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Understanding Bottle Episodes: Curiosity About Storytelling in a Box
Coffee & Content: Breakthroughs, Brands, & Letting Go of What Holds You Back
Coffee & Content: What Does The Future of Hollywood Look Like?
Announcing the 5th Annual TV Comedy Screenwriting Contest
The Writer As An Entrepreneur: Rewriting Your Personal Narrative
The Importance Of Post Production Supervision On Your Productions!
The Writer As An Entrepreneur: Part Three- The Inner Work
The 10 Pillars Of A High Achiever
30 Minutes With Nobody Wants This Hit Netflix Rom-Com Writer Mahtub Zare Mochanloo
Your 4 Guideposts for Spiraling Upward!
Musician Lands Composing Opportunity Through Stage 32
I’ve always told myself and heard the phrase, “Never give up” (then he sat down speech). Which is why I have continued to seek out different producers and others in the film industry for years here at Stage 32. Wanting to write music since my 30’s, I’ve been going to different schools, starting in Ohio. I started in Music Ed. At Wright State University – for two years, I learned music theory and ear training. Then I had an opportunity to perform &lsqu…
Want Success? Start Writing Your Own Narrative!
Want Success? Stop Listening to the Hollywood Narrative! Is it just me, or does it feel like Hollywood is set up to make you fail? Obstacle, after obstacle… Rejection, after rejection… It’s *almost* not even worth trying. And I can say ‘almost’ because those of us who still believe in the magic of our dreams, have a passion so strong that we are going to go for it, despite all of the hardships we hear about. If you are one of those people, like me, I…
9 To Thrive: 9 Thoughts For A Healthy & Happy Freelancing Career
Freelancing in the film industry, whatever your role, and as exciting as it can be, sometimes means navigating turbulent waters. So how do we stay put and not lose sight of our true North? I moved from Italy to Los Angeles in 2016, after a 21-year-long plan to follow my childhood dream of making music for the silver screen. Once in L.A., coming from a 9-to-5 day job, I soon realized how much I had to learn not only about Hollywood but also about how to stay healthy while freelancing. I…
Stage 32’s $100,000 Education Giveaway Featured In Variety!
Hi, Stage 32-ers! Right now is a challenging time for film and television creatives worldwide. Even though things are uncertain, the one thing that is certain is that the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes will not last forever. At the end of this difficult time, the marketplace will emerge with new possibilities and opportunities. Still, we have heard from so many members of the Stage 32 community who are struggling to stay inspired and motivated. We get it, it’s not easy. But w…
Keeping Up The Momentum From Introduce Yourself Weekend
Introduce Yourself Weekend is a great way to kick-start engagement every single month here on Stage 32, but that’s just the starting point! One of the biggest relationship builders in the industry is consistency. When you’re able to be consistent, you build inherent trust while also staying top of mind—and staying top of mind MATTERS. If you want to be successful in the entertainment business, you need your name to become synonymous with what you do. That way, when so…
Navigating Stage 32's Introduce Yourself Weekend!
Want to stand out and make connections fast on Stage 32? Introduce Yourself Weekend is one of the greatest ways to do that. On the third weekend of every month, all weekend long, members of Stage 32 are looking to connect with one another. Considering that Stage 32 is the largest online networking platform for Film and TV creatives and professionals—that’s pretty epic. Whether you’re looking to connect with industry executives, make industry friends, or simply practic…
How to Make The Director & Film Composer Collaboration Sing
So you landed a job as a composer for a Film. Congratulations! But now where do you start? I think a good point is to build a positive relationship with your Director. That could definitely contribute to the success of your gig. Like any other kind of human relationship, there are no rules to make it work and there is always room for improvement, but here you’ll find some tips and thoughts, based on my experience, that I think might be helpful. Let’s suppose you have negoti…
Massive Upgrades To The Stage 32 App – Take Your Networking On The Go
Hi, Stage 32-ers! Over the last few months, we’ve welcomed tens of thousands of new members and, of course, welcomed our 1 millionth member which was featured in Variety. Every day, I hear from creatives and executives who are through with broad-based social media platforms. They’re tired of the negativity, the toxicity, and the toll it’s taking on their mental health. They want to be surrounded by positive, like-minded people who share similar interests and g…
Stage 32 + Hollyshorts Partner for the 2023 Festival - Screenings, Events & Panels!
Happy Monday Stage 32-ers! Over the past 12 years, we here at Stage 32 have been thrilled to be recognized throughout the industry as the leaders in online film craft and business education. We are honored to be partnered with some of the most prestigious film festivals and markets in the world including the American Film Market and the Cannes Film Festival Marché du film to name a few. Now, for the 8th year in a row, we are thrilled to be joining forces with…
The Evolution of Storytelling: AI, Virtual Reality, the Metaverse & ChatGPT
Hi, Stage 32ers! While you may have missed out on getting to attend the Cannes Film Festival in person, you certainly won’t miss out on the incredible insights that were shared there! Stage 32 was proud to present 6 panels at the Cannes Marche du Film, which we will be sharing with you on the Stage 32 blog in the coming weeks. At this year’s Cannes Film Festival, I had the distinct honor of joining Sami Apra, CEO of Largo Film (Switzerland) and Christopher Morrison, Found…
Coffee & Content: How You Know A Director Is Really Good At Their Job
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, I'm so excited about INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY to finally be in theaters worldwide. I was lucky enough to see it in Cannes in May and had a blast with the Stage 32 crew while we were there. In honor of its release, I came across this video from CinemaStix looking back at RAIDE…
Stage 32's July 2023 Education Schedule!
Hey, Stage 32 Community, Boy, do I have some exciting updates for you! Our tireless Stage 32 Education Team has been hard at work to bring in some incredible education opportunities and resources for this fantastic community. Over the next month, you'll have the chance to learn from knowledgeable industry executives, showrunners, acclaimed directors and screenwriters, Emmy-winning producers, video game writers, distributors, attorneys, and representatives. Impressive creative pro…
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