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The Writer's Journey: Common Obstacles & Strategies to Achieve Your Creative Goals
May the 4th Be With You: What Star Wars Can Teach You About Longevity, Risk, and Reinvention
What I Learned While Making My Epic Sci-Fi Feature
How Networking Can Be a Game-Changer for Screenwriters
Attending Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film for the First Time!
Coffee & Content: Why Big Ideas Need Smart Execution to Succeed
Insider Intel: The End of Overall Deals?
Why Emotion Regulation In Acting Is Important
Lessons From a 76-Minute Single-Take, Single-Character Film
The Skill That Will Change Your Career: Training Your Reading Brain
Cannes 2026: Meet the Stage 32 Panelists & Industry Leaders Shaping the Future of Film
Happy Thursday, Creative Army! The Cannes Film Festival in France is right around the corner! For those of you who missed it, we recently announced the official Cannes 2026 Stage 32 events schedule and partnerships right HERE on the Stage 32 Blog. Being involved each year in coordinating industry-leading panels with remarkable expert panelists from all over the world is one of our greatest honors and pleasures. This year, we're particularly proud of the panel that we've put together i…
We're Taking Over a Bar in Cannes... And You're Invited!
Every year, Cannes evolves. New films. New deals. New faces. But the one thing that has remained constant, year after year, is this: The real magic of Cannes happens in the conversations. The unexpected introductions. The late-night discussions. The moments where ideas turn into collaborations and strangers become creative partners. And if you’ve been to Cannes over the last decade, you’ve likely experienced another constant, too: RB Botto. For more than 10 years, Stag…
Coffee & Content: The Difference Between Showing Up and Showing Up Prepared
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! I hope your weekend has been a creative one so far. Whether you have been writing, filming, editing, or sketching out the next spark of an idea, I have something today that will give you a boost. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week’s featured video comes from Vanity Fair: Emerald Fennell Breaks Down a Scene From Wuthering Heights. What I love about this breakdown is how clearly Emerald talks about every creative choice coming from…
Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film Is 2 Weeks Away!
About the 2026 Cannes Film Festival Marché du Film The countdown is on—the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is just around the corner, running May 12–20, 2025, in the breathtaking city of Cannes, France. For over a decade, Stage 32 has proudly partnered with the Marché du Film as an official education partner, and this year, we’re taking things to new heights! Whether you’re a seasoned Cannes regular or planning your first adventure to the …
Insider Intel: Where's the Money? The New Financing Deals.
Financing in Hollywood is changing faster than most producers can track, and the clearest trend emerging is this: whoever controls distribution controls access. Black Bear is now selling their own films. XYZ is financing their own slate. Voltage acquired The Exchange to play in a bigger sandbox and financing bigger budgets. The old separation between money and distribution is fading. How you get your movie to an audience has become almost as important as the movie itself. With that in …
The Importance Of Transparency In Film Finance
In the captivating world of filmmaking, securing financing is often a pivotal step in bringing creative visions to life. However, the process of finding suitable investors can sometimes resemble navigating a maze filled with hidden pitfalls. In recent years, the call for transparency in film finance has grown louder, and for good reason. Filmmakers, both seasoned professionals and aspiring creators, are frequently approached by individuals or entities offering funding opportunities that…
Big Changes Are Coming to Cannes 2026: Here’s What You Need to Know
As we get closer to the Cannes Film Festival and Marché du Film, kicking off in just a couple of weeks, I want to take a moment to share two of the most exciting updates shaping this year’s market experience. As many of you know, Stage 32 is proud to be returning for our 12th year as the official Education Partner of the Cannes Marché du Film, and every year we look closely at how the market is evolving so we can better prepare you to take advantage of the opportunit…
3 Reasons Your Script Isn’t Getting Read (And How to Fix It)
Hey, Stage 32 Community! You’ve spent months (maybe years) perfecting your screenplay. You’ve revised, proofread, and maybe even gotten feedback from a few friends. But when it comes time to get someone in the industry to actually read your script? Crickets. The truth is, getting your screenplay into the hands of the right people is one of the hardest parts of this business. But there are often some common mistakes that hold great scripts back. Let’s break down three …
Cannes Roll Call 2026: Who's Going? Who Has Films? + Stage 32 Events
The Cannes Film Festival is almost here, Creative Army! In just a few short weeks, the global film community will once again gather on the Croisette for one of the most important, electric, and opportunity-filled events in our industry, the Cannes Film Festival and the Marché du Film. And this year marks something special for us at Stage 32. We are proud to be returning for our 12th year as the official Education Partner of the Cannes Marché du Film. For over a decade, w…
Insider Intel: The End of Overall Deals?
Remember when it seemed like every TV writer in town had an overall or first-look deal with a studio? Lucrative deal announcements dropped every week like clockwork. Your worth was measured by the size of your deal and the prestige of the logo above your name. Today, we're watching behemoths like Bad Robot, Higher Ground and Monkeypaw navigate bruising renegotiations, lay off staff, and reckon with a simple, uncomfortable truth: one movie and a TV show a year cannot sustain 40 employees…
So You're Going to Cannes. A Survival Guide for First-Timers: From Someone Who Showed Up With a Horror Film and Lived to Tell the Tale
Let me paint you a picture. It's May 2025. I'm standing in a room in the South of France wearing sequins and what can only be described as a bridal party sash, clutching a microphone, about to pitch a drag queen horror film to some of the world's most discerning genre enthusiasts. The rosé at the after-party is ice-cold. My hands are not. And above all else I am stressed because as Australians, we're still collectively butchering the pronunciation of Cannes, but that's fine. Ever…
Coffee & Content: Why Big Ideas Need Smart Execution to Succeed
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Let’s kick things off with a huge shoutout to everyone who has already jumped into this month’s Introduce Yourself Weekend. Thousands of creatives from around the world are connecting, sharing their stories, and building relationships that can lead to collaborations, opportunities, and lifelong friendships. If you haven’t made your introduction yet, you still have time. Head over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge before the weekend wraps. B…
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