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You can absolutely do this. And convincing you of that fact is my main goal in writing this blog. I don't want to drag this down with too much personal information. Just know that I've lived in Pittsburgh my entire life, and when I started writing, I had no formal training, no industry contacts, and no idea how to even format a screenplay properly. If you can in any way relate to my original situation, please know that it's absolutely possible to succeed. Full disclosure: you're hearing this f...

As you may recall back in February, long-time Stage 32 member, blog contributor, webinar teacher, and international film & distribution aficionado, David Zannoni began a series of blogs and vlogs to keep you up-to-date on the business of film across the globe. Today, David is sharing some fascinating information about the world of film production in Italy and Spain in his exclusive Stage 32 vlog. You will learn about:  How projects are financed in Spain and Italy How to work with internat...

Happy Thursday Stage 32! Eight months into COVID, comedy television is once again finding its stride. Production is starting again on many shows, networks continue to develop new content, and writers are back to work breaking story and punching up jokes. Yet things haven’t exactly gone back to normal. Processes have shifted as networks do what they can to keep their cast and crew safe. Executives are taking meetings and hearing pitches for new shows over Zoom, writers’ rooms have become lar...

The legendary writer and actor Gore Vidal told us, "A talent for drama is not a talent for writing, but is an ability to articulate human relationships." In this time of social distancing, we’re seeing relationships through a brand new lens and are looking for human connection. There has never been a greater need to explore the nuances of Drama than right now. Which is why...   Stage 32 is thrilled to announce our 2nd Annual Feature Drama Contest!   Drama, when done well, can elevate a...

Happy Friday Stage 32-ers! Over the past 10 years, we here at Stage 32 have been thrilled to be recognized throughout the industry as the leaders in online film craft and business education. We are honored to be partnered with some of the most prestigious film festivals and markets in the world including the American Film Market, Cannes Film Festival and the Marché du film, and Raindance Film Festival in London, to name a few. Now, for the 5th year in a row, we are thrilled to be joining fo...

Happy Thursday Stage 32 Community! For nearly 10 years, Stage 32 has been the online meeting place for entertainment creatives and professionals worldwide. We now have over 650,000 members - with cinematographers, actors, directors, screenwriters, producers, financiers, composers, and editors from every corner of the world coming together to network on Stage 32.  Whether you are a long-time member, or new to Stage 32 - we wanted to take a moment to introduce you to the folks that make this g...

Happy Sunday Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? Can you believe it is November already?! I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee and let's dive in. First up, Wired sat down with legendary screenwriter Aaron Sorkin (The West Wing, Steve Jobs, The Newsroom, Moneyball) and had him answer screenwriting questions from Twitter. He talks about how to approach your second draft, how to perfect the art of intention and...

Forward momentum may well be the most coveted yet elusive commodity in the film and television industry. How do you get traction? How do you get noticed? How do you "work with what you've got"? Our heads can swirl with so much seemingly unknown. What can be worse is when that worry meets doubt, fear, and despair. Luckily, at Stage 32, we're not about the worry. We're all about the work! If you can't find what you're looking for in one of our blogs, one of our upcoming or past webinars, or the...

    CLICK HERE to Watch my AFM Announcement Video!     I'm thrilled to announce today that for the 5th straight year, Stage 32 and the American Film Market have joined forces to bring new opportunities and access to attendees of America's largest film market. Stage 32 is proud to continue to be the official Networking and Education partner of the AFM and this year is extra special. For the first time, the AFM has gone virtual.   So what does that mean for you?   More access and oppor...

Stage 32 is proud to continue our partnership with Raindance Film Festival for the 5th year in a row! This year, Raindance is going virtual with an impressive lineup of features, shorts, and documentaries from amazing filmmakers all over the world. While we are sad we cannot all come together in London to celebrate these amazing and talented filmmakers, but we are thrilled to partner with Raindance to highlight global talent virtually from the comfort and safety of our own homes.  To check out...