Producing

The place for all producers to discuss, share content and offer tips and advice on raising funds, setting a budget, on set strategies and all other topics related to producing a film, television or theater project

Vinson Didier
I need a clue ....

Hi there! I'm Didier Vinson, actor and scriptwriter, born and based in Paris France. I had five of my scenarios produced so far, 4 tv movies and 1 feature film and the one I'm working on at now sounds like a lifetime achievement for me. A 8 episodes historical series taking place during the French C...

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Sam Sokolow

Hi Vinson Didier - you've been doing awesome work so this is a logical (and fabulous) next step! I recommend two things:

This Stage 32 webinar on International Co-Productions: https://www.stage32.com/e...

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Vinson Didier

Thanks a bunch Sam , I mean it, I will sure take a look at this webinar and see if I can save some time to attend it… and many Thanks for you second tip as well. Talking to the right persons is key to any further step…Best regards . Didier

Stephen Folker

You could use an Entertainment Attorney to approach different ones. But that can be pricey and may not go anywhere. Your best bet is to find a a producer that worked on a show with network or production company and reach out to them.

Richard "RB" Botto
Sam Sokolow
TIFF Announces Keynote Speakers

TIFF promises to be an international star-studded affair this year. Is anyone attending TIFF and, if so, what are your goals for the festival? https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cate-blanchett-zoe-s......

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Cate Blanchett, Zoe Saldaña, Steven Soderbergh to Keynote Toronto Film Festival
Cate Blanchett, Zoe Saldaña, Steven Soderbergh to Keynote Toronto Film Festival
TIFF will also feature informal conversations with Korean stars Hyun Bin and Lee Dong-Wook, Oscar winner Alfonso Cuarón and Malala Yousafzai.
Claude Gagne

I wish I could with some of my scripts.

Xochi Blymyer

Looks like a cool lineup. Would be fun to go but I am not.

Art Arutyunyan

I love Cate in everything she does!

Maurice Vaughan
How To Launch A Podcast!

If you’ve thought about starting your own podcast, check out today’s blog. Mark S Reynolds (creator and co-host of the popular industry podcast, “Make My Damn Movie”) gives advice for launching a podcast!

www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-launch-a-podcast-3827...

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Karen "Kay" Ross
Just Hosted the Stage 32 Short Film Program at HollyShorts - Let's Unpack All the Goodies!

Y'all, it was such fun! But it was a LONG day of networking, interviewing, hosting a Q&A, and coordinating volunteers.

But I want to take a minute to celebrate the filmmakers - and ask WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU LOVE ANSWERING AFTER YOU'VE FINISHED A FILM? What are least favorite questions to answer?

Also,...

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Karen "Kay" Ross

OH! And be sure to give them a shoutout on the blog announcing their showcase: https://www.stage32.com/blog/worldwide-premiere-of-the-9th-annual-stage-......

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Maurice Vaughan

Congratulations again, filmmakers! Great topic, Karen "Kay" Ross!

Xochi Blymyer

Those are great questions. Now I'm trying to remember what I was asked last year there. When you're standing there in the lights, you just try to come up with something to say....I'd have to do an instant replay.

Laurie Ashbourne
A recap of The Hollywood Reporter's Social Impact Summit

CAN THE FUTURE OF HOLLYWOOD PHILANTHROPY REDEFINE THE FUTURE OF HOLLYWOOD?

https://1st10pages.com/2024/07/14/can-the-future-of-hollywood-philanthro......

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CAN THE FUTURE OF HOLLYWOOD PHILANTHROPY REDEFINE THE FUTURE OF HOLLYWOOD?
CAN THE FUTURE OF HOLLYWOOD PHILANTHROPY REDEFINE THE FUTURE OF HOLLYWOOD?
"Our goal today is not only to inspire new ways of doing good, but to also spark conversations around what works and what can be done better." - Craig Cichy By all accounts of the full house at the in…
Sam Sokolow

Thank you for sharing this, Laurie Ashbourne - I am a long-time supporter of Feeding America, and it's great to see events like The Hollywood Reporter's Social Impact Summit raise awareness and amplif...

