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

Amber Greenlee
Question on Music Rights

Thanks in advance! I ap...

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Sam Sokolow

Hi Amber Greenlee - what's the subject of your podcast? In terms of music clearances, I highly recommend this Stage 32 webinar taight by music supervisor Anna Granucci called Music Clearnaces 101 - An...

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Thomas Allen Crowell

Hey there, Stage32 lecturer here! Just a friendly reminder, this isn’t legal advice, but here’s the scoop on music copyrights and licensing:

Every piece of recorded music has two copyrights: one for th...

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Richard "RB" Botto

When Mr. Thomas Allen Crowell is laying down the knowledge, ya gotta stop and listen. Great info, T.

Amber Greenlee

Thank you everyone! This is all great advice and I know where to start. You guys are amazing.

Dolf Van Stijgeren
Writer and producer: the best match?

As a narrative developer, primarily focusing on series (this is not for promotional purposes), I have a question for producers, if I may. My strength lies in conceptualizing stories, which I develop into synopses and sometimes treatments. In other words, I don't (nearly) write scripts.

My question is...

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Richard "RB" Botto

Dolf Van Stijgeren that's exactly what I would suggest. You need to find someone as passionate as you are about your story. Fortunately, there are over 130,000 screenwriters on this platform, so you'l...

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Dolf Van Stijgeren

Richard "RB" Botto Sam Sokolow I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you. I’m not here to prove myself right, but to learn. Your advice is sincere, though not the easiest path—especially since En...

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Sam Sokolow

Dolf Van Stijgeren - thank you so much for the kind words. I'm excited for you to take these steps in your creative journey! Never hesitate to reach out to me directly at edu@stage32.com if I can be o...

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Richard "RB" Botto

You're so very welcome, Dolf Van Stijgeren. This is the spirit of which this platform was built on - collaboration. We're all in this together.

Good on you for taking the initiative. This is an excitin...

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Richard "RB" Botto

And what Sam Sokolow said :)

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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Sam Sokolow
The Fithian Group's Attend to premiere it's first film

I'll be keeping a close eye on this - the Fithian Groups new Attend distribution model matches indie films with theaters without traditional distributors in the middle. This is another sign - maybe a big one - that the independent film boom is growing and when filmmakers and indie producers find the...

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Sam Sokolow
Don't miss David Zanonni's AMA starting Wednesday

David Zannoni, North America representative for Freeway Entertainment, will be hosting a 24-Hour Ask Me Anything ("AMA") from Wednesday 1/15 to Thursday 1/16 in the Financing Lounge, focused on "Understanding Collection Account Management".

David has handled Collection Accounts for 20 years, and has...

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Ashley Renee Smith

Thanks for helping to spread the word, Sam Sokolow! =)

Sandra Isabel Correia

Thank for sharing Sam Sokolow !

Jack Binder

Get in there producers. This is an amazing opportunity to ask a question regarding investors' recoupment of revenue protocols. Thank you David!

Sam Sokolow
BAFTA Nominations

The BAFTA noms were revealed this morning. A lot of the Golden Globes winners and pre-Oscars favorites are represented but films like DUNE 2 and NOSFERATU chime in. What are your thoughts on the noms and who do you think is gonna win at the BAFTAs this year? https://deadline.com/2025/01/bafta-nomina...

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Maurice Vaughan

I've only seen The Substance, Sam Sokolow. I've heard people rave about some of the other films. I think it's gonna be tough to pick winners. I think The Substance has a great chance of picking up awa...

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Sandra Isabel Correia

Competition each year is bigger, and for me, Emilia Pérez is the winner for many reasons. I didn’t see Conclave, but I want to see it! I love BAFTA! Thanks for sharing Sam Sokolow :))...

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Daniel Stuelpnagel
Which Tag-Line ?! for this Adventure/Comedy ... ᕕ(⌐■_■)ᕗ ♪♬ ᕕ(⌐■_■)ᕗ ♪♬

Cheers good people for a new New Year of the Snake 2025,

I'm so blessed and grateful to be on Stage 32 for 3 years, which parallels writing the script and launching production for this zero-budget lark of a project, and yet it has reached actual post-production and marketing and 2025 is the year for...

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Daniel Stuelpnagel. Thanks. Same to you!

Sam Sokolow

I really dig "Good, Fast and Cheap!". Great play on a universal business philosophy that you can only two of them - but here's all three! - and maybe more of a double entendre on the characters themselves not just the boat, which feels more intriguing for a lark-comedy, at least to me.

