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When I first applied to Stage 32 in the spring of 2024, I was immediately drawn to RB’s mission of making opportunities in the entertainment industry more accessible. At the same time, I couldn’t help but wonder what I could really bring to the table as a guest service professional with nearly two decades of experience. That question didn’t linger for long, because once I was offered the position and jumped in, the answer became very clear. My day-to-day goal is simple…
As the year comes to an end, I want to take a moment to celebrate you and express how rewarding it is working alongside this community to empower creatives around the world. 2025 was your year. More than 85 writers in our community found success this year—signing with representation, getting their projects shopped, being hired for open writing assignments, securing options, and landing development deals. Writers like you proved that breaking through isn't just possible—it's…
Happy Monday, Stage 32 Community! I’m excited to share that the Stage 32 Community Open House is back this month, and as we wrap up the year and look ahead to what’s next, this is the perfect moment to reconnect, refocus, and step into 2026 with clarity and momentum. Whether you’re brand new to Stage 32 or have been part of this community for years, the Community Open House is designed to help you better understand how to navigate the platform with intention, build me…
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! I hope your weekend has been a creative one so far. Whether you’ve been writing, filming, editing, or sketching out the next spark of an idea, I’ve got something today that will give you a boost. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week’s featured video is a terrific deep-dive from StudioBinder on one of the year’s most talked-about films: Zach Cregger’s Weapons. Weapons was an unexpected box-office hit, and thi…
Want Success? Stop Listening to the Hollywood Narrative! Is it just me, or does it feel like Hollywood is set up to make you fail? Obstacle, after obstacle… Rejection, after rejection… It’s *almost* not even worth trying. And I can say ‘almost’ because those of us who still believe in the magic of our dreams, have a passion so strong that we are going to go for it, despite all of the hardships we hear about. If you are one of those people, like me, I…
I'll spare you the 394th Warner Bros. acquisition digest. I'm sure you've heard enough expert opinions. Instead, I want to take an optimistic view of the business and talk about what can really affect your day-to-day as an independent producer, creator, writer or content maker. While big conglomerates play Russian dolls with M&As, we're seeing smaller platforms targeting audience niches…and that's what excites me. With Tubi exceeding 100 million monthly active users and Angel…
Happy Tuesday, Creative Army! Every now and then, you get one of those moments where the work, the passion, the belief, and the years of pushing uphill finally land in a way that makes you stop, breathe, and say, “Yeah… this is why we do it.” Today is one of those days. Recently, Forbes published a full feature on Stage 32 and our Certification Program — calling us “the future of film school and career education.” You can read the article by …
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? Whether you’ve been writing, filming, editing, or dreaming up your next big idea, I’ve got something energizing for you today. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week’s featured video is an incredible deep-dive from Vanity Fair where James Cameron breaks down every film he’s made, from The Terminator all the way to Avatar: The Way of Water. If you need a jolt of inspiration, thi…
I believe in growth on both a personal and professional level. Next-level greatness is only accessible if we know how to do a regular check-in ourselves and take inventory of where and how our energy is spent. As Aristotle has said, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act but a habit." Career longevity of 30 years brings gifts. I have applied myself on many levels, from branding to marketing, to selling to learning how to finance, network, create marketing materials, and…
As recently announced in The Hollywood Reporter, the world's leading vertical micro-drama producer has opened their doors exclusively to our community and we're excited to announce we've partnered with DramaBox - who are offering a $5,000 option contract to the winning writer of our joint screenwriting competition! Open to feature screenplays, TV pilots, and short scripts! Direct-to-Production Access Drama Box is the world's leading short drama platform launched in April 2023. Covering…
For decades, publishing has been a lane of its own - a road lined with ink and paper, where words and pictures told stories that lived quietly on shelves. But as the world of storytelling expands across screens, sounds, and platforms, those clear-cut lanes are beginning to blur. Between those blurred lines - in the grey areas - lie exciting green lights: new possibilities for collaboration, audience engagement, and creative reinvention. Today, the question for writers and publishers isn…
A conundrum is plaguing Hollywood: to get buyers or financiers interested, you need A-list talent or a director attached, ideally underlying IP, and a production company already involved. Most agents and managers don't have the bandwidth to package for their clients, and producers are chasing projects that are further along. In this marketplace, it can seem impossible to "break in." But here's the silver lining: these challenging conditions are forcing writers and filmmakers to become e…