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Richard "RB" Botto
Richard "RB" Botto is Founder and CEO of Stage 32. He is also a screenwriter, producer, actor, and voice actor.
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (October 31st, 2014)
Welcome to the weekend, everyone. Over the last few months, we’ve been covering the progress of the investigation into the death of Sarah Jones on the Midnight Rider set. This week there were some bombshell revelations. I have the details under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS. Also under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: A look at the narratives that doom Oscar movies, two looks at Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar and its impact on the Oscar race, why Hollywood is go…
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (October 31st, 2014)
Welcome to the weekend, everyone. Over the last few months, we’ve been covering the progress of the investigation into the death of Sarah Jones on the Midnight Rider set. This week there were some bombshell revelations. I have the details under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS. Also under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: A look at the narratives that doom Oscar movies, two looks at Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar and its impact on the Oscar race, why Hollywood is go…
Improving Your Networking Power
As we like to say around these parts, you're only as good as your network. To that end, we've made significant changes to our Connect section in an effort to help all Stage 32 members boost their networking power. Before I outline the changes, a couple of notes. First, only profiles which have a headshot are eligible to be listed on any of our Connect pages. Additionally, profiles on Connect now feature profession, Karma, awards, and biographical detail (depe…
Improving Your Networking Power
As we like to say around these parts, you're only as good as your network. To that end, we've made significant changes to our Connect section in an effort to help all Stage 32 members boost their networking power. Before I outline the changes, a couple of notes. First, only profiles which have a headshot are eligible to be listed on any of our Connect pages. Additionally, profiles on Connect now feature profession, Karma, awards, and biographical detail (depe…
Part II: How I Got Started
Today we welcome back producer Shaun O'Banion for Part II of his blog How I Got Started. If you missed part I, you can click here. Shaun has been called a "criminal mastermind" and a "ballsy young lad" in yesterday's comments - all meant with affection, of course. Today, you'll learn about the magical moment when Shaun got his first job working in the industry. All I can say is that it includes a gift shop. Read on. Enjoy! RB
Part II: How I Got Started
Today we welcome back producer Shaun O'Banion for Part II of his blog How I Got Started. If you missed part I, you can click here. Shaun has been called a "criminal mastermind" and a "ballsy young lad" in yesterday's comments - all meant with affection, of course. Today, you'll learn about the magical moment when Shaun got his first job working in the industry. All I can say is that it includes a gift shop. Read on. Enjoy! RB
Part I: How I Got Started
Today's guest blog comes from producer and Stage 32 member, Shaun O'Banion, Shaun's previous blogs, Tragedy on Set: Remembering Sarah Jones, Gender Inequality in the Industry (Part I), and Gender Inequality in the Industry Part II) were enormously popular and met with immense support and debate from the Stage 32 community. Today we welcome Shaun back with a blog about how he got started in Hollywood. As you see in our Stage 32 blogs, everyone's journey is different o…
Part I: How I Got Started
Today's guest blog comes from producer and Stage 32 member, Shaun O'Banion, Shaun's previous blogs, Tragedy on Set: Remembering Sarah Jones, Gender Inequality in the Industry (Part I), and Gender Inequality in the Industry Part II) were enormously popular and met with immense support and debate from the Stage 32 community. Today we welcome Shaun back with a blog about how he got started in Hollywood. As you see in our Stage 32 blogs, everyone's journey is different o…
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (October 24th, 2014)
Welcome to the weekend, everyone. This week under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: George Lucas becomes the latest industry icon to rip the Hollywood studios, a big win for the producers in the nude sex scene scandal, Hollywood pay disparity complaints continue to rise, a ton of documentaries are now being shot by women, but not about women subjects, the 9 lives of Saturday Night Live, Coen, Scorsese and Aronofsky speak out on film vs. digital, the Gotham Award nominations have been an…
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (October 24th, 2014)
Welcome to the weekend, everyone. This week under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: George Lucas becomes the latest industry icon to rip the Hollywood studios, a big win for the producers in the nude sex scene scandal, Hollywood pay disparity complaints continue to rise, a ton of documentaries are now being shot by women, but not about women subjects, the 9 lives of Saturday Night Live, Coen, Scorsese and Aronofsky speak out on film vs. digital, the Gotham Award nominations have been an…
Creativity and In-N-Out Burgers!
On Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Stage 32 celebrated it's 3 year anniversary with a huge bash at Bardot Lounge in Hollywood, CA. Over 150 executives and more than 600 Stage 32 members came through the doors (the line stretched all the way to Hollywood Blvd!) We even had two Stage 32 members who traveled all the way from Scotland and China to join us, showing that creativity truly is universal! Everyone enjoyed enjoyed a night of awesome tunes mixed by DJ Matt Pernicano, a fun-f…
Creativity and In-N-Out Burgers!
On Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Stage 32 celebrated it's 3 year anniversary with a huge bash at Bardot Lounge in Hollywood, CA. Over 150 executives and more than 600 Stage 32 members came through the doors (the line stretched all the way to Hollywood Blvd!) We even had two Stage 32 members who traveled all the way from Scotland and China to join us, showing that creativity truly is universal! Everyone enjoyed enjoyed a night of awesome tunes mixed by DJ Matt Pernicano, a fun-f…
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (October 17th, 2014)
Happy weekend, all. An an Introduce Yourself Weekend to boot. I have some terrific articles under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS this week including a look at the $6,000 indie phenomenon, Layover. For everyone who has ever wanted to take matters into their own hand and film a feature on a budget, this is a must read. Other stories I followed this week include a look at how women could influence the Oscar race, a look back at Pulp Fiction 20 years later, all sorts of streaming…
RB's Stage 32 News, Notes, Discussions and Other Fun Stuff (October 17th, 2014)
Happy weekend, all. An an Introduce Yourself Weekend to boot. I have some terrific articles under ENTERTAINMENT NEWS this week including a look at the $6,000 indie phenomenon, Layover. For everyone who has ever wanted to take matters into their own hand and film a feature on a budget, this is a must read. Other stories I followed this week include a look at how women could influence the Oscar race, a look back at Pulp Fiction 20 years later, all sorts of streaming…
'Lost': The Musical - Making Comedy Gold
4, 8, 15, 16, 23 and 42. For six seasons those of us who tuned into Lost week after week will never forget the journey we took with Jeffrey Lieber, J. J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof. Now, as Lost is celebrating it’s 10-year anniversary, two talented Stage 32 members have brought back all we loved and -- well – put up with about Lost. Steven Christopher Parker and Steven Brandon independently wrote and produced Lost: The Musical, which has recently played to sold-out crowds in L…
'Lost': The Musical - Making Comedy Gold
4, 8, 15, 16, 23 and 42. For six seasons those of us who tuned into Lost week after week will never forget the journey we took with Jeffrey Lieber, J. J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof. Now, as Lost is celebrating it’s 10-year anniversary, two talented Stage 32 members have brought back all we loved and -- well – put up with about Lost. Steven Christopher Parker and Steven Brandon independently wrote and produced Lost: The Musical, which has recently played to sold-out crowds in L…
Let's Get to Work! - Introducing Our New Jobs Section
Networking. Opportunity. Access. Education. These four words are written on the walls of the Stage 32 offices. They serve as the framework for every new site design feature and product we bring to the community. Today, it's all about opportunity. I'm extremely proud to introduce our new Jobs section, a comprehensive and dynamic destination designed for Stage 32 members to post and look for work. As a project runner, you can now post all your…
Let's Get to Work! - Introducing Our New Jobs Section
Networking. Opportunity. Access. Education. These four words are written on the walls of the Stage 32 offices. They serve as the framework for every new site design feature and product we bring to the community. Today, it's all about opportunity. I'm extremely proud to introduce our new Jobs section, a comprehensive and dynamic destination designed for Stage 32 members to post and look for work. As a project runner, you can now post all your…
Some Huffington Post Love for Stage 32
I'm not afraid to say, and I say it with zero ego, but when it comes to the dreams of those who choose a life of creating for film, television and theater, I want to change the world. -- RB, Founder and CEO, Stage 32 This morning, The Huffington Post published an article on Stage 32 called The Life Out Loud: Fostering a Creative Community written by New York Times best-selling author, MeiMei Fox. Needless to say, I'm thrilled, honored and thankful.&nbs…
Some Huffington Post Love for Stage 32
I'm not afraid to say, and I say it with zero ego, but when it comes to the dreams of those who choose a life of creating for film, television and theater, I want to change the world. -- RB, Founder and CEO, Stage 32 This morning, The Huffington Post published an article on Stage 32 called The Life Out Loud: Fostering a Creative Community written by New York Times best-selling author, MeiMei Fox. Needless to say, I'm thrilled, honored and thankful.&nbs…
"All it Takes is One Champion of Your Work"
1,000 Stage 32 members from 36 countries joined our Founder and CEO, RB, for the October 2014 edition of On Stage with RB. For almost 3 hours he went over site features, answered Stage 32 community member questions and brought on 2 special guests for exciting interviews – Mitchell Peck and David Rountree. 25 year producing veteran Mitchell Peck talked about the current state of the film industry as it relates to production and development. Mitchell also explained how he ra…
"All it Takes is One Champion of Your Work"
1,000 Stage 32 members from 36 countries joined our Founder and CEO, RB, for the October 2014 edition of On Stage with RB. For almost 3 hours he went over site features, answered Stage 32 community member questions and brought on 2 special guests for exciting interviews – Mitchell Peck and David Rountree. 25 year producing veteran Mitchell Peck talked about the current state of the film industry as it relates to production and development. Mitchell also explained how he ra…
Getting Your 'Yes'
Today’s guest blog comes from Stage 32 actress, Airen DeLaMater. After receiving a degree in political science and theater, Airen continued her acting training at the Atlantic Acting School and decided to pursue a career in film and TV. Arien has secured almost a dozen roles and became SAG-Aftra eligible last year. She was pleasantly surprised when A Crime to Remember, a TV pilot in which she played the lead, won an Emmy in scenic lighting and design last month, bringing the …
Getting Your 'Yes'
Today’s guest blog comes from Stage 32 actress, Airen DeLaMater. After receiving a degree in political science and theater, Airen continued her acting training at the Atlantic Acting School and decided to pursue a career in film and TV. Arien has secured almost a dozen roles and became SAG-Aftra eligible last year. She was pleasantly surprised when A Crime to Remember, a TV pilot in which she played the lead, won an Emmy in scenic lighting and design last month, bringing the …
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