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Coffee & Content: Low Stakes Stories, High Stakes Decisions
The Author + Screenwriter Collaboration: Adapting A Novel Into A Screenplay
Happy Holidays From The Stage 32 Team!
A Practical Guide for Actors: Tips & Advice Every Performer Should Know
Stage 32 + DramaBox Join Forces to Launch World's First Vertical Drama Incubator
Insider Intel: The Studio War & The Rise of Indies
7 Life Hacks For Creatives
Stage 32 Now Certifying Centro de Portugal Film Commission!
Don't Let the Momentum of November Write Club Die: How to Stay Active Into 2026 & Beyond!
Stage 32 Certifying Columbus, Ohio!
Tragedy On Set - Remembering Sarah Jones 2 Years Later
It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog – even for my own site. In all honesty there just hasn’t been anything that compelled me to sit down and put my thoughts out there… but as I had previously written about the death of camera assistant Sarah Jones, and as two years have now passed since the incident that took her life (she was killed on February 20th, 2014), I decided to revisit my feelings on the topic and look at what has come of that loss. Sever…
5 Reasons Why Your Script's Second Act Fails
I always chuckle when I read a query letter from a writer saying they have included the first 10 pages of their screenplay because I’ll “be so hooked by the first 10 pages,” I will certainly request the whole thing. I laugh because it’s not the first 10 pages of a screenplay that concern the reader - it is everything from Page 30 to 75 that we focus on. Arguably, writing the first 10 pages of a screenplay is not terribly difficult to write. The writer is simply s…
On the Page Podcast - 5 Things to Avoid When Pitching a Screenplay
Last week, President of the Stage 32 Happy Writers, was a guest on Pilar Alessandra's top ranked screenwriting podcast, On the Page. In this enjoyable 45 minute interview, Joey discussed: - The President he's related to - The origins and history of the Stage 32 Happy Writers - The number of Stage 32 Happy Writers Success Stories - 5 Things EVERY writer should avoid when pitching This is one informative and entertaining podcast. Our thanks to Pilar for having Joey as a guest and f…
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (February 19, 2016)
Welcome to the weekend, everyone. And, remember, it’s an Introduce Yourself Weekend as well! Be sure to head over to the Introduce Yourself section of the Lounge and get your networking on. Remember, it’s not just about introducing who you are, but greeting and connecting with other members of the Stage 32 community! Busy week. Let’s roll. Under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: How the Duplass brothers built their low-budget empire; a look back at Silence of the Lambs on its 25th …
Oscars and Film Industry Webcast Now Available for FREE!
Now this is a fun watch! Stage 32 Founder & CEO, Richard Botto and Indie Film Hustle podcast host, Alex Ferrari, got together last week to broadcast a LIVE 2-hour Oscars and Film Industry webcast breaking down and analyzing the upcoming awards! Now, it's available for you to watch on-demand! From diversity to the industry standards to snubs to shoe-ins and possible upsets, this is one fun and exciting webcast. Click below to see who the gents are picking to rule Oscar night! &nbs…
Part III: The Diary Of A Sundance-Bound Madman
Today we bring you the 3rd and final installment of The Diary Of A Sundance-Bound Madman (if you missed Part I click here and for Part II click here). The 2016 Sundance Film Festival is over and Stage 32 producer Ross Putman screened his film The First Girl I Loved for the first time. Directed by Kerem Sanga and starring Dylan Gelula (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) and Brianna Hildebrand (Deadpool), the film received critical praise in the trades. In addition, Ross decided to start a "litt…
4th Annual Stage 32 Oscars Contest Begins!
It's that time again! The 4th Annual Stage 32 Oscars Contest is now live! This is your opportunity to vote for who you think will win each Oscar this year. All you have to do is go down the list, point, click, and submit. It's that simple! The top 3 Stage 32 members with the most correct will win the following prizes: 1st place - Grand Prize Winner – A Stage 32 Prize Pack from the Stage 32 Store (bag o' swag!) and 1 free Next Level Webinar of your choice …
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (February 12, 2016)
Welcome to the weekend, everyone. A quick reminder. I will be hosting our FREE online Oscar and Film Industry Webcast along with Alex Ferrari of Indie Film Hustle today at 3PM PST. All are invited. To tune in, click here - https://www.stage32.com/live In this edition of the Weekend Blog under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: Female protagonists are on the rise in Hollywood, but that’s not the whole story; the New York Times believes the Academy may be deluding itself regarding its diversity p…
Social Media For Film Creatives: Building Your Brand
Many of you are aware the Stage 32 hosted a bunch of film industry related panels at the Sundance Film Festival this year. Today, we are excited to announce that we are making those panels (filmed live at the Stage 32 House) available to view exclusively right here on the Stage 32 Blog for free! Up first is an hour-long panel on the correct way to use social media as a filmmaker to brand yourself as a creative. Our Founder & CEO, Richard Botto, led the charge with 3 accomplished ind…
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (February 5, 2016)
Welcome to the weekend everyone. Finally back in the saddle after 10 inspiring days at Sundance. It was a lively festival. Diversity, distribution, streaming services and virtual reality were just some of the topics which dominated conversation along Main Street. I have full coverage of all the happenings in Park City under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS. Also in that section: A terrific look at the Coen Brothers longevity as well as a look at the agent who inspired their new film; Stephen King la…
Special Invitation - DGA Awards: Documentary "Meet the Nominees"
I'm thrilled and honored to announce that Stage 32 has been chosen by Directors Guild of America Documentary Host Committee Chair, James Moll (Stage 32 member and Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winner) to extend an invitation exclusively for Stage 32 members to attend the 68th Annual DGA Awards "Meet the Nominees" documentary filmmaker event on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 7pm PST. All the DGA Awards nominated documentary filmmakers will be in attendance and will take part in a panel discus…
Call Sheets To The Rescue: 5 Tips for Saving Your Film Set
We’re all looking for a hero. This is especially true on a film set where all too often, chaos reigns, but not every superhero jumps around in spandex and underwear. Indeed, one hero carries a more unsuspecting symbol of hope. That hero is you—the 2nd AD! Your on-set weapon for combating chaos: the call sheet! but how can you get the most out of this secret weapon? Strap yourself in; we’re about to tell you how to take your set to the next level. &nbs…
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