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Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares some highlights from Cannes in today’s blog.
Did you go to Cannes this year? Share your experience in the comments below or the blog comments. Or if you're going next year and you have questions about how to prepare, post them in the comments....
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Hey everyone!
I’m Brandon Keeton, one of the new moderators here in the lounge. I just wanted to drop by and say hi.
I just got back from Cannes and had a wonderful time! I’d love to tell you about if you’re interested!
In addition to Producing and Directing, I also write and act.. I’m directing a li...
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Brandon, this is great, "I don’t pretend to be an expert at any of this but I can tell you how I’ve gone about the journey thus far!"
Such great admiration for you to have followed your creative desires. Most folks do not as I didn't until I retired from my working career and began my writing career in my sixties. What a joy it has...
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Thanks for your intro! Bravo for following your passion project!
yay welcome to the TEAM, super excited to have you onboard :)
Brandon Keeton Thanks for the advice! I actually applied to film school. It’ll give me the chance to learn more about filmmaking beyond writing and work with other students on projects. Fingers crosse...
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BOB MONDELLO: "...Concentrating on the ones that don't work strikes me as not very interesting. I get that it's popular to diss them. But speaking as a critic, I'm more interested in what the filmmakers are trying to do this time and whether they're doing it well. And so that's the way I approach th...
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Thanks for sharing the podcast episode, Tucker Teague. Bob Mondello talks about early 2000s remakes (some of them) of Japanese ghost flicks being photocopies of photocopies. I like remakes, but not ph...
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I really appreciated Bob Mondello’s take. It’s easy to dismiss remakes as unnecessary or uninspired, but the truth is, when done with care and intention, they can offer powerful new perspectives. I th...
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Hey Tucker Teague Bob Mondello raises such an important point that cuts through the typical remake cynicism! His focus on "what the filmmakers are trying to do this time" gets to the heart of what sep...
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Many may not know this, but Netflix's co-CEO Greg Peter on Wednesday talked up the company’s investment in UK production. If you haven't noticed, Netflix's UK production hub is very different from its US production hub. You can see a main difference in their productions if you look at their UK-based...
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Emma Louise Smith (Producer, Financer, IEFTA International Advisory Board Member) is talking about her craft and answering questions for the community today!
1:00 P.M. PDT/4:00 P.M. EDT.
Bring your questions!...
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You're welcome, Elmare Hendricks. Emma shared really helpful advice and insight. The recording will be up soon for anyone who couldn't attend live and anyone who wants to rewatch it....
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You're welcome, Sydney S.
Maurice Vaughan thank you so much
You're welcome, Elmare Hendricks.
I recently had a really interesting chat with ZB Siwek, founder of Cine Circle, about how they’re helping independent filmmakers get their work seen and distributed.
Cine Circle is well known for running events and courses that help filmmakers learn the ropes and connect with others in the industry....
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This is a must-watch interview, Steve Conway! It has a lot of helpful advice and insight. I learned things from the interview. I think making an anthology film is a great idea for filmmakers, and Cine...
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Thank you Maurice Vaughan
You're welcome, Steve Conway.
Steve Conway I have this in my queue. I have three short films that I have just completed this year. After I run the fest circuit, I'll look for where to land them....
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Filmmakers, Emma Louise Smith (Producer, Financer, IEFTA International Advisory Board Member) will be talking about her craft and answering questions for the community tomorrow!
The webinar starts at 1:00 P.M. PDT/4:00 P.M. EDT.
Here's the link to sign up: www.stage32.com/education/products/30-minutes...
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I'm a prop and costume creator with a strong focus on sci-fi and superhero aesthetics. Most of my work draws inspiration from universes like Marvel, DC, and Star Wars — from fully functional Iron Man helmets to detailed armor pieces with practical effects.
As my work grows, I’m hoping to take the nex...
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Happy you liked :))
I am not a creative in any of these fields but I am making my own work inspired by all three of these medias
Justin Groats that's great! maybe you'll be interested in my services? for your own projects for example)
Den Rain I’m working on a short film and it’s animated from 3D into 2D, I don’t think I need you’re services but thank you
In today’s blog, Frank Romano shares the mistakes he made with his first short film, Rematch, so you’ll be more prepared than he was when you make your first short. He also shares some of the things he thinks the Rematch team excelled in.
If you've fumbled a project and learned from it or you and you...
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The greatest challenge filmmakers face with short films is the mistaken belief that festival acceptance is the endpoint rather than just one phase in a film's journey. Without a strategic post-festival plan, filmmakers miss crucial opportunities to monetize their work, build audience connections, an...
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Hi Everyone! If you have any questions during this webinar (1-2) feel free to write them here if you aren't able to access the Q & A on zoom. Thanks.
Question time if you are here!
OMELETO is the streaming platform that James spoke about for those who were looking for the spelling. :) It is a YouTube channel dedicated to publishing short films.
Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two videos in today’s blog.
– Corridor Crew | "Stuntmen React to THE KARATE KID (ft. Ben Wang)"
– RBWalksIntoABar | "Is YouTube Taking Over The Entertainment Industry?"
How do you use YouTube—as a viewer or creator? Are you watching breakdowns,...
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YouTube is blocked in Russia and this is unlikely to change. I used to watch foreign music videos and bloggers' videos a lot. now I miss it.
I wonder if Parker Finn is on Instagram
Sorry to hear that, Arthur Charpentier. Is there a video sharing platform in Russia?
Here's Parker Finn's IG, Billy Kwack: www.instagram.com/parkerjfinn...
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@Maurice Vaughan, Yes, we have rutube and vk video video services in our country, but they are not as convenient and do not offer content that I am interested in.
"Reflecting on the wonder of the ocean and the legacy of a man who has dedicated his life to telling its story. A conversation with Sir David Attenborough about a lifetime of exploration, the urgent c...
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