Networking

Global writers often ask: Is there a U.S. market for foreign screenwriters? Stage 32 CEO Richard "RB" Botto offers a free webinar called 'Ask me Anything' on Stage 32. During the webinar, this screenwriter and actor fields questions from Stage 32 members to help them on their own creative journey. In this particular AMA, he and Director of Script Services at Stage 32, Jason Mirch, answers the question: How does a writer outside of the states break into the US market? The answer may surprise...

Hi, Everyone! Welcome back to the Dear Bradley Vlog. Every month I'm going to be answering your most burning filmmaking questions. If you have one, please submit your questions in the comments below or via Instagram @Bradley_Gallo. Be very specific and I will personally answer your question the best I can. Some answers will come in long form and others in a lightening round (multiple questions with 15 second answers). Some of you will have the same question and so we will combine those. So ask...

What does it take to break into Hollywood as an actor?   Tracey Christian is a talent agent with TCA Management. Stage 32 caught up with her at Film Con to ask what kind of advice she could offer up and coming actors and actresses. Take a peek at the video below to gain access to her tips on making waves as an actor or actress in the industry.     Click Here For Tracey's Advice!     Remember, if you haven't subscribed to our YouTube page, make sure you do so you don't miss any of our a...

Good morning Stage 32! We hope you had a great weekend and were able to do something fulfilling and creative. It’s Monday, which means we are kicking off the week with a heavy dose of inspiration from one of our most exotic locations. This week’s success story come from screenwriter and Stage 32 member, Teng Ky-Gan of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Teng is an incredibly talented screenwriter who writes Asian-themed stories in English. To date, he has written 5 musicals, 5 plays, and 2 short films...

For some, networking can be a nightmare. Not everyone is Guy Smiley with gleaming teeth and a handshake already started before they walk in the door. Most people feel a little out of their comfort zone in social situations, but networking is where it counts. In many ways, networking should be considered as an approach to life. I've personally picked up my largest contracts standing in line at food trucks or having a random casual chat in a store that led to a more in-depth meeting later. The...

So you have a profile here, do ya? But you secretly think it’s a waste of time because nothing comes of it. You have minimal connections and those you do have don’t interact with you. No one seems to care about your work and hell, you’re not a famous writer/actor/filmmaker/author yet. I get it. But listen - this site can work wonders if you work the site. There’s a reason there are so many success stories and half a million members. So don’t give up just yet. As the Stage 32 Blog Content Cu...

Cannes is next week! As you all know Stage 32 has has worked directly with and have had an official presence at the Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film for the last 5 years. Also, for the 3rd straight year, Stage 32 is the official education workshop partner of Cannes and the Marche. This year, our role has expanded even further as we'll be helping to bring more of our executives and educators to the festival and conference. In addition every Cannes attendee will be receiving a free Stage 32 w...

So you're looking to have someone give you feedback on your reel, get that script read, get that film project off the ground, raise funds for your project, or simply land that job.  Let's face it, we all have goals and will do just about anything to reach them. But that doesn't mean our game plan is sound.  In fact, more often than not, our approach couldn't be more wrong.  And with so much noise out there and attention spans shorter than ever, you only have an instant to burst through that cr...

What's going on, Creative Army?   It's been a moment since we last had the time to interact in a live setting. Let's remedy that with another AMA (Ask Me Anything), pre-Cannes style.   What do you say we get together on May 8th at 1pm for another inspiring, motivating and energy-packed question and answer session? All you have to do is register, show up and bring your craft and industry questions. I'll cover as much time as possible and try to leave you with tips, tricks and actionable infor...

For as long as I can remember, the relationship I had with my father Mike was complicated. For starters, he was legendary in Hollywood. And because he was a well-known agent, executive, and producer, the father-son bond I waited for was often put on the back burner. Things at home weren’t stable.
 I changed schools in my teen years a handful of times.
 When I started working, my father took the Bill Gates approach to parenting; make your own way without favors from one of the most powerful peopl...