Filmmaking

Hey, Stage 32 Community! Happy November! Over the past month, our Stage 32 Education Team has been hard at work to bring in some incredible education opportunities and resources for this fantastic community. This month, you'll have the chance to learn from knowledgeable industry executives, post-production professionals, story consultants, award-winning filmmakers, best-selling authors, acclaimed producers, financiers, screenwriters, distributors, and representatives. Impressive creative pro...

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, in this awesome video on post-production techniques from This Guy Edits, Dr. Karen Pearlman breaks down something she calls "Trajectory Phrasing." This technique applies timing and pacing (she explains how they're different) to make editing a more intuitive process that ultimately creates a bet...

We see posts here on Stage 32 and elsewhere posing the age-old question of how critical it is to live in LA to be a successful screenwriter/filmmaker and the usual replies are that it is probably beneficial but not necessary. Kinda like if swimming in the ocean is your thing, you should probably live near one. But that overlooks a larger question: How do you define “successful”? If the Holy Grail is Hollywood, get your butt out there. But I’ve discovered other definitions and forms of success...

Hey, Creative Army! Cybernews recently interviewed our fearless leader, founder & CEO Richard "RB" Botto about the evolution of social media over the last decade. RB gets in-depth about recent trends or shifts in consumer preferences within the entertainment industry, the benefits and unique opportunities that Stage32 offers to industry professionals, and more! This is a fantastic read, especially if you’re interested in learning more about the impact of globalization on the entertainment in...

Have you noticed of late? Stage 32 - an online networking platform - has been hosting more and more IN-PERSON meetups over the last few months. The ability to join or host your own local meetup has always been available - just post it on Stage 32 under the MEETUPS tab! Shameless Plug: if you’d like to host an official Stage 32 meetup in your area, drop me a DM! No, we’re not steering away from online networking. Don't worry! Stage 32 is all about building relationships in the film/tv/media indus...

Hey, Creative Army! I'm thrilled to announce today that for the 8th straight year, Stage 32 and the American Film Market have partnered to bring new opportunities and access to attendees of America's largest film market! This 2023 American Film Market takes place from October 31st to November 5th in Santa Monica, CA. Stage 32 is proud to continue as the official Networking and Education partner of AFM 2023. The American Film Market (AFM) is where the business of film comes to life every N...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! First, congratulations to all of you who have already participated in our monthly Introduce Yourself Weekend! Thousands of connections have been made between entertainment creatives and professionals from around the globe. 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 the end of the weekend. First up, this video from TyFrom99 is an excellent look at the recent rise of a...

Friends, family, project collaborators, social media connections—I’m sure your network is abundant. But in all likelihood, you’re missing out on a mastermind group—a creative support network of individuals who guide each other through professional challenges. Mastermind groups are well known in the business community, yet rarely used by filmmakers, writers, actors, and other artists. Personally, I think it’s time creatives start leveraging this idea for themselves.     What Is A Mast...

The Bash is BACK! Stage 32 is back at the Austin Film Festival - and to celebrate - you're invited to the 10th Annual Austin Film Festival Rooftop Bash on Friday, October 27th, starting at 8:30 pm. This year's event will take place back on the exclusive rooftop bar of the Speakeasy, which overlooks the Warehouse District and beautiful Downtown Austin! And because it is only a few minutes walk from the Driskill Hotel - it is right in the heart of the AFF action. Come meet and mingle with you...

Happy Wednesday Creative Army! I have been blown away by all the love and support from you guys when we launched Stage 32 Certification on Monday. It has been a non-stop whirlwind hearing from creatives who are excited to take our below the line certification, and hearing from dozens more film commissions and production companies that want to get involved.  And, it truly hit home to me when I realized what a difference we were making in support of the global entertainment industry when I saw...