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Tragedy On Set - Remembering Sarah Jones 2 Years Later
It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog – even for my own site. In all honesty there just hasn’t been anything that compelled me to sit down and put my thoughts out there… but as I had previously written about the death of camera assistant Sarah Jones, and as two years have now passed since the incident that took her life (she was killed on February 20th, 2014), I decided to revisit my feelings on the topic and look at what has come of that loss. Sever…
Setiquette - 16 Tips On How To Behave On A Film Set
In my career on various TV news and interview shows, I’ve visited more than 5,000 sets – movie, TV and web series. This is my advice for when you visit a set. I was there primarily as a journalist to interview the filmmakers and cast, but I think it applies to anyone who might find themselves on the set of someone else’s production. 1. THEIR PRODUCTION IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANYTHING ELSE This means that you shouldn’t interfere in any way with their shoo…
Call Sheets To The Rescue: 5 Tips for Saving Your Film Set
We’re all looking for a hero. This is especially true on a film set where all too often, chaos reigns, but not every superhero jumps around in spandex and underwear. Indeed, one hero carries a more unsuspecting symbol of hope. That hero is you—the 2nd AD! Your on-set weapon for combating chaos: the call sheet! but how can you get the most out of this secret weapon? Strap yourself in; we’re about to tell you how to take your set to the next level. &nbs…
Camera Update by PlanetMitch - Pick The Right Tool For The Job! - January 2016
Greetings Earthlings! For those of you who may not yet know me, I hail from the universe of planet5D and I am the legendary planetMitch - the only guy who can claim he is his own planet! Actually, I make a lot of jokes with this 'planet' thing but it is just a little fun that hopefully gets you to enjoy what we're doing and not think of me as some boring old gas giant about to die out in a blaze of a supernova. The team at Stage32 invited me to be your guide thru some of the events goi…
Overcoming Obstacles To Do What You Love
When I was invited to share with the masses my first thought was the Pet Shop Boy's 'What Have I Done To Deserve This'? I am one of those proverbial aspiring creatives with an insatiable hunger, looking for a foot in the door. So far, only small work on projects that aren't even a blip on an intergalactic map. Then it hit me like a kick to Rhonda Rousey's head. I've always had a certain mindset. A manner of thinking that everyone and I mean EVERYONE who wants to succeed in a creative ind…
It Takes A Team
What do you do when you don't live in one of the world's main entertainment hubs? You take matters into your own hands and create. That's exactly what Stage 32 screenwriter John Radtke from Spring Green, Wisconsin decided to do. Upon joining Stage 32, John discovered there were a tremendous amount of talented film creatives in his area, so he formed the Midwest Film Group in the Stage 32 Meetup section. After only one meeting the group decided to produce a short film together. Now, month…
How Many People Work on a Hollywood Film?
Happy Monday, guys. Hope your week is off to a creative start. One of the most popular questions I've been asked over these last 4 years revolves around the difficulty of landing a studio job. The common perception is that it is impossible to break in and that there are only so many jobs to go around. Since this is such a popular topic, I thought I would shine the spotlight on a terrific article from Stephen Follows, a writer and producer who also runs a tremendous blog…
The Five Things You Need to Know About Storyboards
What are storyboards and why would anyone want to use them? Today I welcome storyboard artist and illustrator Debi Hammack to the Stage 32 Blog. Having worked on Fox's Sleepy Hollow and Daryl's Restoration Over-Hall, as well as numerous independent films, television shows and commercials, Debi knows first hand the benefits of working with a storyboard artist. If you're a creative considering working with a storyboard artist or illustrator as a method to flesh out your story or design y…
Always Ask Questions – Going from PA to Location Scout to 1st AD to Producing
Today I invite to the Stage 32 Blog Gary A. Lowe, who is a feature film & TV line producer with over 20 years experience. Having filmed all over the U.S. and many foreign locations such as Tahiti, Paris, Australia and Bulgaria, Gary has acquired an impressive array of filmmaking knowledge. He's even been fortunate to work with great talent such as Leo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Nick Cage, Kate Hudson etc. early on in their careers. Having started as a P.A. and then moving on t…
Crowdsourcing vs. Crowdfunding
Today we bring you another installment in the Stage 32 Film Courage series on Crowdsourcing vs. Crowdfunding for filmmakers. Stage 32 Founder & CEO, RB, talks about how to identify, engage and move your audience. In this 9-minute clip, RB goes over the definition of crowdsourcing for filmmakers, and why it's different than crowdfunding. He shares a case study of Mile, Mile and A Half, and how they crowdsourced to help spread the word of their film. He talks about cultivating yo…
Working With Child Actors: A Unique Perspective
If you think you work hard, I can tell you that 10-year-old Anthony Michael Hobbs might have us all beat. With only a decade of life on Earth, Anthony has already been acting for 6 years and, get this, has written and directed his own short film One Nation, that has screened in five film festivals in five different states and won two awards.Do I have your attention? Procrastinate much?Talk about motivation to just get out there and do it! Today, Anthony shares how filmmakers should handl…
I Live For Independent Film
Today I welcome a Stage 32 member that really needs no introduction, producer, writer, director and the Founder of the Raindance Film Festival, Elliot Grove. Elliot has been around the industry for over 20 years through his festival and has helped debut many critically acclaimed independent films including What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Once, and even Christopher Nolan's first film The Following. It's Elliot's undying love for independent cinema and the independent filmmaker that has earne…
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