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Don't Be Afraid Of Descriptive Writing

This blog may be stating the obvious and I don't want to come across as condescending, but I just thought I would impart a piece of advice I gave to a client of mine. I have found while doing my job as an editor, that I have a great responsibility, not just to the authors I work with, but to the work itself. It's not just about spelling and grammar, it is also about what is best for the story and looking at something from the point of view of the reader. I do know, of course, that authors thin...

Rosalind Winton
Rosalind Winton
3 months ago
Don't Be Afraid Of Descriptive Writing

Stage 32 Certification Featured in Grit Daily

Hey, Creative Army! I'm overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support that we've been receiving! Stage 32 Certification was featured in a recent Grit Daily article, "Digital Transformation for Every Legacy Space", about how digital transformation is reshaping traditional business operations. More specifically, Stage 32 Certification is highlighted as revolutionizing entertainment by providing more access to education and a clearer pathway for global job opportunities. It makes me so unbeli...

Richard "RB" Botto
Richard "RB" Botto
3 months ago
Stage 32 Certification Featured in Grit Daily

Indie Filmmaking: How To Wrap A Win

A look into the work method of Dutch independent director/producer Joshua van ’t Hoff, who has a knack for shooting award-winning films. Indie filmmakers are in my book, much like the cosplay superheroes at Comic Cons. They create magic for others on a shoestring budget by sheer determination. I talked to Joshua van ’t Hoff of Apostrof Cinema, who has sixteen wins and ten nominations under his belt so far, to learn how he achieved that. Funding This Indie filmmaker's everyday alter ego has...

Marjolein Smit
Marjolein Smit
3 months ago
Indie Filmmaking: How To Wrap A Win

The Writer As An Entrepreneur

An Intro From Geoff Hall: It’s amazing who you can meet during the Stage32 November Write Club. I met Sandra Isabel Correia and we have been talking to each other ever since. In one of our conversations, Sandra talked about the ‘soft skills’ of business needed by the screenwriter, if they are to see their projects move into production. Along the way, we also discussed the writer as an introvert (Sandra’s perceptions – below - are amazing and worth spending a moment with, just to take it in)....

Geoff Hall
Geoff Hall
3 months ago
The Writer As An Entrepreneur

Screenwriter Signs With Sandstone Artists After Connecting On Stage 32

Scriptwriting is a thrilling ‘Act Two’ for me, after years of writing fiction. Now, with help from Stage32, I am proud to be signed on by Tammy Hunt, Manager and Co-Founder of Sandstone Artists. On my zig-zag journey to this point, I’ve learned a few things that might be useful to fellow aspiring scriptwriters, especially those who also write fiction. First, some BACKSTORY While I’ve loved movies all my life (my Mom threw parties on Oscar nights) and while my first writings were scripts (a ‘s...

Elizabeth Searle
Elizabeth Searle
3 months ago
Screenwriter Signs With Sandstone Artists After Connecting On Stage 32

Coffee & Content: Greta Gerwig & James Cameron | Directors On Directors

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! First, congratulations to all of you who have already participated in our monthly Introduce Yourself Weekend! Thousands of connections have been made between entertainment creatives and professionals from around the globe. Whether you are a long-time member or brand new to Stage 32, take a moment to pop over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge and say hello before the end of the weekend. First up, in this installment of "Directors On Directors" from Variety, Oscar-w...

Richard "RB" Botto
Richard "RB" Botto
3 months ago
Coffee & Content: Greta Gerwig & James Cameron | Directors On Directors

The Power Of Mentorship In The Creative Journey

As creatives, we can all probably remember the first person who took notice of the unique turn of our minds and chose to affirm it – whether that was a teacher, a parent, a friend, a sibling, or an early fan of our work. This person’s words might have given us exactly the encouragement we needed at exactly the right time. The truth is, it’s very easy for self-doubt, self-criticism, Imposter Syndrome, fear, and the inner forces of resistance to win the day. There’s a reason why there are about...

The Power Of Mentorship In The Creative Journey

Why Crowdsource Funding Is Essential For Independent Producing

Buzz. Trailers. Cast Interviews. Behind the Scenes Featurettes. Seeing A-list talent answer random yet strangely personal questions while playing with puppies. Producers have gone to great lengths to convince audiences to watch their finished films. But, is it worth it? Putting aside for a moment the nitty-gritty details of what it takes to market a film, the process of planning and executing a marketing strategy for a film or series takes just as much teamwork, strategy, and creativity as fil...

Karen "Kay" Ross
Karen "Kay" Ross
3 months ago
Why Crowdsource Funding Is Essential For Independent Producing

Stage 32 Certification Featured in Inc. Magazine

Hey, Creative Army! We had another fantastic mention in a recent Inc. Magazine article, "Lead With What Your Clients Need", featuring Stage 32 Certification as a prime example of how you can identify a need and then work to create a solution. This truly means so much to me. Stage 32 Certification is a culmination of so much passion and hard work. When I initially had the idea to create an alternative to traditional film school, I didn't quite know what that would look like. So we buckled dow...

Richard "RB" Botto
Richard "RB" Botto
3 months ago
Stage 32 Certification Featured in Inc. Magazine

How Did You Get That Gig?

When I was a tiny baby screenwriter with no experience, no credits, no hope, no foot in any door, and no connections in the industry, I thought that landing a gig where I would be paid to write was almost impossible to achieve. Until, one day, a producer reached out to me and said… “I have two costumes and a barn. Can you write me something?” That sentence led to a series of events that have now culminated in my first TV show being greenlit. Was it magic? No. It was work. Here’s how it...

Ronika Merl
Ronika Merl
3 months ago
How Did You Get That Gig?