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Coffee & Content: John Williams Reveals How He Came Up With Cinemas Biggest Scores

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 Variety, infamous film composer John Williams breaks down how he has come up with some of the most iconic film scores of all time. Williams is one of those artists whose work you know, even if you don't know his name (but let's be honest, you know his name). From STAR WARS to...

Coffee & Content: John Williams Reveals How He Came Up With Cinemas Biggest Scores

From Cartoons To Commercials: The Many Facets Of Animation

There is still a big misconception about animation and its potential use in production. From opening titles, infographics, dreamy segments, and sequences taking place in a different timeline, to whole animated documentaries. Animation is your ally in virtually any production. I've written this blog to discuss how to choose a versatile studio and why this practice is not going away any time soon. I have to admit; that it took me a while to finally get to say I work in animation without peop...

Franco Barroeta
Franco Barroeta
20 days ago
From Cartoons To Commercials: The Many Facets Of Animation

Celebrate The February 2024 Stage 32 Community's Successes

Hey Stage 32ers! We love celebrating this community and all that you've all achieved, and we know you do too! We wanted to make sure that all the successes you've garnered are getting their proper due so keep reading to learn all about signings, deals, meetings, scripts requests, and so much more from the month of February... Congrats to writer and director Benjamin Pollack who just landed representation with Tammy Hunt and Sandstone Artists after connecting with Tammy through Stage 32...

Emily J
Emily J
21 days ago
Celebrate The February 2024 Stage 32 Community's Successes

Script Coverage 101: A Guide For Entry-Level Screenwriters

Screenwriting forms the backbone of the filmmaking industry, lending structure and substance to the stories that captivate audiences worldwide.  However, for entry-level screenwriters looking to break into the industry, the path to success can be filled with obstacles.  This comprehensive blog aims to shed light on the intrinsic connection between script coverage and screenwriting, emphasizing the vital role that script coverage plays in the development and refinement of screenplay manuscrip...

Miquiel Banks
Miquiel Banks
22 days ago
Script Coverage 101: A Guide For Entry-Level Screenwriters

Red Carpet Roll-Out: March 2024's New Educators & Execs at Stage 32!

Happy Wednesday, Stage 32 Community! Our Stage 32 Team has been working diligently to bring in as many new resources and opportunities as possible to enrich your experience here in our community! At Stage 32 you have direct access to award-winning industry executives and professionals who’ve written, directed, produced, composed, developed, performed, and represented acclaimed projects such as THE KING’S SPEECH, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, CATASTROPHE, BREEDERS, ROSEANNE, A DIFFERE...

Red Carpet Roll-Out: March 2024's New Educators & Execs at Stage 32!

Stage 32's March 2024 Education Schedule!

Happy Tuesday, Stage 32 Community! I hope that the last month has been joyful and productive for you all! Our Stage 32 Education Team has certainly been hard at work to bring incredible education opportunities and resources to this fantastic community. This March, you'll have the chance to learn from knowledgeable industry executives, award-winning screenwriters, producers, directors, showrunners, and representatives. Impressive creative professionals who have worked on or represented such p...

Stage 32's March 2024 Education Schedule!

Announcing The 2nd Annual Palm Springs Women in Film & Television + Stage 32 Short Script Competition!

Hey, Stage 32 Community! Getting your short script produced is the quickest way into the industry. Great short films captivate audiences with concise storytelling, compelling characters, and emotional resonance in a brief yet impactful narrative. Many famous writer/directors started with short films like Damien Chazelle with WHIPLASH, Wes Anderson with BOTTLE ROCKET, Taika Waititi with TWO CARS, ONE NIGHT, Christopher Nolan with DOODLEBUG, Jane Campion with PEEL, and Martin Scorsese with THE B...

Pat Alexander
Pat Alexander
25 days ago
Announcing The 2nd Annual Palm Springs Women in Film & Television + Stage 32 Short Script Competition!

Coffee & Content: How To Hook A Reader With Your Screenplay

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 StudioBinder, you'll get an overview of how to grab your script reader quickly so that they don't want to put your script down. You have such a short window to win over an executive, those early pages are crucial for making an impact. And while this video gives a great intro...

Coffee & Content: How To Hook A Reader With Your Screenplay

Feeling What You See With Music

No one likes to be manipulated—except when they do. And this is always true with entertainment and art. “Make me feel something” is the universal mandate for all content, across every genre, through all mediums. Music is a universal language that touches our deepest feelings to bring up powerful emotions. As in the very life of our bodies, its most basic elements are tension and release, just like breathing and heartbeats. No wonder it’s so powerful!     More Than A Feeling In visua...

Mike Ososki
Mike Ososki
a month ago
Feeling What You See With Music

The Alphabet Of Story-Telling: Increase Your Creativity & Productivity

Most professions have special terms that get shortened to acronyms. This can make for better communication, particularly in high-pressure situations. Popular in texting are; LOL - laughing out loud, OMG - oh my g*d, IMHO - in my humble opinion, etc. Governments use acronyms: NASA, FBI, CIA, KGB, NSA (jokingly also known as the No Such Agency). The military has TDY – Temporary Duty (for us it’s going on location), AAR – After Action Review (the Production Report), BDA – Battle Damage Assessm...

The Alphabet Of Story-Telling: Increase Your Creativity & Productivity