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Coffee & Content: Hollywood's Obsession with Ambition!

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, in this video essay by Thomas Flight, he’s analyzing Hollywood’s obsession with the theme of ambition, by taking a closer look at praised projects that are centered around this theme like The Bear, and contrasting it with its opposite, Wim Wenders and Takuma Takasaki’s film Perfect Days. So why...

Coffee & Content: Hollywood's Obsession with Ambition!

Scaring Up Funds: How to Acquire Investors For Your Horror Film

We’ve all heard the stories. Paranormal Activity, a film with a budget slightly less than a used Honda, made $193 million worldwide and launched a profitable franchise. That film’s progenitor, The Blair Witch Project, had a $60K budget and turned out a $250 million box office haul. The most profitable films from 2010 to 2015 were all horror films. 10. The Last Exorcism ($68M gross vs. $1.8M production budget) 9. Annabelle ($257M vs. $6.5M) 8. Chernobyl Diaries ($37M vs. $1M) 7. Ins...

Brian Herskowitz
Brian Herskowitz
11 days ago
Scaring Up Funds: How to Acquire Investors For Your Horror Film

5 Steps You Need Now to Protect Your Focus and Creativity

With the U.S. elections just days away, many of us, myself included, are feeling a heightened sense of anxiety and distraction. In the maelstrom of our current “now,” it is easy to lose sight of your creativity and pay more attention to the noise from the media than your own work. The political landscape, combined with a constant stream of updates on global events, can easily pull you away from your creative projects and affect your emotional wellbeing. While you cannot control external events,...

Maria Baltazzi
Maria Baltazzi
12 days ago
5 Steps You Need Now to Protect Your Focus and Creativity

Set Yourself Up For Success With The 10th Annual November Write Club!

Hello, Stage 32 Community! I’m currently writing to you from the Austin Film Festival where I’m working to tell as many creatives as I can about Stage 32 and all the cool things happening here on the platform! If you’re attending AFF this year, be sure to stop by our table at registration and say hi to me and our Community Manager & Writer's Room Producer, Kay Ross. We’ll also be hosting our 11th Annual Rooftop Bash at the Speakeasy on Friday, October 25th, which you can RSVP to attend by cli...

Set Yourself Up For Success With The 10th Annual November Write Club!

The Little Screenwriter Who Could: Tenacity In The Face Of Rejection

Giving up. It’s a phase, I believe, that all good writers grapple with at some point. "It’s too hard." "I’m not good enough." "Maybe I should have been a banker." These are all thoughts that have crossed my mind (except the banker part) at one time or another throughout my many years as a writer. Thoughtful, calculating, creative, innovative, imaginative – all qualities that make a great writer - can harvest overthinking, and insecurity, and make us question our very worth as writers. Scree...

The Little Screenwriter Who Could: Tenacity In The Face Of Rejection

My 10 Favorite Horror Movies & What They Taught Me About Screenwriting!

There are sooo many incredible Horror movies. It’s really hard to pick ten favorites. And my “10 Favorite Horror Movies” list changes a lot. I recently watched some movies that could be on this list one day. Here are my favorite Horror movies, why they’re my favorites, and one screenwriting tip from each movie. You can use some of these tips for other genres. And SPOILER ALERT- the below contains spoilers about the films!!! 10- THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS The People Under the Stairs is o...

Maurice Vaughan
Maurice Vaughan
15 days ago
My 10 Favorite Horror Movies & What They Taught Me About Screenwriting!

My Move To Los Angeles: Leading A Life To The Ocean From A Pond

The biggest risk was leaving everything known for the unknown, or maybe it was the less known in my specific case. Los Angeles became my city long before I moved here. In October 2009 when I desperately needed a direction, I volunteered at a film festival (in Texas!) and met filmmakers who changed the trajectory of my life to the present (many of whom are LA transplants themselves), everything has been leading me to the city of angels. I didn’t decide to leave Texas, the state I had been b...

Stephanie Moore
Stephanie Moore
16 days ago
My Move To Los Angeles: Leading A Life To The Ocean From A Pond

Coffee & Content: The Machinery of the Business

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 It Was A Sh*t Show, they’re sharing an in-depth vi...

Coffee & Content: The Machinery of the Business

How To Shoot Horror Films That Scare The Bejesus Out Of Your Audience!

In this survival guide, I'll be focusing on a checklist of things to keep in mind when shooting a horror film. It's no surprise that horror films cost less to produce and shoot. A good example is Jordan Peele’s Get Out. James Wan made his career with the SAW franchise. Horror films bring in lots of money at the box office and audiences flock to the screen to get their fright on! With that in mind, let's dive right into the belly of the beast. Costume & Make-up Design If there is one thing...

Shawn Yeo
Shawn Yeo
18 days ago
How To Shoot Horror Films That Scare The Bejesus Out Of Your Audience!

How To Successfully Navigate The Stage 32 Platform!

Happy Friday, Stage 32 Community! Joining a platform like Stage 32 can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. While we’re incredibly proud of all of the resources, events, and unique perks that we offer our members, we know that it can take time to get your footing and know where to look to find what you’re most in need of. That’s why the Stage 32 team works so hard to reach you with the information that you need and be a constant source of support. Starting with this helpful guide s...

How To Successfully Navigate The Stage 32 Platform!
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