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Coffee & Content: Go Where The Opportunity Is
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? Whether you’ve been writing, filming, editing, or simply dreaming up your next big idea, I’ve got some inspiring content to fuel your passion and keep you moving forward. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week’s featured video comes from Film Stack: When an Actor Didn’t Care About Fame. Viggo Mortensen didn’t become an actor to chase fame, he became one to tell stories. …
Insider Intel: Your Logline Is Your First Impression—Make It Count
In today’s market, one thing has become crystal clear: your logline is everything. It’s your first impression, your calling card, and often your only shot at capturing an executive’s attention in a crowded marketplace. We’re seeing more and more that executives are sparking to high-concept ideas rather than slice-of-life projects. Why? It’s “easier” to market. A clear, compelling concept that can be explained in one sentence is what gets scripts…
Coffee & Content: Building Creative Projects Brick by Brick
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? Whether you’ve been writing, filming, editing, or simply dreaming up your next big idea, I’ve got some inspiring content to fuel your passion and keep you moving forward. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week’s featured video comes from Vanity Fair: How EJAE and Mark Sonnenblick Created “Golden” From KPop Demon Hunters. EJAE and Mark take us through a rare, intimate look…
Insider Intel: Forget about Hollywood's Doom and Gloom- Think Globally!
The team and I just returned from the Austin Film Festival, and I can't underestimate the power of putting yourself out there. After talking with hundreds of writers, filmmakers, and producers over the past few days, it's clear that creatives are increasingly thinking globally. Multiple filmmakers approached us to share how they're shooting internationally, partnering with global production companies, and leveraging local tax incentives to push their projects forward. New production hub…
Coffee & Content: What The Matrix Can Teach You About Persistence, Innovation, & the Power of Starting Small
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? Whether you’ve been writing, filming, editing, or simply dreaming up your next big idea, I’ve got some inspiring content to fuel your passion and keep you moving forward. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. The team over at Corridor Crew recently dropped an incredible video: ONE YEAR of Work for TEN SECONDS of Film. If you love The Matrix, filmmaking, or just watching artists push the boundaries …
Stage 32 + Pathfinder Media Team Up For Exclusive Development+Packaging Initiative for Writers!
As recently announced in Deadline, Mark Wheeler's management company has opened their doors exclusively to our community and we're excited to announce we've partnered with Pathfinder Media- who will develop and package the winning script of our Film & TV Comedy screenwriting contest! Direct Manager Access Mark Wheeler is a global entertainment executive and franchise builder with over 15 years of experience across comics, video games, film, and television. As co-founder of Pathfind…
Insider Intel: Don't Miss the Opportunity to Pitch to 15 Executives This Week!
The industry is changing fast. We're not just keeping up—we're leading the way. So are our partners. I'm thrilled to announce we just launched our Film + TV Comedy Screenwriting Contest in partnership with Pathfinder Media and director Todd Biermann (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, High Potential)—featured in Deadline this week! This partnership highlights a shifting trend in the industry: good IP can be found anywhere, and agencies no longer have exclusive control over …
Insider Intel: The Resurgence of the Indie Market
I had lunch with a producer on Friday who's worked on major sci-fi franchises for studios like WB and Netflix. Their big takeaway? Whoever has the audience has the leverage. Theaters used to have it. Netflix has it now. But YouTube? YouTube has more leverage than anyone. Here's the shift: it's not enough to own content anymore. You have to own the distribution or the channel. More and more production companies are financing, producing, and distributing their own content to reach audien…
Insider Intel: What Makes a Package Compelling?
Between AI actors seeking representation and new movie tariffs dominating the headlines, it's been an eventful weekend in Hollywood. But amid industry upheaval, some fundamentals remain unchanged: packages with recognizable names are still in demand. While business models evolve and distribution channels shift, executives still greenlight projects by attaching talent that audiences recognize. Whether it's a name director, an A-list actor, or an established producer, the right attachment…
Take This 30-Day October Challenge & Level-Up In Record Time!
Let’s face it, the creative process is daunting when asked to do it under a time constraint. And then to deliver it to someone else and wait for their response before moving forward? And how many times do we have to endure that before the final delivery!?! Holy WOW… being a professional creative is ROUGH! For all the ways that our industry is difficult, there are at least four things that can support each of us during the highs and lows of it all: Preparation Community …
Inspiring & Uplifting Movies Are In Demand- Reps Are On The Hunt!
It's hard to ignore the elephant in the room: the country is feeling more divided than ever, and anyone watching the news or reading social media is getting conflicting points of view. No one can seem to agree on anything. During these turbulent times, buyers are trying to avoid polarizing content and instead are looking for feel-good content that will unite and please…at the risk of making sugar-coated, cookie-cutter projects that should, on paper, please everyone. But is there …
New to Stage 32? Your Path to Success Starts Here!
"Every film is a journey, and every journey is a film." - Francis Ford Coppola Hi, Stage 32 creatives, and welcome to all the newcomers! Like you, I was a new member not long ago, and since Coverfly closed and Stage 32 launched the Global Contest Hub, I've seen a lot of new faces. A post recently caught my attention, one that’s familiar to many of us: "Wait, why would I pay to pitch my idea?" For so long, we've been told to be wary of scams and people asking for money. It's a he…
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