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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
My Stage 32 Story: Persistence, Healing, & Creative Breakthroughs in Year 3
Insider Intel: 2026 Predictions
Coffee & Content: Why Your Pitch Needs to Be Human
7 Life Hacks For Creatives
Insider Intel: The $10-15M Sweet Spot Hollywood's Chasing Now
Strengthening Croatia’s Creative Future: Inside Zagreb’s Partnership with Stage 32 Certification
Green Lights and Grey Areas: Expanding Creative Collaboration in Publishing
Happy Thanksgiving From Stage 32: We Are Thankful For YOU
Celebrate the March 2025 Stage 32 Community’s Successes
Hello, Stage 32 Community! March is in the rearview mirror, and spring is in the air! I hope wherever you are, the air is clearing, the breezes are getting warmer, and the flowers are blooming! And now, what we’ve all been waiting for! Our monthly tip of the cap to some of the amazing and talented members of the Stage 32 community, highlighting their successes in this past month. Sharing the successes of these hard-working writers and creatives, seeing their hard work turn into p…
Stage 32's April 2025 Education: Learn from Hollywood Insiders & Level Up Your Creative Career!
Happy Tuesday, Stage 32 Community! If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that the path to success in this industry is rarely linear, but with the right education and guidance, your momentum becomes unstoppable. Every day, I get to connect with so many of you: writers, directors, producers, actors, and crew who are putting in the work to build meaningful careers. And it’s my absolute joy to help you find the tools, resources, and industry mentors that can move you…
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…
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