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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.
A Filmmaker's Harvest: A Journey in Distribution
Today we welcome back Stage 32 member, screenwriter, producer, founder of the Great American PitchFest & Screenwriting Conference, and my friend, Signe Olynyk. Signe is currently in London preparing for the first Great British PitchFest which will debut in conjunction with the London Screenwriters Festival (run by the tremendously talented Chris Jones) on October 25th through the 28th. While in the UK, she's touring with her film, Below Zero, which will have screenings in London,…
A Filmmaker's Harvest: A Journey in Distribution
Today we welcome back Stage 32 member, screenwriter, producer, founder of the Great American PitchFest & Screenwriting Conference, and my friend, Signe Olynyk. Signe is currently in London preparing for the first Great British PitchFest which will debut in conjunction with the London Screenwriters Festival (run by the tremendously talented Chris Jones) on October 25th through the 28th. While in the UK, she's touring with her film, Below Zero, which will have screenings in London,…
Stage 32: The Inspired and Inspiring
Some weekend reading. Our CEO, Richard Botto, was recently interviewed by Stage 32 member Melissa Smith. RB touches on a number of subjects, from the history and future of 32 to why filmmakers and producers need to hone their marketing skills if they want to find success. Check out the interview here: Stage 32: The Inspired and Inspiring Enjoy and have a terrific weekend. - The Stage 32 Staff
Stage 32: The Inspired and Inspiring
Some weekend reading. Our CEO, Richard Botto, was recently interviewed by Stage 32 member Melissa Smith. RB touches on a number of subjects, from the history and future of 32 to why filmmakers and producers need to hone their marketing skills if they want to find success. Check out the interview here: Stage 32: The Inspired and Inspiring Enjoy and have a terrific weekend. - The Stage 32 Staff
The Actor's Challenge to Make a Living
Today's guest post comes from an acting vet with over 50 film and television roles under his belt, including a role in two of the biggest grossing sequels of all time. With so much success, you would think things would come easy for Jeffrey Weissman. Not so fast, my friends. I asked Jeffrey to share his tale with the Stage 32 community. He graciously accepted. His story is one of highs and lows, fast breaks and false starts, and lessons learned the hard way. It's also a story …
The Actor's Challenge to Make a Living
Today's guest post comes from an acting vet with over 50 film and television roles under his belt, including a role in two of the biggest grossing sequels of all time. With so much success, you would think things would come easy for Jeffrey Weissman. Not so fast, my friends. I asked Jeffrey to share his tale with the Stage 32 community. He graciously accepted. His story is one of highs and lows, fast breaks and false starts, and lessons learned the hard way. It's also a story …
Remembering Michael Clarke Duncan
In my days editing RAZOR, I found myself in the company of Michael Clarke Duncan a number of times. A kinder, gentler man, you have never met. Michael loved to tell the story of his ditch digging past. How he had dreams just like everyone else, and how he was "blessed" that "luck found" him. But Michael was much more than the subject of a lottery fable, he was an extremely talented, incredibly humble and generous human being. You simply do not amass 94 credits over…
Remembering Michael Clarke Duncan
In my days editing RAZOR, I found myself in the company of Michael Clarke Duncan a number of times. A kinder, gentler man, you have never met. Michael loved to tell the story of his ditch digging past. How he had dreams just like everyone else, and how he was "blessed" that "luck found" him. But Michael was much more than the subject of a lottery fable, he was an extremely talented, incredibly humble and generous human being. You simply do not amass 94 credits over…
Part III: Q&A with acting legend Terence Stamp - Answers
This is the final installment of Terence's answers to this month's exclusive Q&A With Terence Stamp. Don't forget to also check out the original Q&A and Part I and Part II of Terence's answers. My sincere thanks to Terence for his time and his thoughtful responses. Your nuggets of wisdom were priceless. I am in your debt. My deepest appreciation also to Stage 32 member Roy Street and Richard La Plante for making all of this possible. You are both true gentle…
Part III: Q&A with acting legend Terence Stamp - Answers
This is the final installment of Terence's answers to this month's exclusive Q&A With Terence Stamp. Don't forget to also check out the original Q&A and Part I and Part II of Terence's answers. My sincere thanks to Terence for his time and his thoughtful responses. Your nuggets of wisdom were priceless. I am in your debt. My deepest appreciation also to Stage 32 member Roy Street and Richard La Plante for making all of this possible. You are both true gentle…
Part II: Q&A with acting legend Terence Stamp - Answers
Before we get to Part II of Terence's three-part responses to this month's Q&A With Terence Stamp, I would just like to take a moment to thank all of you who left a word of encouragement in the comments area of yesterday's blog post. I'm humbled and awed by the outpouring of support and generosity of spirit. Words are powerful, and yours knocked me off my feet. Thank you. Now, on to Part II of Terence's responses. Remember, all questions were submitted by Stage…
Part II: Q&A with acting legend Terence Stamp - Answers
Before we get to Part II of Terence's three-part responses to this month's Q&A With Terence Stamp, I would just like to take a moment to thank all of you who left a word of encouragement in the comments area of yesterday's blog post. I'm humbled and awed by the outpouring of support and generosity of spirit. Words are powerful, and yours knocked me off my feet. Thank you. Now, on to Part II of Terence's responses. Remember, all questions were submitted by Stage…
Congratulations, RB!
