Hey everyone—excited to be diving into Stage 32!I’m fairly new to the platform and still learning the ropes when it comes to releasing a project. I’m currently developing a sports drama and would love recommendations on creating a compelling proof of concept.
Would you suggest leveraging AI tools for early development, or is it worth budgeting to bring on a dedicated team from the start? Also open to any advice on connecting with investors, actors, and crew who are passionate about this genre and open to collaboration.
Appreciate any insight or connections—grateful to be part of the community!
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One of the hardest things to do is to make a team that you can depend on. It takes years but that's the approach I would recommend. Start small with the shorts. Build from there. Just my opinion because that's the way I did it and am still doing it.
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And as far as the AI thing goes. It depends on what you are using it for and how much you're using it.
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Brandon Keeton, Thanks again for the words of wisdom. How did you build out your team, and what were some of the challenges that you had to overcome when you first started? Would you also recommend sourcing locally?
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Hey, Will Ash. I suggest budgeting to bring on a dedicated team from the start. Using AI for proof of concept videos, trailers, etc. is frowned upon heavily in the industry by producers, directors, writers, etc.
You could post an ad for a production team, cast, and crew on Stage 32's Job Board (www.stage32.com/find-jobs).
I suggest checking out this blog called "The Importance of Community and Collaboration in the Television and Film Industry" (www.stage32.com/blog/the-importance-of-community-and-collaboration-in-th...).
I also suggest checking out Stage 32’s Financing Blogs (www.stage32.com/blog/tags/financing-85).
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Thank you again Maurice Vaughan
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You're welcome, Will Ash.
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Definitely agree with Maurice about AI's reception in the professional realms including not only producers but also writers, director, actors, and more. Authenticity is a highly valued aspect of products and services in so many ways.
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Hi Will! I agree with everyone about the use of AI; however, there's nothing wrong with visiting a site like Artlist or Shotdeck to pull pre-produced clips and edit them together for a moving mood board. It is done all the time to get the "flavor" of the project across to interested parties. I know of decently budgeted indie films and even some series that have progressed with a motion board as part of the package.