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Fellini & I - La Dolce Vita
Federico Fellini, the master, was known for making films that combined fantasy and dreamlike situations as a means of exploring the human condition. For Angelo Orlando, meeting Fellini was a fantasy and a dream come to life. An experience he used as a means to explore his creative self. Roman dramatist and philosopher, Seneca, famously said that luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. Angelo Orlando would surely back up that statement. Fellini. Benigni. Life is beau…
Shed. Create. Book The Room.
Alysia Reiner is just one of those people. You know the kind. They illuminate the room and leave a vapor trail of positive energy in their wake. Their indomitable spirit infuses all who come in contact. Some people just have "it" ... Alysia has "it" in spades. Alysia is an award winning actress, producer, mother, humanitarian, and outspoken environmentalist. She tackles each of these endeavors with passion, intelligence, determination, and a whole lotta heart. A…
Part II: A Kid Who Just Wanted To Make Movies and My Aha Moment in SCHIZOPOLIS
Today, Darrin Dickerson returns for Part II of his "A Kid Who Just Wanted To Make Movies and My Aha Moment in SCHIZOPOLIS" guest series. Don't forget to check out Part I if you haven't already. Enjoy. RB
Part I: A Kid Who Just Wanted To Make Movies and My Aha Moment in SCHIZOPOLIS
As I've mentioned before in this space, for a creative, as it relates to wish fulfillment, there are many roads to the promised land. No two success stories are the same. One never knows where a connection made today may lead in five years. We hold much of our fate in our own hands. Darrin Dickerson can tell you a thing or two about steering one's destiny. From sitting in a dark theater dreaming about making films to being on set making them with the great Steven Soderbergh…
A Decade's Worth of Lessons
Today's guest post comes from screenwriter, founder of The Great American PitchFest, and one of the hardest working people anywhere on the planet, my friend, Signe Olynyk. As The Great American PitchFest enters its 10th year, Signe has taken a moment to look back and reflect on the people who have helped not only make the enterprise a success, but assisted in making her a better screenwriter. I love this blog. I absolutely love every heartfelt word. And I learned a great deal a…
Pursuing Your Dreams - What Have You Done Today? Virtual Newsmakers Podcast
Drive. Desire. Passion. As a creative, we must motivate ourselves every day. External forces work against us; it's the nature of the pursuit. It's how we rise above it all, the strength of the fire in our souls, that defines who we are, and the lengths we'll go to make our dreams a reality. So the question is: What have you done today to take another step toward your goal? Maybe you've joined a class suited to your creative endeavors. Maybe you've practiced a monologue in front of a mi…
Sh*t Or Get Off The Pot
Today's guest post comes from one of the most active and generous members of the Stage 32 community, Gary Craig. Gary is an actor, impressionist, voice actor, broadcaster, and singer. He trained at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. Gary has appeared in films such as Everybody's Fine and Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps, and television shows such as Boardwalk Empire, Curb your Enthusiasm and 30 Rock. Gary will next appear in David O. Russell's new film …
Part II: 10 Tips to a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
Stage 32 member and producer, Mark Stolaroff, returns today for Part II of his "10 Tips to a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign" series. Don't forget to check out Part I if you haven't already. Enjoy. RB
Part I: 10 Tips to a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
Today marks the return of Stage 32 member and producer, Mark Stolaroff. Mark's first appeared on these pages last year with his hugely successful two part series - Film Festival Strategy: Withoutaclue to Withoutabox in 16 Steps. Besides being an independent producer, Mark is a founding partner of Antic Pictures, an LA-based production company producing a slate of low budget, high quality digital features. Two years ago, he produced Henry Barrial's mystery/sci-fi feature Pig. An official…
Simplifying the Crowdfunding Marketing Process
One of the (many) things I love about the Stage 32 is the inquisitive nature of the community. A majority of our members realize that education is an ongoing process that never ends. Whether it a Lounge discussion or simply letters we receive, there is always a desire to learn. The subject that seems to be on many of your minds these days is crowdfunding. This is a relatively new wrinkle for those looking to produce films, plays, television shows, and webseries. It's not so new, however…
The ABC's of Getting an Agent
Today, one of our most popular guest bloggers, actress, friend, and Stage 32 member, Beverly Leech, returns to tackle a subject near and dear to any creative's heart. Enjoy. RB
Wine, Dogs, and Networking
Stage 32 CEO Richard Botto was recently interviewed by Julie Gray. Julie runs the terrific screenwriting resource website, Just Effing Entertain Me, as well as the extremely popular Just Effing Entertain Me Screenwriting Competition which is currently open for submissions. She is a tireless and selfless worker, and simply a generous ally for those toiling in the screenwriting trade. RB thanks her for the opportunity. Enjoy Stage 32 Staff
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