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3 Tales Of My Feature Film's Near Death

Yep. MAGPIE FUNERAL, my newest film, was almost dead on arrival. But hey, what independent film can’t say that? Here are three crazy stories about MAGPIE FUNERAL, now streaming on TubiTV, Amazon Video, YouTube, and Google Play. Story One: TIMING IS EVERYTHING. John T. Sweeney, Magpie Funeral’s producer, insisted that the production must start in mid-October of that year. I had the following January in mind. But John persisted. He explained it was imperative principal photography commenced...

Gregory Green
Gregory Green
2 months ago
3 Tales Of My Feature Film's Near Death

Stage 32's January 2024 Education Schedule!

Happy New Year, Stage 32 Community! January is always an exciting time. As we step away from the warm afterglow of the holiday season, there’s an entire new year stretching out ahead of us with endless possibilities. With that in mind, our Stage 32 Education Team has worked hard to bring incredible education opportunities and resources to this fantastic community. This January, you'll have the chance to learn from knowledgeable industry executives, music supervisors, showrunner assistants, c...

Ashley Renee Smith
Ashley Renee Smith
3 months ago
Stage 32's January 2024 Education Schedule!

A Path To Self-Care And Wellbeing

Festive season greetings! While this is a joyous time of year, it can be challenging for many. If you or someone you care about ever feel a bit blue, I have something special for you. All this past month, I have been sharing a Happiness Wellbeing Advent Calendar filled with daily self-care inspiration on my social media. I thought it might brighten your first days for the coming year. I have included all twenty-five self-care advent calendar tips. Consider keeping this blog elsewhere to revisi...

Maria Baltazzi
Maria Baltazzi
3 months ago
A Path To Self-Care And Wellbeing

Happy New Year! Let's Talk Goals

Happy New Year, Creative Army! Hope you all had a terrific holiday season and are now ready to launch into 2024. Those of you who have been around the site for a while know that on New Year's Day, we utilize the Stage 32 Blog to discuss and share our plans for the coming year. So... What are you looking to accomplish in 2024? What are your creative goals? What skills are you looking to learn? What fears are you looking to overcome? What strategies are you planning on implementing...

Richard "RB" Botto
Richard "RB" Botto
3 months ago
Happy New Year! Let's Talk Goals

Coffee & Content: Two Ways To Film The Same Scene

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far and are ready to celebrate the new year? 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 Nerdwriter1, you'll compare and contrast two classic films from the holiday season: SHOP AROUND THE CORNER and YOU'VE GOT MAIL. By looking a these films side by side, we can see how filming techniques have evolved over decades. But just...

Richard "RB" Botto
Richard "RB" Botto
3 months ago
Coffee & Content: Two Ways To Film The Same Scene

5 Tools You Need To Build A Voiceover Business

When it comes to building a voiceover business, there are so many different tools out in the world (and on the Internet). But you really only need about five of them to get started. Everyone everywhere has an opinion on what you need to begin your career as a Voice Actor and how much money you need to spend to be considered a professional in this industry, but I’ve come to learn that most of that information is outdated and not helpful. So here’s my list of the five essential tools you need...

Melanie Scroggins
Melanie Scroggins
3 months ago
5 Tools You Need To Build A Voiceover Business

Rumination VS Procrastination: How To Use Them For Good, Not Evil

I can see the first sunshine after days of rain so I’ll put off writing this blog. I want to go outside for a walk. But I’m also using a technique that harnesses the power of procrastination to get the blog in my head so I can ruminate on it while walking. The terms ‘rumination’ and ‘procrastination’ come with a lot of baggage. Procrastination is defined as: ‘the action of delaying or postponing something knowing full well the negative outcomes of doing so’. That can cause a lot of anxiety m...

Renée Brack
Renée Brack
3 months ago
Rumination VS Procrastination: How To Use Them For Good, Not Evil

Embracing Unexpected Opportunities In Your Career

My travels as an author, screenwriter, and feature magazine article writer have allowed me to visit some very exotic places all over the world, and it all started in The Bronx. I attended a Hollywood film school and graduated with honors. I also have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and I am a Six Sigma Master Black Belt. I guess you could say it was a unique education. But I learned a lot of things that they don’t teach in film school. And I’m still learning. Screenwriting can be a lonely...

Lee Shargel
Lee Shargel
3 months ago
Embracing Unexpected Opportunities In Your Career

Working With Actors: The Casting Conundrum

Beginning a new relationship can be both exciting and challenging. In the world of filmmaking, we directors initiate many relationships, the most vital and crucial being the ones we have with actors. Director/actor relationships are like none other in life. Their goal is to create believable characters that exist in a fictional world. These relationships are, by design, temporary and short-lived, lasting only for the span of the production. The curious thing is that these director/actor re...

Mark W. Travis
Mark W. Travis
3 months ago
Working With Actors: The Casting Conundrum

How I Made 6 Feature Films In 2 Years

In 2016, I began the crazy notion of directing and writing my feature films. In my first two years, I wrote a book that’s been published that I turned into a movie and I completed 6 feature films. All totally different genres. I met an incredible mentor who supports me in ways I never thought possible. I spoke on a director panel at the Cannes Film Festival and I have won various awards at various film festivals. The reason I’m telling you this is not to brag. It’s because I want to show that...

How I Made 6 Feature Films In 2 Years