Networking

Friends, family, project collaborators, social media connections—I’m sure your network is abundant. But in all likelihood, you’re missing out on a mastermind group—a creative support network of individuals who guide each other through professional challenges. Mastermind groups are well known in the business community, yet rarely used by filmmakers, writers, actors, and other artists. Personally, I think it’s time creatives start leveraging this idea for themselves.     What Is A Mast...

The Bash is BACK! Stage 32 is back at the Austin Film Festival - and to celebrate - you're invited to the 10th Annual Austin Film Festival Rooftop Bash on Friday, October 27th, starting at 8:30 pm. This year's event will take place back on the exclusive rooftop bar of the Speakeasy, which overlooks the Warehouse District and beautiful Downtown Austin! And because it is only a few minutes walk from the Driskill Hotel - it is right in the heart of the AFF action. Come meet and mingle with you...

Happy Wednesday Creative Army! I have been blown away by all the love and support from you guys when we launched Stage 32 Certification on Monday. It has been a non-stop whirlwind hearing from creatives who are excited to take our below the line certification, and hearing from dozens more film commissions and production companies that want to get involved.  And, it truly hit home to me when I realized what a difference we were making in support of the global entertainment industry when I saw...

Hey, Stage 32 Community! It’s been an incredible week here at Stage 32 and it’s only Wednesday! In celebration of our new Stage 32 Certification Program, please join us TOMORROW, October 19th for our Global Film & TV Production Summit! You still have time to register HERE! During this exclusive virtual summit, top executives from the entertainment industry will converge to explore the ever-evolving landscape of global film and television production. Discover insights, trends, and strateg...

Hey, Creative Army! Digital Journal recognized our fearless leader founder & CEO Richard "RB" Botto's contributions to the creative industry and interviewed him this week. In this article, RB discusses what it’s like as a CEO in the digital age and what Stage 32 is doing to support the workers affected by the strikes. RB also addresses his thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) and on the future of the entertainment industry. This is a can’t miss read, especially if you’ve ever wanted a look...

No one else can fulfill your dream, no matter what they may say. And Honey, you can’t fulfill the dream of anyone else, either. Dreams are individual. Unique. Others may support yours and vice versa; you may have guidance and mentorship, yet…your dream is still all yours. To achieve the goals you’ve set for yourself, there are requirements: Unflagging strength and stamina; flexibility; constant enthusiasm for the process; and patience (above all, patience!). There may be times in your Reality...

Hey, Stage 32 Community! Are you ready for the industry to change forever? For the last 8 years our fearless leader, Richard "RB" Botto, has been traveling the world and meeting with hundreds of entertainment industry insiders to work out what creatives need the most to overcome the myriad of obstacles set before them. The time and effort that he’s put into our mission of democratizing the entertainment industry is about to hit a whole new height! Mark your calendars for Monday, Octobe...

Hey, Creative Army!    Recently, Authority Magazine sat down with our fearless leader, founder & CEO Richard "RB" Botto, and took us behind the scenes of the man who leads our incredible community. They talked about RB's background (you'll never believe what profession RB was originally going to go into!), why he decided to start Stage 32, how you can take control of your craft & career as a creative and his tips for successful networking and building a tribe around you to support your creativ...

I have been screenwriting for many years but always had difficulty making any serious progress, even after winning major screenwriting awards. As a UK-based screenwriter specializing in Science Fiction, there seemed to be the added issue of sci-fi being perceived as too expensive and thus easy to disregard (at least in my small part of the world). I began using Stage 32 Pitch Sessions as there was a clear appetite from many of the professionals for genre material. To date, I have received 5 full...

Hi, Stage 32 Community! Our Stage 32 Team has been working diligently to bring in as many new resources and opportunities as possible to enrich your experience here in our community! At Stage 32 you have direct access to industry professionals who’ve written, authored, developed, produced, directed and represented acclaimed projects like BROOKLYN STORY, THE NIGHT OF, HIS DARK MATERIALS, A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES, THE BEAR, THE AMERICANS, EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS, MY FRIEND DAHMER, MY TRUE CRIME...