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The Old System: Write - Shoot - Festival - Pray We all know the traditional path: You write a script, shoot the film, submit to festivals, hope for laurels, and try to impress the right producer, rep, or executive. It’s a long game. And it still works if you win. But it’s also slow, expensive, and full of gatekeepers. Now, a new path is rising. One that bypasses the red tape and puts your work directly in front of an audience today. It’s called the micro-drama. What Is a Micro...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! I hope your weekend has been a creative one so far. Whether you have been writing, filming, editing, or sketching out the next spark of an idea, I have something today that will give you a boost. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week’s featured video comes from The Hollywood Reporter: Daniel Kwan on AI Reshaping Creative Workflows & Independent Filmmaking Kwan opens with a simple truth: passion comes from surrounding yourself with people who challen...

Happy Valentine’s Day, Stage 32 Community! Romantic comedies have always held a special place in cinema. From the golden era of When Harry Met Sally and Pretty Woman to modern hits like Crazy Rich Asians and Palm Springs, the rom-com genre has evolved to reflect the changing dynamics of love, relationships, and storytelling. But what makes a romantic comedy successful in today’s market? How have audience expectations shifted over the years? And most importantly, how can screenwriters craft c...

When it comes to pitching screenplays, there's no shortage of advice. But what separates generic tips from actionable wisdom? We asked 35 screenwriters who've consistently received script requests from their Stage 32 pitch sessions to share exactly what's working for them. The responses of these Stage 32 writers reveal patterns, debunk myths, and offer practical techniques you can implement immediately. Here's what they said: Before the Pitch: Preparation Matters Do Your Research Screenw...

As the film commissioner for Curaçao, I am proud to share that the Curaçao Film Office has entered into a strategic partnership with Stage 32 to open up Stage 32’s globally recognized certification program to filmmakers across our island. This collaboration represents a huge step forward for our local film and television industry, not only just for Curaçao’s creative community, but also for the wider Caribbean, as a hub of multi-lingual talent, training, and world-class production opportunity....

Two Paths, One Script: How Do You Choose? When it comes to producing features, there are generally two viable paths: go straight to studios (buyers) and get them to front the money, or make it independently and sell later. Some projects are obvious. If your budget is under $3M, it wouldn't make sense to approach studios who want big talent and big projects, whether for theatrical release or direct-to-streamer. But many projects fall somewhere in between, and it's becoming harder to figure ou...

The persistent claim that transmedia is failing ignores a more interesting reality. We are simply watching the awkward shedding of an old skin. For years, the industry attempted to build these narrative worlds as rigid machines, where every gear had to lock perfectly into the next. When the gears jammed because a comic book arrived late or a game developer changed a character’s backstory, the whole system ground to a halt. To fix this, we have to stop building machines and start cultivating ne...

Exclusively on Stage 32, CEO Stan Spry's leading management, production, and finance company has opened their doors to our community and we're excited to announce we've partnered with Evoke Entertainment who will develop and package the winning script of our Romantic Comedy screenwriting contest! Hey Stage 32 Community! Ever dreamt of seeing your Romantic Comedy script come to life on the big screen or stream on flat-screens in living rooms across the country? This is your chance to turn tha...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! I hope your weekend has been a creative one so far. Whether you have been writing, filming, editing, or sketching out the next spark of an idea, I have something today that will give you a boost. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week’s featured video comes from FilmStack- When an Actor Is Too Good at Everything. There’s a reason Ralph Fiennes is one of those rare actors who feel impossible to “type.” He never built his career by repeating what worke...

How I Used AI to Become a Better Storyteller Full disclaimer: I wrote the article myself, then used AI to correct grammar and some structure. But I didn’t follow all of its suggestions because I would have lost my voice. As a technophile by day and a screenwriter by passion, I’ve used AI for storytelling. Maybe you have tried it, too, even if you don’t admit it. Or maybe you’re upset about the very real concerns about your creative IP turning into a free mash-up for hacks to get a leg up i...