Filmmaking

How do you interact on a Social Media Group? It is not an easy task these days. Whether it’s Facebook, Clubhouse, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Zoom- it has become easier to connect with other like-minded people across races, genders, time zones, and nations. The Covid-19 pandemic grew this way of communication even more. You may not know how or what to contribute to the conversation. Every actor or creative professional's reason for joining a social media group is different: networking, co...

More and more here on Stage 32, executives are telling us they’re looking for strong thriller projects. Our Head of Development, Geoff Faugerolas, has been keeping us apprised of these market trends through his Insider Intel blog series and the Open Writing Assignments available to Stage 32 Writer’s Room members. As a former development executive, that consistent interest sparked my curiosity. Genres are constantly evolving. The world around us changes every day, which affects the kinds of...

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...

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...

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...

Hi, Stage 32 Community! My name is Gareth Taylor, and I’m a Stage 32 Thought Leader and filmmaker with over 15 years in the industry. My career thus far has mainly focused on cinematography, while my storytelling roots lie in screenwriting and directing. My work includes a vast number of films, documentaries, commercials, branded content, music videos, TV, and corporate videos. The entertainment business is a tough place to work and grow in. The competition is fierce, and it’s often difficu...