist characters in cinema, Kathy Bates' Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. As he points out, Kathy Bates delivers an unhinged performance filled with contrasting parts of Annie Wilke…
Coffee & Content: The Secret To Opportunity Is Building Relationships
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. First up, in this video from Film Courage, television writer Zimran Jacob talks about 5 entry-level jobs that are common for aspiring television writers to work their way up to a staff writing position within the industry. He shares advice about the art of networking and helps to clarify the expect…
Coffee & Content: It's All About The Comps!
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. First up, in this video essay by Elliot Roberts, he’s comparing the approach of two different feature film biopics- 'Steve Jobs' by Aaron Sorkin and Danny Boyle, starring Michael Fassbender, and ‘Jobs’ by Joshua Michael Stern and Matt Whiteley, starring Ashton Kutcher. You can lea…
Coffee & Content: Are You Feeling Too Overwhelmed To Try?
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! First, congratulations to all of you who have already participated in our monthly Introduce Yourself Weekend! Thousands of connections have been made between entertainment creatives and professionals from around the globe. Whether you are a long-time member or brand new to Stage 32, take a moment to pop over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge and say hello before the end of the weekend. In this video from Corridor Crew, they’re diving into the history o…
Coffee & Content: What Are 3 Things That Motivate You?
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. First up, in this fantastic interview from Film Courage, Screenwriter, Director, & Editor R.J. Daniel Hanna is sharing the truths that no one can teach you about screenwriting. Honing in on the hard fact that sometimes “good” isn’t good enough. As creatives, rejection is a con…
Coffee & Content: Is The Spec Sale Market Heating Up Again?
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. First up, in this video from StudioBinder, they’re explaining Aristotle’s Poetics, one of the earliest examples of literary theory analyzing dramatic storytelling. By understanding Aristotle’s 6 principles- plot, character, thought, diction, spectacle, and song, you’re maste…
Coffee & Content: Set Your Vision & Go After It!
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. First up, in this video from In Depth Cine, he’s exploring one of cinema’s most immersive techniques, the long take. Evaluating what makes long takes effective, where the challenges are in capturing them, and what methods and equipment can be used to successfully pull them off. When use…
Coffee & Content: Are You Thinking Globally?
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. First up, in this video from Film Courage, they’re interviewing Marlin Darrah, one of the world's most traveled filmmakers with 44 years of award-winning production experience taking him to more than 140 countries worldwide and yielding more than 100 documentary, travel-adventure programs and…
Coffee & Content: How To Deal With Rejection
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Coffee & Content: The Importance of Self-Learning in the Film Industry
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. First up, in this video by animator and artist Kuzillon, she’s sharing invaluable tips for approaching new works of art as a creative. While this video is likely to hit home for the animators, VFX artists, and storyboard artists in our community, her suggestions for challenging your creativit…
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