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Hello, my fellow creatives! We're just a little over a week into the Stage 32 Content Challenge and already over 5,000 pieces of content (articles, photos, videos, etc) have been shared. This has led to some incredible networking as well as terrific conversations and debate. I have more information about what's gone on so far as well as where the community can still use your help in this video... Here is the link to the Medium article I wrote and that I referenced in the video:https:…
Welcome to the weekend everyone. Before I get started, a huge shout-out to those who have been taking part in my April Content Challenge. So many of you have taken the bull by the horns, and the result has been thousands of articles, photos, videos and other terrific content posted throughout all sections of the Stage 32 Lounge. All of this has led to increased networking and connections as well as some incredible discussions. Remember, the challenge continues through the end of April,…
Hello, Stage 32 Members! We are excited to introduce you all to Brian Patacca, a professional working actor, host, and the Founder of ActorSalon New York & LA. Below, are a few clips from his Actor Real Talk series that are sure to inspire and direct you to growth, wherever you are in your career. Though Brian primarily coaches actors much of his wisdom can be applied across creative positions. In this batch of short clips, Brian tackles the issue of waiting around for somethi…
We all know that filmmakers come in all ages, races, genders and creeds. We at Stage 32 want to support them all. Today, we will be hearing from one of our younger members about his journey to learn filmmaking and how that has led him to turn a hobby into a passionate career. Tobias Schachinger will share his advice on productivity and how his team has taken their first steps toward becoming professional filmmakers. Enjoy!
Welcome to the weekend everyone. Hope you all had a terrific week! Before we get started, a reminder that my Content Challenge is on! I’m challenging you to share a minimum of one piece of content a day over in the Stage 32 Lounge. If you missed the announcement on the Stage 32 Blog yesterday, here’s a link to the announcement and a video from yours truly speaking to the challenge - I Challenge You to Challenge Yourself - Let's Get Networking This week under ENTERTAINMENT N…
I hear from so many Stage 32 members and other film creatives who feel as if they have nothing to share on social media. Or that they simply cannot make an immediate impact. I'm here to tell ya, it's just not true. So I'm challenging you! Please watch the video below. There you have it, I challenge you to post at least one piece of content in the Stage 32 Lounge each day for the entire month of April. But don’t stop there! Use this time to discuss, debate or simply comment on …
If you haven't signed up for today's free On Stage With RB online webinar broadcast, make sure you do soon. Only the first 2,000 Stage 32 members are able to attend the online broadcast for free. Only a few spots remain! As always, you are in for quite a treat for this month's On Stage With RB broadcast. In addition to interviewing 2 impressive industry guests, RB will be covering some of the latest and greatest site features, speaking to members of the community and spending at le…
Welcome to the weekend, everyone. Before I get started, a quick word of thanks to all who participated in Introduce Yourself Weekend last week. We had a record number of posts, which is inspiring enough, but the energy throughout the weekend was what really stood out to me. So many of you brought your knowledge, support and collaborative spirit to the ceremonies, and I, for one, am deeply grateful. Given the incredible and generous letters I received this week from a number of members o…
It’s that time again! Time for the March 2016 edition of On Stage with RB! Every month our Founder & CEO, RB, brings on special guests who work in the industry, such as filmmakers and executives to offer advice to our community in an online webinar. Plus, he discusses the best way to use Stage 32 to help your career. Afterwards, he opens up the floor to you for a live 90 minute Q&A session about anything and everything in the industry. Best of all, this is FREE, exclusive…
Many of you are aware that Stage 32 hosted a bunch of film industry related panels at this past Sundance Film Festival. Today, we are releasing yet another exclusive interview (filmed live at the Stage 32 House) available to view right here on the Stage 32 Blog for free! In this 50-minute video, our Founder & CEO, Richard Botto along with Jacob Krueger (Founder, Jacob Krueger Studio) and Sophia Dilley (Dir. of Development, Route One Entertainment) discuss what it takes to deliver an…
As a screenwriter, you know that the key to any success you will have starts with your writing. Many writers learn more about themselves as they progress from their first couple of scripts. You begin to find out what works for you. What keeps you on track. This is your process. In this 3-minute clip (which is part of his Film Courage interview series), RB discusses his personal growth as a screenwriter. He covers how he found his rhythm and what works to keep him on track when fin…
Welcome to the weekend, everyone. It was a great week for Stage 32 and yours truly at the South By Southwest festival in Austin this past week. I had the opportunity to mentor some very talented entrepreneurs and film creatives, which was extremely rewarding and inspiring. Also spent a bunch of time with people from the industry. What are they excited about? Well, the indiefilm revolution, streaming and the sheer amount of content being produced and purchased. To that end, I have a num…