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Expanding Our Creative Family

As many of you know, this network originated with me asking 100 of my industry friends to invite at least 5 of their fellow peers to join the community.  My intention from day one was to give each member a feeling of ownership in what I wished would become a creative revolution while introducing the collaborative, kindred and positive spirit I hoped would permeate this site. As creatives, we all need support.  It’s paramount.  Without it the mountain peaks seem to…

Build Online Buzz for your Project: From Static to Dynamic

Today's guest blog comes from Stage 32 member and friend Marissa Mutascio. Marissa is an actress and co-founder of NY Actors Tweetup – a Twitter-based networking group focused on sharing resources and connecting like-minded entertainment professionals with the goal of fostering indie-projects. Today, Marissa pulls from real-life experience building her own online presence to offer tips and advice on how to build up free online buzz around yourself and/or your project. While …

RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (December 5th, 2014)

Welcome to the weekend, everyone. A full slate this week. Let’s get to it. Talk to enough people in the industry and they’ll tell you that an independent film renaissance is afoot. More indies are making it to theaters than in the past 10 years. Additionally, it seems that more and more well regarded actors are willing to take less pay for meatier material. But with some so-called indiefilms riding budgets in the $20-$40 million range, what truly constitutes an independ…

On Stage with RB (November 2014) Now Available for FREE!

In November's On Stage with RB, Stage 32 Founder & CEO, RB, had 1,000 Stage 32 members join him and special guests, 6-time Emmy winner Chris Boardman and VP of Development and Production at Rumble Films, Stephanie Wilcox. For over 2-1/2 hours RB went over site features, talked about the industry and opened up the floor for questions from our community in our most epic On Stage with RB yet! Our first guest up was Stage 32 member Chris Boardman, who is an Academy-nominated an…

New Years 2015 Resolution Webinar Series

There are over 325,000 members here in the Stage 32 community. Every single one of you is a different discipline and yet, we are all creatives.  And, all creatives have the need to continue to learn and evolve in what we do. So, to kick off the New Year we want you to give you all the tools you need to jump start your career this year.  We are introducing our New Years Resolution Webinar Series featuring some of the best education and teachers in the inudstry. You asked, we l…

Intoducing On Demand Classes - Cyber Monday Special!

If you've been around Stage 32 for any extended period of time, you know that education is one of the most important pillars of our mission and something that is near and dear to my heart.  It's viatally important to us to offer the most up to date craft and industry information for members of all skill levels.  To that end, we pride ourselves in bringing you exclusive access to incredible teachers currently working in the industry - the people in the trenches. …

RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (November 28th, 2014)

Welcome to the weekend, everyone.   It may be a holiday weekend here in the states, but that doesn’t mean we’re not bringing the content.  Let’s get right to it, shall we?   Some articles that caught my eye this week:  The Wrap lists the 19 biggest box-office bombs and bummers of 2014, the independent spirit awards were announced (alright Birdman!), a couple of fantastic pieces on director Mike Nichols including a look at his 7 best film scenes, …

Happy Thanksgiving - Let's Set the Stage!

On behalf of the entire Stage 32 staff, I wanted to wish all celebrating a very Happy Thanksgiving.  We're extremely thankful for each and every one of you and what you bring to this amazing creative community.  While today is all about spending time with family and friends and counting life's blessings, I always like to use a few minutes of my Thanksgiving evening to reflect on and take stock of my creative goals.  I find this to be the perfect time of year to …

I Have a Secret. I Write Screenplays.

Today's entertaining guest blog comes from Stage 32 member Eoin O'Sullivan. Eoin is a screenwriter, playwright, actor and voice actor from Dublin, Ireland.  Below, Eoin shares his story about how he created his award winning short, An Bean Sidhe, which started all from a connection he made on Stage 32. Starting with no screenwriting experience, it was with determination, networking and collaboration that Eoin was able to make his vision a reality. Along the way he lets us…

25 Companies You Should Know: Indie Friendly Business List

For the last 21 years, MovieMaker Magazine has been at the forefront of reporting on and supporting all creatives working within the indiefilm world.  As described on their website, MovieMaker’s content is directed at the audience as well as the artist, and its lively mix of interviews, trend-setting criticism, DIY techniques, festival coverage, distribution and financing tips, behind-the-scenes indie “war stories” and appreciation of classic Hollywood actors, d…

Rejection Doesn't Define You... On To The Next!

Today's guest blog comes from Stage 32 member Victoria Park. Victoria is an actress, singer, dancer, and filmmaker from LA. Though she got her start in film production, she stumbled into acting and hasn't looked back. She is most known for her recurring role as head cheerleader Aubrey on ABC Family's Bunheads, and has also appeared on Grey's Anatomy, Revenge, and in numerous films. She is currently in preproduction for her next feature film, Jilted. Now, despite s…

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