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Stage 32 Certifying Columbus, Ohio!
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The Author + Screenwriter Collaboration: Adapting A Novel Into A Screenplay
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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…
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (November 21st, 2014)
Welcome to the weekend, everyone. Let’s get right to it… Under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS this week, The Shawshank Redemption turns 20 and Frank Darabont, Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins got together to tell tales from the set and beyond. It's a cool look back at the film currently ranked #1 on IMDB's Top 250 Films of All Time. Also under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, a look back at directing great Mike Nichols, 10 films that went through hell to get made,…
The #1 Biggest Social Media Mistake You Can Make
Running this site has afforded me the opportunity to speak in front of creatives from all over the world about the power of networking, particularly online networking. Often, questions I'm asked during these teaching moments inform some of the blogs, resources, and classes we feature here on Stage 32. There's one question I'm asked most often which sparked some changes and new features we're introducing today. That question is: What'…
A 6 Time Emmy-Award Winner, a Sundance Winning Producer and RB Walk into A Webinar
We are inviting 1,000 Stage 32 members to join us LIVE this Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 1pm PST for a FREE webinar On Stage with RB. To register, click here. (***NOTE: Less than 175 spots remain as of this morning***) RB will be covering some of the latest and greatest site features, speaking to members of the community and spending at least 90 minutes answering questions about the industry, your chosen discipline and just about anything else that's on your mind. Plu…
Turning Challenges Into Opportunity Through Filmmaking
Today's guest blog comes from 32 member Alyssa "Nikki" Helton. Nikki is a pianist, composer, actor, and author. Having multiple children with special needs in her family, Nikki has found a way to help them learn and develop through filmmaking, and have fun while doing it. Her story is an inspiration in overcoming perceived obstacles through using creative outlets and talent. She is currently working on opening a school for children with special needs that focuses o…
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (November 14th, 2014)
Welcome to the weekend, everyone. In this edition of the Weekend Blog, I have a look at minority casting in Hollywood this time in the world of casting extras. You can find the article listed first under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS. Also under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, the latest in the Hollywood Reporter’s Roundtable Series, this time it’s the screenwriters that get grilled, Quentin Tarantino talks Hateful Eight and retirement, the struggle of being a female cinematogra…
Scriptchat This Sunday - Bring Your Questions!
This Sunday, November 16 at 5PM PST, our CEO and fearless leader RB will be a guest on the enormously popular Twitter screenwriting chat session, Scriptchat. RB will be fielding all questions on the craft of screenwriting, managers and agents, and the industry. So how do you get involved? It's simple! First, if you don't have a Twitter account, just head over to Twitter.com and create one. Second, follow RB on his personal account @RBwalksin…
The Doorpost Project Podcast
A very big thank you to Duane Barnhart not only for having me on his terrific and popular podcast, but for asking such insightful and thoughtful questions. I thoroughly enjoyed the time. I hope you find the podcast interesting and informative! RB
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (November 7th, 2014)
Welcome to the weekend, everyone. A ton to get to this week including a really cool look at trailer editor Mark Woolen. Mark has taken the business of editing trailers to another level entrusting the faith of directors all over Hollywood including such names as David Fincher, the Coen’s, Steven Soderbergh, Terrence Malick, and Wes Anderson. This is one intriguing read and you can find it in the pole position under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS. Also under ENTERTAINMENT…
Making It In Hollywood My Way
In the spirit of healthy debate, today's guest blog comes from author, playwright and Stage 32 member Jack Fitzgerland. After seeing the overwhelming response to last week's blog from Shaun O'Banion, How I Got Started, Part 1 and Part 2, Jack was inspired to share with us a different but equally interesting story about how he got his start in the industry and, in the process, takes not only Shaun to task for how he punched his ticket to the promised land, but the community's response to …
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