Filmmaking

When and where does one decide to make their first movie? In my case, it was a decision made two months ago, on September 2022. Clearly, the most obvious place to make the project (a short about a New Cinema) is the city of Los Angeles. After this decision, I told myself, So far, so good. I've got it made. I've got a lot going for me! You see, for one thing, there was Stage 32. Since joining the community four months ago, I had made productive and unique connections and written a blog abou...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! I've got my coffee in hand and your weekly dose of content coming in hot - grab your coffee of choice, and let's dive right in. I have been having a fantastic time here at the Austin Film Festival, especially this weekend at our 9th Annual Rooftop Bash, where I met with hundreds of our Stage 32 members (both new and long-time members). The conversations I've been having with executives on how high demand is for great material and the stories from creatives here a...

Here at Stage 32, we love celebrating every member of our community's "wins," both big and small. And today, we've got a very big win for our fearless leader and Stage 32 CEO, Richard "RB" Botto, who has been named a Film Industry Innovator at the American Film Market. RB joins fellow Innovators Jeff Annison (Co-Founder & President, Legion M), Lindsey Ramey (Head of Global Film, Wattpad WEBTOON Studios), and Alex Ferrari (Founder, Indie Film Hustle) for a panel at AFM on November 3rd. RB and A...

It is thrilling after all your work on a film, to have the exhilarating experience of a dynamic and successful Q & A at a film festival with a packed audience. Conversely, most of us have experienced the shock of seeing a Q &A where no questions were asked. Worse is having your short-screened with others and ending up the only one not having a question asked after hearing, “Well, guys, that’s all we have time for as the next film is coming in.” You Can Pack Those Screenings You can have jamme...

Welcome back, my spooky Stage32 Community!Halloween is almost here, and in this survival guide, I'll focus on a checklist of things to keep in mind when shooting a horror film. It's no surprise that horror films cost less to produce and shoot. A good example is Jordan Peele’s Get Out. James Wan made his career with the SAW franchise. Horror films bring in lots of money at the box office, and audiences flock to the screen to get their fright on! With that in mind, let's dive right into the belly...

The American Film Market is fast approaching! In just a few weeks, thousands of entertainment executives and creatives from around the world will land in Santa Monica, CA, to network, pitch, and buy projects. It's an incredible chance for Stage 32 members to make in-person connections and get their projects off the ground.  This year, Stage 32 continues its partnership with AFM as the official Education Partner of the Market. Not only that, but if you attend this year's American Film Market, w...

Our reality and environment consciously or subconsciously affects each of our characters in unique ways. Much like in our own personal lives, where we grew up can say a lot about us! The economic, political, and ideological forces of our society or the world at large make an immense impact on individuals. This can also be applied to world-building in film, television, and animation. The place our characters live in influences their journey, story, and behavior. Hence, world-building shou...

Ever dreamed of writing the next "Best Picture" winner? We know you have - and we want to help you achieve that dream! And feature dramas are the best place to start. Let our judges take your career in features to the next level. Stage 32 offers access to some of the biggest names in the industry, including executives from 3Pas Studios, IPG Literary Management, Perfect Storm Entertainment and more with credits and client credits like 12 YEARS A SLAVE, THE WOLF OD WALL STREET and AD ASTRA to na...

I'm thrilled to announce today that for the 7th 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. Stage 32 is proud to continue as the official Networking and Education partner of AFM 2022. The American Film Market (AFM) is where the business of film comes to life every November and where the next great films will be on display and discovered by the world’s buyers. As a filmmaker, producer, a...

Happy Sunday Creative Army! I've got my coffee in hand and your weekly dose of content coming in hot - grab your coffee of choice and let's dive right in. This week we're digging into the Assistant Director. First up, we'll break down the role with a video from Beyond Film School. When you're trying to keep your crew small, you might not think you need an Assistant Director, but it's their job to communicate what the director needs to the crew so that they can focus on the creative aspects o...