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Coffee & Content - Casting Director Roundtable & 3 Common Logline Mistakes
Happy Sunday Creative Army! I hope you have had a healthy and creative week. This past week on Stage 32 has been an epic testament to the power of our growing online community of film, tv, and digital creatives worldwide. We had over 1,000 of you tune in live from every corner of the globe for my Ask Me Anything: Quarantine Edition. This past Friday night, we laughed together over socially distant cocktails during our virtual table read and happy hour. Stage 32 is committed to brin…
Ask Me Anything: Quarantine Edition Featuring Stage 32 CEO Richard "RB" Botto Now Available On Demand!
Happy Friday, Stage 32! Yesterday, our fearless leader Richard "RB" Botto hosted one of his signature "Ask Me Anything" webinars with a special twist: Quarantine Edition. We had over 1,000 Stage 32 members, both new and old, tune in from all over the world (including practically every state in the U.S., Croatia, Brazil, Scotland, Germany, Poland, China, South Korea, the UK, Canada, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, India, South Africa and many more) and ask their questions about the state of…
Stage 32 Writer's Recent Success is Proof Hollywood is Not "Shut Down"
Happy Monday, Stage 32 community! We just experienced one of our biggest “Introduce Yourself Weekends” in the history of the site! It was amazing to interact with so many creative individuals from around the world. By all means, do not stop the momentum! If you have not had a chance to get in on the IYW action, head on over to the dedicated lounge and start connecting with your fellow creatives. I want to take some time to dispel a rumor that seems to be floating around and…
Free Online "Ask Me Anything" with Stage 32 CEO Richard "RB" Botto: Quarantine Edition!
Happy Friday Creative Army! Hoping you are all feeling well and staying safe! As you know, it has been an insane couple of weeks here at Stage 32. Last Monday, we announced that we are screening all films affected by the SXSW cancellation on Stage 32 to our network of financiers, producers, development executives, distributors, and more. The media support has been overwhelming, and our initiative has since been covered by over 75 news outlets including Variety, CNN, Scr…
New Blood Winner Kim Britt: "I’ve never experienced this type of support from a screenwriting contest"
Happy Monday Stage 32 Creative Crew! I hope it's been a restful and relaxing weekend. With all that is going on in the world, it is more important than ever to focus on positive stories and lift each other up! That is why I am excited to share the story of Kimberly Britt, the winner of our 6th Annual Search for New Blood Contest. In addition to winning our New Blood Contest, Kim has written 29 feature length screenplays and 4 shorts! Previously, she had placed in several contests,…
The Media Blitz Continues - CNN, MSNBC, Variety, and More Supporting Indie Film and Stage 32
Hello Stage 32! As you have likely heard by now, Stage 32 is screening the films affected by the recent SXSW cancellation (more info here, here, & here). The response has been magnificent, and we here at Stage 32 are in awe of the boundless support the entire world has for independent film. When we first made the announcement on Monday, Variety, Screen Daily, IMDb, and Broadway World were quick to share our message. Since then, we have had over 50 publications, blogs, and fellow en…
The Indie Film Community & the Media Rally Behind Our SXSW Filmmaker Screening Initiative
Hey guys. It’s been a wild 96 hours or so around these parts. Since conceiving the idea of assisting the filmmakers impacted by the cancellation of SXSW by screening their films here on Stage 32, we’ve been working non-stop. (If you missed yesterday’s announcement, click here.) It’s been an adrenaline-fueled period of logistical planning, development, programming, graphic design, PR writing, working with the press, interviews, and about 100 other things I’m…
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Stage 32 to Screen Films Affected by SXSW Cancellation
Hello Creative Army! We really need your help in spreading the word! As you have likely heard by now, the 2020 SXSW festival was canceled due to concerns about the health and safety of attendees and the Coronavirus. As filmmakers, producers, screenwriters, and actors ourselves, all of us at Stage 32 are devastated for everyone impacted by the cancellation of SXSW. Over the last few days, we have heard from hundreds of Stage 32 members who played a part in the films impacted…
Stage 32 Gets Another Contest Winner Signed!: Greg Mania Signs with Cohn/Torgan Management
Good morning, Stage 32 Creative Crew! It’s a brand new week and we are excited to kick it off with some huge news! We are excited to announce that author and screenwriter Greg Mania has officially signed with Cohn/Torgan Management for literary representation! As you probably remember, Greg was the winner of our 4th Annual Comedy Writing Contest with his original pilot, “Mania”. As part of his winning the contest, in October, Stage 32 sent Greg on about a dozen meetin…
How to Use Loglines to Catch Prospective Screenplay Buyers
Call me J.C. - I will be offering blogs from time to time about the process of writing and promoting screenplays. I perhaps am no expert, but I started writing professionally 63 years ago…when I was 16. So, I’ve invested a lot of effort into the process. You name it, I’ve written it, and supported my wife and family well by it. The problem has always been that I’ve been so busy (because I wouldn’t dare to say no to a commercial client), that my cre…
9 Mistakes all Amateur Screenwriters Must Avoid
Whether you’ve been a writer for some time and you’re working on perfecting your craft, or you’re new to writing and want to get yourself off to the best start, there’s never been a better time to be a screenwriter. With the colossal rise of platforms like Apple TV and Netflix, as well as traditional television and online platforms like YouTube, the chances for your creation to come to life have never been more numerous. However, to ensure you can make an impact …
How to Respond When Executives Ask What Else You Have
We've all had that script or project that we have poured our hearts, souls, and time into. You do the Hollywood hustle networking game and finally, land that big pitch meeting. You passionately pitch your project and eagerly await the executive's praise. Instead, they ask you point blank "what else do you have?" This question is a staple in any pitch meeting, so it is imperative to know how to answer it when the time comes. Stage 32 CEO Richard "RB" Botto and Director of Script Se…
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