Networking

Allen Maldonado is an actor who stars with Tracy Morgan in The Last OG created by Tracy Morgan and Jordan Peele. Stage 32 caught up with him at Film Con Hollywood where he offered advice for actors on how to network as an actor, why short films need more attention, and what it takes to persevere in the industry.   Click Here For Allen's Advice!       Remember, if you haven't subscribed to our YouTube page, make sure you do so you don't miss any of our announcements.   Like this b...

Delayed Gratification: A lesson in show biz. If I was able to teach a seminar in show business to my 22-year-old self it would all come down to two words: Patience and Persistence. Well that and be lucky, don’t be scared to ask for help, and be willing to work for free. A lot. Kindling The year is 2012. For the sake of context, I feel like I need to paint a picture of where I was in my career and mindset when things started to change for me. I spent the better part of a decade trying to...

It's the age-old question that writers, entertainers, and filmmakers ask again and again in one form or another: How do you vet a manager for representation in entertainment? In this special edition of AMA (Ask Me Anything), RB and Jason Mirch, Stage 32's new Director of Script Services, breaks down the how, the why, and the what to finding the right kind of representation. Also, learn what to do if you get a manager and it's not a good fit. Click Here For RB and Jason's Advice!    ...

There is a quote by Winston Churchill that perfectly sums up why I have such fervor about giving, and it goes a little something like this:“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.”  - Winston ChurchillSuccess is often measured by the amount of money one has, the title or status they carry, and the level of power they exude. Yet money, status, and power are merely social measures and don’t actually equate to true success. To me, success is best measured by the health of y...

Barbara Halperin is an agent with the Gersh Agency and manages the Features and Television division in the Production Department. As an agent, she gets asked regularly how one can "break in" to the business. Stage 32 caught up with her at Film Con Hollywood to offer advice for creatives looking to find their way into the entertainment industry.   Click Here For Barbara's Advice!       Remember, if you haven't subscribed to our YouTube page, make sure you do so you don't miss any of ou...

Happy Monday, Stage 32! Each Monday we share the success of different Stage 32 members who have come together in collaboration to create something incredible. This Monday is no different. It's the story of how writer Gregory Houghton and producer James Tucker came together to create a new pilot called Adjustments. Greg is represented by Babz Bitela of the Bitela Agency, who is also an active Stage 32 member. The development is an exciting one for Greg Houghton.     Greg Houghton...

Hi Everyone! Over the years, I've been inundated with questions from up and coming filmmakers from around the world at film festivals, conferences, or just on the street. Sometimes I feel bad that I don’t always have time to answer them all. So I decided to start the Dear Bradley Vlog. And who better to partner with for the vlog than Stage 32, the premiere education platform for film and television content makers! So please, submit your questions to me in the comments below or via Instagram...

For the past month the creators of 'What Lies Ahead' have taken us on a journey of the creation of their film, through to the film's launch this week. In their final post the filmmakers talk about gratitude and passion, two things that are just as important as the filmmaking process itself. If you missed any of the previous posts, here they are: Part 1 Click HERE. Part 2 Click HERE. Part 3 Click HERE. Part 4 Click HERE. 'What Lies Ahead' was put together with no less than a dozen Stage 32'ers, i...

Part 2: Facing Illusions - A Hard Truth Last week I shared the first leg of my journey with you all, including how I pitched a show called the Magna Carta to the producer's of the King's Speech. This week in Part 2, I want to share what I learned from my collaboration with the producers of The King's Speech and The Tudors. It has a little something to do with not loving rewrites.My experience led me to some powerful insights that changed not only my approach to my work and craft, but also my a...

I moved to South Korea in 2009. My intention was to stay for one year and then move back to America and pursue an acting career. Eight years later, 34 IMDb credits, three awards, and a featured segment on BBC News, I had to be thankful and reflect on everything I learned while overseas. 1) The Lesson of Selling My Product   Erebus Films 'Midway Round,' a short film written and directed by Paul Stafford. First off, I don’t like the term “selling” when it comes to actors. We need to be “en...