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How to Break Into TV Movies: Development, Writing & Producing
TV movies are very much alive and well, and if you’re a screenwriter or producer looking to break into this huge market niche, you’ve come to the right webinar. Despite the change in viewer habits with on-demand movies, the TV Movie and the Movie of the Week on Hallmark, Lifetime, and Disney, as well as many other channels are still extremely popular. To breakdown this landscape and share the truths behind the TV Movie model, Stage 32 has brought in MarVista’s former Acquisition and Co-Production executive, Justine Wentzell. Justine has worked on almost 100 different TV movies in MarVista’s core business. After she digs into the specifics of what these networks are looking for, Julie will offer tips on writing a successful script for this niche. Stick around for a Q&A after the webinar to take an even deeper dive into other key elements of this form of storytelling. You will not get more in-depth overview of TV movies, what goes into developing, writing and producing them anywhere else!
Beyond The Page: The Business Side of Breaking In & Getting Work as a Screenwriter
Learn directly from Michael Poisson, the former Director of Development at Silent Machine Entertainment, Krysten Ritter’s production company that has a first look deal at Universal TV. Michael is also a comedy writer who used his insider knowledge to land a manager, and get two projects in development at TV production companies. In this Stage 32 Next Level Webinar, your host Michael Poisson will guide you through the business side of how to become a working writer in Hollywood. Writing an awesome script is only part of the process for becoming successful in this industry. Having worked on various projects from both the executive side, as well as the writer side of things, Michael has obtained great insight for how to avoid the difficult terrain when meeting and working with producers, studios, and networks. And while the process of finding a manager or agent is daunting, keeping a strong relationship with them so that they’re doing the most for you as their client can be equally difficult. Michael will share with you his insider knowledge to help: keep your writing on track, your meetings fruitful, and your industry contacts strong. If you’ve ever wondered what you should talk about in “general meetings”, how to take notes from friends/producers/execs that you don’t agree with, or how to be a more prolific writer, this webinar is for you!
Stage 32 Screenwriting Lab: Write a Drama TV Pilot in 8 Weeks from Concept to Script
Private lab - only 10 spots available to work one-on-one with a top literary manager! Payment plans available - contact edu@stage32.com for details Dream of creating a hit one-hour drama like SUCCESSION or OZARK? Unsure how to start or craft a compelling pilot script? If you're aiming to join a writers' room or pitch your own series, your first step is writing a standout pilot script, especially with drama's soaring popularity in TV and streaming. Join our 8-week Stage 32 virtual screenwriting lab to transform your idea into a polished first draft. Led by David Chien, a top literary manager at Art/Work Entertainment, who has experience with clients on shows like THE WITCHER and EMPIRE, you'll receive expert guidance and industry insights to get your show idea from concept to completed script. This interactive lab includes virtual classroom sessions and one-on-one mentorship, ensuring your script is industry-ready for agents, showrunners, and producers. Best part of all? In addition to Zoom sessions, you also have access to David on email throughout the entire duration of the lab to ask any craft or career questions! And, you'll have a lounge dedicated to your class so you can stay in touch with your fellow writers in between sessions! This is your chance to work one on one with a top manager! Ready to commit to writing your drama series pilot? This lab is your gateway! ***Can't make it live? Don't worry! you will be sent the links to the recordings of each session within 48 hours of the live session and you will have direct access to David on email to ask him any questions so you can keep up at your own pace and schedule.*** Praise for David's Previous Stage 32 Teaching: "David's ability to convey and break down a story into digestible elements, and argue why certain changes need to be logically made (and utilizing rational reasoning behind his criticism) was very profound and useful." - Danny Y. "David is definitely some kind of genius at what he does. He is able to get to the plot holes and potential problematic issues of a script within seconds. All while he’s able to come up with suggestions and ideas about the how and why things aren’t working and at he same time making observations about the how, what and why might work instead. I’ve never seen anyone able to do this as quickly, or as well as, David can. It’s really quite extraordinary!" -- Sarah T. "I really enjoyed David's class. He was not another "industry professional" who just liked everything he heard and told everyone they were great. He really put us through our paces; made us ask ourselves tough questions. At the end of the course, I've got a solid outline for a unique story and a great starting place for the actual script writing- which is exactly what I hoped for." -- Christopher G.
