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Coffee & Content: Breakthroughs, Brands, & Letting Go of What Holds You Back
You Might Land on TV or in a Magazine If You Never Give Up!
Red Carpet Roll-Out: March 2025's New Executives & Education at Stage 32!
Kick The Tires Of Your Comedy
Coffee & Content: Let’s Talk About Where You’re Spending Your Time
Coffee & Content: The Power of Persistence & Facing Rejection Head-On
Confessions of a Script Doctor
How Networking Can Be a Game-Changer for Screenwriters
The Writer As An Entrepreneur: Part Three- The Inner Work
Stunt Performing: The Art of Falling
Coffee & Content: Breakthroughs, Brands, & Letting Go of What Holds You Back
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? Whether you’ve been writing, filming, editing, or simply dreaming up your next big idea, I’ve got some inspiring content to fuel your passion and keep you moving forward. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. I want to kick things off with a fantastic video from Vox that digs into how A24 went from a little-known indie film distributor to one of the most influential names in modern entertainme…
Stage 32 + Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film present a Free Webinar on How to Navigate Cannes!
Happy Friday, Creative Army! If you’ve ever dreamed of taking your film to the Croisette, shaking hands with global buyers, or simply navigating the incredible whirlwind that is the Cannes Film Festival and its Marché du Film, this is for you. I’m thrilled to announce that this upcoming Wednesday, March 26th, we’re hosting a completely FREE webinar with the Executive Director of the Marché du Film, Guillaume Esmiol, to help you prepare for Cannes—w…
3 Reasons Your Script Isn’t Getting Read (And How to Fix It)
Happy Tuesday, 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 d…
How Networking Can Be a Game-Changer for Screenwriters
Hello, Stage32 Creative Community! I hope you are all good at these challenging times of creativity. Today, I'd like to talk about networking and how it can change the game for screenwriters. I am a communicator, but occasionally, I am not! I am not typically extroverted or introverted. It all depends on how I feel about the situation and the day. What did I do to achieve a balance between my two sides? Before I share it with you, I'd like to talk to you about something that became t…
Talking Business: Navigating US-Mexico Film Collaborations
Welcome back to TALKING BUSINESS: Insights from the Independent Film Industry, hosted by Stage 32 Thought Leader and Business Consultant, David Zannoni, from Freeway Entertainment and Zannoni Media. In TALKING BUSINESS, David brings you in-depth conversations on the behind-the-scenes of the filmmaking business with industry veterans. In today’s sixth episode, David is talking with Larissa Calva Ruiz, a US and Mexico qualified lawyer currently with Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz…
Small Beginnings and Forever Learning
As much as I have loved screenwriting, I’ve always had a bug in the small of my stomach for acting. Even when I was in orchestra and band in high school, I remember walking into the theater class and perusing the movie posters hanging on the walls of the theater. My mouth would drop, and I’d take it all in. “How cool would this be?” I’d ask myself. But, alas, I was committed to band, and a huge commitment it was. I had relationships with people I loved and w…
Coffee & Content: The Power of Supporting Fellow Creatives
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? Whether you’ve been writing, filming, editing, or simply dreaming up your next big idea, I’ve got some inspiring content to fuel your passion and keep you moving forward. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week, we’re taking a deep dive into how Nolan kickstarted his career with Following, a micro-budget noir thriller feature film shot on weekends with friends, using natural light and…
Behind the Scenes: Part 1: The Making of ALIX from Catalyst Studios with Producer Lemore Syvan
Today, we are launching part 1 in a 3 part series to take you behind the scenes of making the hit international feature film ALIX, made by an incredible group of Stage 32 members. Over the next couple of weeks we're going to hear from the producers, director and actors in the Stage 32 community on the Stage 32 blog, in the community through AMA's (Ask Me Anythings) and on Social Media. We do hope you tune in and follow this unique peek behind the curtain of a groundbreaking international…
Collaboration vs. Exploitation: A Filmmaker’s Decade of Lessons
I’ve been a filmmaker for nearly a decade, a journey filled with highs, lows, and everything in between. Along the way, I’ve experienced the thrill of true collaboration and the sting of exploitation. A recent incident brought these dynamics back into sharp focus, reminding me how my perspective on them has evolved over time. If you’ve worked in a creative field like filmmaking, you’ve likely brushed up against both: the rare magic of a creative partnership and th…
Coffee & Content: The Power of Persistence & Facing Rejection Head-On
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, we are exploring The Brutalist, the latest ambitious project from filmmaker Brady Corbet. This deep dive from Frame Voyager dissects the film’s creative journey, from production delays and budget challenges to its groundbreaking use of VistaVision, a format rarely used in modern cin…
Follow The Yellow Brick Road To Your Goals!
It was a sunny Sunday morning, May 9th, 1970. I just sat down for breakfast at a quaint little restaurant in Hollywood. I was going to the MGM auction for a second day. The day before I had snagged a cool prize and it only cost me $20.00. I loved looking for movie props and memorabilia from the golden age of film. My budget was $100.00, so as you may have guessed, you can’t buy much with that. Still, you must remember it was 1970 and one hundred bucks was like a thousand back then.…
Red Carpet Roll-Out: March 2025's New Executives & Education at Stage 32!
Happy Friday, Stage 32 Community! At Stage 32, we are dedicated to helping creatives like you take your career to the next level. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, connect with industry professionals, or develop your next project, we’ve got exciting new education and executive mentorship opportunities designed just for you! This month, we’re rolling out cutting-edge courses and interactive labs led by Emmy-winning producers, top literary managers, and wor…
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