Success Stories

Happy Friday, Creative Army! You know I love to shout from the rooftops when our Stage 32 members turn their passion and hard work into real-world success. And today, I’ve got a big one for you. Stage 32 writer Sean Farley’s new movie, NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH, is officially out in theaters! And what makes this moment even more thrilling? This film began right here on Stage 32—with a Feature Script Read + 30 Minute Consultation Call with an Executive. Stage 32 Managing Director Amanda Toney sat...

Hello, Stage 32 Community! April is behind us, and you can feel the excitement growing in the industry. There’s an optimism that’s palpable, and we’re here for it. The box office is on a roll, and deals are brewing. I am looking forward to seeing what’s next! Now, let’s get to the fun part! It’s time for our monthly round of applause, aimed at just some of the incredibly talented members of the Stage 32 community, shining a light on their successes in this past month of April. Sharing the su...

Happy Tuesday, Creative Army! As the world continues to get smaller we love bringing together our community together every day through our platform. We wake up every day intending to give you all the tools and resources you need to help with your professional development as a creative. That's why I’m incredibly excited to share a major development that will elevate how we serve you here at Stage 32.  As of yesterday, Monday, May 5th, we have officially migrated all of our consultations, whic...

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...

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...

The Cannes Film Festival in France is coming up in a few weeks! As you all know, Stage 32 has worked directly with and has had an official presence at the Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film for over a decade. From education initiatives, partnerships, and parties, Stage 32 always has its finger on the pulse of the world's biggest film festival and market. Also, for the last 11 years, Stage 32 has been an official education partner of the Cannes Marché du Film. In addition to our official part...

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....

If you’ve been dreaming of writing the next great romantic comedy, there’s never been a better time to learn directly from someone doing it at the highest level. On Monday, April 21st at 11:00 am PT, Stage 32 is thrilled to offer you exclusive FREE access to 30 Minutes with Mahtub — a live Ask Me Anything event with rising TV writer and rom-com powerhouse, Mahtub Zare Mochanloo. This event is part of Stage 32’s mission to connect our global community of creatives with working industry profes...

Hi, Stage 32! I'm Eric Nazarian, filmmaker, screenwriter, and graduate of the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts. I was the recipient of the Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for my screenplay, Giants. This is my overview on making and releasing independent films that have no choice but to get made by going against the prevalent grain of formulaic notions. It is time for us to rebuild the filmmaking system through...