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Lighting Yourself on Fire
Today's guest post is from filmmaker, screenwriter, friend, and Stage 32 member, Brian O'Malley. Brian has run the script coverage/analysis company, Screenplay Readers, since 1999, and has worked as a filmmaker and screenwriter for over 25 years. He's written, produced, and directed five feature films of budgets ranging from $50,000 to $200,000, including the werewolf comedy Audie & The Wolf and the Fangoria cult favorite Bleak Future. He's a tireless worker, a keen observer, and a…
Snatching Andy Warhol - An Independent Film Journey
Is there anything more invigorating than shooting an independent film? You have to have the heart of a gambler, the mind of a thief, and nerves of a gladiator. This is story of Devon Armstong's joy ride from concept to completion. Enjoy. RB
Stage 32 App Update
Hey everyone, I'm happy to announce that we've just released an update to the FREE Stage 32 Android & iPhone App! Here's a quick rundown of what's new: You can now log in to the app via Facebook! You can now send, view, and accept network requests right from the app. View trending Lounge discussions (check out the new "Trending" category in the Lounge tab). Reset your password right from your phone if you've forgotten it. Additiona…
Super Bowl Success Story of a Workaday DP
"You will never find time for anything. If you want time you must make it." - Charles Buxton I'm going to let that quote stand on its own as an opening to this terrific piece by Stage 32 member, Matt Skala. The creative spirit, when focused and driven, is indomitable. Matt is a testament to that fact. I thank him for his contribution to the community. Enjoy. RB
A STAGE 32 Special Event
Stage 32 has partnered with Film Festival Flix to kick off the theatrical launch of Treasure of the Black Jaguar, the 2nd film by acclaimed director Mike Bruce. All Stage 32 members in and around the LA area are welcome join us for a private party to kick off the film, which starts showing in theaters March 6. This is an exclusive guest list only event available for Stage 32 members. Date: Monday, March 4 Time: 7:30pm-11:00pm, red carpet arrivals at 7:30pm Place: Cabo Wabo a…
Industry Outsider
Today's guest post comes from filmmaker and Stage 32 member, George A. Pappy Jr. George's story is quite inspirational. After spending years as a satellite engineer in the aerospace industry and writing screenplays at night as a way to find creative fulfillment, George decided to pursue his dreams full time. He completed the UCLA Extension Programs in Screenwriting and Entertainment Studies (specializing in Directing and Post Production) and was a development intern and script re…
Academy Award Contest Results
As predicted, no film dominated the proceedings last night. Life of Pi was the winner as far as total number of statues received with 4. Argo, of course, won the biggie. Lincoln supporters were left cold with only 2 wins from 12 nominations. All of this uncertainty made for one interesting contest. Over 7,000 of you submitted picks. When the dust cleared, one member stood above the rest. Roberto Bricchi, an actor from North Carolina, managed to nail an astonishing 21 out of 24 selecti…
Landing Lincoln
So what's it like to land a role in a major motion picture directed by a filmmaking legend? How about to perform in scenes with one of the most respected actors of our time? Oscar Week continues here on 32 with a guest blog from actor and Stage 32 member, Mike Shiflett. Mike had the opportunity to audition for Steven Spielberg's Oscar nominated film, Lincoln. He nailed it. Shortly thereafter he found himself acting beside Daniel Day Lewis, who, of course, is up for Best Actor …
Stage 32 Academy Award Contest
Time to have some fun... This Oscar season has been the most unpredictable in ages. With less than a week to go before the big night, many of the so called "experts" remain up in the air on most of the major awards. Will Argo become the first film since Driving Miss Daisy (and the 4th overall) to win Best Picture without the director being nominated? Will Spielberg score for Best Director, or has the momentum for Lincoln cooled? Will it be 85 year old, Emmanuelle Riva for Be…
56 Up - A Night With Michael Apted
Michael Apted has had one of the most interesting, varied and busy directing careers in motion picture and television history. He's directed a James Bond film (The World Is Not Enough), blockbuster fantasy movies (The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader), acclaimed dramas (Chasing Mavericks, Nell, Enough, Gorky Park), adult comedies (Critical Condition, Continental Divide), award winning bio-dramas (Coal Miner's Daughter, Gorillas in the Mist), long form music vi…
Branding Yourself Successfully As An Actor
Today's guest blog comes from a long time Stage 32 member, Benson Simmonds. Benson is an award winning actor and acting coach. His contributions on the site have proven invaluable - and a source of inspiration - for many members of the community. In this entry, Benson discusses identifying your brand as an actor and how to use that brand to strengthen confidence and secure more work. Enjoy! RB
Stage 32 Screenwriter Optioned (and other success stories)
What a start to 2013. It seems many Stage 32'ers have to put the pedal to the floor as it relates to their dreams and aspirations. The success stories have been coming in fast and furious. Over the last few days alone, we've heard from: Two actors - one in Denmark, one in Chicago - who landed agents. An editor from Los Angeles who has cut no less than 23 shorts who scored his first feature job. A composer from Sydney who has been hired to score a film for a New York p…
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