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Happy New Year! Let's Talk Goals!
The Author + Screenwriter Collaboration: Adapting A Novel Into A Screenplay
Film Contracts Made Simple: Expert Tips To Protect Your Work
Happy Holidays From The Stage 32 Team!
Coffee & Content: Low Stakes Stories, High Stakes Decisions
Stage 32 Featured at the 43rd Torino Film Festival!
Stage 32 + DramaBox Join Forces to Launch World's First Vertical Drama Incubator
Stage 32 Certification Expands Partnerships in Spain and Latin America
Stage 32 Is My Magic Key To International Networking And Education
Green Lights and Grey Areas: Expanding Creative Collaboration in Publishing
Stage 32 At The 2017 Austin Film Festival
Next week Stage 32 descends upon Austin, Texas for the Austin Film Festival. We are proud to be involved with the 2017 Austin Film Festival for the 5th year in a row! We invite our Stage 32ers to come join us! Here's what's in store: We invite all our Stage 32 members for a fun night to celebrate the most creative community on the planet at the Handlebar Austin Rooftop Patio. This is a 21 and over event. This will be our 5th year hosting the Austin Film Festival's favorite…
Television's Greatest Minds Gather at ITVFest
Our Stage 32 Founder & CEO, RB, was thrilled to be a speaker this weekend at the iTVFest in Vermont featuring HBO, 3 Arts Entertainment, Comedy Central, IFC, Bravo, Buffalo 8 and more. ITVFest (the Independent Television Festival) is a worldwide community of television creators, executives, agents and fans responsible for discovering the best new television programs created on independent (aka, non-network) budgets. Unlike big city festivals where it can be difficult to interact…
How Stage 32 Helped Me Find Shelter When I Lost My Home
Music has always been a part of me. When I was kid, I used to get in trouble at school for banging beats on the desk, or playing rudiments with my pencil instead of taking notes. I recited every line from Nas' Illmatic and soaked in all the RPG scores/themes. My love for writing came from Soap Operas, oddly enough. I would sit in my 7th grade Literature class and writing write scripts to improve different storylines and scenes. However, despite my love for music and screenwriting, it was…
Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers (My Book) is HERE!
Hey guys. Well, I thought this day would never come, but my book Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers: Indie Film and the Power of the Crowd is now available. Well, the e-book has been available for the last few weeks, but the hard copy was on back order due to what my publisher called “inventory problems”. The good news is that the overwhelming number of pre-sales caused those inventory problems. So for those of you who ordered a copy in advance, you book has either lan…
Cover Yourself First - 7 Rules Of Script Writing
FADE OUT Congratulations! You've finished your latest script. Weeks, months, even years scribbling away in a notebook and banging away on a keyboard have paid off. So what's next? Script coverage is a necessary and key element in the marketing process, but when searching for coverage, the volume of options available can overwhelm writers. Many services deliver a wide range of prices, capable of getting that script polished and ready for Hollywood. As well, several contests provide cove…
Coffee & Content - Building Your Creative Confidence & How an Artist Turns Pro
Happy Sunday to all. Today, I have two videos that lean toward the inspirational. First up, it's a TED Talk with David Kelly - How to Build Your Creative Confidence. This is one I have a feeling many of you will bookmark and watch repeatedly. Also falling into that category is my 2nd video for today - How to be Creative: How an Artist Turns Pro. I think you'll find yourself motivated and ready to get those creative juices flowing. Enjoy the java and the content.&nbs…
Why Filmmakers Need to Embrace Science to Create Engaging Stories for 21st Century Audiences
Today we are living in a consumer data driven society. Digital technology has enabled hi-tech companies Netflix and Amazon to revolutionise the movie industry in two main ways: Firstly, by streaming movies and television programs online across a variety of digital devices, smart televisions, laptop, tablet and smartphone. Secondly, using audience data driven content to meet consumer expectations (StarTribune 2016). This also enables Amazon and Netflix to target the most frequent movi…
In My 50's I Decided to Chase My Dream, Here's My Success Story
3 years ago I decided I was going to concentrate on composing music for film and I came to know about Stage 32 recently. I had been concentrating on classical pianists before that, trying to get my solo's performed by touring concert-oriented performers, and had some good luck in getting noticed by Henry Fogel, whom has been the President of both the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra). But his advice to me was simple. I was good....but for every…
12 Things Actors Can Do TODAY to Improve Their Online Presence
If you're a working actor, you must have read a lot of articles that tell you to: "believe in yourself", "go out there and just do it", and "put yourself out there". They're all great and we all need to believe in our capabilities, but, well... This is not one of those articles! Sometimes we can all use a little guidance, so instead, I'll jump right into it with 12 actionable hints and tips on how to get started (or keep going) in the acting profession from th…
Coffee & Content - Lessons From Blade Runner & The Hero's Journey
Jacked up on some serious Ethiopian dark roast this morning. Pretty jacked up about the content as well. On this fine Sunday, I'm bringing you two fantastic videos I think you might want to watch more than once. First up, lessons from the script of the original Blade Runner. The sequel is now upon us and it seems as good a time as any to revisit what made BR work and why it's had such a lasting influence not only for film geeks, but for those writing sci-fi as well. Next, …
Success Story - Update on Comedy Contest Winners
It's been about a month since you've met our Stage 32 Comedy Contest winners Keith & Anthony, who won our 2nd annual contest for their script SHORE BREAK. We sent their script out to the executives we work with and there was a ton of interest. We brought this writing team to LA and set them up on a bunch of meetings which have turned out fantastic! We, as creatives, are all in this together so we want to share with you their journey. We always suggest for creativ…
Reward Your Cast Or Crew With A Holiday Party
It may still be Summer, but our Stage 32 locations partner Peerspace is getting a jumpstart on the holiday season. If you're looking to reward your cast or crew for a great year on set or on a project, it's time to thinking about having a holiday party. Nobody gets excited about sharing eggnog around the conference table, so here's a head start on finding a holiday party venue that gets your guests excited to attend. From a luxury garage warehouse to a spacious distillery, these un…
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