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Film That Started as a Pitch on Stage 32 is In Theaters Now - CHICK FIGHT (Bella Thorne, Malin Ackerman, Alec Baldwin)
You can absolutely do this. And convincing you of that fact is my main goal in writing this blog. I don't want to drag this down with too much personal information. Just know that I've lived in Pittsburgh my entire life, and when I started writing, I had no formal training, no industry contacts, and no idea how to even format a screenplay properly. If you can in any way relate to my original situation, please know that it's absolutely possible to succeed. Full disclosure: you're hearing this f...


Coffee & Content: How Top Screenwriters Outline & The 7 Laws of Film Editing
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 caffeinated beverage of choice and let's get into it. First up, Behind the Curtain interviews some of the best screenwriters in Hollywood about how to master the art of the outline. In this video, you will hear from Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird, Little Women), Quentin Tarantino (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Pulp Fiction, Ingl...


Instagram Live Series: How to Market Yourself as a Film Composer & Mastering the Composer/Director Relationship
Happy Saturday Stage 32! As many of you may know, I host an Instagram LIVE every week on @stage32online 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 kick-start an acting career in Atlanta and everything in between. Recently, I had the supreme pleasure of chatting with two amazing international Stage 32 members and film composers. First up, I had the supreme pleasure of chatting with Italian-bor...


The Italian & Spanish Film Industry: A Filmmakers Guide
As you may recall back in February, long-time Stage 32 member, blog contributor, webinar teacher, and international film & distribution aficionado, David Zannoni began a series of blogs and vlogs to keep you up-to-date on the business of film across the globe. Today, David is sharing some fascinating information about the world of film production in Italy and Spain in his exclusive Stage 32 vlog. You will learn about: How projects are financed in Spain and Italy How to work with internat...


The Current State of the TV Comedy Industry During COVID - Watch Now On-Demand!
Happy Thursday Stage 32! Eight months into COVID, comedy television is once again finding its stride. Production is starting again on many shows, networks continue to develop new content, and writers are back to work breaking story and punching up jokes. Yet things haven’t exactly gone back to normal. Processes have shifted as networks do what they can to keep their cast and crew safe. Executives are taking meetings and hearing pitches for new shows over Zoom, writers’ rooms have become lar...


Stage 32 Member Spotlight: Actor & Writer Grace Yee
Happy Veteran’s Day, Stage 32 Community! Thanksgiving is almost here (for those of us in the U.S.), November Write Club is in full swing, and hopefully you’re making time for yourself and others! Others? Yes, finding safe ways to be social can be a huge boost to your creativity! So often, as we work on our projects, we can lose sight of who the story is serving. A good reminder of that can be to watch people interact in everyday situations. Otherwise, we lose touch with our audience, and event...


5 Ways to Utilize IMDb Pro to Research Your Way to the Top
IMDb- Internet Movie Database, is the top search engine for Hollywood. The first place we go to validate someone’s credentials and experience is IMDb. Whether you are an actor, director, writer, producer, grip, makeup artist, cinematographer, or editor- more than likely you have a profile on the site with your resume. However, the main website only goes so far, and so deep. The membership component of IMDb Pro gives you access to more proprietary information that is not known to the general p...


Announcing Our 2nd Annual Feature Drama Screenwriting Contest
The legendary writer and actor Gore Vidal told us, "A talent for drama is not a talent for writing, but is an ability to articulate human relationships." In this time of social distancing, we’re seeing relationships through a brand new lens and are looking for human connection. There has never been a greater need to explore the nuances of Drama than right now. Which is why... Stage 32 is thrilled to announce our 2nd Annual Feature Drama Contest! Drama, when done well, can elevate a...


Coffee & Content: How Directors Work with Cinematographers & Wes Anderson Film Color Theory
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, In Depth Cine has put together a compelling video essay that explores how directors collaborate with cinematographers to achieve a specific visual aesthetic. Among other things, this video outlines how some directors maintain a similar visual style throughout their filmography (here's looking at you Wes Anderson), while others...


Top 10 Film & TV Production COVID Resources
The following list includes several COVID production safety training courses and manuals I have found in my ongoing research! These resources focus on the health and safety aspects of working on set during the pandemic. Safe Sets International COVID-19 (Level A) Course & Safety Certificate At the end of this (free) training course, you will receive a COVID safety certification Screen Skills Coronavirus basic awareness on production training [UK] Free 40 minute course on COVID...

