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Before creating your own content was cool to do so, or everyone was talking about it; I was already doing it, not because it was strategic, but because it was necessary for me on my creative journey. I have always considered myself a multi-artist, so being boxed in or having only one title as an artist never felt right to me. Now, I didn’t call myself a writer back then. That label felt like I needed to earn it or have gone to school for it or something. But I did know I had stories to te...

Hey Stage 32 Fam, If you've ever stared at your script, day-job schedule, and empty production calendar, wondering how first-time filmmakers actually get a feature off the ground, especially while bootstrapping in a place that's not Hollywood, you're in good company. I'm Jayson Johnson, a Richmond, CA-based filmmaker and founder of Strike Five Films, and right now I'm deep in pre-production on my debut feature, R.O.G.E.R. & Me. It's a quirky rom-com about resilience, second chances, and the...

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 got something today that will give you a boost. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week’s featured video comes from Film Speak- When the Actor Deserves an Oscar If you have ever watched a Josh Safdie film and felt like your pulse was trying to keep up with the edit, you are not alone. There are filmmak...

In this article, I want to explore how therapy can enhance your acting. Not therapy to address your personal well-being during a challenging role—though that’s important—but rather how specific techniques from Gestalt Therapy and EMDR can be applied in acting classes or one-on-one coaching to help actors deliver more embodied, emotionally authentic, and vulnerable performances. My Journey: From Aspiring Actor to Therapist—and Back Again Acting has always been a fascination for me. At 21, I t...

Deadline just featured Stage 32 and our new partnership with Evoke Entertainment, which gives rom-com writers a direct path to production with the company producing projects for Netflix, CBS, Peacock, Hallmark, Tubi, and more! If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to get your romantic comedy in front of a production company that’s actively making films, this is it. Evoke Entertainment (formerly The Cartel) is one of the busiest production companies in the genre. They produced 9 ro...

Happy Thursday, Creative Army! I was recently featured on the Film Florida Podcast with John Lux, Executive Director of Film Florida, for a conversation that goes deep into Stage 32’s origin story, what we are building next, and why our relationship with Film Florida is such a meaningful step forward for creatives. If you are building your career right now, especially if you are looking for community, education that actually moves the needle, and a clearer path into real industry opportunity...

NBC is making moves that look a lot like the old development playbook. Both Variety and TheWrap profiled the network this week for ordering multiple pilots (mostly mystery and crime dramas) which feels like a throwback to pre-streaming development cycles. For an industry that's spent the last few years favoring straight-to-series orders and talent-driven packages, seeing a major network commit to traditional pilots again is notable (and quite frankly, exciting). The question is whether this si...

Hi, Stage 32! As CEO & Founder of the North Texas Film Alliance (NTFA), I am thrilled to share an exciting new milestone for filmmakers and crews in North Texas: the NTFA has entered into a strategic partnership with Stage 32 to bring Stage 32’s globally recognized certification programs directly to our region’s creative workforce. This collaboration represents a powerful step forward for our local film and television industry, as it continues to grow throughout Texas. North Texas: A Growi...

As a producer, I read scripts differently than most writers imagine.   I’m not reading to judge. I’m not reading to find reasons to pass. I’m reading to discover the possibility. I’m asking myself a constant question: Can I build something from this? Can I attach talent? Can I take this into the marketplace? Can I stand behind this for years while it fights its way through development?   Because that’s the reality of producing. When I say yes to a script, I’m not just saying yes to the story...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Let’s kick things off with a huge shoutout to everyone who has already jumped into this month’s Introduce Yourself Weekend. Thousands of creatives from around the world are connecting, sharing their stories, and building relationships that can lead to collaborations, opportunities, and lifelong friendships. If you haven’t made your introduction yet, you still have time. Head over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge before the weekend wraps. Be bold. Introduce yourse...