STAGE 32 NEWS

The Record Breaking Content Challenge Comes to a Close (But Continues on in Spirit!)

Actors! Understand the Difference Between Busy and Effective

Stage 32 Opening The Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film - 4 Events Planned

SydneysBuzz - Kering and the Festival de Cannes Poster 2016 'Women in Motion'

LatinoBuzz: Emerging Filmmaker Anghelo Taylor

OUTspoken

Announcing Stage 32’s First Annual Comedy Writing Contest Winners!

STAGE 32 EDUCATION

Loglines: Sell Your Story In A Single Sentence

But, why do so many creatives struggle with coming up with that one-sentence? How do you get better at honing your logline? Stage 32 is here to help you. We have brought in Emmy-award winning producer Lane Shefter Bishop who has sold 30 PROPERTIES in the last 5 years - all from pitching just a logline.

Crowdfunding Your Indie Film or Creative Project the Right Way

We've brought back Indiegogo’s Film/Creative Campaign Strategist John T. Trigonis to revamp his Tao (Way) of crowdfunding to encompass the ever-changing landscape of online fundraising for film and creative projects, and this webinar will provide you with the basics of running a successful and memorable campaign, as well as show those who have crowdfunding some advanced tactics to raise even more, all gently infused by the philosophy that makes Trigonis’s advice work wonders –– Taoism. True success in crowdfunding comes not from a short-lived stint with crowdfunding, but commitment to crafting a memorable community experience.

Pro Tips For Producing A Winning Short Film

This intensive 5-week course, 10+ year industry veteran and head of ImageNation Abu Dhabi Arab Short Film Studio, will give students the tools and techniques necessary to produce a world class short film. Each week will be dedicated to a different aspect of the short filmmaking process, including, concept development and writing of your short, budgeting and scheduling, understanding and drafting production agreements, pro-tips on directing actors, and how to get the most out of the post production process. Students are strongly encouraged to come with ideas for a short film, which will be developed over the course of the 4 weeks, so by the conclusion of the class, the should have a screenplay ready for production.

HAPPY WRITERS PITCH SESSIONS

MAY 7

Benderspink

Vanguard Films

Coquette Productions

MAY 8

The De Laurentiis Company

Circle of Confusion

Infinity Management International

MAY 12

FreshMaker Media

MAY 14

David Harris, Producer

The Gersh Agency

MAY 15

Revolver Picture Co.

Ageless Pictures

Serena Films

STAGE 32 SUCCESS STORIES

• Producer of Marketing & Distribution hired through Stage 32 Jobs
• Content Creator hired through Stage 32 Jobs
• It's all in finding the right connections
• Requested by Orchard Child Productions
• Found vital parts of my production team on Stage 32
• The Long Haul
• Actor hired through Stage 32 Jobs
• Requested by Tom Welling Productions
• Assistant Director hired through Stage 32 Jobs

