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Coffee & Content: Reinvent the Story, Reinvent the Industry
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Happy Thanksgiving From Stage 32: We Are Thankful For YOU
Coffee & Content: Why Your Next Step Matters More Than the Perfect Step
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Stage 32 Featured at the 43rd Torino Film Festival!
Coffee & Content: Do These Stars Remember Their First Audition?
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 Vanity Fair, some of today's most well-known and critically-acclaimed stars answer viewers' burning questions. While entertaining, this video shows us both how unique and similar everyone's journey is to the top. Next up, in this video from the Writers' Guild Fou…
Coffee & Content: In The Screening Room With Martin Scorcese And Leonardo DiCaprio
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 Letterboxd, Oscar winners Martin Scorsese an…
Coffee & Content: 'Maestro' Cinematographer Breaks Down Emotional Single-Shot Scene
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 Variety, MAESTRO cinematographer Matty Libatique looks at the emotional Thanksgiving fight scene in the film, done in a single shot. The original plan was not for the scene to be done in a single shot, but Libatique gives an interesting look at how his conversations wit…
Coffee & Content: How to Film A Car Scene
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, you'll dig into how scenes in cars or done. From the safety to production options to lighting and sound design... there's so much that goes into these scenes that makes them seem impossible to do cheaply. And yet, there are definitely ways to pull them off…
Coffee & Content: When The Director Is An Expert In Color Theory
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 Archer Green, you'll see how to use color th…
Coffee & Content: Full Directors Roundtable
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 The Hollywood Reporter, we see the directors from some of last year's most talked-about films discuss their visions, inspirations, and big takeaways from their recent work. The roundtable includes Ava DuVernay (ORIGIN), Blitz Bazawule (THE COLOR PURPLE), Bradley Cooper …
Coffee & Content: Sofia Coppola On Her Filmmaking Career
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 interview with Sofia Coppola from BFI, the filmmaker takes a look back on her filmmaking journey. Not only the many critically acclaimed and award-winning films she's made over the years but also the impact her upbringing has had on her perspective and the stories she tells. Next…
Happy New Year! Let's Talk Goals
Happy New Year, Creative Army! Hope you all had a terrific holiday season and are now ready to launch into 2024. Those of you who have been around the site for a while know that on New Year's Day, we utilize the Stage 32 Blog to discuss and share our plans for the coming year. So... What are you looking to accomplish in 2024? What are your creative goals? What skills are you looking to learn? What fears are you looking to overcome? What strategies are you planning on impleme…
Coffee & Content: Two Ways To Film The Same Scene
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far and are ready to celebrate the new year? 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 Nerdwriter1, you'll compare and contrast two classic films from the holiday season: SHOP AROUND THE CORNER and YOU'VE GOT MAIL. By looking a these films side by side, we can see how filming techniques have evolved over decades. Bu…
Happy Holidays from the Stage 32 Team
On behalf of the entire Stage 32 family, I'd like to wish you all a happy, healthy, and loving Christmas and the remainder of the holiday season. While the holidays are a time of celebration, I hope everyone will take a moment to reflect on the many blessings life has offered and afforded all of us. We personally feel blessed to have had so many of you enter and enrich our lives. The Stage 32 community has grown to over 1,000,000 members from around the globe, and we are beyond honored …
Coffee & Content: A Cinematic Christmas Journey
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? Or too busy enjoying the holidays? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices and nostalgia flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in. First up, in this video from Audiorama, actor and filmmaker Peter Billingsley relives his time starring as 'Ralphie' in the seasonal favorite, A CHRISTMAS STORY. In this hour-long storytime session, the actor goes through what it was like making the …
Coffee & Content: Greta Gerwig & James Cameron | Directors On Directors
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 installment of "Directors On Directors" from Variety, O…
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