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Free Online "Ask Me Anything" F@#$ 2020 EDITION with Stage 32 CEO Richard "RB" Botto

Happy Tuesday, Creative Army!   Well, we did it. We made it to the end of 2020. I believe you will welcome me in saying, hasta la vista to this wild year. 2020 has been a challenge, to say the least, but it has not been without a silver lining or two (or twenty...if we're being optimistic).  To wit:   The Stage 32 community has exploded and we have welcomed over 100,000 new members from across the globe in our last nine months alone. Activity, network requests, and postings are at an all tim...

Free Online "Ask Me Anything" F@#$ 2020 EDITION with Stage 32 CEO Richard "RB" Botto

The Holiday Jump Start: Prepare to take a Giant Leap Forward!

Hello Stage 32 Community! Wow. Believe it or not, you made it through a harrowing year. I want you to use this moment to very quickly reflect - and take stock - on all that you have personally dealt with - and overcome - in 2020. The world kicked off the “roaring” 2020’s with an inauspicious start. And then, we had a pretty rough middle of the year. And now, it seems we are in for an anxiety-inducing Finale. But, we are enthusiastic. We are hopeful. We are empowered. We are Stage 32. Amidst th...

Jason Mirch
Jason Mirch
5 years ago
The Holiday Jump Start: Prepare to take a Giant Leap Forward!

Coffee & Content: 100 Low Budget Filmmaking Tips & 6 Mistakes Beginner Filmmakers Make

Happy Sunday Creative Army! I've got my coffee and hand and your weekly dose of content coming in hot - grab your coffee of choice and let's dive right in. First up, The Film Look has collected a whopping 100 low budget filmmaking tips that they dish out in less than 10 minutes. They cover an impressive amount of information and give you tips on the entire filmmaking process from script to screen. These tips are great for filmmakers, screenwriters, production crew, cinematographers, and even...

Coffee & Content: 100 Low Budget Filmmaking Tips & 6 Mistakes Beginner Filmmakers Make

Instagram Live Series: How to Boost your Creative Brand for 2021 & 5 Steps for Creating Your Own Content

Happy Saturday Stage 32! As many of you may know, I host an Instagram LIVE every week on @stage32 highlighting some amazing Stage 32 members from all over the world. We cover everything from how to shoot a short film 100% remotely to how to how to master the art of a director/composer relationship and more. Recently, I had the supreme pleasure of chatting with two powerhouse members that have made the most out of 2020 and are ready to conquer 2021.  First up, I had an epic chat with Chicago-...

Taylor C. Baker
Taylor C. Baker
5 years ago
Instagram Live Series: How to Boost your Creative Brand for 2021 & 5 Steps for Creating Your Own Content

Casting: An Actors Perspective - Part 3: Switching Roles

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.   Epis...

Jon Snow
Jon Snow
5 years ago
Casting: An Actors Perspective - Part 3: Switching Roles

How to Run a Successful Voiceover Business in Modern-Day

Do you remember when you were a kid and you heard adults talk about ‘the way it used to be’ or even ‘how things are done now?’ That’s because the world is constantly shifting and evolving and it’s the same for how we do business. After this year is FINALLY over, we’ll be left with the residue that comes out of such a time, and some of what’s leftover may feel odd or strange while some of it may feel motivating or energizing. When we talk about ‘the way things are done now’ that takes on a...

How to Run a Successful Voiceover Business in Modern-Day

Three Screenwriting Rules You Maybe Shouldn’t Follow

Writers know there are certain edicts to be followed. Don’t go over 120 pages. Or under ninety. Show, don’t tell. Get in late, get out early (to a scene, not a working day). All good. Those are easy. There are some tenets, though, that, as you’ve been around awhile, don’t make a whole lot of practical sense. I’ve picked my top three upon which to muse. Or ramble. Your call. First let me say that I am no one of any repute, and you should take my opinion’s value for exactly what you paid for it....

Sheila D. Boyd
Sheila D. Boyd
5 years ago
Three Screenwriting Rules You Maybe Shouldn’t Follow

Announcing our 6th Annual Comedy Writing Contest

We think the world could use a good laugh right now. And we’re not alone! Streamers, Studios, Producers, and Literary Managers have been clamouring for more Comedy features and television series. Some of the most popular films of 2020 - including the zany Romantic Comedy THE WRONG MISSY, the underdog Comedy EUROVISION, while instant holiday classics like THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES and HOLIDATE - prove that Comedy is experiencing a resurgence around the world. In fact, the Action-Comedy CHICK FIGHT...

Jason Mirch
Jason Mirch
5 years ago
Announcing our 6th Annual Comedy Writing Contest

The ReLaunch - What Does A Publicist Say About That?

Has 2020 been great or what? No. Actually, 2020 and this awful Coivd pandemic really sucks. Many of us are not sure what the next day will hold let alone our future. However, this could be a really good time if you were thinking of setting into motion a relaunch on your bio, your online presence, or your website. If you are having some downtime right about now then maybe take inventory of your goals and desire for success. When we feel like nothing is happening that’s exactly when something is b...

Roz Wolf
Roz Wolf
5 years ago
The ReLaunch - What Does A Publicist Say About That?

Coffee & Content: Tim Burton's Stylized Directing & EUPHORIA Cinematography Breakdown

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, our friends over at Studio Binder have put together an amazing video exploring the unique and expressive works of Tim Burton. This video focuses on how Burton builds unique worlds through set design, art direction, and production design. You will see examples from Beetlejuice, Alice in Wonderland...

Coffee & Content: Tim Burton's Stylized Directing & EUPHORIA Cinematography Breakdown
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