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As a filmmaker, I have been led to believe that the be-all and end-all is winning an Oscar. Don’t get me wrong, I have definitely practiced my speech; “I’d like to thank my daughter and my dog, etc”, we all have, but what I’ve learned is that we don’t need accolades from peers and audiences in order to say that we are good filmmakers. I have been a director for seven years, but even before being in the film industry, I knew that winning an Oscar was most filmmakers' goal. An award like that c...

I'm an experimenter who prefers to learn by doing. In the beginning, that meant significant errors in my recording process. Getting smart, I signed up for some audio engineering courses and learned a lot. I clicked and watched as what I recorded compressed, but not precisely in the way I imagined. And I forgot to save the original recording! My tendency to click and see what happens came back to bite me. Without fail, save your original recording in raw form. It's my number one audio engineeri...

Making a feature film and seeing it distributed is a great feeling for any producer. But to see your film distributed, you have to deliver it to your distributor in a specific way, with all types of documentation and physical assets. So imagine finally having the opportunity to get your film out into the world. And then imagine that the opportunity starts slipping away when your distributor provides a master deliverables list of all the required assets needed to be delivered for the film to q...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! First, congratulations to all of you who have already participated in our monthly Introduce Yourself Weekend! Thousands of connections have been made between entertainment creatives and professionals from around the globe. Whether you are a long-time member or brand new to Stage 32, take a moment to pop over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge and say hello before the end of the weekend. First up, in this video from Bloomberg Originals, you'll learn about the financ...

It actually makes more sense in the 21st century to be using the old expression, “Watching the phone.” In this day and age of smartphones, we actually can see when a call is coming in. It makes you wonder what people were hoping to see when they’d stare at the phone on the wall or the unit that sat on the desk back in the day. But if you find yourself nodding off because your Android or iPhone is neither ringing nor having texts come in, it very likely could be due to the way that you’ve prese...

Screenwriters face a common dilemma when it comes to getting script coverage - is it worth the investment? With worries and doubts clouding their minds, many are torn and upset, unsure of whether to spend their hard-earned money on this service. However, there is a solution to ease their concerns and shed light on the value of script coverage. By understanding the different phases of coverage, screenwriters can gain the knowledge and power to make an informed decision. In this blog, we will t...

As a passionate filmmaker, my journey has been both thrilling and challenging. Along the way, I've had the opportunity of invaluable learning experiences through Stage 32. In this blog post, I'll take you behind the scenes of my directorial debut, and share insights gleaned from my experience and my participation in Stage 32's educational courses. The Stage 32 Experience: Empowering Creatives Worldwide Stage 32 is a vibrant community of like-minded creatives, where ideas flow freely, and c...

Greetings, Stage 32 Community! I am so incredibly pleased to introduce myself to you as the new Executive Liaison! I have already hit the ground running, and I am so excited to help our amazing staff bring even more fantastic mentors, educators, and execs to you guys, the Community! This team wakes up every day trying to provide the most positive and productive experience to each and every one of our members, and I want you to know that I share in that dedication. New, But Not New... I...

Happy Tuesday, Creative Army! I’m so excited to share that TOMORROW, Wednesday, March 13th, Stage 32 is hosting a FREE Webinar about How to Navigate the Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film! Stage 32 is proud to be the industry education workshop partner of the Cannes Film Festival Marché du Film for over eight years and we are excited to offer all badge holders the opportunity to experience Stage 32 education. Together with the Marché we are excited to offer this exclusive FREE webinar to o...

Hey, Stage 32 Community! A great TV drama captivates audiences with compelling characters, intricate storytelling, and emotional depth, weaving together elements of suspense, conflict, and relatable human experiences to keep audiences engaged and invested in the unfolding narrative. Streaming has made it so easy to become obsessed with new shows like BEEF and THE BEAR. Not to say that network dramas aren't still killing it - classics like GREY'S ANATOMY or LAW & ORDER a...