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Stage 32 Featured at the 43rd Torino Film Festival!
Stage 32 Now Certifying Centro de Portugal Film Commission!
Green Lights and Grey Areas: Expanding Creative Collaboration in Publishing
Stage 32 Certifying Columbus, Ohio!
Stage 32 Certification Featured In IndieWire!
State of the Industry 2026 Now On-Demand: RB & Geoff Break Down What’s Next for Writers!
Stage 32 + DramaBox Join Forces to Launch World's First Vertical Drama Incubator
Stage 32 Now Certifying the Dallas Film Commission!
Coffee & Content: The Genius of Weapons and How to Know When Your Script Is Ready
Insider Intel: Packaging your Project- The Chicken or the Egg Dilemma
Wake Up From Your Funk And Rediscover Your Career
I often have questions from members asking how to get back into their creative career after a long (sometimes unwanted) break. Many assume that because they've been away or haven't devoted as much time to their craft as they would have liked, it's hopeless for them to start again. If you’re thinking, “It’s too late for me,” I’d like to challenge you on that assumption. Today I welcome beloved Stage 32 Instructor and long time expert in the entertainment in…
Never Draw Attention To What You Don't Have
The September 2015 edition of the On Stage With RB webcast is now available to watch on-demand for FREE! This broadcast was a smashing success jam-packed with over 3 hours of information and 2 exciting guest interviews. RB begins the broadcast by talking about what’s in store for Stage 32 filmmakers at the 23rd Annual Raindance Film Festival, where we are featuring 6 Stage 32 filmmakers in a short film program. RB’s first guest is Paul Barry, an LA-based Australian actor, d…
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (October 2, 2015)
Welcome to the Weekend, everyone, and greetings from (an abnormally) sunny London. We’ve had quite a week thus far here at the Raindance Film Festival. Quite a bit to report on and I will do just that in a blog somewhere down the road. In the meantime, much to get to with the Weekend Blog. Let’s roll… Under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS this week, I have all the coverage regarding the so-called “sex fiasco” on the set of HBO’s Westworld which has SAG-AFTRA up i…
Part II: How To Shoot A Turkey
If you haven't checked out Part I of Erik Linthorst's blog How To Shoot A Turkey Part I, you can view it by clicking here. Below is Part II of Erik's story, which takes us through the 4-day shoot of his short film Turkey. Filming in his own house, he's met with jackhammers, tight spaces and a hungry cat, but makes it to the finish line with brilliant performances from his actors and a completed short film. You'll laugh, you'll share his nervousness and most of all learn some tips for w…
Part I: How To Shoot A Turkey
Today I welcome screenwriter, director and friend Erik Linthorst to the Stage 32 Blog to share his personal experience making his short film Turkey, which is being screened at the Sunscreen Film Festival West this weekend in Hermosa Beach, CA. Erik has written scripts for Radar Pictures, Parallel Media, Anchor Bay Films, Zidefilm and others, but Turkey was his first self-produced project. In this 2-part entry, Erik recounts his experience writing and filming his low-budget short film, i…
Sharing Some Amazing Stage 32 Success Stories
Today, I'm extremely proud to share some of our most recent success stories. Many of our successful writers were inspired to record a video speaking to how they found success. Others have provided written testimonials. All of them had one thing in common: they put in the work and never gave up or in. It's my hope that you will be able to draw inspiration from their stories. My heartfelt congratulations goes out to each and every one of our successful writers. All we ask is that you reme…
Import Your IMDB Credits to Your Stage 32 Profile
Introducing IMDb Credit Importing On Stage 32! As we’ve said many times before, completing your profile is the single most important thing you can do on Stage 32 to optimize your networking efforts. Doing so gives potential connections the ability to get an instant picture of who you are and what you're all about. In a poll we conducted with people who have hired a Stage 32 member for a project or job, 91% listed "a comprehensive profile" as the number one factor in …
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (September 25, 2015)
Welcome to the weekend, everyone. Another packed edition of the Weekend Blog. Let’s jump in. Under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS this week, another small indie steals the show at a major festival plus some questions now that the big festivals have completed; Netflix knows exactly when you get hooked on a show; a plethora of Emmy articles; sales and producing info from Bill Strauss; Andrew Ranells offers some advice to young actors; more on the Relativity bankruptcy proceedings; a look…
#1 Reason Why People Fail In Hollywood
Today we bring you another installment of the Film Courage series with Stage 32 Founder & CEO, Richard Botto. In this 3-minutue cilp you will learn The #1 Reason Why People Fail In Hollywood. RB goes over what is available now (but wasn't available 10 years ago) that helps creatives avoid making this mistake. The entire wide-ranging interview covered a plethora of subjects including filmmaking, acting, screenwriting, distribution, indie film, the state or the…
A Full Week of Stage 32 Events at Raindance. All Are Invited!
As you're now aware, Stage 32 has partnered with the 23rd Annual Raindance Film Festival to bring an impressive lineup of filmmaking talent to London. Over the course of the festival, Stage 32 will be presenting a crowdsourcing panel, a Stage 32 meetup, a cocktail party, a heavily anticipated Stage 32 Short Film program, and I have been selected as a Grand Juror and will be presenting an award at the awards ceremony on October 2nd. If you are in or around the London area, or will be tra…
Indiewire Highlights Stage 32 Filmmakers
Hey guys. As you know, we here at Stage 32, besides offering networking and education, pride ourselves in giving our members access and exposure wherever and whenever possible. Therefore, it thrills me to no end to announce that the winners of the 1st Annual Short Film Contest have been covered by leading indiefilm industry site, Indiewire. I want to thank Indiewire reporter Elle Leonsis for her comprehensive coverage not only of our filmmakers, but all the other Stage 32 …
Welcome to Hollywood by Dennis Coleman
Today I welcome industry veteran Dennis Coleman, a writer, producer and director with decades of experience in broadcast television and feature films. Dennis will be taking you through his years of experience interviewing some of the most well know celebrities, working in non-fiction and reality and his journey as a screenwriter. I'm happy to announce that Dennis will be a regular contributor to the Stage 32 Blog. I thank Dennis for his initial contribution to the blog and look forward …
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