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Stage 32 Partners with Bloomberg Original Studios to Train Global Production Teams!

Happy Tuesday, Creative Army! As you know, Stage 32 Certification was a dream of mind for nearly a decade and is near and dear to my heart. Since launching just over a year ago, we’ve welcomed over 40 film commissions and other organizations who are now utilizing Stage 32 Certification to train below the line professionals in support of their film incentives and rebates. Many more will be announced soon. Today, we’re thrilled to announce some truly groundbreaking news …

Announcing the 4th Annual Romantic Comedy Screenwriting Contest

Hey friends! The ONLY Romantic Comedy Screenplay Contest in the World is Back! Ever dreamt of seeing your romantic comedy script come to life on the big screen or streaming on flat-screens in living rooms across the country? This is your chance to turn that dream into reality! Our Grand Prize Winner will win a Career Accelerator prize package valued at $5,000 that includes script & career development, writer branding and an education package and will be flown to LA to meet industry…

Coffee & Content: Are You Ready to Get Sh*t Done This Week?

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. We’ve all heard the saying, “there are no small parts, only small actors.” But what does that really mean? When we take a closer look at some of our favorite films and TV shows, we can see that minor characters—those with just a few lines, or even just a brief presence&mdash…

Coffee & Content: Finding the Heart of Your Story

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. When we sit down to write, we don’t always know what the story will become. Sometimes, the heart of it reveals itself in the process. In this week’s first video, Erin Foster shares how her own experience converting to Judaism led to the inspiration for her new Netflix romantic comedy se…

Red Carpet Roll-Out: February 2025's New Executives at Stage 32!

Happy Friday, Stage 32 Community! At Stage 32, we pride ourselves on providing direct access to some of the most respected professionals in the entertainment industry. This month, we are excited to introduce six new executives who bring decades of experience from top agencies, management firms, production companies, and studios. These industry leaders are here to help you elevate your career, refine your projects, and break into the business. Whether you’re a writer looking for r…

How Therapy Can Make You a Better Actor Without Going Anywhere Near the Couch

In this article, I want to explore how therapy can enhance your acting. Not therapy to address your personal well-being during a challenging role—though that’s important—but rather how specific techniques from Gestalt Therapy and EMDR can be applied in acting classes or one-on-one coaching to help actors deliver more embodied, emotionally authentic, and vulnerable performances. My Journey: From Aspiring Actor to Therapist—and Back Again Acting has always been a…

Boost Your Creativity: A 7-Step Guide to Peace and Gratitude

Before sharing this month’s blog, I want to send my love and prayers to all those living in Los Angeles. I was traveling through Bhutan, scouting a trip I will offer through my Sojourn Explorers wellbeing travel company later this year when the fires headlined the news everywhere. The images I was seeing from afar of my home city were terrifying. Thankfully, my home is okay. However, for many others, this is not the case. My heart hurts for those who have lost loved ones and their …

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…

Announcing the Stage 32 Awards Season Script Giveaway

Hey, Friends! Hollywood "Awards Season" is upon us, and it's one of the most exciting times of the year! The world's best actors and filmmakers step out in their finest fines to strut the red carpet amid the flashing lights and adoring fans. It's always a vibrant display of the passion and spirit of filmmaking. Storytelling truly comes alive this time of year as The Oscars, Golden Globes, SAG Awards, BAFTAs, etc. set off to the races! We always say the best way to get better as a creat…

My Stage 32 Story: Venturing Out Of My Lane in Year 2

So I’ve now made it to year two in my journey with Stage 32 and what a journey it’s been! As I mentioned in my year one post (click here to read it!), I enjoy reflecting in order to stay positive on this journey full of obstacles and “no’s”. So what did I learn in Year Two...? Nothing Was Wasted Some time ago, I worked for a major music distribution company called EMI, which has since been absorbed by Capitol Music. I was an International Marketing Manag…

A Case Study In Slow And Steady

In car parlance, I might be a barn find -- a dust-covered vehicle that’s been unearthed after many years of storage. I wasn’t exactly in storage but I was in the barn for 40 years, inching toward the door -- i.e. my lifelong goal to be a working actress. I worked 9 to 5 and was a single parent and couldn’t get an LA agent, so I simply did what I could around those parameters. For decades. At times my forward progress seemed imperceptible. Then in 2022, I went from zero…

Embracing the Journey: Turning Writers Into Entrepreneurs

“If I fail, I accept and I learn. If I succeed, I will learn and celebrate. My happiness is in me and not in other people." My own words encapsulate a mindset that every writer-turned-entrepreneur should adopt. Writing is not just an art but a potential business. Why I Am Writing This Blog I joined Stage 32 a year ago, and my background couldn't be more different from the world of screenwriting. As a Portuguese entrepreneur, I pioneered female entrepreneurship in Portugal and f…

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