Networking

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-...

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...

Happy Sunday Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee and let's dive in. First up, the folks over at Film Riot recently sat down with indie filmmaker Zach Ramelan to talk about his recent short film The Statement starring Zachary Levi (Shazam, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Chuck). Zach shot this film during quarantine with a cast and crew of 3 people: one actor, a cinematographer...

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...

How does a person succeed in Hollywood? Many of us, if not most of us, are on this site because we’re looking for some generally agreed upon, at least somewhat proven strategy for navigating our bewildering, often dehumanizing career path. Doing theater back in high school and college, breaking in was a pretty reliable, pretty straightforward process with a single, very frustrating twist thrown in: Trying to get involved in the productions upper-classmen are working on seems like an obvious pa...

Happy Thursday Stage 32 Community! Recently, our fearless leader Richard "RB" Botto had an epic chat with Oscar-Nominated producer Chris Moore (Manchester by the Sea, Good Will Hunting, The Adjustment Bureau) focusing on the "new normal" that is the entertainment industry during COVID-19. We were honored to have virtually hosted thousands of Stage 32 members from every corner of the world, and are happy to provide top-notch information that is sure to educate and inspire.  Now, this FREE Sta...

Hey, Stage32-ers! As the summer winds down, I am reminded of the importance of passion but also allowing others to ignite that fire from within. Whether it is a new friend or old, a peer or mentor, a fan or critic, we all need a little spark to keep our love of the craft alive. Strangely enough, finding ways to help others during this uncertain time has in turn helped ourselves keep going. I was so energized and enlightened by my next guest that I had to take a little extra time to divvy up th...