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Insider Intel: The Studio War & The Rise of Indies
Coffee & Content: The Genius of Weapons and How to Know When Your Script Is Ready
The Author + Screenwriter Collaboration: Adapting A Novel Into A Screenplay
Insider Intel: 2025- Your Year of Breakthroughs (+ What's Coming in 2026)
Coffee & Content: Why Your Pitch Needs to Be Human
Stage 32 Now Certifying the Dallas Film Commission!
Stage 32 Featured at the 43rd Torino Film Festival!
A Practical Guide for Actors: Tips & Advice Every Performer Should Know
Stage 32 Now Certifying El Paso, Texas!
Stage 32 Certifying Columbus, Ohio!
Come Together! Introducing the New Stage 32 Meetup Section!
If you’ve been involved with Stage 32 for any extensive period of time, you know how much I stress the importance of having a big, concentrated network as a means to an end in furthering your career. You also know that I am a firm believer in taking your networking offline and having those face to face interactions that can take your relationships to the next level. Whether it's meeting like-minded creatives, starting an acting, screenwriting, filmmaking or other cr…
You're Only as Good as the Film You're About to Make
Today's guest blog comes from filmmaker, educator and podcaster, Michael Bekemeyer. Michael has been a long time Stage 32 member, having joined in 2011, and since then he's been incredibly busy having directed and produced his film Impasse with other Stage 32 members. When he isn't working on making movies he is talking about making them on his weekly filmmaking podcast "Film Reverie". Today, Michael talks about something every filmmaker can relate to - you're only as good as the film y…
Why You Should Just DO IT!
Today's guest blog is written by Stage 32 member Jessica Rose, a screenwriter from Charlotte, North Carolina. I'm thrilled to announce that through networking right here on Stage 32 Jessica was recently hired by a producer to write a feature film. (Side note: Take the time to check out Jessica's profile page - bio, links, resume - a complete picture. Can't stress the benefits of a completed profile enough.) In today’s blog, Jessica ex…
Stage 32 & Pond5 Filmmakers Lounge at SXSW
This year Stage 32 is taking SXSW in Austin, TX by storm! SXSW has always, and continues to be, a leader in emerging developments in film, tech and music. As the shift for filmmakers continues to evolve into the tech space, Stage 32 is at the forefront of this revolution with our platform that helps connect filmmakers and film creatives all over the world. We have 2 exciting opportunities as you plan your trips to visit SXSW this year! SXSW Mentoring Session - Sunday, Mar…
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (March 6, 2015)
Welcome to the weekend, everyone. Before we get started, a big virtual hug to all who have already taken the time to participate in our member drive and, by doing so, help us assist filmmakers under 18. I had the pleasure of spending time with Elizabeth who runs U+ up at the Cinequest Film Festival this week and I can tell you she’s excited and beyond grateful. If by chance you have no idea what I’m talking about, click here. Remember, every member counts and the more…
Don’t Tell Them... Show Them!
Today's guest blog is written by longtime Stage 32 member Luis R. Quintero. Luis has had a wealth of experience in screenwriting, directing, editing and cinematography. He is currently working on his latest film, Guiltless, starring Anthony Pavelich, Ed Asner and Danny Trejo among others. In today’s blog, Luis reminisces on the all-too-familiar hardships of making his way into the film industry, how those struggles have shaped him into the working filmmaker he is today, and …
Let's Talk Distribution, Acting and More
In the February 2015 broadcast of On Stage With RB we were able to increase the number of viewers with our new system, and what a difference it made - there were some great questions! For over 2-1/2 hours RB had on 2 special guests, Tiffany Boyle, VP of Packaging & Sales at Ramo Law, and actor David Banks, who's appeared in numerous features and over 100 commercials. Once the floor opened up for questions, RB hit on everything from filmmaking, acting, distribution and more, and t…
Laying the Groundwork to Get Work
Today I welcome award-winning filmmaker, journalist, teacher and my good friend Marty Lang to the Stage 32 Blog. Marty shares with us on how important it is to lay the groundwork to get work when you live outside of a major production hub like Los Angeles, New York, London, Toronto, Mumbai, etc. Marty goes over 3 vitally important pieces of advice on how to go about getting work. Plus, he gives specific examples of where to look. Marty has over 14 years experience in all aspects…
Spring Member Drive
As many of you know, since day one, the Stage 32 community has been completely crowdsourced. When we were about to go into beta with the site, I asked 100 people to join, look around, contribute and if they liked what they saw to please invite 5 fellow creative peers to the community. We then asked the same of the people those initial users invited. Within a month or so, we had over 5,000 members in the community resulting in meaningful business relationships and projects being launched.…
Finding The Right Note
Today's guest blog comes from Stage 32 member Tom Rasely, a composer and guitarist. Tom has been composing for over 5 decades and has composed scores for several stage shows, as well as arrangements for a symphony, a string quartet, a guitar concerto, and numerous choral works. He continues to compose music in a wide variety of styles. In this guest blog, Tom discusses the importance of opening your mind and being ready for the unexpected when working in any creative field. Though…
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (February 27, 2015)
Welcome to the weekend, everyone. In this edition of the Weekend Blog, I have all the Oscar post mortem articles including a thought provoking article on whether an Oscar speech can provoke social change, a look at how to fix the Oscar telecast, why Birdman was triumphant over Boyhood, 50 great films that didn’t receive a single Oscar nom, 20 awesome directors who never won an Oscar, and, if you can believe it, a look at the leading Best Picture candidates for 2016. Yup. Also…
RB on the Entertainment Drive Thru Podcast
Our fearless leader, Founder & CEO, Richard Botto was featured on the enormously popular podcast Entertainment Drive Thru hosted by Anna and Dan Zerin. In the nearly 45 minute broadcast Anna, Dan and RB talked about all things industry, including: The origin of Stage 32 Orson Welles connection to Stage 32 Today’s evolving business, Stage 32 is creating opportunity for free Independent theater scene The importance of collaborating around the world Th…
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