Filmmaking / Directing

The place to discuss, share content and offer advice and tips on all things filmmaking and the craft of directing. From pre-production to on set practices to navigating the industry and beyond, this is your forum

Maurice Vaughan
It’s Introduce Yourself Weekend!

Introduce Yourself Weekend is Friday through Monday. Meet people, build industry relationships/network, catch up with friends, talk about your projects/goals, and share your victories (small and big).

Don’t forget to comment on other people’s posts. It’s a great way to network and show your support...

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Patrick McIntire
Tip for the Day #9: Locations & A Low Budget

This is targeted primarily to those of you with a low budget project. One issue I see quite often is a low budget project with tons of high end locations. Mansions, high rises, grocery stores, bars/restaurants, night clubs are just a few examples of locations that are pricey and can kill your budget...

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Maurice Vaughan

Great advice and insight, Patrick McIntire!

Maurice Vaughan
February Virtual AMAs

Set your reminders! Stage 32 is hosting a FREE Ask Me Anything every Wednesday in the Lounges this month!

From Financing & Publicity Experts to Writers, Producers, and Development Executives, these industry pros are ready to share their wisdom, experiences, and insider tips to help you crush your cre...

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Maurice Vaughan
FREE Awards Season Script Giveaway!

Hollywood "Awards Season" is upon us. Stage 32 is giving away scripts to all of this year's Awards nominated movies for you to read and study!

Reading screenplays is one of the most effective ways to sharpen storytelling skills, uncover industry secrets, and gain insights from the best in the busines...

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Awards Season 2025: Awards-Nominated Scripts
Awards Season 2025: Awards-Nominated Scripts
Hollywood "Awards Season" is one of the most exciting times of the year! The world's best actors and filmmakers step out in their finest fines to strut the red carpet amid the flashing lights and ador…
Maurice Vaughan
Introduce Yourself Weekend

It’s Introduce Yourself Weekend! Friday through Monday. It’s a great time to meet people, build industry relationships/network, catch up with friends, talk about your projects/goals, and share your victories.

Head over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge to introduce/reintroduce yourself: www.stage32....

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Ashley Renee Smith
Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up – LIVE on Instagram This Friday!

Join us Friday at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET for another Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up with Head of Community, Ashley Smith, and Community Manager / Writer’s Room Producer, Kay Ross.

Upcoming events and education opportuni...

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Ashley Renee Smith

Missed today’s Instagram Live? Watch the full conversation here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGENF-9yB1B/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&......

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Maurice Vaughan
Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up Today on IG

Join us LIVE on Instagram at 10:00 A.M. PST/1:00 P.M. EST! We’ll be covering all the latest happenings on Stage 32, including:

Live Q&A—get insider tips and updates...

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Maurice Vaughan

We talked about a lot at the Community Wrap-Up today and had a great time! If you missed the Wrap-Up or you want to watch it again, here's the link: www.instagram.com/reel/DGENF-9yB1B...

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Maurice Vaughan
Writers’ Room AMA – All Day Today

Happy Valentine's Day! Ayanna Anene is having the perfect AMA for the holiday! She’s hosting an exclusive AMA in the Writers’ Room Lounge, answering questions about “Writing A Strong Rom-Com For Today’s Audience”! Questions like:

How to balance being vulnerable and writing fresh, original scripts w...

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Maurice Vaughan
Introduce Yourself Weekend

It’s Stage 32’s Introduce Yourself Weekend! Friday through Monday.

Meet people, build industry relationships/network, catch up with friends, talk about your projects/goals, and share your victories (small and big).

Don’t forget to comment on other people’s posts. It’s a great way to network and sho...

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Sydney S
Stage 32 8-Part Budget Lab coming soon! Create A Professional Budget & Schedule For Your Feature Film between $1Million - $3 Million

In this exclusive Stage 32 8-part lab, you will begin with a formal script breakdown, which will flag potential big-ticket items. You will then use that vital information to inform your decisions to create a budget tailored to your script; from hiring cast and crew to getting the film distributed. Y...

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Michael Wormser

Can't wait for this class and getting to work with all of you!

Sydney S

Looking forward to the lab as well, Michael!

Crystal L Brooks

Hello! I wanted to share with you that Movie Magic Scheduling is currently running a promotion. You can get one month free. With the newest update, you can now sign up for a monthly subscription fee o...

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Sydney S

Thank you Crystal for sharing :)

Sydney S

Hey everyone! I hope the lab is going well. Can't believe we are this far along! I wanted to let you know that Michael will be hosting a webinar in the community where he will be deconstructing Oscar-...

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Ashley Renee Smith
5 Common Technical Mistakes New Filmmakers Make – And How to Avoid Them!

Every filmmaker has been there, learning the ropes and making mistakes along the way. But what if you could skip some of the most common technical pitfalls and level up your craft faster?

This video from In Depth Cine breaks down five of the biggest mistakes new filmmakers make and, more importantly,...

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Mark Miller
Fire Lake Script

Big THANKS to Studio 32 for this honor!!!

Ashley Renee Smith

Congratulations, Mark Miller!

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