Inspirational

Here’s the thing about podcasts: literally anyone with a computer can make one. And so many people do. I’m going to go out on a limb here and bet that most of you reading this are, at the very least, considering starting your own podcast. And you should! It’s a great way to reach an audience, build your brand, and/or sell a product. But here’s the other thing about podcasts: most of them suck. The vast majority of podcasts don’t get more than 136 downloads per episode in 30 days, according...

Authors, it's time to take your book to screen. With critical and commercial successes of television series including "Game of Thrones", "The Handmaid's Tale", "Big Little Lies", and "The Witcher", and feature film franchises such as The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and Jurassic Park, the entertainment industry is in constant search for the next great piece of Intellectual Property that is ready for adaptation. This IP can be in the form of a book, novel, novella, graphic novel, short story, non-...

Happy Sunday Creative Army! First of all, 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 every corner of 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. Now, who is ready for some piping hot content with their Sunday m...

Happy Saturday Stage 32! As many of you may know, I host an Instagram LIVE every week on @stage32online highlighting some amazing Stage 32 members from all over the world. Recently, I have had the distinct pleasure of speaking with two of our members that have successfully filmed (COVID-free!) during the pandemic.  First up - cinematographer, director, and screenwriter Emily Skye shot her proof-of-concept short film River back in May 2020 in North Carolina. The short has already been accepte...

Hello, Stage 32! Allow me to introduce myself: My name is Angela Cristantello. I’m an actor and writer living in Los Angeles, and I’m psyched to call myself the new Script Services Manager for Stage 32. Jason Mirch and I are working together to strengthen our ties within and bring even more opportunities to our amazing community. I genuinely couldn’t be more excited about it if I tried. I’m here for all of your suggestions regarding coverage, contests, community building…cured meats (because l...

After three and a half years of being a reader in multiple casting offices in Los Angeles, and participating in more than 10,000 auditions, I'm sharing with you the knowledge and insight I've gained by being a fly-on-the-wall in the room with casting director's, directors, producers, and showrunners. So take the journey with me, and discover some insider secrets that will help you manage your fears and expectations, as well as give you an edge as soon as you walk in the audition room. Episod...

          Good morning, Creative Army.  I'm thrilled to announce yet another exclusive Stage 32 partnership, this time with one of the oldest and most respected brands in the industry, Variety and Variety Insight. Under the partnership, VBI’s flagship product, Variety Insight, will be the Official Entertainment Industry Database Partner of Stage 32 and Variety Insight members will receive a credit toward education courses on Stage 32. In return Stage 32 will be the Official Education Partn...

There is a great feeling of satisfaction in seeing a film go through its various stages of completion and having it placed in your hands knowing that, through your efforts, the sonic landscape created will be able to convey the deeper emotions of what is being portrayed onscreen. Film Composers are in fact storytellers and our tools are sound.That being said there are a lot of steps that has to be covered before the Director trusts you with the work, vision and effort that it took to reach your...

Let’s face it, balancing work and life, especially in the arts, is no simple task. What if, however, that imbalance is exactly what an actor needs to create vibrant, charismatic, three-dimensional characters? Today, I will explain the importance of an actor bringing his or her own life experiences, emotions, and overall “mess” to each character they play. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Curtain up! EARLY BIRD GETS THE… CAFFEINE It’s 5:43am. I’ve only been sleeping for four hours. I awaken to...

Hey, Stage 32 Collaborators!   This week in the lounges, we've had a fantastic mix of requests for information and advice offered, of fun and engaging "getting to know you" questions, and straight-up requests for links. Even if you're dedicatedly one occupation (e.g. Screenwriter, Actor, Animator, etc.), I would highly recommend joining in conversations in adjacent roles. Screenwriters can pop over to the Acting Lounge or the Producing Lounge for insight into characters or pitching. Actors can...