This inspired me.
This inspired me.
Extremely helpful.
Hello to each of you. Appreciate coming back to this group. Was away awhile with the slowness of business during that thing we call covid. Then off to care for my mom. Family first I would always say...and now...Lets get inspired, learn, and help each other here on Stage32.
Welcome back, Todd Larsen. Are there any projects that you're picking back up?
Hi Todd Larsen - welcome back to Stage 32!! Nice to meet you!!
Two things I suggest - hopping into Ryan Little's AMA to ask a question:
https://www.stage32.com/lounge/directing/Ask-Me-Anything-AMA-11-11...
Expand commentHi Todd Larsen - welcome back to Stage 32!! Nice to meet you!!
Two things I suggest - hopping into Ryan Little's AMA to ask a question:
https://www.stage32.com/lounge/directing/Ask-Me-Anything-AMA-11-11-to-11-12
And participating in November Write Club - that will get you motivated!
https://www.stage32.com/blog/join-us-for-the-8th-annual-november-write-c...
The official trailer for the feature film "The Sea is Never Blue" starring Pascal Shin, Todd Larsen, Laurie Douglas, and Eric Roberts.
I'll be honest, I'm not the greatest "actor" in the world. I'm a mix of Woody Allen and Bette Midler and often people don't know what to do with me. I had to make paths for my career! However, I do a lot of networking! I reach out to directors, I reach out to writers! The first thing I "booked" from...
Expand postI'll be honest, I'm not the greatest "actor" in the world. I'm a mix of Woody Allen and Bette Midler and often people don't know what to do with me. I had to make paths for my career! However, I do a lot of networking! I reach out to directors, I reach out to writers! The first thing I "booked" from networking at Stage 32 was "Hidden Hills". This lead to 2 more indie films and 2 web series AND an award-winning comedy short! I believe in the motto: DO the work and then WORK THAT WORK!
My question for all you fine folks isn't about the 'value' of networking. I get that. I'm wondering about the actual mechanics of it. I know it sounds like common sense, but please indulge me and assu...
Expand commentMy question for all you fine folks isn't about the 'value' of networking. I get that. I'm wondering about the actual mechanics of it. I know it sounds like common sense, but please indulge me and assume I've no clue what it even looks like (cause I don't). What does networking, for instance here on Stage 32, even mean to each of you? Does it just mean seeking lots of people out and making 'Network Requests'? Sending them messages? Posting on their walls? In either of those cases, what is your approach, or content? Are you just introducing yourself? Are you offering something? Asking something? Mentioning the nice weather we're having? I'm just curious what "Networking" means to different people. :-D Thanks for keeping the convo going! R
Wow Stephen, that is really awesome! Way to GO!
@ Roderick I joke and call it "netwerking" coz basically you are trying to enroll people to believe in you and your work! As an actor, I used my reel to pitch directly to directors on Stage 32 who mig...
Expand comment@ Roderick I joke and call it "netwerking" coz basically you are trying to enroll people to believe in you and your work! As an actor, I used my reel to pitch directly to directors on Stage 32 who might like my brand of humor and talent (5 feet tall, high voice, off the hook humor). As a filmmaker when I got into film festivals with "That's Opportunity Knocking" I used those to network with filmmakers (directors/writers) who might like my scripts, my acting…It's basically meeting new folks all the time and promoting that "work" you work so hard creating. I was really inspired at what RB said at the panel discussion last week: "I do more networking than I do writing." I'm not suggesting that people stop working, but most miss the 2nd half of working called selling.
We are funding films that make sense to us, good stories with well know actors, not friends or family. Right now we are funding 395M in films to be done in 2016. What we need from you is as follows: we need an executive summery that shows the total budget you need. How you spend the money ect...We h...
Expand postWe are funding films that make sense to us, good stories with well know actors, not friends or family. Right now we are funding 395M in films to be done in 2016. What we need from you is as follows: we need an executive summery that shows the total budget you need. How you spend the money ect...We have 450 High Valued investors ( what is the difference between accredited and high value) accredited only needs 1.5M to invest, as high value investors must have a minimum of 20M to invest up to 500M. We have the largest database of hedge Fund and retirement funds. Do we charge up front fees NEVER. Contact me?
Saying "fund me" is a pretty dumb way of going about it too. That's really brash. To everyone here as well: the chances of you ever finding someone that's going to fund your movie from a post on Stage...
Expand commentSaying "fund me" is a pretty dumb way of going about it too. That's really brash. To everyone here as well: the chances of you ever finding someone that's going to fund your movie from a post on Stage 32 like this (or anywhere else) is less than winning the lottery. Might as well buy lottery tickets and expect your film to be financed that way.
Then do that. Stay away from pros though.
Hello Robert, I find your email id here finally. Can I mail you all those details as you need for funding. I mean to say, are you still open?
Hello Todd -
Welcome to the community! I'm Amanda Toney, the Managing Director at Stage 32. Since 2013 I've been proud to oversee Stage 32's Next Level Education, which provides you the most up-to-date tools necessary to become a better creative.
Over the years Stage 32 has worked with over 500 industry executives and professionals to teach online webinars, classes and intensive labs exclusively for you - our Stage 32 community. We bring you instructors who have worked directly on some of your favorite films, TV shows or theater productions to teach you in-the-trenches information that you won...
Expand postHello Todd -
Welcome to the community! I'm Amanda Toney, the Managing Director at Stage 32. Since 2013 I've been proud to oversee Stage 32's Next Level Education, which provides you the most up-to-date tools necessary to become a better creative.
Over the years Stage 32 has worked with over 500 industry executives and professionals to teach online webinars, classes and intensive labs exclusively for you - our Stage 32 community. We bring you instructors who have worked directly on some of your favorite films, TV shows or theater productions to teach you in-the-trenches information that you won't find anywhere else on producing, directing, financing, writing, packaging, acting and more.
Our Next Level Education has a 97% satisfaction rate and averages 4.5 out of 5 stars. Plus, we've had the honor to be called "LinkedIn meets Lynda.com for film, television and theater creatives" by Forbes Magazine.
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Hi Todd. I'm RB, Founder and CEO of Stage 32. As a screenwriter, producer, actor and filmmaker, I know first-hand the challenges all creatives face finding work, landing representation, launching projects, securing funding and simply making the connections that will make a difference in their careers. That's why I created Stage 32. Since our launch in September of 2011, the community has grown to 400,000+ members representing every country on the planet making Stage 32 the social network uniquely populated with the most creative people on Earth.
This is a network for you, built by you. Like mo...
Expand postHi Todd. I'm RB, Founder and CEO of Stage 32. As a screenwriter, producer, actor and filmmaker, I know first-hand the challenges all creatives face finding work, landing representation, launching projects, securing funding and simply making the connections that will make a difference in their careers. That's why I created Stage 32. Since our launch in September of 2011, the community has grown to 400,000+ members representing every country on the planet making Stage 32 the social network uniquely populated with the most creative people on Earth.
This is a network for you, built by you. Like most things in life, the more you participate, the greater the rewards. We ask all new members to pay it forward by inviting 5 fellow creatives to the network and by spreading the word of Stage 32 through other social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. The more creatives, the stronger the network. The stronger the network, the more opportunities.
Thanks for joining the movement and for being a part of this most talented and inspiring community. I very much look forward to your contributions.
Thanks, and have a creative day!
RB
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