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Happy Friday, Stage 32 Community! The day after Thanksgiving always feels like a quiet crossroads. The world slows down just enough for us to hear ourselves think. And in that quiet, I’ve been reflecting on something powerful that came up during this past week’s November Community Open House (if you missed it, click here and watch for free on demand), a moment that, to me, gets to the heart of what Stage 32 is really about. A new member asked me, very honestly, whether this platform was the...

Happy Thanksgiving, Creative Army! On behalf of the entire Stage 32 team, I want to wish you and your loved ones a warm, healthy, and genuinely joyful Thanksgiving. Every year, this community amazes us, not just with the work you create, but with the generosity, collaboration, and support you show one another. Building and stewarding a place where creatives can gather, learn, grow, and belong is something we never take for granted. We are grateful for every connection made, every win celebrate...

Just last week, I predicted that A-listers would start gravitating toward genre projects, taking smaller pay cuts for bigger backend deals, as Ethan Hawke did with SINISTER back in the day. Today, Scarlett Johansson was announced to star in the new EXORCIST remake. As studios become more risk-averse, it makes perfect sense: combine the most popular genres at the box office with household names and proven franchises to hedge your bets. A-list talent lending credibility to commercially smart g...

I’ve made it to year three in my journey with Stage 32, and it just keeps getting better! Looking back on the past creative year has been an incredible source of encouragement. It’s allowed me to celebrate the victories and quickly let go of the goals whose timing hasn’t arrived yet—but that I know are on their way. If you’re looking to give yourself a boost, I highly recommend taking a moment to review your creative year and jot down a quick bullet list of wins and milestones. Not Without...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Let’s kick things off with a huge shoutout to everyone who has already jumped into this month’s Introduce Yourself Weekend. Thousands of creatives from around the world are connecting, sharing their stories, and building relationships that will lead to collaborations, opportunities, and lifelong friendships. If you haven’t yet made your introduction, you’ve still got time! Head over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge before the weekend wraps. Be bold. Introduce you...

Happy FriYAY, Stage 32 Community! I’m thrilled to share that the Stage 32 Community Open House is back this month — and if you’re joining us for this weekend's November Introduce Yourself Weekend, this is the perfect next step to dive deeper into the Stage 32 ecosystem, meet your fellow creatives, and discover how to make the most of everything this community offers. For anyone joining us for the first time, welcome! Stage 32 is the world’s largest online platform built by creatives, for cre...

Happy Tuesday, Creative Army! It’s that time of year again — the time when the business of film truly comes to life. Today marks the start of the 2025 American Film Market (AFM), and I couldn’t be more excited to celebrate what this event represents — not just for filmmakers, screenwriters, and producers around the world, but for Stage 32 as a community. This year is extra special for us because it marks Stage 32’s 10th year as the official Education Partner of AFM. That’s a decade of empo...

After spending 10+ years at Coverfly, Imagine Entertainment, ICM Partners, Paramount, and now that I’m heading Stage 32’s Development of Services. I've seen thousands of creative partnerships: the ones that lead to produced projects, and the ones that fall apart before they even start. One of my key roles for the past seven years has been matchmaking: connecting writers with the right producers, directors with the right material, and creatives with the collaborators who will actually help them s...

Happy Thursday, Creative Army! The countdown is on — next week, I’ll be heading to The American Film Market (AFM), and I can’t wait to reconnect with so many of you in Los Angeles. Every year, AFM brings together thousands of creatives from across the globe — filmmakers, producers, writers, executives, and financiers — all there for one reason: to make things happen. As the official education partner of The American Film Market, Stage 32 is proud to continue empowering filmmakers, producers,...

Happy Tuesday, Creative Army! Every November, the entire global film industry converges for The American Film Market (AFM) — the premier film acquisition, development, and networking event where more than $1 Billion in distribution and film financing deals are closed each year on completed films and those in every stage of development. More business-oriented than any other motion picture event, AFM is where thousands of professionals from all corners of the industry come together to develop,...