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Hi here is the ending of a letter I am writing to send off to investors and sales agents. My wife keeps saying it sounds like I am saying my film is a terrible! I am not sure I agree but I figured I would ask.
"I shot this version over the course of a couple of months to demonstrate what it sounds li...
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Breakdown of weekend cinema box office take and totals for the top films in the market.
Hello Everyone!
I hope you are all doing well
I have a question:
Has anyone here run a Kickstarter campaign? I’d love to hear how you handled scammers or red flags professionally.
Thank you for your time and have a blessed day
Hi, Leah McBean-Willis. Hope you're doing well too. I haven't done a Kickstarter campaign, but here's a post that might help: www.stage32.com/lounge/fundraising/Would-love-advice-for-crowdfunding-ca.....
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I have never done one myself but I understand they give you support. Good luck!
We used Seed & Spark. If you are funding through a platform (Kickstarter), the platform needs financial information from the contributor. (i.e. Credit Card) Don't accept funds outside the platform unl...
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The California Film & Television Tax Credit Program 4.0 continues to support our state’s strong commitment to getting cast, crew, and productions back to work. Upcoming application windows announced.
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As Hollywood and media seek new business models able to capitalize on unprecedented changing consumer habits, the question always ends up: Where will the growth come from?
A report from Activate Consulting offers some answers through new forecasts that includes a projection that as much as $1.3 trill...
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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about all the different paths indie filmmakers take to get a movie financed. There’s no single blueprint — everyone hustles their own way — but here are some of the lanes I see used most often:
Personally, for me, I have only used private equity for the films I have produced. BUT incentives/rebates are always a big part of the financing plan to help mitigate risk. I have several features com...
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Thanks for the info, Sean Patrick Burke. Are there any special documents or pitch material indie filmmakers need when going the Pre-sale model + heavy international co-pro deals route?...
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Maurice Vaughan, always need that stellar script, but also a solid look book is handy. I usually make two iterations of a lookbook. One for creatives, agents, and actors/actresses; and the other is mo...
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Thanks for the detailed answer, Sean Patrick Burke! I'm sure your post and answer will help indie filmmakers and others!
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Sheri Barbera That is so kind thank you! I love your commitment to learning and nurturing your craft and am always here to support!
I have been looking for investors and also Loan how can I get there
Hi, Chidera! Let's get you in the lab :) Email me at edu@stage32.com
Sara Elizabeth Timmins Please see message.
Elliot Grove is the man in charge of the Raindance Festival. He is never concerned about hitting ‘raw nerves’ and this article may hit a few more!
He’s also great at the one-liners:
“If th...
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Pls can u connect me to any lenders or Loan private
Chidera Emmanuel in a word, no. That’s not the way the industry works, Chidera. Cultivate relationships before asking something of a person.
Thanks for sharing the article, Geoff Hall. I think this is my first time hearing of culture washing.
"We live in an era when every brand wants to be seen as creative, inclusive, and purpose-driven. Th...
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Maurice Vaughan me too, Maurice. I'd never heard of culture washing before this.
Although, I have to say, many of my favourite art exhibition spaces used sponsorship from dubious sources. In my day, w...
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I'm willing to bet almost every filmmaker reading this post has asked that question of themselves at one time or another. You have a great script, you have the passion, the drive, most of you even have experience making other films, but you still can't seem to break through.
The problem likely isn't...
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"Instead, it's that there is no specific plan in place to make sure your film gets sold and seen." That was one of the problems I had when I tried to make two features, Michael Fitzer, MFA. I think a...
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I’m not a filmmaker — I’m a sci-fi author, and right now I’m trying to develop my first script.
But I always have the same question:
Since this industry is so competitive, why would a producer or exec...
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#ScamWarning #Stage32Safety #CreativeCommunity #Brentango
Friends, I want to share a warning that could help someone avoid being taken advantage of.
Today, I received a connection request from a “member” with no photo and a long list of random skills — 15 in total. I always thank anyone who connects...
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Thanks for warning the community, Wyman Brent. If anyone sees a fake account, scam account, or suspicious account on Stage 32, email support@stage32.com with the person’s name and their Stage 32 profi...
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Maurice Vaughan, you are very welcome. Yes, I also reported it by email. Just that I want to warn the good people on Stage 32. Maybe the scams are not so obvious to everyone. I know all about wishful...
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Great, Wyman Brent. Thanks for reporting it to Stage 32.
I also received a message that seemed too perfect to be true.
I contacted the support team, and they deleted the account after discovering that the person was using the name of a well-known producer....
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Hi everyone,
I’m a teacher and screenwriter from Pakistan developing a feature film titled “From Dust to Dream” — the story of an Afghan girl who finds peace through Sufi poetry after war trauma.
I’m seeking guidance, mentorship, or financial collaboration to develop and produce this story.
If any prod...
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Hi, Time Kumar. Welcome to the community. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. www.stage32.com/blog/how-...
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Hi there! Perhaps consider posting the script. Writers like myself love to read other peoples' work. Good luck with this.
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How about this:
This version was shot over several months to illustrate its tone and visual style. It’s meant to show its potential, though it’s still a rough cut that needs pickups and polishing.”
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Lose "watchable" not a good look, call it a "work in progress", not not-finished, needs... imho.