POPULAR AND INTERESTING LOUNGE DISCUSSIONS

• ACTING: What do actors prefer?
• ACTING: It has been a few days but...
• ACTING: Film Auditions.
• ACTING: Sela Ward studied Hillary Clinton to play "Independence Day:Resurgence.
• ACTING: New York Acting-coach John Windsor-Cunningham on the Meisner Technique
• ACTING: Method Acting
• ACTING: How do you launch a Voice Actor career?
• ACTING: You Wanna Book A Pilot?
• ANIMATION: Great platform
• ANIMATION: What are your top (10) favorite animated films of all time?
• ANIMATION: RB's Content challenge for April
• AUTHORING & PLAYWRITING: A Lot of Tony Nominations for Hamilton
• AUTHORING & PLAYWRITING: What grade level do you write at? It Matters...
• AUTHORING & PLAYWRITING: Authoring & playwriting
• CINEMATOGRAPHY: RB's April Challenge (day 26)
• COMPOSING: What are your top (10) movie composers of all time?
• COMPOSING: Debussy plays Debussy
• COMPOSING: Aural Health - Taking Breaks
• COMPOSING: How Much Would You Pay to Advance Your Songwriting Career?
• DEVELOPMENT: Want to make some shorts?
• DEVELOPMENT: Cat in a film short
• DEVELOPMENT: Looking to network with like-minded Eclectic Individuals
• DEVELOPMENT: MAKE STUFF: Or watch your dream die
• DEVELOPMENT: Next Step
• DEVELOPMENT: Pitching a filmstoryidea to filmproducer
• DEVELOPMENT: The Pitch
• DISTRIBUTION: RB's April Challenge (day 13)
• DISTRIBUTION: How to Make A Distributor Hate You...
• DISTRIBUTION: What is your opinion on the new distribution models(Netflix,Amazon,etc.)?
• DISTRIBUTION: Podcast: Theatrical Distribution for your Indie Film with TUGG
• DISTRIBUTION: Do-It-Yourself Digital Distribution Platforms
• DISTRIBUTION: A virtual business card
• DISTRIBUTION: Has anyone worked with Adler & Associates Entertainment Before?
• FILMMAKING / DIRECTING: RB's April Challenge (day 20)
• FINANCING / CROWDFUNDING: A sponsor wants product placement in our film. What do we CHARGE???
• FINANCING / CROWDFUNDING: Does your project meet this criteria?
• FINANCING / CROWDFUNDING: RB's Content challenge for April
• FINANCING / CROWDFUNDING: Pitch Video for my Short Film
• FINANCING / CROWDFUNDING: RB's Content challenge for April
• FINANCING / CROWDFUNDING: An Introvert's Guide to Crowdfunding
• ON SET CREW: How much do YOU charge??
• ON SET CREW: ‘Midnight Rider’ Director Randall Miller Freed From Jail In Shock Ruling
• ON SET CREW: Need a sound recorder
• ON SET CREW: How do you calculate how much of a crew you will need?
• ON SET CREW: Question of on set vibe
• ON SET CREW: Equipment
• ON SET CREW: BEST or WORST ON SET story
• ON SET CREW: Time off during long shoots....
• POST-PRODUCTION: Tango Shalom
• POST-PRODUCTION: Audio materials back to producer
• POST-PRODUCTION: Spot removal
• POST-PRODUCTION: About Elements 3D
• PRODUCING: Short Film
• PRODUCING: Building A Reliable Crew
• PRODUCING: Insurance and Liability & Workers Compensation
• PRODUCING: Where can I find a Producer?
• PRODUCING: Appeal for African scripts to be produced...
• PRODUCING: Can I hire a casting director with a shoestring budget?
• PRODUCING: 30 Year History of Vancouver's Film Industry
• PRODUCING: Spurlock sues Broad Green for backing out on doc
• SCREENWRITING: No joke. This is my friend's manager's office.
• SCREENWRITING: Screenwriters - who is going to Cannes next week?
• SCREENWRITING: "First 10 Pages." Just got the email... Just submitted my first 10!
• SCREENWRITING: Too short???
• SCREENWRITING: Screenplays are stories. Not formulas
• SCREENWRITING: SPEC vs. SHOOTING SCRIPT: Training with TRAINING DAY, the script by David Ayer
• SCREENWRITING: A Method to my Madness? A reflection on writing two scripts during the month of April.
• SCREENWRITING: Can you write about things that aren't your passion?
• SCREENWRITING: Kinda Late In The Game
• TRANSMEDIA: Projects and Dreams
• TRANSMEDIA: Twitter is a powerful transmedia tool
• TRANSMEDIA: Looking to Make a channel
• TRANSMEDIA: Virtual Reality Production People
• TRANSMEDIA: Nightstalker Short Film

STAGE 32 PLANNED AND PROPOSED MEETUPS

• Cannes, France
• Cannes, France
• Cannes, France
• İstanbul, Turkey
• Los Angeles, California
• Los Angeles, California
• Los Angeles, California
• New York City, New York
• Santa Clarita, California
• Toronto, Canada
• Woodbury, New Jersey

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Can Indie Distributors Compete With Superheroes for Summer Audiences?

European Film Industry Study: Only 20% of Films Are Made by Women & They’re Given Much Smaller Budgets

Citizen Kane 75th Anniversary and Orson Welles’ Hell to Get the Film Released

A Filmmaker’s Saga: Harvey Weinstein’s Outrageous Battle To Sabotage My Movie About Him

Venice Film Market Launches Section Dedicated to Original Projects & Works in Progress

Will $3.8M DreamWorks Animation Deal Kickstart More Hollywood Consolidation?

Katzenberg’s Next Act: Digital Media Kingpin?

Hollywood Feeding Frenzy: How DreamWorks Deal Could Impact Paramount, Lionsgate

The DGA’s 80 Best-Directed Films of All Time

WGA West Members Reject Longer Terms for Guild Officers

New Fronts Mystery: How Many Shows Actually Get Made?

Surging Hollywood Shoots Forces Hunt for New Toronto Soundstages

“Show Me the Money,” Asian Producers, Sales Agents Tell Netflix, iTunes

2016 Cannes Film Festival: What You Need to Know About These 10 Competition Titles

VIDEOS

Citizen Kane 75th Anniversary: Watch This Supercut of Some of the Film Scenes it Inspired

Ben Affleck, Robin Wright, & Jessie Eisenberg in New 22-Minute David Fincher Documentary

Top 10 Most Effective Editing Moments of All Time

TIPS

Five Screenwriting Practices You Can Learn From Quentin Tarantino

6 Filmmaking Tips From Stanley Kubrick

Acting: 3 Ways to Find Your Courage

What is a Video Essay? Creators Grapple With a Definition

9 Cinematography Tips for the Aspiring Filmmaker

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