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In the News: How Netflix Tapped LA Talent Incubator Stage 32 to Pull in Global Creatives

Happy Wednesday Creative Army! As you know, Stage 32's continued mission is to democratize the entertainment business and the industry is taking notice in a big way. In addition to our previous coverage in Business Insider (check out the articles here and here), Senior Entertainment Business Reporter Diane Haithman from industry leading publication The Wrap recently watched our Stage 32 + Netflix TV Pitching Webinar with Christopher Mack and wanted to dive into what Stage 32 has been doing ove...

In the News: How Netflix Tapped LA Talent Incubator Stage 32 to Pull in Global Creatives

Blocking Writer’s Block: 5 Ways to Get Out of that Creative Funk

Since the dawn of time creative writing has been the essential and pivotal language man has used to express himself. Even in the age before modern entertainment ancient man used writing to tell his story; stories that were passed down through generations and of his own experiences. And since these cavemen are the earliest example of mankind’s requisite for amusement one can’t help but wonder if these mysterious ancestors ever experienced writer's block? A funny notion indeed but as we have all...

Tyler Martin
Tyler Martin
4 years ago
Blocking Writer’s Block: 5 Ways to Get Out of that Creative Funk

Announcing "That's a Movie" Logline Contest: The Sequel

  CONGRATULATIONS!    HERE ARE THE WEEK 3 WINNERS!     Watch Webcast #3   THE PICKLE HUT by Mark Reynolds "The wicked dethroned best pickle champion and her deviant granddaughters plot against the sweet young woman that took her title."   A PLACE IN THE SUN by Oscar Barboza "When his ward doesn’t return from Rumspringa, Levi Schmucker, a 22-year-old Pennsylvania Dutch Amish man, leaves his wife and settlement behind as he journeys to the Big Apple, in search of the you...

Jason Mirch
Jason Mirch
4 years ago
Announcing "That's a Movie" Logline Contest: The Sequel

Coffee & Content: The Rise and Fall of Michael Corleone & How a TV Show Gets Made

Happy Sunday Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? 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, one month ago I featured the first of a 4-part series from StudioBinder about the four classic movie endings: Sweet, Semi-Sweet, Bitter-Sweet, or Bitter. The first video broke down "sweet" endings, and now, they are diving into the "bitter" ending. In this video, they use The Godfather, one of my...

Coffee & Content: The Rise and Fall of Michael Corleone & How a TV Show Gets Made

Instagram Live Series: How to Plan Your Entertainment Goals & How to Ace Self Tape Auditions

Happy Saturday Stage 32! As many of you may know, I host an Instagram LIVE every week on @stage32 highlighting some amazing Stage 32 members from all over the world. We cover everything from how to shoot a short film 100% remotely to how to how to master the art of a director/composer relationship and more. Recently, I had the supreme pleasure of chatting with two powerhouse Stage 32 members that have been working hard to make magic happen in their entertainment careers in 2021 - and they have...

Taylor C. Baker
Taylor C. Baker
4 years ago
Instagram Live Series: How to Plan Your Entertainment Goals & How to Ace Self Tape Auditions

Why is Pre-Production So Important?

Pre-Production. Or is it preproduction, one word? Maybe just pre-pro. Either way. Blah! Who needs it? I have a good script and I know mostly how I want the film to turn out. I have my shot list ready to go. My film will come together in the moment. Let’s skip pre-pro and just get to shooting, right? Not so fast. If you’re anything like me, you feel like perpetual planning is holding you back. If the cameras aren’t rolling, nothing is getting done. It’s easy to buy into this way of think...

Mike Gasaway
Mike Gasaway
4 years ago
Why is Pre-Production So Important?

8 Upcoming Fellowships for Diverse Emerging Screenwriters

Did you start 2021 inspired? Have some scripts under your belt? If you are a diverse screenwriter, these are some important upcoming fellowships available for you. These programs are open to writers of color, women writers and writers over the age of 40, writers with disabilities, writers in the LGBTQ+ community, and any other voice that is currently underrepresented by Hollywood today. 1. The Writers Lab (NYC) Presented by Co-founders Elizabeth Kaiden and Nitza Wilon, and New York Women i...

8 Upcoming Fellowships for Diverse Emerging Screenwriters

From Our CEO - The Greatest Community on the Planet Rises to the Occasion

You. Guys. Rock. Last week, I threw down the gauntlet with my Introduce Yourself Weekend Challenge and you not only accepted the challenge, you went above and beyond the call. By any standard, this was the most productive IYW edition in our 10 years shattering every record on the books including number of posts, number of comments, number of network requests sent, number of new connections made and so on. Some of you truly went the extra mile in getting the word out. One member sent invite...

From Our CEO - The Greatest Community on the Planet Rises to the Occasion

Ohio-based Writer's Script Optioned and with Emmy-winner after Connecting Through Stage 32

A few short months ago, I was invited to write a blog for Stage 32 regarding my writing journey and insights into this crazy pursuit so many of us find ourselves locked in. At that time, I had buried myself in multiple writing projects (just trying to hone my craft,) won my first screenwriting contest and was still attempting to juggle life as a new father and higher education professional. As the fatigue of our COVID-19 world set-in, my writing room became a sanctuary where I confronted the dai...

Mark McKee
Mark McKee
4 years ago
Ohio-based Writer's Script Optioned and with Emmy-winner after Connecting Through Stage 32

Coffee & Content: How to Network as an Introvert & 10 Screenwriting Tips from Wes Anderson

Happy Sunday Creative Army! First of all, congratulations to all of you who have already participated in my Introduce Yourself Weekend Challenge! Thousands of connections have been made between entertainment creatives and professionals from every corner of the globe in what has, by far, been our biggest Introduce Yourself Weekend in our 10 year history. Whether you are a long-time member, or brand new to Stage 32, take a moment to pop over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge and say hello before...

Coffee & Content: How to Network as an Introvert & 10 Screenwriting Tips from Wes Anderson
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