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Green Lights and Grey Areas: Expanding Creative Collaboration in Publishing
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Insider Intel: 2026 Predictions
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Coffee & Content: Why Your Next Step Matters More Than the Perfect Step
A Practical Guide for Actors: Tips & Advice Every Performer Should Know
Insider Intel: Packaging your Project- The Chicken or the Egg Dilemma
State of the Industry 2026 Now On-Demand: RB & Geoff Break Down What’s Next for Writers!
Stage 32 Is My Magic Key To International Networking And Education
The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing Your First Screenplay
No Experience? No Problem! So you have a great movie idea and want to write a screenplay. Awesome! But you know nothing about screenwriting, or where to even start. What do you do when you have no experience and don’t know what to do? Well here’s the good news: anyone can be a screenwriter! All you need is a story to write, and the patience to learn the craft of screenwriting. Don’t believe me? Take a quick look at James Cameron. He was a truck driver, and read books …
Three Creatives Land Representation with Management Company ATN Entertainment Because of Stage 32
Good morning Stage 32 Creative Crew! We’re about to kick off the first full week of June with more great news to come from the Stage 32 community. You have heard me talk about the massive opportunities that exist for all creatives in the industry - including writers, directors, and talent - as more executives and agents transition into management. Several managers that I know personally have told me they are constantly looking for new clients with unique perspectives and exciting…
Coffee & Content: 10 Biggest Myths about Filmmaking & 10 On Set Terms Every Actor Should Know
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, the folks over at Indy Mogul put together an interesting video highlighting the top ten biggest myths about filmmaking. They cover some of their most frequently asked audience questions such as "can you make a living as a film director?", "is being a production assistant my best way into th…
Instagram Live Series: How to Make an Indie Film & Ireland-Based Writer Options Her First Script through Stage 32
Happy Saturday Stage 32! As many of you may know, I host an Instagram LIVE every week on @stage32 highlighting some amazing Stage 32 members from all over the world. We cover everything from how to sell a TV movie, how to ace self-tape auditions, how to research your way to the top of the entertainment industry and more. Recently, I had the supreme pleasure of chatting with two powerhouse Stage 32 members that have been working hard to make magic happen in their entertainment careers in…
How to Adapt a Novel into a Screenplay: The Author + Screenwriter Collaboration
I am incredibly jazzed to share a special Stage 32 success story between Hamburg, Germany-based screenwriter Christina Patjens and Palo Alto, California-based author Carina S. Burns that started right here on the Stage 32 blog. Carina says "After reading, 'When Life Gives You Lemons…' on Stage 32, I immediately knew that I had found my long-sought screenwriter." Carina immediately sent Christina a network request and direct message and has since hired her to adapt her …
From Working for Free to Writing for Netflix
I’m a mother and a tv writer who recently returned to the entertainment industry after a long hiatus. When asked how I made my way back, the simplest answer is, “will work for free.” What that means is, I’ve been asked by writers and producers to do everything from typing screenplays for them to punching up pilots. I even called in sick to a job in order to be a part of a small writer’s room for a couple of days. I have worked for pizza, muffins and lovely…
I Wrote a Screenplay in 24 Hours... Let's Talk About It
I wrote a feature screenplay in 24 hours. I know, it isn’t an amazing feat but it is something that has taught me a great deal of things. Now, I will warn you, this isn’t a post about the crafts of writing. There is a ton of great screenwriting content out there. This post will touch on lessons that will not only help you personally, but creatively. So, let’s talk about it. Lesson 1. Get It On The Page Writing a screenplay is hard. It's not just work…
Announcing the 8th Annual Search for New Blood Screenwriting Contest
Around the world, Horror, Thrillers, Mystery, and Suspense features continue to be some of the most sought after scripts in the market. Many of the most anticipated films of 2021 have been genre films, including A QUIET PLACE 2 which just released, as well as the CANDY MAN reboot from Jordan Peele from MGM, and latest films in THE PURGE and THE CONJURING franchises. And Sci-Fi Thrillers like Sony's 65 from the writers of A QUIET PLACE with Adam Driver has been the subject of much ex…
Coffee & Content: Script Break Down of Netflix's THE DIG & How to Green Screen on a Budget
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, Netflix UK & Ireland has a great series where they break down scripts from popular Netflix movies and shows. In this video, they break down the feature-length script for The Dig written for the screen by Moira Buffini and starring Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, and Lily James. Screenwriter Moira Buffini talks about the …
Top 10 Lounge Posts - Community Vibes for Mental Health
Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! It seems an odd sentiment, doesn’t it? Perhaps it would be more fitting to say, “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay for Mental Health Awareness Month”. Our individual experiences with isolation may vary, but one thing remains the same - our mental health decays with prolonged isolation. Socializing, networking, casual chit chat, meaningful exchanges, it all starts with reaching out to your tribe. Where better to find your tribe than in a…
Creative Mind Monster: How to Understand & Share Your Creativity
My father tells me a story of when he realised I was “creative”. When I was a toddler one day I decided the neighbours freshly planted new flower bed was in the wrong spot and I needed to replant them elsewhere. I can only imagine my father’s conversation with the neighbours. One; letting them know what I had done and two; trying to explain to them how I did it so quickly, probably covering up how he wasn’t paying attention in the process. I tell my father I knew …
Character Outlining Gets a Makeover
When I was first starting out as a writer, I spent most of my prewriting time on plotting. I initially approached planning out my fiction like we’re all taught to approach essay writing: it’s all about the outline. So that’s where I’d always start: with plot. Please don’t misunderstand me. Story structure is vitally important, and I’ll advocate for taking the time to craft an airtight plot all day long. But, as we know from our Aristotle, character is…
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