Daniel Stuelpnagel

Haha Sam Sokolow thanks so much for that nice take, I appreciate that and there is also a short AI sequence in the flick that speaks to the new twist on that philosophy,

for now here's a 2nd draft inc...

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Sandra Isabel Correia

Hi Daniel Stuelpnagel , no doubt my choice is: “Where The Chrome Meets The Foam!”...

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Sam Sokolow
Variety's most anticipated films of 2025
The Most-Anticipated Movies of 2025
The Most-Anticipated Movies of 2025
Here are the most-anticipated movies of 2025, from "Captain America: Brave New World" to "Wicked: For Good" and "Avatar: Fire and Ash."
Sam Sokolow

Superman is always close by, Sydney S!

E Langley

"28 Years Later" and "Mickey 17" look interesting. A lot of sequels, retreads and reboots.

Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg

Interesting to see an industry propaganda ra.... er, I mean trade publication, hype... I mean "announce" the MPA's... uh, I mean, the audience's most anticipated films...

Pat Alexander

Mickey 17 should be a fun one, but the movie over the year came out this past weekend: DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA! Pure fun and games.

Doug Nelson

None that I'm aware of so far.

Sam Sokolow
Did you watch the Golden Globes?

I thought it was a very good show - kudos to the production team and Nikki Glaser for doing to fine job. Some great international talent was recognized and "Emilia Pérez" and "The Brutalist" leap into Oscar winning contention. Great to see original films recognized. What did you think of the show an...

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Golden Globes Analysis: A Shakeup In The Race For Oscar While On The TV Side It Is A Rerun Of The Emmys
Golden Globes Analysis: A Shakeup In The Race For Oscar While On The TV Side It Is A Rerun Of The Emmys
Analysis of the Golden Globes which saw Emilia Perez and The Brutalist take top prizes for film, and a rerun of the Emmys on the TV side
Maurice Vaughan

I didn't watch the Golden Globes, Sam Sokolow, but I thought Demi Moore would win Best Actress – Musical or Comedy, and I thought Shōgun would win big (four wins)....

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Jack Binder

Good show and recognition for the winners achievements. Nikki was very good; a bit safe...but not surprising with the Globes' troubles in past years.

Mark Deuce

No, I didn´t. Sadly that is the case with so many these days. Golden Globes are not so golden anymore...

Sandra Isabel Correia

I only saw some resume because of Europe time zone, but I am thrilled for the International Talent recognition and for the Fernanda Torres acting award beating A List stars. Her mother won the same GG...

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Pat Alexander

Nikki Glaser was excellent and her opening monologue was so funny. Pushing buttons, but never being mean about it. Great bits throughout the night from her.

Felt Emilia Perez was the weakest option fo...

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Maurice Vaughan
32 Tips For Indie Feature Film Development & Pre-Production

Martin Gooch shares tips to help smooth along your next production in today’s blog, like "Schedule as much time as possible for pre-production even if the first few days/weeks are just you and an assistant/producer or anyone."

www.stage32.com/blog/32-tips-for-indie-feature-film-development-pre-prod.....

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Jack Binder

Some very helpful tips here!

Sam Sokolow

Awesome share, Maurice Vaughan. I'm a practical guy and I love tips 22 and 27. Words to produce by!

Maurice Vaughan

Tips 22 and 27 are really important, Sam Sokolow. I worked to produce two movies way back (I didn't finish making them), and doing the paperwork was tedious, but it's worth it....

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Sam Sokolow

Yeah, Maurice Vaughan - always tedius and always worth it becasue doing it all later is not only supremely hard but folks have you over a barrel.

Ewan Dunbar

Great advice here! One everyone should take comfort in is that there is no one "right" way to go about things.

Ashley Renee Smith
Don’t Miss TODAY'S Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up LIVE on Instagram!

Don’t miss TODAY'S Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up LIVE on Instagram with Head of Stage 32's Community, Ashley Smith, & Stage 32'sCommunity Manager/ Writer's Room Producer Kay Ross! You can tune in on the @Stage32 or @Stage32Scripts Instagram accounts every Friday at 10:00 am PT/ 1:00 pm ET, to keep up t...

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Ashley Renee Smith

Anyone who missed it live can watch the full video HERE: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEqFnUMS8ed/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&......

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Sam Sokolow
Sandra Isabel Correia

I had a dinner Ashley Renee Smith but my heart was with you and Kay! Thank for sharing :))

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