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The Importance of Proper Script Formatting

We all remember our English teacher in primary, secondary school, and college spending months teaching us formatting for different types of papers right? The MLA, Chicago, APA, and other forms of formatting might still haunt our dreams and writing but they were and are an extremely important written form of communication. This allows people to immediately recognize what they are reading and what type of information is being shared. Scripts have the same need, they need to be formatted pr…

Writer & Executive Wrap Production On Pilot After Connecting Through Stage 32 Script Services! 

Hey folks, Tyler Council here, I am a comedy filmmaker hailing from the strange wild that is South Florida. I'm the creator of the sketch comedy collective, The Reel Idiots. In November 2023, while doctors in the United States were making medical history with the world’s first successful eye transplant, another significant event was brewing. Thanks to the invaluable support of Emily J. and the Stage 32 community, I found myself connecting with Harry Lowell of Nitelite Pictures fo…

Announcing the 8th Annual Sci-Fi/Fantasy Screenwriting Contest

Hey, Stage 32 Community! A great sci-fi/fantasy movie or TV show captivates audiences by seamlessly blending rich and imaginative worlds with relatable characters, thought-provoking futuristic themes, and groundbreaking storytelling. Classic science fiction franchises like STAR TREK or STAR WARS are some of the most watched series of all time, in both the film and television spaces. Current shows like SEVERANCE, HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, and DOCTOR WHO have fans waiti…

Screenwriter Signs Shopping Agreement With Sandstone Artists After Connecting On Stage 32!

It didn’t start out as well as I hoped. I had submitted Dark Mother, my feature-length contained psychological thriller, for a Stage 32 consultation with Tammy Hunt of Sandstone Artists. Like most unrepresented writers, I was seeking to interest a manager in repping me and I was aware that Sandstone had signed writers from Stage 32. Tammy was delightful and full of Southern charm, but as she began to give me her creative feedback on the script, it became clear that while she like…

The 9 Levels Of Story- Part 3: Sequence, Scene, and MRU

To wrap up my current blog series about the 9 Levels of Story, let's dive into the final three levels! Delving into the art of crafting engaging screenplays requires mastery at various levels, each crucial for bringing a story to life. Level 7, the Sequence Level, focuses on the significant 'when,' demanding an understanding of narrative flow to drive characters towards their destinies. Sequences act as fundamental building blocks, akin to chapters in a book, each with its own rhyt…

Coffee & Content: How To "Make It" In Film Today

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, in this video from the Standard Story Company, they're providing some inspiration on how to jumpstart your career path. It can be challenging when you're starting out and aren't sure which "path" is right for you. While no two journeys are exactly the same, this video can jumpstart some n…

Cinematic Catnip: Crafting A Novel With Visual Appeal

Imagine you have pitched a twenty-five-word book logline to a publisher that not only lands you a four-book contract but also attracts interest from nine movie production companies in one week. Let that sink in. How would you feel? On top of the world? Like all your dreams have come true? As if you’ve been sprinkled with pixie dust and all your worries are over? Well, it happened to me, and while I did feel those things, my central emotion was panic. Why? Because the cinematic c…

Celebrate The April 2024 Stage 32 Community's Successes

Hey Stage 32ers! We love celebrating this community and all that you've all achieved, and we know you do too! We wanted to make sure that all the successes you've garnered are getting their proper due so keep reading to learn all about signings, deals, meetings, script requests, and so much more from the month of April... Congrats to Writers' Room member Sean Malcolm who was selected for an OWA and is now in talks with producers at BCDF Pictures. Congrats to Stage 32 Screenwrit…

The 9 Levels Of Story- Part 2: Creative, Project, & Story

As a follow-up to my last blog, The 9 Levels Of Story- Part 1: Cosmic, Culture, & Life, let's dive into my next three Levels of Story!  Unraveling the layers of storytelling involves delving into the depths of creativity with a keen eye. Part 2 of our journey, "Crafting and Refining: Creative, Project, and Story Levels" takes us on an introspective quest into Level 4: Unmasking the Creative Level - Understanding Your 'Why'. At the core of every compelling narrative lies th…

Coffee & Content: What You Didn't Know About Screenwriting

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, in this video from The Art Of Story, you'll dig into the first page of your script. This podcast is great for discussing story, character, theme, and more in screenwriting, and this episode takes a closer look at how much you need to say with just a small, single page of your story. Next…

Red Carpet Roll-Out: May 2024's New Educators & Execs at Stage 32!

Happy Friday, Stage 32 Community! Our Stage 32 Team has been working diligently to bring in as many new resources and opportunities as possible to enrich your experience here in our community! At Stage 32 you have direct access to award-winning industry executives and professionals who’ve written, directed, produced, filmed, developed, performed, and represented acclaimed projects such as ARRIVAL, TRANSFORMERS, FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS, FOOTLOOSE, THE BOYS, ELEMENTAL, SPIDER-VER…

Stage 32's May 2024 Education Schedule!

Happy Thursday, Stage 32 Community! I hope that the last month has been joyful and productive for you all! Our Stage 32 Education Team has certainly been hard at work to bring incredible education opportunities and resources to this fantastic community. This May, you'll have the chance to learn from knowledgeable industry executives, award-winning screenwriters, producers, directors, showrunners, animators, podcast hosts, authors, script supervisors, attorneys, and representatives. Imp…

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