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
Annette Bening Lays Out Financial Help Available From Entertainment Community Fund For Industry Workers Decimated By L.A. Wildfires

As the wildfires continue to incinerate homes, Annette Bening wants those who work across the entertainment community to know that the Entertainment Community Fund is here to offer immediate short term help.

Entert...

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Maurice Vaughan
It's Introduce Yourself Weekend Again!

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 or big).

And don’t forget to comment on other people’s posts. It’s a great way to network and show your supp...

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Maurice Vaughan

Navigating Stage 32's Introduce Yourself Weekend!www.stage32.com/blog/navigating-stage-32s-introduce-yourself-weekend-3460...

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Maurice Vaughan

Take The “Work” Out Of Networking - The Importance Of A Polished Stage 32 Profilewww.stage32.com/blog/take-the-work-out-of-networking-the-importance-of-a......

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Maurice Vaughan

5 Tips To Make Networking Opportunities Valuablewww.stage32.com/blog/5-tips-to-make-networking-opportunities-valuable-3765...

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Behind the scenes of MULHOLLAND DRIVE

Perhaps you have been too, but I've been thinking a lot about David Lynch the past couple of days since he passed away. He was such a unique person and filmmaker. I just stumbled across the video below of cast and crew working of Lynch's masterpiece, MULHOLLAND DRIVE. It's great to see him in his pr...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Tucker Teague. The link you posted leads to the Screenwriting Lounge.

Tucker Teague

Maurice Vaughan I saw that and just fixed it. Thanks!

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Tucker Teague. I haven't seen MULHOLLAND DRIVE yet, so I saved the video to watch after I see the movie. Thanks for sharing the video.

Advice/Collaboration potential?

Hello everybody!

Quick question to those in the know. Ive been developing what I think is an excellent concept for a comedy tv program. Pitching is one way to try and make things happen, but I feel like if i could somehow shoot a short film showcasing the concept, I would be able to really show off i...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Seth Bender. You could search for Atlanta creatives/creatives near Atlanta in the Browse Members (www.stage32.com/people?name=&location=Atlanta&roles=).

I've heard of people using short films to pi...

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Geoff Hall
Film director David Lynch, dies aged 78

Well, it’s a sad day in the filmmaking world, as it has been announced that the great maverick filmmaker David Lynch has passed away.

What are your favourite memories of Lynch, or your favourite films?

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly9vymjexvo...

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Film director David Lynch dies at 78, family says
Film director David Lynch dies at 78, family says
The Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker is famous for the film Mulholland Drive and the TV series Twin Peaks.
E Langley

From "Blue Velvet".

The candy-colored clown they call the sandman/

Tiptoes to my room every night/

Just to sprinkle stardust and to whisper/

Go to sleep, everything is alright...

Sleep soundly, Mr, Lynch.

Pablo Godoy-Chaves

We lost a legend, such a remarkable director.

All I can say is thank you, Mr. Lynch for all the stories you wanted to share with all of us.

Your legacy will forever be remembered.

Rest in peace, and thank you!

Gillian Yong

David Lynch’s dreamlike worlds that made us see reality in a completely new way.. His passing leaves a void, but his influence will continue to inspire us to embrace the weird and wonderful aspects of life and art. Rest in peace.

Geoff Hall

Gillian Yong I wonder if we are losing the artist’s view of filmmaking, Gillian? Artful films seem to be viewed as high-risk and don’t draw the investors, but then perhaps we have to make them with a...

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Richard "RB" Botto

Infinitely talented and a maverick. Also left behind a fountain of memorable quotes - "Keep your eye on the donut, not the hole."

Ashley Renee Smith
Missed it live? Catch up now!

Today, Stage 32's Head of Community, Ashley Smith, and Community Manager/Writer's Room Producer, Kay Ross, went LIVE on Instagram @Stage32 and @Stage32Scripts for our weekly Community Wrap-Up!

We covered:

-Tips for Introduce Yourself Weekend

-Updates on Stage 32's Double Recommendation Program

-How to...

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Maurice Vaughan
The Importance of Community and Collaboration in the Television and Film Industry

Ashley Smith (Head of Community at Stage 32) talks about why community matters in film and TV, the steps to having a collaborative mindset, showcasing your work on Stage 32, and more in today’s blog! www.stage32.com/blog/the-importance-of-community-and-collaboration-in-th......

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Maurice Vaughan
Writers’ Room AMA Today!

Writer-directors and everyone who's interested. Chisom Ude, Producer & Former Creative Executive at Lionsgate (JOY RIDE, SHADOW FORCE, NOW YOU SEE ME 3), is having an exclusive AMA all day in the Writers’ Room Lounge, answering questions about “Writing For An Ensemble”!

Questions like:

How do you b...

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Maurice Vaughan
Introduce Yourself Weekend

It’s the first Introduce Yourself Weekend of 2025! IYW is Friday through Monday.

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

And don’t forget to comment on other people’s posts. It’s a great way to n...

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Maurice Vaughan

Navigating Stage 32's Introduce Yourself Weekend!www.stage32.com/blog/navigating-stage-32s-introduce-yourself-weekend-3460...

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Maurice Vaughan

Take The “Work” Out Of Networking - The Importance Of A Polished Stage 32 Profilewww.stage32.com/blog/take-the-work-out-of-networking-the-importance-of-a......

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Maurice Vaughan

5 Tips To Make Networking Opportunities Valuablewww.stage32.com/blog/5-tips-to-make-networking-opportunities-valuable-3765...

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Maurice Vaughan
TOMORROW – Writers' Room AMA

Writer-directors and everyone who's interested. Chisom Ude, Producer & Former Creative Executive at Lionsgate (JOY RIDE, SHADOW FORCE, NOW YOU SEE ME 3), will be having an exclusive AMA in the Writers’ Room Lounge tomorrow, answering questions about “Writing For An Ensemble”!

Chisom will be answering...

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Geoff Hall
Mel Gibson Praises Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ as ‘Spiritually’-Affecting ‘Without Being Overt’

“I’m pretty average at most things, but I’m good at a couple of things. I know how to tell a story on film, I know how to do that,” said Gibson. “That’s a weird place to be, but I think a lot can be achieved by art and image and you can convey a lot without actually having to say it. You can do thin...

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Mel Gibson Praises Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator' as 'Spiritually'-Affecting 'Without Being Overt'
Mel Gibson Praises Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator' as 'Spiritually'-Affecting 'Without Being Overt'
Mel Gibson praises Ridley Scott and his work on 'Gladiator,' calling it a film that speaks to him on an 'emotional' and 'spiritual' level.
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