Inspirational

Do you remember when you were a kid and you heard adults talk about ‘the way it used to be’ or even ‘how things are done now?’ That’s because the world is constantly shifting and evolving and it’s the same for how we do business. After this year is FINALLY over, we’ll be left with the residue that comes out of such a time, and some of what’s leftover may feel odd or strange while some of it may feel motivating or energizing. When we talk about ‘the way things are done now’ that takes on a...

We think the world could use a good laugh right now. And we’re not alone! Streamers, Studios, Producers, and Literary Managers have been clamouring for more Comedy features and television series. Some of the most popular films of 2020 - including the zany Romantic Comedy THE WRONG MISSY, the underdog Comedy EUROVISION, while instant holiday classics like THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES and HOLIDATE - prove that Comedy is experiencing a resurgence around the world. In fact, the Action-Comedy CHICK FIGHT...

Has 2020 been great or what? No. Actually, 2020 and this awful Coivd pandemic really sucks. Many of us are not sure what the next day will hold let alone our future. However, this could be a really good time if you were thinking of setting into motion a relaunch on your bio, your online presence, or your website. If you are having some downtime right about now then maybe take inventory of your goals and desire for success. When we feel like nothing is happening that’s exactly when something is b...

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, our friends over at Studio Binder have put together an amazing video exploring the unique and expressive works of Tim Burton. This video focuses on how Burton builds unique worlds through set design, art direction, and production design. You will see examples from Beetlejuice, Alice in Wonderland...

Merry Happy, Stage32-ers! Yes, you read that correctly. There is a way to wish someone well without wishing anything at all. As we slip away from Autumn (in the Northern Hemisphere at least), and into the "holiday season", I wish you all the very merriest! Happy, that is. Not Kate Nash's "Merry Happy", although it is a "Kate" inspiring this preamble. As I listen to Kate Winslet sharing her acting secrets (THANK YOU, RB for this Sunday's Coffee & Content Blog!), I am reminded of the intricate b...

We are living in interesting times. Our lives have been affected whether we choose to recognize it or not. This has been a time of forced isolation. The plans we had, no longer have the exact outcomes we were expecting. I myself went into an earlier retirement, mainly because my work at a senior medical center was too much of a concern for my wife. The decision to leave my employment gave me one thing, time. I found myself with time to write. Now I fully acknowledge that this Pandemic has b...

Happy Thanksgiving, Creative Army! On behalf of the entire Stage 32 team, I'd like to wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. This year, with many of us stuck at home, the activity and energy on Stage 32 has been palpable. We have welcomed over 100,000 new members since March, and we are beyond honored to provide each and every one of you with a safe place to connect and stay inspired online. We are all extremely grateful for the members of this community and for the incredible relatio...

Whenever you put yourself or your work out to the world, you open yourself up for criticisms from strangers and people you know alike. Sometimes the criticisms are harsh enough to convince you to pander to the critic's opinion even if it's not your authentic self, play it safe or even give up on the whole idea. The following experiences have helped me over the years to overcome and push forward. A Tale of Two Poems The very first work I put out to the public was a poem about "Love" nearly 20...

Now more than ever, we're all trying to re-invent ourselves, and expand our crafts. Being stuck at home is, of course, limiting, however the voice-over industry has largely been unaffected by this pandemic, because we've all been recording voice-overs from home for years. This makes becoming a voice-over artist very tempting for those trying to expand their income. Breaking into the voiceover biz can be tricky. First, you need to be good. How do you get good? You get voice over training, and...

You look down at the DELETE key, sensing its magnet power drawing you in. You sigh, asking why keep going? You hear the echoes in your brain - "This is crap, get rid of it, you’ve been at this for years, give it up…" You move towards the Delete key…asking yourself - "Why do you do this writing lark…?" I have been a member of Stage 32 since 2015. I’m not much for social media, and initially would tell my friends I’ve joined "Facebook for the Industry." I am in a quite unique situation as a sc...