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If you're a screenwriter, than you've heard (hopefully) more than a ka-zillion times (maybe) that one way to learn the craft of screenwriting is by reading past work. (And plenty of it.) That means reading scripts. Features, shorts, pilots, anthologies, and so on.     I don't know about you, but I have quite a few read scripts under my belt. So does William Gallagher, a screenwriter based in Great Britian. But he's got me beat, for sure. Here's his story on what he learned after rea...

Welcome to the weekend, everyone. Let's jump right into another edition of Coffee & Content, shall we? First up, this one is a couple of years old, but filled with timeless information. From Variety, it's 7 Tips From Screenwriters. Next up, from the good people at Quandary Productions, here are 10 tips designed to help you improve all aspects of your cinematography. As always, I ask you to take the time to share this content with those you think could benefit from viewing. Embrace your s...

Pitching seems to be a mystery to some, especially if they're brand new to it. And even if they aren't, having a general idea of how to enter into one with confidence never hurts. Having been through the process myself, I'd like to offer eight valuable ways to pitch with confidence:   1) Do Your Research After you’ve competed your final rewrite, be sure to do some research about your chosen executive or network. Find out what they’ve produced and what they’re adding to their slate. Thi...

If you're reading this blog post, it's because you want to make the most of this platform. You want to connect with others and take things to the next level.   During RB's "Ask Me Anything" webinar a few short months ago, he answered this very question, offering three tips to help creators like you make the most of the platform to help your film or TV career. Click the link below to hear the rest of what he has to say on how to maximize your potential here on Stage 32:   Click Here For R...

So you wrote a blog post for us, didja?Or you wrote one for your own site.And it looks like no one read it.You got maybe 3 comments and 2 likes. Frustrated, you decide that your post wasn't worthy and that doing this blogging thing isn't for you.   Before you decide to throw in the towel, here are four reasons why no one read your blog post today: You didn't offer them a solution to their problem. You didn't write the post for them, you wrote it for you. You've never posted before a...

Is voice acting for you? Have you been told that you have a great voice and should go into radio or voice over? If so, that is great news! You may have an untapped skill that can help you bridge the gap between your acting work and consistent income between gigs. However, before you go down this path, it’s crucial to understand what it really takes to make it in the voice over world, and if you’re going to be a hit. A great voice is crucial for voice over success, but the other half of the jou...

Happy New Year, Creative Army. Time for our first Coffee & Content of 2019. Going with a little Colombian dark roast to kick the year off. First up, a heavy dose of inspiration from Casey Neistat (with over 2 million views, no less). Whatever you're looking to take on in 2019, you need to watch this video. No excuses, no stopping. Let's get it done. Next, Christian Bale has received his share of praise and criticism through the years. The praise has come from the way he's fully immerses hi...

I remember the beginnings of reality TV. It was a phenomenon that had people hooked on other people's lives every Thursday night at 8 p.m. Today we can binge watch those other people's lives. (Like that time I binge-watched Housewives of Beverly Hills one night after a blogging conference in Ohio.) And while it's clear these days that much of the scripts are, well, scripted, there is something to be said for the way these television shows capture our attention. Lisa Marinelli, a creative...

A lot of effort goes into making a film, so when you’re filming on a low to no budget, seeing your film through to completion is on you. This past year I learned the importance of compassion (for yourself) and the need for creating a realistic schedule. It is relatively easy to see film projects pile up on your hard drive. If you love writing scripts or being on set, the focus can end up being on shooting the film. When you don’t have a set deadline for the edit, it’s easy to get started on pr...

American Horror Story and Mayans director Rachel Goldberg went above and beyond when Stage 32 asked for some advice at the Hollyshorts Film Festival. Listen as she talks about how to build relationships in the industry, as well as how directors can keep their cool on set when things go south.   Click Here For Rachel's Advice!     Remember, if you haven't subscribed to our YouTube page, make sure you do so you don't miss any of our announcements.   Like this blog post? Please share...