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Hi everyone! I'm Liliana Granados, and I'm excited to be here for the next 24 hours to answer all your questions about developing and producing impactful stories for a global audience. Whether you're a writer, producer, or just passionate about storytelling, let’s talk about how to bring diverse, me...
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Good evening.
Anybody here know of any good Independent studios who are known for releasing art-house films.
Check out Gravitas Ventures, Indie Rights.
There is a group on facebook that deals with predatory distributors. Look some names up and you'll find the right fit...
Predatory? Stephen Folker
I'd love to hear your stories about filming in interesting or unknown places. Was there anywhere that stood out? Did you have to make huge changes last minute to accommodate? Did they surprise you with their solutions?
Death Valley stands out for me. Technically Saline Valley. The drive to and from set was long and treacherous.
It fit the vibe of the film. Thanks for enduring that.
I put a custom train track motorcycle sidecar on the EL train tracks in Chicago, and used a tunnel for a secret lair on 'Blankman' starring and written by Damon Wayans for Columbia Pictures I produced. Very complex organization working with the city.
@filmbudget @Jack Binder that was such a fun movie and the Chicago Transit Authority missed out on a tourist attraction.
Howdy, Producing Lounge!
This absolutely must be the week you sign up for The Writers Room, it's an episode you don't want to miss. We will be talking to Alex Heineman & Fred Berger, the Academy Award nominated producers of the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown.
Can't wait to dig in with these vete...
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Fantastic! Bravo Nick Phillips!! Quite the coup!
Two Oscar nominees in the room...This is going to be a much watch.
More bullishness on the indiefilm front. The momentum continues to roll.
CAA’s Media Finance Co-Head Roeg Sutherland gave an upbeat assessment of the state of the indie movie sector as the European Film Market kicked into gear on Friday.
“We’ve showed up with about 20 [projects] and we’ll walk away wi...
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I've known Roeg for years, Maurice Vaughan, and I can tell you this...he's zero bullshit. As straight a shooter as they come in this industry. As for dramas, you may remember me posting after Cannes t...
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Happy to, Sandra Isabel Correia. More good news to share daily it seems.
Please do Richard "RB" Botto
As I know, we'll all know, Sandra Isabel Correia. Always happy to spread the positive news.
And we are Richard "RB" Botto you are always alert and when you share the news, we became aware of it! That helps in our strategy;))
Join us Friday at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET for another Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up with Head of Community, Ashley Smith, and Community Manager / Writer’s Room Producer, Kay Ross.
Upcoming events and education opportuni...
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Missed today’s Instagram Live? Watch the full conversation here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGENF-9yB1B/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&......
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More positive momentum for the global film and TV market.
https://deadline.com/2025/02/toronto-film-festival-content-market-takes-......
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Hey beautiful Stage 32 community!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Let's celebrate love around us. It's that time of the month we share about ourselves, and it's the perfect moment to shout out loud what we want to achieve with our careers.
We want to hear about you! Who are you? What do you produce? What i...
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As many of you have heard by now, Stage 32 Certification has partrnered with Bloomberg Original Studios to train their gobal production teams. This same professional training is available to you 24/7.
Anyone who wants to learn more about Stage 32 Certification, or who knows anyone who can benefit fr...
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Amazing news Sam Sokolow and congratulations for all of your efforts to make this partnership real! I will mail you asking for an advice on my first Certification:)) Talk soon :))...
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This is awesome Sam Sokolow. Congratulations. You work so hard at the partnerships and it shows.
Sam Sokolow this is fantastic news Sam and a sign of things to come, for Stage32 to continue its dominant role in the tv and film industry.
Fantastic! Great work Sam Sokolow!
Just a quick and hopefully obvious tip. Never, ever turn down a film/tv job, or any job, because you're in what you think are "final negotiations" with an investor on your next film. Negotiations have a nasty way of going south at the last minute, leaving you in shock and unemployed.
It is not uncom...
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Sorry to hear the funding fell apart, Patrick McIntire. Great advice! Thanks for sharing it. Enjoy your day too.
If the money's not there, then I find that the best thing to do is always to offer an LOI - or Letter Of Intent, for anyone else who might be reading this. Basically, it's a memo stating my intention...
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In the civlized world you can work with contracts. Based upon a contract you can get a loan, assuring you to have cash in your account. But yes, (film) companies do go bankrupt, even in a civilized world.
omg this is the best advice EVER
This is excellent advice, Patrick McIntire, and also great follow up advice, Tennyson Stead. As on of my mentor's always used to say, there's a reason the word "business" is twice as long as the word...
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ANORA has been racking up awards including this weekend's PGA & DGA Best Picture nods. Do you think it's the front runner to win the Oscar for Best Picture? https://deadline.com/2025/02/oscars-race-anora-pga-dga-critics-choice-be......
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I'm looking forward to seeing ANORA, Sam Sokolow. Some of my friends were ranting about it.
That's funny, Dan MaxXx - brillaint review! I loved it - totally unique film.
Have you read the news?
Stage 32 has officially partnered with Bloomberg Original Studios to provide world-class training and certification to their global production teams!
This collaboration represents a major milestone for Stage 32 and reinforces our position as the global leader in entertainment i...
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I hope you're doing great, Liliana Granados! Congratulations on being the first in your family to attend college and all your accomplishments! Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions. What...
Expand commentI hope you're doing great, Liliana Granados! Congratulations on being the first in your family to attend college and all your accomplishments! Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions. What are some things writers should keep in mind when developing scripts for a global market?
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Hi Liliana Granados - thank you so much for hosting this AMA and spending your day with us. I have a couples of questions if that’s OK.
What inspired you to focus on storytelling that goes beyond ente...
Expand commentHi Liliana Granados - thank you so much for hosting this AMA and spending your day with us. I have a couples of questions if that’s OK.
What inspired you to focus on storytelling that goes beyond entertainment?
How do you ensure the theme or message doesn’t overshadow character and plot?
Thanks in advance!
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Hi Liliana Granados, It's so good to have this opportunity with you. Thanks for doing this AMA for us. I attended your webinar, "How To Get The Attention Of An A-List Star's Production Company," and i...
Expand commentHi Liliana Granados, It's so good to have this opportunity with you. Thanks for doing this AMA for us. I attended your webinar, "How To Get The Attention Of An A-List Star's Production Company," and it has been really helpful for me. I haven't achieved my A-list star yet, but I 'll get there! Congratulations on your new journey and your Why! I am a screenwriter and exec, and I wrote my first screenplay, SOULMATED, which aims to increase visibility for diversity, especially for women.
My question for you is: How can I build relationships that will assist me in finding the "right team"?
I'm not sure if I'm allowed to ask, but I'd love to hear about your dream. What do you aspire to achieve within the filmmaking industry? If you don't want to replay, it's ok. Thank you and I am cheering for you :)