A quick note of congratulations to our CEO, Richard Botto, for making the finals of the Creative World Awards International Screenplay Competition with his script THE END GAME. Congrats RB! -- The Stage 32 Team
Congratulations, RB!
A quick note of congratulations to our CEO, Richard Botto, for making the finals of the Creative World Awards International Screenplay Competition with his script THE END GAME. Congrats RB! -- The Stage 32 Team
Part I: Q&A with acting legend Terence Stamp - Answers
Many thanks to all who took the time and composed questions for acting legend Terence Stamp. I can tell you firsthand, Terence was awed and inspired by the quality of the inquiries. When we started this process, the expectation was for Terence to answer ten, maybe twenty questions. But here's all you need to know about the Terence - he wanted to answer them all. He didn't want to leave anyone out. So he sat down with the full list and started answering each and every question in …
Part I: Q&A with acting legend Terence Stamp - Answers
Many thanks to all who took the time and composed questions for acting legend Terence Stamp. I can tell you firsthand, Terence was awed and inspired by the quality of the inquiries. When we started this process, the expectation was for Terence to answer ten, maybe twenty questions. But here's all you need to know about the Terence - he wanted to answer them all. He didn't want to leave anyone out. So he sat down with the full list and started answering each and every question in …
Introduce Yourself Weekend a Smashing Success
I'd like to thank all of you who participated in our special networking event - Introduce Yourself Weekend. The event was an overwhelming success. It was a thrill to see so many of our members take control of their own destiny. Over 40,000 new connections were made, many leading to jobs, project collaborations, and even some new friendships. The event was so successful and productive, we've decided to make it a regular occurrence. Every third weekend of the month (beginning on…
Introduce Yourself Weekend a Smashing Success
I'd like to thank all of you who participated in our special networking event - Introduce Yourself Weekend. The event was an overwhelming success. It was a thrill to see so many of our members take control of their own destiny. Over 40,000 new connections were made, many leading to jobs, project collaborations, and even some new friendships. The event was so successful and productive, we've decided to make it a regular occurrence. Every third weekend of the month (beginning on…
Q&A with acting legend Terence Stamp
What if you could have the ear of someone with decades of experience in the film industry? A Golden Globe winner...An Academy Award nominee. What would you ask him? What knowledge would you hope to gain? Well, this is your chance. Actor extraordinaire, and one of my favorite performers of all time, Terence Stamp, has graciously agreed to a Q&A with Stage 32. And here's the rub: You get to ask the questions. With over 70 credits to his name in a career spanning 6 decades,…
Q&A with acting legend Terence Stamp
What if you could have the ear of someone with decades of experience in the film industry? A Golden Globe winner...An Academy Award nominee. What would you ask him? What knowledge would you hope to gain? Well, this is your chance. Actor extraordinaire, and one of my favorite performers of all time, Terence Stamp, has graciously agreed to a Q&A with Stage 32. And here's the rub: You get to ask the questions. With over 70 credits to his name in a career spanning 6 decades,…
Owned.
For today's blog we bring back my friend and sometimes sensei, Doug Richardson. Doug's first blog for Stage 32 was the outstanding five part series, Writer Held Hostage, which remains one of the most read blogs in our history. Doug has a long history as a screenwriter in Hollywood. In 1989, he garnered national attention when his spec screenplay was the first to be optioned for one million dollars. Soon after, he was offered the assignment of writing DIE HARD 2, the sequel to …
Owned.
For today's blog we bring back my friend and sometimes sensei, Doug Richardson. Doug's first blog for Stage 32 was the outstanding five part series, Writer Held Hostage, which remains one of the most read blogs in our history. Doug has a long history as a screenwriter in Hollywood. In 1989, he garnered national attention when his spec screenplay was the first to be optioned for one million dollars. Soon after, he was offered the assignment of writing DIE HARD 2, the sequel to …
Six Degrees of Stage 32, AKA - It's a Small World After All
As a member (or soon-to-be member) of Stage 32, you've no doubt heard of the game that started the current age of show biz networking: 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon'. As many creative, support and production people as there are involved in film, television and theatre, it is truly amazing how closely we are all connected. This business is often just as much skill as it is luck, but it is also who you know. Connections are paramount. For example, take a look at Harrison Ford.…
Six Degrees of Stage 32, AKA - It's a Small World After All
As a member (or soon-to-be member) of Stage 32, you've no doubt heard of the game that started the current age of show biz networking: 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon'. As many creative, support and production people as there are involved in film, television and theatre, it is truly amazing how closely we are all connected. This business is often just as much skill as it is luck, but it is also who you know. Connections are paramount. For example, take a look at Harrison Ford.…
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