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Stage 32 Lodge: Monday on Main St. in Park City!
Stage 32 Now Certifying Curaçao: Massive Opportunity for Caribbean Film Talent!
Insider Intel: Why Strategic Matchmaking Matters More Than Script Quality
Announcing the 11th Annual Short Film Contest
Coffee & Content: Your Secret Weapon is Curiosity
The Art of the Pitch: 35 Screenwriters Share What Actually Works
AI in Screenwriting: Friend, Foe, or the Future of Storytelling?
Education & Collaboration Without Borders: Inside the WIFTI x Stage 32 Partnership
Stage 32 Featured at Blend: Film & Games Conference in Zagreb, Croatia!
How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Criticism of Your Art/Work
Stage 32 Sundance Recap: The Last Dance in Park City
There’s something bittersweet about walking the streets of Park City knowing it’s the last time Sundance will call this place home. For so many of us, Sundance in Park City has never just been a festival. It’s been a reunion. A proving ground. A pressure cooker and a playground all at once. It’s where careers quietly shifted, friendships formed over late-night conversations, and ideas turned into films that went on to change lives. This year felt like a full-cir…
Whether You’re New or a Longtime Member: The Stage 32 Community Open House Is for You!
Happy Monday, Stage 32 Community! As we continue to settle into a new year, I want to invite you to something that has become one of my favorite moments each month here on Stage 32: our Community Open House. This is where conversations begin, connections form, and clarity replaces overwhelm. If you’ve been meaning to get more involved on Stage 32, meet collaborators, ask questions about next steps, or simply stop creating in isolation, this Open House is for you. This Month&rsq…
Influencers vs. Investors - The Future Of Film Funding
After publishing my blog, “Why Crowdsource Funding is Essential for Independent Producers”, there was some interesting feedback that pushed back, stating big investors are still the only legitimate way to fund film or other media projects. It was pointed out to me that, “If your goal eventually is a feature film that will be distributed internationally, then you are stepping into serious business, and the film should carry the weight of serious business in both its crea…
Insider Intel: New Year, Same Hollywood. Or Is It?
As our industry changes rapidly and new platforms crop up every quarter, a new player is becoming too big to ignore: Angel Studios. Off the success of DAVID at the box office during the holidays and having just passed 2 million subscribers, the Utah-based mission-driven studio is doing two things Hollywood would never dare to do: 1) Give greenlight power to the audience (the Guild members) 2) Shine off the Hollywood community entirely Angel doesn't need Hollywood because, frankl…
Film Contracts Made Simple: Expert Tips To Protect Your Work
You've seen plenty of film sets fall apart over handshake deals gone wrong. Contracts might be boring, but they're what keep your project from imploding when things get messy. And they always get messy when money and deadlines collide! As you may be aware, good contracts save productions. However, bad ones kill them. We’ve seen million-dollar projects collapse because someone thought a text message was enough to secure rights. Spend the time upfront or pay for it later, usually …
Stage 32 Certification Expands Partnerships in Spain and Latin America
This past October, I had the pleasure of attending Iberseries Platino Industria (IPI) in Madrid, a yearly film & television market, organized by EGEDA & Secuoya Studios, where the Spanish and Latin American audiovisual industries come together to collaborate and shape the future of content creation in Spanish, international co-production, and local production incentives. Over the years, in my capacities as consultant for Freeway Entertainment, owner of Zannoni Media, delegate o…
Happy Holidays From The Stage 32 Team!
Happy Holidays, Creative Army! On behalf of the entire Stage 32 family, I want to wish you and your loved ones a very happy, healthy, and peaceful Christmas and the remainder of the holiday season. The holidays are often filled with celebration, but they’re also a moment to pause, reflect, and take stock of the journey we’ve all been on together. No matter where you are in the world or where you are in your creative career, I hope you’re able to take a breath, feel pr…
Talking Business: Key Agreements in Film Financing Part 2
Welcome back to TALKING BUSINESS: Insights from the Independent Film Industry, hosted by Stage 32 Certification International Liaison, Thought Leader, and Business Consultant David Zannoni of Freeway Entertainment and Zannoni Media. If you joined us for Part 1 of this conversation, you already understand how critical a properly structured financing plan is to the survival of an independent film. In Part 2, we pick up exactly where that conversation left off and move into the real-world …
Stage 32 Certification Featured In IndieWire!
Happy Tuesday, Creative Army! There are moments in this journey where you pause, take a breath, and truly feel the weight and meaning of the work you’re doing. Seeing Stage 32 Certification spotlighted by IndieWire is absolutely one of those moments for me. This feature is especially meaningful because it represents a partnership I’ve had the privilege of helping bring to life, and it highlights exactly why we built Stage 32 Certification in the first place, to create real,…
Insider Intel: The Studio War & The Rise of Indies
I'll spare you the 394th Warner Bros. acquisition digest. I'm sure you've heard enough expert opinions. Instead, I want to take an optimistic view of the business and talk about what can really affect your day-to-day as an independent producer, creator, writer or content maker. While big conglomerates play Russian dolls with M&As, we're seeing smaller platforms targeting audience niches…and that's what excites me. With Tubi exceeding 100 million monthly active users and Angel…
Stage 32 Featured at the 43rd Torino Film Festival!
Happy Monday, Creative Army! Stage 32 Managing Director Amanda Toney and I had the honor of representing Stage 32 at the 43rd Torino Film Festival and Torino Film Industry in Torino, Italy. And let me tell you: Italy is not just open for business, they are hungry to create more opportunities for filmmakers around the world — and Stage 32 is right in the center of it. How This All Started This relationship began months ago at our Stage 32 Film Commission VIP event in Cannes. What…
7 Life Hacks For Creatives
I believe in growth on both a personal and professional level. Next-level greatness is only accessible if we know how to do a regular check-in ourselves and take inventory of where and how our energy is spent. As Aristotle has said, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act but a habit." Career longevity of 30 years brings gifts. I have applied myself on many levels, from branding to marketing, to selling to learning how to finance, network, create marketing materials, and…
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