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Coffee & Content: Why Big Ideas Need Smart Execution to Succeed
Insider Intel: Hollywood Is Going Back to Safety: The Book Adaptation Boom
Why Emotion Regulation In Acting Is Important
Lessons From a 76-Minute Single-Take, Single-Character Film
Eyes Like Cameras - Predicting Future Trends
The Writer's Journey: Common Obstacles & Strategies to Achieve Your Creative Goals
Stage 32 Now Certifying Mexico: A New Era for Mexican Film Talent
Getting The Best Out Of Stage 32: As Easy As Do-Re-Mi
Insider Intel: Stop Pitching Blind- Why Matchmaking Is the Most Underrated Tool in Your Career
You Might Land on TV or in a Magazine If You Never Give Up!
Insider Intel: Forget About Individual Titles - It's All About Libraries!
The pre-sales model is changing. I talked to five producers and distribution execs this week who all attend top film markets and are actively packaging and selling projects right now. A common thread emerged in every conversation: we're in an era where companies can't just excel in one area anymore. Production companies are opening management firms. Sales agents are becoming distributors. Distributors are financing titles and becoming studios. All of it in the hope of building a larger …
Land Your First Win: What You Can Learn From Other Stage 32 Success Stories
Our mission has always been to make the entertainment industry more accessible and meritocratic—a place where talent, not just connections, determines who gets a shot. With over 3,000 executives who believe in that same mission, Stage 32 has become the main hub for writers, filmmakers, and creatives looking to make their mark in Hollywood without waiting for permission or playing the gatekeeping game. While no two paths to success are identical, there are valuable less…
Coffee & Content: Building Worlds, Teams, and Careers That Last
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 got something today that will give you a boost. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week’s featured video comes from The Hollywood Reporter: Directors in Focus Conversation With Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer. If you have ever wondered what it really takes to take a show f…
Understanding Bottle Episodes: Curiosity About Storytelling in a Box
Let me start by saying, I’m not a writer. My professional world is built around cinema camera lens design and engineering (big shoutout to the Cinematography Lounge!). But when you’ve spent 17 years living with a writer and former development executive who eats, sleeps, and breathes story structure, character arcs, and prestige television… let’s just say it starts to rub off. In our house, conversations about film and television are as regular (and passionate) as…
Announcing the 11th Annual Short Film Contest
Hey, Stage 32 Community! The most prestigious short film competition on the planet is back! You've made a short film. You've put in your time, effort, blood, sweat, tears, and perhaps even some serious money into your project. Your goal isn't only to get your film seen, but to get it seen around the world and by people who can make a difference in your career. Would being screened by an Oscar qualifying film festival matter? How about having it screened for over 1,000 executives includ…
Stage 32 Featured at Blend: Film & Games Conference in Zagreb, Croatia!
Happy Thursday, Stage 32ers! I had the great privilege to present the Stage 32 Certification program at the 2025 Blend Film & Games Conference in Zagreb, Croatia. This was all made possible through our partnership with the Zagreb Film Office and the leadership of Mia Pećina Drašković and her hard-working team. The conference brought experts in films, TV, and gaming from across all corners of Europe and North America, and the creative atmosphere was in full swing. It showed th…
Insider Intel: The Historical Doomsayers
Risk aversion is killing the business. There, I said it. The irony is suffocating: Hollywood's current risk-averse mentality is killing the exact genre that built the studio system and saved it during multiple downturns.THE TEN COMMANDMENTS was the highest-grossing film of the 1950s. BEN-HUR won 11 Oscars and saved MGM from bankruptcy. GLADIATOR revived the sword-and-sandal epic in 2000 and made $460M when everyone said the genre was dead. THE KING'S SPEECH cost $15M and made $414M while…
Coffee & Content: Clarity Is Generosity
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 got 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: Rian Johnson Breaks Down a Scene From “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery”. If you love mysteries, this is a quick masterclass in building a s…
Insider Intel: Why Strategic Matchmaking Matters More Than Script Quality
More than 100 new executives have joined Stage 32 in less than a year. Your global community of producers, managers, agents, and development executives is growing rapidly, fueled by the rise of the independent producer and a more dynamic international market. Now more than ever, creatives and executives can work outside of the system and are less dependent on the same five companies for permission to make content. It's inspiring to see executives build their own slates and get their firs…
Education & Collaboration Without Borders: Inside the WIFTI x Stage 32 Partnership
Back at Cannes in 2025, I had the incredible pleasure of announcing the education partnership between Women in Film & Television International (WIFTI) and Stage 32… and I’ve been thinking about that moment ever since. Being on the ground, surrounded by filmmakers from every corner of the world, I was struck by just how aligned our communities are. The impact of both organisations, side by side, felt genuinely powerful. Not symbolic. Not aspirational. Real. Coming all…
Stage 32 Lodge: Monday on Main St. in Park City!
Happy Wednesday, Creative Army! One of my favorite parts of festival season is the energy that comes from people coming together in the same place, at the same time, all focused on storytelling, collaboration, and opportunity. That’s why I’m excited to share about Stage 32 Lodge: Monday on Main St in Park City, Utah, during the festival! This is one of those events that has become a true networking staple over the years, where Stage 32 Members can go for great co…
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…
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