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Don't Let the Momentum of November Write Club Die: How to Stay Active Into 2026 & Beyond!
4 Reasons To Have Audio Description On Your Film
Happy Thanksgiving From Stage 32: We Are Thankful For YOU
7 Life Hacks For Creatives
November Write Club Week 4: The Art of the Pitch- What Managers & Execs Actually Want to Hear
Insider Intel: The Studio War & The Rise of Indies
Coffee & Content: Low Stakes Stories, High Stakes Decisions
Talking Business: Key Agreements in Film Financing Part 2
How to Get Help from Stage 32: Meet the Teams Behind the Scenes
Find Your Footing on Stage 32: Join Our December Community Open House
Celebrating the Wins at Stage 32
Hey, Stage 32ers! I hope if you're not recovering from a Thanksgiving feast that, no matter where you are in the world, you're ready to relax and enjoy the weekend! The holidays are always a great time to look back and applaud the "wins" from the past year, and this community has had some pretty big ones. From booking gigs to signings to projects that are getting made, your passion for your craft and love for this community are what make every success on Stage 32 so incredibly special. …
Happy Thanksgiving from Stage 32: We are Thankful for YOU
Happy Thanksgiving, Creative Army! On behalf of the entire Stage 32 team, I'd like to wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. This year, we have welcomed hundreds of thousands of new members to our growing, creative community, and we are beyond honored to provide each and every one of you a safe haven to connect, be inspired, and come together to make art. We are all extremely grateful for the members of this community and for the incredible relationships and friendships that ha…
How Independent Filmmakers Build & Manage Their Relationships
I started to work in the independent film business in 2007. I have since, as an employee, consultant, representative, and executive producer worked for and with global service providers, production companies, individual filmmakers, sales agents, and others in this industry. And although knowledge, expertise, and affinity with the industry are certainly and undeniably important elements as well, I have learned that nothing has been of more importance to my career than building and managin…
How to Win Over an Executive with Your Pitch
So, you’ve written your pilot script and pitch deck and have gotten your submission email in the best shape you can. The next step: Sending it to an Acquisitions Executive. But who is this person, and why is it worth spending some time to consider who they are? Some will tell you that an Acquisitions Executive is a person who relishes every opportunity to say “no,” but happily, this is not the case. These executives are always hunting for the next script/deck/pitch to …
Stage 32 Member Finds Success at AFM After Mentoring with Alexia Melocchi
WOW! Five days of intensive wandering, going up one elevator and down another. Pitching my TV series and three screenplays, meeting old friends, and making new ones. That’s what the American Film Market is all about. This was my second visit in ten years to Santa Monica and the AFM, and I was not disappointed. I was on a mission, and Stage 32 prepared me to meet the challenges all creatives are confronted with. What do I do, what do I say, and how do I say it? First, I was given …
Coffee & Content: Building Your Story with Production Design
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. As you're networking with the Stage 32 community, you'll meet people from…
Lateral Networking and Education: Two Ways Stage 32 Can Help You to Succeed
One of the best ways to help build a successful screenwriting career is by building a successful network. Thanks to Stage 32, networking doesn’t need to be intimidating or boring. But before we start cold-calling up the A-list, there’s a much easier group of people to contact first - our fellow screenwriters! If you’re still of the mindset that other screenwriters are your competition, let me disabuse you of that notion right now. Your fellow writers ARE your latera…
How to Attract Allies in the Film Industry
Have you ever fallen in creative love? Perhaps you idly chat about your favorite director, only to discover that you both love their most obscure film best. Over your first coffee date, you playfully square off about who has the worst set stories, but you share a laugh over the resiliency it takes to keep going. Now you're about to start a project, and your new creative ally is firmly entrenched in your corner. 'How in the world did I get so fortunate?' you wonder. If luck favors the pre…
4 Reasons Commercial Voiceover Demos are a Voice Actor's Greatest Business Asset
Whether you’re a new or seasoned Voice Actor, you don't get very far into voiceover without hearing about the mighty demo. Why is that? Well, since the beginning of professional voice actor-hood, demos have been used to showcase the vocal range and portfolio of voice talent. Today, demos are used as business cards or calling cards for Voice Actors. It’s one of the only ways potential clients can hear your voiceover chops outside of auditioning, so it’s pretty importan…
Stunt Performing: The Art of Falling
Being pushed and shoved. Getting punched and kicked. Just another day in the office. Being hit by a car. Getting blown up. Just another day in the office. Yes, I am talking about the, for many years, overlooked unsung heroes of the entertainment industry: Stunt actors. I have been privileged to have been part of that unique group of people. Some call us daredevils. Others call us adrenalin junkies. Still, others refer to us as fools. We are none of these. We are actors, and the risks …
Becoming an Anthropologist with Your Story
Anthropology, simply put, is the study of what it means to be human. A tall order, almost as difficult as the provocation “How do you catch a cloud and pin it down?” from The Sound of Music. Anthropologists, writers, storytellers, and artists are obsessed with finding authenticity. They both know that in order to get to the truth, you have to get deep into the messy zones, the gray areas, and the unknowns. And they are both up for the challenge. To embark on this challenge, …
Coffee & Content: Storytelling Through Costume Design
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! I've got my coffee in hand and your weekly dose of content coming in hot - grab your coffee of choice, and let's dive right in. When you're creating your film or television series, costume design is crucial to your story. It helps the audience understand the character, adds to the world, contributes to the tone, and can even elevate the plot. It doesn't just exist in period films but even in some of the biggest contemporary-set releases, such as DO REVENGE,…
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