Screenwriting

Happy Monday, Creative Army! As you know, the mission of Stage 32 from Day One has been to democratize the film and TV industry by leveling the playing field for all creatives and professionals around the world. Carrying out that mission takes a village. I consider myself blessed to have so many incredible people on the Stage 32 team. People who lead with knowledge, selflessness and, empathy, but one that knows the industry inside and out, but also lives and breathes the creative life, just...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? Whether you’ve been writing, filming, editing, or simply dreaming up your next big idea, I’ve got some inspiring content to fuel your passion and keep you moving forward. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. In honor of Star Wars Day, we’re celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Lucasfilm Animation. Take a few minutes to watch this beautiful tribute video featuring the team behind The Clone Wars, Rebels, and more, as they r...

Happy Friday, Creative Army! Since 2011, Stage 32 has been at the forefront of the global entertainment community, working every day to connect you to the resources, relationships, and real-world insight you need to move your creative journey forward. Whether you’re a writer, director, actor, producer, editor, or composer, our goal has always been to give you unprecedented access to industry leaders and decision-makers—and keep you informed on where the industry is headed next. Recently, I h...

About the 2025 Cannes Film Festival Marché du Film The countdown is on—the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is just around the corner, running May 13–24, 2025, in the breathtaking city of Cannes, France. For over a decade, Stage 32 has proudly partnered with the Marché du Film as an official education partner, and this year, we’re taking things to new heights! Whether you’re a seasoned Cannes regular or planning your first adventure to the Croisette, 2025 promises to be one of the...

Happy April! Are we already four months into the year!? Life moves fast. Often too fast. In the rush to keep up, it becomes easy to lose sight of something essential—yourself. The pause offers a powerful opportunity to realign with who you are and what truly matters. It is not about doing nothing. It is an active space where you check in with your heart: Are you living in a way that honors your values, your creative vision, and your dreams? Pauses break momentum long enough for you to c...

When I first set out to tell Penelope’s Story, a deeply personal film about the re-birth of a victim of human and sex trafficking, I had a powerful idea, but little understanding of what it would take to bring it to life. This story is so close to my heart, as the spiritual journey of my main protagonist, Penelope, reflects how I was able to overcome mental abuse. What started as a vision slowly transformed into a finished film that has been licensed for Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome TV, an...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? Whether you’ve been writing, filming, editing, or simply dreaming up your next big idea, I’ve got some inspiring content to fuel your passion and keep you moving forward. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. First up, I want to share a video essay from Vanity Fair: When the Long Shot Is Actually Clever. You’ve been there, you’re deep into a movie or a series, and suddenly it hits you… the camera hasn’t cut in ages. That’...

She sat at her large, dark pine desk, wrapped in her brown knit cardigan. Her shoulders were hunched, as usual. Her jaw was tight. “I’m running out of time. I need to maximise my time and do as much as I can. I need to hurry up and write,” she thought. But everything from the neck down felt like a ton of bricks. She felt beyond tired. Beyond depleted. And filled with nothing but dread about the day ahead. A day where she would likely produce nothing at all, or at least nothing she felt remotel...

Hi, Stage 32 Creatives! This month, I want to talk about the impact that Netflix's TV Series “Adolescence” is having all over the entertainment industry, especially on the audiences. The first time I heard about “Adolescence” was because my social media in Portugal was blowing up with people sharing about the series and the pressures of social media on teenagers. Also, people were sharing about the incel emoji culture, and I didn’t understand anything. That made me want to watch the show,...

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 and say hello before the weekend wraps. Be bold....