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Gary Fiorelli (DGA First Assistant Director and Producer) explains what a Production Assistant is and discusses the importance of P.A.s in today’s blog.
Gary will be teaching Stage 32’s new Production Assisting Certification Courses. And to help out, Stage 32 is offering 50% off ALL Stage 32 Master...
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In one of the funniest and most interesting videos that I've seen in a while, Matt and Jordan Allen from Corridor Crew are breaking down how they made a Dune parody short using the famous Dune 2 Popcorn Bucket as a miniature.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXz3iWib59I...
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Thanks for sharing, Ashley Renee Smith! That was so fun to watch! Practical effects are incredible! I'd love to hear Stage 32 filmmakers share their experiences using miniature practical effects....
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Hi, Stage 32 members... I tend to prioritize the top 15-20 scenes in a script when I am breaking it down to direct. Meaning: I tell myself that if I can pull off these key scenes, the movie will work, and the balance of scenes will be easier to execute and be less important. It's something I do to g...
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Todd Slavkin will be having a 24-hour AMA in the Writers’ Room Lounge tomorrow, screenwriters and anyone interested! He’ll be answering questions about “What Are The Duties Of A Showrunner?”
Todd is a showrunner, writer, & director (“Smallville,” “Shadowhunters,” “The Mysterious Benedict Society”)....
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Todd Slavkin will be having a 24-hour AMA in the Writers’ Room Lounge this Friday, screenwriters and anyone interested! He’ll be answering questions about “What Are The Duties Of A Showrunner?”
Todd is a showrunner, writer, & director (“Smallville,” “Shadowhunters,” “The Mysterious Benedict Society”)...
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Stage 32 is having its 5th logline contest of the year! The theme is Sci-fi/Fantasy. Spaceships, Area 51, talking trees, gnomes, fantasy lands, etc.
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...
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If you want to learn about self-publishing and marketing a novel, Brian Smith is having an AMA in the Authoring & Playwriting Lounge today.
The AMA will be for 24 hours, and it’s FREE!
Brian is a self-published author, screenwriter, animation production professional, professional reader, and Stage...
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Stage 32 members had a lot of success last month! Check out today’s blog to read the success stories and celebrate with everyone who had one!
If you had success of any kind on Stage 32 last month, congratulations!
www.stage32.com/blog/celebrate-the-may-2024-stage-32-communitys-successe......
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Exciting news, Stage 32 community! Today kicks off the 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...
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Hello! Do I need to have a complete script to participate in this competition?
Arthur Charpentier No, you don't need a complete script to participate, just a logline! However, the winner gets a free contest entry so it would be good to have a complete script for that part. The c...
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Sorry, Arthur Charpentier. I just saw your comment. Thanks for answering, Pat Alexander....
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Thank you so much for your reply, Pat Alexander!
It's okay, Maurice Vaughan!
Brian Smith will be having an AMA in the Authoring & Playwriting Lounge tomorrow about self-publishing and marketing your novel. The AMA will be for 24 hours, and it’s FREE!
Brian is a self-published author, screenwriter, animation production professional, professional reader, and Stage 32 Thought...
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Brian Smith will be having an AMA in the Authoring & Playwriting Lounge this Wednesday on self-publishing and marketing your novel. The AMA will be for 24 hours, and it’s FREE!
Brian is a self-published author, screenwriter, animation production professional, professional reader, and Stage 32 Thought...
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Morgan Freeman doesn't look 87, Chase Cysco. He said "and they'll only take two shots" near the end of the video. I wonder if he was joking (he laughed) or if he was serious. And I wonder if other fil...
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Maurice Vaughan That's a great insight! I haven't had the chance to shoot at that level yet, but I did have a moment chatting with David Robert Mitchell once. His girlfriend at the time and my older s...
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PAs are the lifeblood of indie production -- often times they will wear many hats and gain lots of experience in many different departments. I've hired PAs who end up being ACs, grips, gaffers & set d...
Expand commentPAs are the lifeblood of indie production -- often times they will wear many hats and gain lots of experience in many different departments. I've hired PAs who end up being ACs, grips, gaffers & set dressers -- whatever's needed to be done. Same thing when I've helped friends' productions out as a PA for them - I'll rotate jobs as needed.
Of course, this is when working with low budget indie productions -- a full scale IA union shoot would never allow this, obviously. But being a PA on a big shoot can be very educational as well .