Filmmaking / Directing

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Maurice Vaughan
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Logline Contest

Stage 32 is having its 5th logline contest of the year! The theme is Sci-fi/Fantasy.

The top logline will be given a FREE CONTEST ENTRY to Stage 32’s 8th Annual Sci-Fi/Fantasy Contest! And the TOP THREE LOGLINES will be entered to win the GRAND PRIZE at the end of the year!

The deadline to submit O...

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Maurice Vaughan
Red Carpet Roll-Out: June 2024’s New Executives At Stage 32!

Stage 32 is rolling out the red carpet in today’s blog for the new educators and execs joining our community.

You have direct access to award-winning industry executives and professionals who’ve written, directed, produced, filmed, developed, performed, and represented acclaimed projects such as “D...

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Maurice Vaughan
TOMORROW – Writers’ Room AMA with Jason Ervin!

Jason is an accomplished producer, screenwriter, & showrunner (“American Ninja Warrior,” “Jersey Shore,” “Botched”).

Some examples of topics to ask abo...

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Ashley Renee Smith
The INSANE Production of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

The Mad Max Franchise took the cinema industry by storm when it was first released in 1979 and it continues on today with Furiosa: A Mad Max Story, a prequel to 2015’s Mad Max Fury Road. But how did this film come together? And how did its production differ from the previous entries? From contrived...

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Maurice Vaughan
Stage 32 Success Story: Three Filmmakers Walk Into A Speakeasy...

Check out today’s blog to read how three filmmakers connected through Stage 32 and started a collaboration on a TV series. The things they talk about in the blog could help you find success too.

www.stage32.com/blog/stage-32-success-story-three-filmmakers-walk-into-a......

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Sam Sokolow

I LOVED this blog and seeing how Stage 32 brought this team together. So cool. Excited to see where they take the project.

Ashley Renee Smith

Me too, Sam Sokolow! I can't wait to hear their updates as things progress!

Maurice Vaughan
Stage 32’s June 2024 Education Schedule!

This June, you’ll have the chance to learn from knowledgeable industry executives, award-winning screenwriters, producers, directors, showrunners, actors, consultants, VFX artists, authors, and representatives who’ve worked on or represented projects like “Foxcatcher,” “Her,” “Mid-90’s,” “Searching,...

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Maurice Vaughan
THIS FRIDAY – Writers’ Room AMA with Jason Ervin!

If you want to know what a story producer does, Jason Ervin will be having an exclusive 24-hour AMA in the Writers’ Room Lounge this Friday. Jason is an accomplished producer, screenwriter, & showrunner (“American Ninja Warrior,” “Jersey Shore,” “Botched”).

Some examples of topics to ask about and di...

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Maurice Vaughan
AMA with Arhynn Descy – “Composer Workflows: Why They’re Important & What To Consider”

Composers and anyone who's interested in learning about workflows, Arhynn Descy is having a 24-hour AMA in the Composing Lounge, answering questions about composer workflows.

Arhynn is an Acclaimed Film Composer, Producer, and Stage 32 Thought Leader (“Sea of Lies,” “Eye for an Eye,” “Blank”). She’...

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Maurice Vaughan
TOMORROW – Free AMA (“Composer Workflows: Why They’re Important & What To Consider”)

Anyone who's interested in learning about workflows, Arhynn Descy will be having a free 24-hour Ask Me Anything in the Composing Lounge tomorrow, answering questions about composer workflows.

Arhynn is an Acclaimed Film Composer, Producer, and Stage 32 Thought Leader (“Sea of Lies,” “Eye for an Eye...

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Sam Sokolow

Music and score is so integral to the audience experience - its arguably the most important emotional element next to acting in a film. I can't wait to ask Arhynn about her craft. Thanks, Maurice Vaug...

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Sam Sokolow. You're right. Music and scores can enhance a movie or drag it down.

Sydney Summers
Lab coming soon! Stage 32 Director's Pitch Lab: Mastering 4 Kinds of Director Pitches with Director and Writer Oran Zegman

Welcome to the Director's Pitch Lab, a 6-class journey where we dive deep into the art of pitching like never before. For writers and directors, life is one big pitch :( The problem? There's no one-size-fits-all formula. The key? Mastering the craft, making it uniquely yours, and honing your skills...

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Sam Sokolow

Oran is super talented. What a great opportunity for filmmakers at every level. Thank you, Sydney Summers!

Sydney Summers
Webinar soon! How to Keep Pacing and Jump Scares on Point in Your Horror Feature Film

Stage 32 is excited to welcome Christina Pamies for her upcoming webinar. Christina is the writer of Studio Canal's hit film BAGHEAD!

Here's what you'll learn!

-INTRO: WHY DO WE LOVE HORROR? WHY IS IT SO POPULAR?

Why do we love horror?

Why is it so popular?

-CRAFTING A COLD OPEN

Opening with dread

Types/Ex...

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Maurice Vaughan

The webinar is live right now, everyone!

Maurice Vaughan

Incredible webinar! I took a lot of helpful notes. Thanks for teaching the webinar, Christina! Thanks for hosting, Sydney Summers!

Sydney Summers

Thank you everyone for attending!

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Sydney Summers.

Sydney Summers

Anthony McBride how was it?!

Nick Phillips
Sam Sokolow

I've been a Mad Max nut since my older sister snuck me into an art house theater in NYC to see Mad Max and then a few years later Road Warrior blew my mind. Fury Road was maybe the best of all. I cannot wait for this.

Christopher Maes

Looking forward to seeing this one as well. Love George Miller's work. Hopefully, the story is built out sufficiently so we understand where the franchise is headed. Beyond fuel scarcity and social collapse... what is the next chapter?

Ashley Renee Smith

I'm excited! I think Anya Taylor-Joy is an incredible actress and I can't wait to see her take on this iconic role!

Dan MaxXx

Disappointing. I saw at IMAX theater at 6p showtime and maybe 20-25 ppl. For whatever reasons, ppl did not show up.

(The movie was okay, plot dragged & AJT was not in the movie much. C Helmsworth did a lot talking; don't remember a memorable line by his character)

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