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Forbes Spotlights Stage 32 Certification!
Coffee & Content: Reinvent the Story, Reinvent the Industry
A Practical Guide for Actors: Tips & Advice Every Performer Should Know
Coffee & Content: Why Your Pitch Needs to Be Human
Insider Intel: 2026 Predictions
Don't Let the Momentum of November Write Club Die: How to Stay Active Into 2026 & Beyond!
Green Lights and Grey Areas: Expanding Creative Collaboration in Publishing
Happy Thanksgiving From Stage 32: We Are Thankful For YOU
November Write Club Week 4: The Art of the Pitch- What Managers & Execs Actually Want to Hear
What Stage 32's Community Is Really About (Beyond Scripts, Sets, and Showreels)
10 Things I Learned while Self-Producing my 1st Short Film
I moved to Atlanta a couple months before the pandemic hit to pursue acting and producing. Without knowing nearly anybody in the area, but with a newly created Stage 32 account, and the one-time experience on set as a PA, I found the way to self-produce my first short film. These are 10 things I learned during the process of pre-production and production. 1. Make Meaningful Connections I met the director of my short film in Stage 32! Chaun Lee is a member of The Writers' Room at Stage …
Stage 32 is the Networking and Education Partner of BIFF
Happy Thursday Stage 32! I am thrilled to share a blog today from an incredible member of the Stage 32 community, talent manager and producer Kurt Patino! In his twenty-year career as a Talent Representative, Kurt has guided the careers of standout young talent such as Rami Malek, America Ferrera, Kelly Stables, Nichole Bloom, Molly Hagan and former Oscar® nominee Patty McCormack. We are thrilled to have Kurt as a Stage 32 community leader in the Acting Lounge, where he shares…
In the News: Stage 32 Featured in Business Insider
What's up Creative Army? As many of you know, we recently partnered with Netflix to host a TV Pitch Workshop that has since been viewed by over 90,000 entertainment creatives (screenwriters, filmmakers, actors) and professionals (managers, agents, development execs, producers) from over 175 countries. Christopher Mack, the Director of Talent Investment and Development at Netflix, provided over three hours of exclusive insider information and tips on how to pitch to Netflix and what…
7 Indie Filmmaking Lessons I Learned The Hard Way (Because There Is No Easy Way)
“No, no, no, no, no … stop talking. Give me the shot. Tell me your film in one sentence,” the producer interrupted. “Like, this meets that …”. Up until that moment, I was roughly thirty seconds into an elaborate exegesis of the multiple reflecting layers of subtle psychological resonance and sociological importance inherent in my first feature film script, YOU’RE THE ONE. Fifteen seconds prior to that, I was standing behind the producer and ho…
Another Screenwriter Options a Project through Stage 32!
My name is Danika Maia (Perman, but who uses last names these days?) and I'm originally from the Bay Area in Northern California. I have always been interested in writing and storytelling, since I was a small child. I studied digital media and marketing in college, but wanted to pursue a career in media and journalism afterwards, which I started to do with VICE in 2013 while I was still studying. As the digital media industry began to feel more and more like a job in advertising, I los…
Coffee & Content: The Making of THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT & Film Scoring from Composing to Mixing
Happy Sunday Creative Army! I've got my coffee in hand and your weekly dose of content coming in hot - grab your coffee of choice and let's dive right in. First up, our friends over at Netflix put together an amazing behind-the-scenes video about the making of the Emmy-nominated series The Queen's Gambit. In this video, lead actor Anya Taylor-Joy, writer/director Scott Frank, and several other amazing cast/crew members take you deep inside the making of the show that scored a staggerin…
Script to Screen: Download the Pilot Script of the Emmy-Nominated Show HACKS
Happy Screenplay Saturday Stage 32! I hope you all had a beautiful and creative week. I was catching up on the trades this week (following the very sage wisdom of our founder and CEO Richard "RB" Botto: Always read the trades and know what is going on in the business of entertainment!) and I came across an article from Deadline Hollywood about the Emmy-nominated HBO Max show Hacks. I haven't had the chance to watch this show yet, but it is at the top of my list because Jean Smart is a b…
The Road Most Traveled: Shifting Your Perspective on Success in Entertainment
WARNING: Objects in mirror are closer than they appear, or is it that they may not be as close as they appear? I suppose it all depends on how they appear and how blind we’ve become to a message that’s under our noses everyday; I’ll come back to this. The mission you have chosen to accept in this industry is one of delivering a perspective. Whether you are writer, actor, director, producer, costumer, or gaffer. The projects you work on will all set out to deliver a per…
Richard Botto Joins Fast Company Executive Board - Chosen as a Leader in Entertainment and Technology
What is up Creative Army? Today, I wanted to share some exciting news. Our fearless leader, Rich "RB" Botto, who I have worked alongside for the last 10 years, has been recognized by Fast Company as a CEO and thought leader who has been disrupting the industry in which his company operates. As a result, RB has been officially named to the Executive Board of Fast Company. For nearly 25 years Fast Company has profiled some of the business industry's biggest disruptors -- companies that mo…
3 Strategies for Better First Drafts
As a literature professor and a writing coach, I see a lot of first drafts. In fact, you might even say that first drafts are my specialty. My job in both cases is to guide the writers to a better understanding of their craft and to help them get clarity on the steps that will elevate their projects. Some drafts are in better shape than others when they hit my desk, and so I thought that I’d offer some strategies here to help you improve your first draft process. But first, a defi…
Announcing the 1st Annual Family Friendly Screenwriting Contest
Now more than ever we could all use some wholesome, feel-good, entertainment that brings the whole family together. And that is just what audiences are looking for! Inspiring, fun, engaging feature films that are for the whole family - not just for kids! Thanks to classic films that leave a lasting impression such as BIG, HOME ALONE, PRETTY WOMAN, BACK TO THE FUTURE, THE GOONIES, and new hits such as THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES, A DOG’S JOURNEY, SPY KIDS, and more Family Friendly fil…
#SocialSaturday - Contributors and Collaborators, Thank You
Stage 32's community is more than a safe space for creatives to find support and encouragement. It is the breeding ground for valuable insight and potential partnerships. This is entirely based on our collective agreement to add value in every endeavor. To each of you who have posted your victories, offered congratulations, or been an unwavering cheerleader in the Stage 32 Lounges, thank you. To those who have shared your hopes, goals, fears, and failures, you are seen and appreciated. T…
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