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Influencers vs. Investors - The Future Of Film Funding

After publishing my most recent blog, “Why Crowdsource Funding is Essential for Independent Producers”, there was some interesting feedback that pushed back, stating big investors are still the only legitimate way to fund film or other media projects. It was pointed out to me that, “If your goal eventually is a feature film that will be distributed internationally then you are stepping into serious business, and the film should carry the weight of serious business in both its creation and financ...

Karen "Kay" Ross
Karen "Kay" Ross
2 months ago
Influencers vs. Investors - The Future Of Film Funding

Stage 32 Short Film Program Winner Shortlisted For An Oscar!

Happy Thursday, Creative Army! Your fellow Stage 32 community member and winner of Stage 32’s Short Film Program, Lisa Cole, is on the shortlist for an Oscar this year for her film BIENVENIDOS A LOS ANGELES! Together with Stage 32’s decade-long partnership with Hollyshorts, we were thrilled to be able to screen her film at the 2023 Hollyshorts Festival this past August. Now we can add the excitement of being shortlisted for an Oscar! Inspired by true events and shot on location at LAX a...

Richard "RB" Botto
Richard "RB" Botto
2 months ago
Stage 32 Short Film Program Winner Shortlisted For An Oscar!

Why Is Production Legal So Important?

The production of content, whether film, television or other media, is a complex and multifaceted process that requires careful attention to legal considerations. Production legal, while sometimes overlooked, plays a large role in shaping the overall picture of a production, and plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of content creation. From securing the chain of title to navigating contractual obligations, production legal is essential for safeguarding the creative and financial...

Sean Pope
Sean Pope
2 months ago
Why Is Production Legal So Important?

Announcing the 3rd Annual Female Driven Screenwriting Contest

Female-driven movies center around strong, multifaceted women, navigating the complexities of life, often breaking societal norms, and supporting each other in pursuit of their dreams, unraveling powerful narratives of strength, friendship, and self-discovery, that highlight and celebrate the diversity and complexity of women's stories. All-time classics like LITTLE WOMEN and HIDDEN FIGURES remind us of the importance of family and friendships, while globe-trotting adventures lik...

David Abrookin
David Abrookin
2 months ago
Announcing the 3rd Annual Female Driven Screenwriting Contest

Stage 32 + United Airlines Descend Upon Park City This Week

Hey, Creative Army! Every year thousands of filmmakers flock to Park City, UT for one of America's most well-known festivals celebrating independent cinema, Sundance! Some of the industry’s most legendary films and filmmakers have been born out of independent film. It's always an exciting time for creatives and film enthusiasts to congregate and celebrate new independent films and collaborate on the shifts in the industry. In Stage 32's continuing effort to contribute to diversity, equality,...

Richard "RB" Botto
Richard "RB" Botto
2 months ago
Stage 32 + United Airlines Descend Upon Park City This Week

Coffee & Content: Full Directors Roundtable

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, in this video from The Hollywood Reporter, we see the directors from some of last year's most talked-about films discuss their visions, inspirations, and big takeaways from their recent work. The roundtable includes Ava DuVernay (ORIGIN), Blitz Bazawule (THE COLOR PURPLE), Bradley Cooper (MAEST...

Richard "RB" Botto
Richard "RB" Botto
2 months ago
Coffee & Content: Full Directors Roundtable

The Dangers Of Getting Top Production Value For Zero Cost

Most of you will know me from previous blogs on this site, and most of the time those blogs tend towards contentious subject matter. If this is your first time reading me, welcome. My name is Tennyson E. Stead and I’m a writer and director who has worked in disciplines ranging from film finance to gaffing and grip. As a screenwriter, script doctor, and ghostwriter, I’ve written more than 50 screenplays and I’ve been paid for a sizable percentage of those. My directing and editing have won awa...

Tennyson Stead
Tennyson Stead
2 months ago
The Dangers Of Getting Top Production Value For Zero Cost

Busting 3 Character Development Myths

Alright, let me ask you a question. What's the hardest part of screenwriting? Is it building the plot? Crafting the theme? Maintaining story structure? In my opinion, it's developing characters. Without characters, there's no story. And everything else in the screenplay doesn't matter because the audience needs something to connect to. Knowing this, I put all my efforts into creating the best characters possible. I spent years reading books, watching YouTube videos, and scavenging the internet...

Zorrawa Jefferson
Zorrawa Jefferson
2 months ago
Busting 3 Character Development Myths

Less Woo & More Do: The Four P’s To Achieve Results In Your Entertainment Career

Four Practical Habits to Help Creatives Stay Grounded and Achieve Consistent Results. "It is better to take many small steps in the right direction than to make a great leap forward only to stumble backward." - Chinese proverb As actors, we all have huge dreams and aspirations: one day winning an Oscar, being on a Broadway stage, getting into Marvel-ready shape, or getting that top-tier agent. For better or worse, we think big and relentlessly pursue our goals. We sprint towards them, stum...

Ava Paloma
Ava Paloma
2 months ago
Less Woo & More Do: The Four P’s To Achieve Results In Your Entertainment Career

Stage 32 & Focus London Featured On IBC 365!

Hey, Creative Army! Great news! Stage 32 and our wonderful Director of Education, Sam Sokolow, were recently featured in an IBC 365 article, “WHAT DO STREAMERS WANT? SITCOMS, POLICE DRAMA AND REALITY SHOWS”. This article spotlighted Stage 32’s hit expert panel at last month’s FOCUS London Conference; FROM REVOLUTION TO EVOLUTION: What The Streamers Are Looking For Today. It was a phenomenal conversation moderated by Stacey Carr, Entertainment Consultant at Stacey Carr Consulting, and featur...

Richard "RB" Botto
Richard "RB" Botto
2 months ago
Stage 32 & Focus London Featured On IBC 365!