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Mark Kelly

Laurie Ashbourne, I need to know the name of the book that outlines the filmmaking process for Disney.

Laurie Ashbourne

Mark Kelly It is THE ILLUSION OF LIFE

Again, here is the resource guide that I provided with that and more included

Animation guide: https://indd.adobe.com/view/5336b38e-31cf-424d-b194-034c437f59fc...

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Mark Kelly

Thank you so much

Sam Sokolow
The International Co-Production Market Continues To Thrive

I found this announcement interesting. Critical is a major supplier to American broadcasters and streamers and Korean content continues to dominate. Will be interesting to see what shows they cook up together in this relationship. https://deadline.com/2024/08/critical-content-something-special-refin...

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Tom Lapke

And as per usal, there is a webinar for that. Follow the like to learn about the ins and outs of revenue management with co-pros.: https://www.stage32.com/education/search?term=co-producer&h=advanced-film-financing-webinar-revenue-management-for-international-co-productions

Sydney Summers
Webinar coming soon! Learn from an executive producer who worked on multiple projects for James Cameron!

Being a producer is a huge job and one of its greatest challenges is knowing about, and communicating with, every department so you can best manage the production. You need to make decisions on where to spend money and determine if department requests are a want or a need for production but how can...

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Lou Clark

Began this webinar last night. As a film producer I cannot express how grateful I am for this course!

Sydney Summers

Thank you to everyone for tuning in today!

Artemy Sverbin
Looking for an internship

Hello beautiful people!

Here's Artemy, I'm looking for a 5-6 month internship for my studies. I am a writer and director, made 7 short films and working on my first feature. Would love to become an influential producer one day. Being a producer assistant would be a dream internship!

UK-wide, I'm very flexible.

Artemy Sverbin

Maybe some of you are looking for a good assistant?:)

Amanda Toney

Hi Artemy Sverbin - great to have you here! We have lots of great members in the UK. I'd suggest reaching out to Chloe Chudasama - she's been kicking butt lately making some great stuff and maybe she...

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Toni D'Antonio

Hello Artemy. If you are looking to do something remotely, please contact me tonidantonio@gmail.com. We're always looking for interns and people for mentorship. All the best, Toni D with Shake The Tree

Pamela Jaye Smith

Good luck to you, Artemy. May you find just the perfect person to also mentor and teach you as you are interning with them.

Ashley Renee Smith
Valued Connections: Don’t Forget Where You Came From

In today's blog, a PR Professional and long-time Stage 32 member is sharing his advice about building valued connections as you work toward your creative and professional goals! Learn all about it here >>

https://www.stage32.com/blog/valued-connections-dont-forget-where-you-ca......

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Sydney Summers

Wonderful advice in this blog. Thanks for sharing Ashley!

Ashley Renee Smith

Agreed, Sydney Summers! It's a great one!

Sam Sokolow

I love this. And truer words have never been spoken. This business, and life in general, is about cultivating relationships even if time passes. We're all in this together and you can never lose sight of that.

Tom Lapke

Every job I have had in the last 15 years has been through connections, not through blind resume submissions. Relationships make your world go round. What a great blog.

Sam Sokolow
Only 2 Days Left To Register For OPPORTUNITIES ARE US - UGANDA

OPPORTUNITIES ARE US - UGANDA is a TV show that discovers emerging talent in African nations and Stage 32 Certification is proud of be partnered with the Internation Trade Centre & The European Union on this important creative workforce training project.

If you're an aspiring filmmaker in Uganda, re...

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'Opportunities Are Here'- Season 2 Application Form.
'Opportunities Are Here'- Season 2 Application Form.
Funded by the European Union, the Business acceleration for young entrepreneurs in the film sector 'Opportunities Are Here' is centered around nurturing and promoting young talent in the fields of fil…
Sam Sokolow
The Stage 32 virtual Global Film & Television Production Summit is now available for you to watch FREE on-demand!

We had thousands of people turn up for the summit to hear important insights into the current global production landscape from top producers, film commissioners, and workforce development executives. This is your chance to join speakers from the Emmy-nominated television show GENIUS (Disney/NatGeo),...

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Sydney Summers

Thanks for sharing with the community Sam!

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