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Stage 32 Now Certifying the Dallas Film Commission!
Insider Intel: Packaging your Project- The Chicken or the Egg Dilemma
State of the Industry 2026 Now On-Demand: RB & Geoff Break Down What’s Next for Writers!
Making Our First No-Budget Feature: The Pure Vortex Production Chaos (Part 2)
Insider Intel: 2025- Your Year of Breakthroughs (+ What's Coming in 2026)
Want Success in the Entertainment Industry? Start Writing Your Own Narrative
A Practical Guide for Actors: Tips & Advice Every Performer Should Know
Coffee & Content: Why Your Next Step Matters More Than the Perfect Step
How to Get Help from Stage 32: Meet the Teams Behind the Scenes
4 Reasons To Have Audio Description On Your Film
How Stage 32 Script Services Make You A Better Writer
For the last few years, I have been working on my screenplay, THE POSTCARD. It is based on the true story of my Great Grandparents, and all I wanted to do was write a little thing about their story that wouldn't take too long. I thought around a 20 to 30-minute short... Two years later, I'm still writing it. The postcard my Great Grandfather Harry sent to my Great Grandmother Rebecca from the Titanic in 1912. I was doing okay, but as I was writing it, I found that if I was going to …
Announcing The 1st Annual Ultimate Logline Contest
Hey, Creative Army! Stage 32's Logline Contest isn't just BACK, it's BIGGER and BETTER than ever with the 1st Annual Stage 32 Ultimate Logline Contest! Every major player in Hollywood routinely hears hundreds of ideas and makes quick decisions based on loglines. This single sentence dictates the uniqueness of the project, shows the bones of your story’s structure, and both your “vision” and “voice” as a writer. You need to boil down your entire narrati…
Coffee & Content: Directors On Directors - Ari Aster & Yorgos Lanthimos
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, acclaimed directors Ari Aster (BEAU IS AFRAID) and Yorgos Lanthimos (POOR THINGS) sit down to discuss their respective films. They tackle inspiration, originality, adaptation, and more, giving great insight into how these two artists approach storytelling. Nex…
So You Got A Literary Agent... Now What?
Good Morning my Warriors of Writing, my Sultans of Storytelling, my Colossi of Creativity! A Preamble Before you dive in, I want to tell you why I wrote this blog post. I will break into this industry, become an acclaimed writer, and set a new standard. This is not a belief. This is a promise. I'm not the best writer, but I'm dedicated to my craft, so this article is for those who are just as dedicated. Those willing to make that same promise and set the path ablaze to create a new s…
Red Carpet Roll-Out: February 2024's New Executives At Stage 32!
Hi, Stage 32 Community! Our Stage 32 Team has been working diligently to bring in as many new resources and opportunities as possible to enrich your experience here in our community! At Stage 32 you have direct access to award-winning industry executives and professionals who’ve written, directed, produced, composed, developed, performed, and represented acclaimed projects such as KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, BLACK WOMEN OWN THE CONVERSATION, RED TABLE TALK, WHAT/IF, UNDER THE S…
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 the…
Stage 32's February 2024 Education Schedule!
Happy Wednesday, Stage 32 Community! I hope the start of 2024 has been exhilarating and productive for you all! Our Stage 32 Education Team has certainly been hard at work to bring incredible education opportunities and resources to this fantastic community. This February, you'll have the chance to learn from knowledgeable industry executives, actors, award-winning screenwriters, producers, directors, and representatives. Impressive creative professionals who have worked on such projec…
Empower Your Creativity: The Art Of Setting Boundaries
Our fearless leader, Richard 'RB' Botto, has a brand new article over on Medium and we've got a first look for you here on the Stage 32 Blog. Check out this preview of his latest piece, and be sure to click here to read the full article. In the fast-paced whirlwind of modern life, finding the delicate balance between personal and professional responsibilities can be challenging. One powerful tool that can significantly enhance your overall well-being, and specifically boost your creati…
How To Handle Constructive Notes & Nail Your Rewrite
My fellow creatives, we’ve chosen a path that’s not for the faint-hearted. You have to believe, all the way down into the core of your being, that you can do this thing -- that you can create worlds, that you can bring imagination to life. And we ride the pendulum, sometimes on the daily, as it swings between godlike swagger and the abject fear of not being enough. And then there’s dealing with feedback. We are our own harshest critics in so many ways, but we all have…
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…
7 Tips To Strengthen Your Screenplay’s Dialogue
Writing dialogue is more than just studying how other people speak. It helps to move your story forward and gives a voice to what you’ve put down on paper. Here are some tips to make this voice as strong as possible. 1) Do Your Research An upper-class woman in Victorian England is going to have a very different life than a teenage boy in 2010. Know who your character is and how they navigate life based on their occupation and social status. Find out as much as you can ab…
Taking a Leap: A Guide to Embracing Happiness This Year!
Still Happy New Year! I am that person who celebrates the new year all month long, embracing fresh dreams and aspirations. While we are motivated to make this year better than the last one, many of us feel hesitation, even paralyzed, unable to move forward. I, too, have been in this place, feeling stuck and overwhelmed by fear. What has helped me? Learning to take a leap of faith, to believe in myself and a power greater than me. Today’s message aims to inspire you to do the same…
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