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5 Things To Get Ready for the Crucial Audition
How To Know If You're A Selfish Actor. And Why You Need To Stop
Make Your Move
Cannes Roll Call - Who's Going? Who Has Films?
I Simply Let My Work Speak For Itself
Dreams, Fears, Communism and My Trip to The Other Side of the World
Dreams are an interesting phenomenon. They are available to everyone to dream them, but there are only a few who go chasing them and fulfill them. Why is that? Why doesn't everyone grasp their dream and be what they want to be or do what they really want to do? Well, in my case, this question came a little later in my life, (let's say I'm not in the first flush of youth), but what's more important for me is that I took my time and efforts to answer it and the answer for me personally was…
Coffee & Content - Screenwriting, Acting, Filmmaking, Networking, Producing & More!
Happy Sunday, everyone. Hope you've brewed some strong java because I have some inspiring and motivational content to springboard you into a new week. As you know, we've had some remarkable talent contributing to the Stage 32 Blog over the past 6 years. Some of these terrific pieces have been buried (although you can always use the Blog search function!) and we've been reviving them and giving them a new audience on Medium. So without further fanfare, here are 5 fantastic a…
Mad Men Turns 10 - Here's the Pilot Script!
This past Wednesday marked the 10 year anniversary of the debut of Mad Men. For my money, this was one of the most well written series of the last 20 years. Rich in character development (particularly the secondary characters), period detail and sparkling dialogue, Matthew Weiner and his writing staff rarely disappointed. In honor of the anniversary of this landmark show, here's the pilot script for Mad Men, the world building Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. Enjoy, share, dis…
Fantasy & Sci-Fi Screenwriting Contest Finalists Announced
We are pleased to announce the finalists of the Stage 32 Fantasy & Sci-Fi Screenwriting Contest! With hundreds of submissions this year, these talented writers cut through to the top with their amazing scripts. Now, it’s off to the races! Winners will be announced in August on theStage 32 Fantasy & Sci-Fi Screenwriting Contest page expertly selected by our amazing judges. Please celebrate with us on social and tag us on Twitter: @stage32 and Instagram: @stage32online#…
It's Show Reel Share Day - Share Your Reels With the World
Today on Twitter and Instagram, it's #ShowReelShareDay - That means whether you're an actor, filmmaker, cinematographer or other creative with a reel, today is the day to showcase your talents to the world. Let's show the social world that we are the most creative community on the planet! We're asking all our members who have reels and either a Twitter or Instagram account (or both) to help promote Stage 32 while promoting yourselves! All you have to do is share your reel link her…
From England to LA: 3 Simple Rules
Every day in this crazy LA film world I learn something new. I have been here for over 3 years now and have been able to go from a position of not knowing anyone to being able to produce a film that is doing the festival circuit all for a budget of $1,000. Being British has also made things harder. How do you even start when you need to get a social security number a home address and a cell? It can seem daunting. If I can do it, though, then so can you. &n…
Coffee & Content - The Magic of P.T. Anderson & Thelma Schoonmaker
Happy Sunday, everyone. In this edition of Coffee & Content, I have two videos focusing on two masters of craft. First, it's Paul Thomas Anderson, director of Boogie Nights, Magnolia, There Will be Blood and The Master to name a few. Next, it's a look at the editing style of Martin Scorcese's go to post-production specialist, the legendary Thelma Schoonmaker. Both vids provide a wealth of information and a deep dive into the thinking of two visionary creatives. I …
Stage 32 & Michael Wiese Productions Present: The Future of Story - Los Angeles
On Thursday, August 3rd in LA, Stage 32 and Michael Wiese Productions are thrilled to bring you an intimate and educational evening with some of the industry's top writers, coaches and teachers working today. Join Jen Grisanti, Steve Kaplan, Christopher Vogler, Alvaro Rodriguez and Richard Botto for a timely panel on the craft and business of screenwriting in 2017 . Our esteemed panelists will be covering a wide range of topics including the current state of the industry, what’s h…
Attack of the Three-Act Structure: Run for Your Lives!
I've tackled many popular writing myths and memes over the last several years: writer's block, the idea of the high-concept, that outlining is a bad thing, that writing groups work, to name just a few, but now, I think we are ready to grapple with the granddaddy of all writing memes: the three-act structure. Whether it's three, five, six, or seven acts, it doesn't matter. 'Acts' are all useless to writers, as storytellers. For many, when I say this with such certainty, with such s…
Coffee & Content - The Magic of Stanley Kubrick
Happy Sunday to all. Hope you're enjoying your weekend. For Coffee & Content this week, I bring you two videos centered around the magic of Stanley Kubrick. As you know, Kubrick was the complete package - a master storyteller, a visionary in the use of light and sound and, of course, an actor's director. Nearly 20 years after his death, Kubrick's films are gifts that keep on giving and serve as inspiration for film creatives around the world. I hope you enjoy the conte…
10 Ways to be a Successful Storyteller in Today's Film Industry
There is a wonderful book written by the outstanding African author Tsisti Dangarembga called Nervous Conditions. The shocking first line of the book is: "I was not sorry when my brother died". She wasn’t sorry, because it meant she could now go to school. I feel like that about what is happening in our business. I am glad we are in a disruption and that the old model is falling apart, because I feel the new data driven e-commerce model allows more diversity and this gives advan…
Coffee & Content - Storytelling of INSIDE OUT & More
Happy Sunday, everyone. And for those celebrating in the States, a Happy 4th of July weekend. For Coffee & Content this week, I'm sharing two terrific videos I'm sure you'll all find enormously entertaining and informative. First, it's the Personal Storytelling of INSIDE OUT. I'm sure many of you are familiar with the painstaking process all Pixar scripts go through from concept to screen. This video provides some more insight into why INSIDE OUT was Oscar nominat…
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