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

Florin Şumălan
Andrei Zinca | SO, WHAT'S FREEDOM? - Selig Film News

"Filmmaker Andrei Zinca sits down with our Dev Shapiro to talk about his feature film SO, WHAT'S FREEDOM?. The film tells a story about how the lives and perspectives of a group of people drastically change when they are forced into exile. Told from a present day perspective, this story of love, sur...

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Florin Şumălan

"So, What's Freedom?" trailer:

https://youtu.be/SPCMwB7vOt4

Ashley Renee Smith
Join Us for the Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up – LIVE on Instagram!

Get ready for another exciting Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up this Friday at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET with Stage 32's Head of Community, Ashley Smith, and Community Manager / Writer's Room Producer, Kay Ross!

We'll be covering all the amazing things happening right here on Stage 32 – from upcoming events...

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Ashley Renee Smith

If you missed today's Instagram Live, you can watch the full video HERE: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFOE8lWyVLz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&......

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Maurice Vaughan
Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up

Join us LIVE on Instagram today at 10:00 A.M. PST/1:00 P.M. EST. We’ll be talking industry news, creative inspiration, and how to get YOUR script sold this year!

Go to Instagram NOW to make sure you’re following the @stage32 and @stage32scripts accounts so you’re ready to join us.

Maurice Vaughan

If you missed today's Wrap-Up or you want to watch it again, here's the link: www.instagram.com/reel/DFOE8lWyVLz

David Lynch – Filming and Behind the Scenes

During Inland Empire (2006). https://youtu.be/ZSZFMV86qtI?si=x3j5fBKaKR1M3-uF

Sam Sokolow

Very much like Picasso (albeit a better behaved person), Lynch emphasized maintaining the connection to one's childhood imagination as a path to creative wonder ad success. Man, the dude was cool.

Richard Mark Bazley

Great post! Here is my tribute to David Lynch.

Richard Mark Bazley

Thank you so much Maurice Vaughan . I have written article on LinkedIn as a tribute to David Lynch and you can see a few more paintings here https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/thank-you-david-being-richar...

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Richard Mark Bazley. Wonderful tribute and paintings! You said, “His films I have discovered are like an onion (he would prefer to say doughnut!) multilayered and complex.” That’s one...

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Vincent Weberink
5 Emerging Trends for Indie Filmmakers to Watch

Independent filmmaking is thriving - here are 5 trends indie filmmakers should watch:

1.Crowdfunding : A growing way to maintain creative control and connected with audiences.

2.Micro-Budget Creativity: More filmmakers are creating impactful films on limited budgets.

3.Festival Streaming: Digital festi...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Vincent Weberink. Which digital festival(s) do you think is the best for indie filmmakers?

Vincent Weberink

Thanks for your question! I’m not entirely sure which digital festival would be the best for indie filmmakers at the moment. However, I’ve been seriously considering launching one m...

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Vincent Weberink. Thanks for the answer. That's great that you're considering launching your own digital festival. Keep us posted on it.

Maurice Vaughan
Talking Business: Necessary Clearances For Film & TV

In today’s episode of David Zannoni’s vlog series “TALKING BUSINESS: Insights from the Independent Film Industry,” David talks with Daniel Castillejos about clearance for film & TV projects. www.stage32.com/blog/talking-business-necessary-clearances-for-film-tv-3989...

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Maurice Vaughan
Writers’ Room AMA – All Day Today!

Karina Wilson, Writer, Story Consultant, and Former Story & Development Analyst for IM Global (SECRET IN THEIR EYES, THE CIRCLE, 13 SINS), is hosting an exclusive AMA all day in the Writers’ Room Lounge, answering questions about “Important Worldbuilding Elements”!

Questions like:

What are the worl...

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Amanda Toney
Ashley Renee Smith

It's incredible to see the resilience of the filmmaking community despite such challenging conditions. It really speaks to the dedication of crews and filmmakers who work tirelessly to keep things moving while also prioritizing safety.

Jack Binder

Great to see the community pulling together and being supportive. The amount of friends and colleagues I encounter whom are helping, volunteering, supporting by Far outweighs those whom are not. Stay strong LA!

Vincent Weberink
5 Ways to Supercharge Your Creative Process as a Filmmaker

Creativity is at the core of filmmaking, but sometimes inspiration needs a boost.

Here are 5 ways to supercharge your creative process:

1.Daily Inspiration : Find daily sources of creative inspiration - books, music, or nature.

2. Experiment with Genres : Step out of your comfort zone to expand your c...

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Maurice Vaughan

Those are great ways to supercharge the creative process, Vincent Weberink! I get creative inspiration from movies, shows, books, photos, life events, etc. I'm not sure if I've tried music and nature....

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Vincent Weberink

Thanks, Maurice Vaughan . I’m glad you found the ideas helpful. It’s interesting how inspiration can come from such a wide range of places like movies, books, life events etc they all offer so much to...

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Vincent Weberink. You're right. Trying music, nature, or reflective walk could add a new dimension to my creative process. I'll try them and see what happens. Thanks....

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Michael David

This is great! I'm currently doing #2 stepping out my comfort zone and writing a romantic comedy which I have.never done. I don't even WATCH romantic comedies!

Xochi Blymyer

Great Points. Thanks

Maurice Vaughan
TOMORROW – Ask Me Anything with Karina Wilson

Stage 32 is having another exclusive AMA in the Writers’ Room Lounge all day tomorrow. Karina Wilson, Writer, Story Consultant, and Former Story & Development Analyst for IM Global (SECRET IN THEIR EYES, THE CIRCLE, 13 SINS), will be hosting the AMA, answering questions about “Important Worldbuildin...

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Maurice Vaughan
Announcing the Stage 32 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! 55 scripts! You can find the download link in today's blog. www.stage32.com/blog/announcing-the-stage-32-awards-season-script-giveaw......

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Pat Alexander
Kahlil Joseph’s ‘BLKNWS’ Pulled from Sundance Over Alleged ‘Secret’ Cut of Film

Apparently Participant, the now-defunct studio, is meddling over the director re-cutting the film for the festival. How do feel about this folks?

(https://www.indiewire.com/news/festivals/kahlil-joseph-blknws-terms-cond...) Expand post

Kahlil Joseph's 'BLKNWS' Pulled from Sundance Over Alleged 'Secret' Cut of Film
Kahlil Joseph's 'BLKNWS' Pulled from Sundance Over Alleged 'Secret' Cut of Film
Kahlil Joseph's film 'BLKNWS: Terms and Conditions' was pulled from Sundance by its financier Participant over an alleged 'secret' cut of the film.
Maurice Vaughan

I think that's definitely a way to burn bridges if it's true, Pat Alexander. I wonder why Kahlil did it if he did. Maybe he wasn't happy with the final cut that Participant approved, but why not work...

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