Actors: How to Land a Breakthrough Role and Get to the Next Level In Your Career
If you’re an actor largely finding work in smaller independent features, short films, and TV guest star roles, how do you make the move to larger and more high-profile opportunities? In this webinar, a top entertainment manager who handles top actors will share tactics and strategies you can start applying to level up your acting career. In traversing your career as an actor, your talent and ability are certainly paramount, but so is the way you are perceived by others. An actor can win a job largely by being perceived as “seasoned” and “ready”. Similarly, an actor can lose an opportunity by coming off as “green” and “inexperienced”. All creative decisions are a risk on some level, and the better a developing actor understands the dynamics at play within the ecosystem of higher-level decision making, the better that actor can position themselves as “the right choice” and land breakthrough roles that make careers. Jay Glazer is a manager at ROAR Entertainment and has helped his acting clients win roles on shows like SHAMELESS, GAME OF THRONES, THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, MAD MEN, THE WITCHER, and Amazon’s upcoming LORD OF THE RINGS series. Prior to joining ROAR, Jay worked for Brillstein Entertainment Partners and The Gersh Agency. Jay has used his deep understanding of casting and the industry to empower actors of all levels and help them find the breakthrough roles they’ve been looking for. Now he will share his approach with the Stage 32 community. Jay will offer an inside look at how working actors land breakthrough roles and develop highly successful careers, and will also explore the complexity and nuance of the representation landscape. He will begin by sharing how to generate your own material the right way to improve your standing, including making your own short films and series, and honing your showreels. He’ll then delve deep into what representatives look for in a client and how you can use this to your advantage. He’ll also teach you how to know if your agent or manager is working on your behalf or not and how to make the switch to “big” agencies. Next, Jay will give you an inside look of how representative actually work behind the scenes to create opportunities for clients and will demonstrate how you can take some of these same steps independently. Finally, Jay will offer a step-by-step look at landing the breakthrough role you’re looking for, from the pre-read through signing the deal. Jay will give you tools you can start using immediately to boost your career and work towards landing the bigger roles you're after. Praise for Jay's Previous Stage 32 Webinar: "Jay was thorough, thoughtful and truthful while also being personable. He was so well prepared with his presentation and had concrete examples to provide that I can implement immediately." -Margaret M. Jay was awesome! I thought this was one of the best webinars I have attended. -Gregory M. "Jay has tremendous real world experience" -Zachary A.
Ask Me Anything with Stage 32 CEO Richard "RB" Botto
Hello Creative Army! Over the last few months, the entire team here at Stage 32 has been working tirelessly to help you stay connected, creative, motivated, and informed. As always, we are committed to bringing you networking opportunities, education and mentoring from top-level industry executives and professionals, and access to decision-makers around the globe all from the safety of your own home. Since the beginning of the quarantine mandates brought about by the spread of COVID-19, I've promised you free education designed not only to keep you inspired and entertained, bit to provide up-to-date, no BS information regarding how the industry is handling business during the better at home orders and give you a glance into what lies ahead. We have brought in top executives in television and animation for state of the industry roundtables, partnered with film festivals to bring you top of the line virtual panels, and even hosted a virtual happy hour and table read, to name just some of our COVID-19 free education initiatives. Every day, the Stage 32 team is on the phone and communicating with industry professionals. Our goal is to have our finger on the pulse of what's happening in the moment. Additionally, since launching Stage 32 Screenings I have had the privilege of speaking with hundreds of entertainment industry creatives and professionals including festival directors, distributors, sales agents, financiers and other executives to get their take on how they're navigating these challenging times. I can think of no better time to host another free AMA (Ask Me Anything) so I can share what I've been hearing and experiencing in my personal creative pursuits and to take your questions on all things craft and business. In June I hosted a new AMA. You brought your questions and energy and I provided a couple of hours of no-holds-barred shop talk. All creatives were welcome to join no matter their profession(s), skill level, or geographical location. We came together for some inspiration, motivation, and community. I had fun spending quality time with you all. As always, registering for my AMA is completely FREE! And the more the merrier, so do invite any of your fellow creative friends and peers to watch. Should any of your contacts not be members of Stage 32 already, you can send them an invite here! If you missed my last few AMA's, you can view them here! Cheers! RB
Actors: Tools and Techniques to Help You Memorize Your Lines
One of the biggest challenges you’ll face as an actor or actress is learning lines for auditions, or even when you get onto set. It can be a real challenge to be among the few who are able to do so quickly. It can be the make or break for a booking, callback or avail. Luckily there are some techniques you can use to make memorizing easier and less daunting. The key to doing this is simple: you don’t have to be memorized 100 percent with the EXACT words on the page, its important to know the story, and the general idea of the script when auditioning for a project. When on set you’ll have to know it word for word. Many actors struggle with memorization due to time constraints, issues with vocabulary, long scripts, and just the general idea that it’s not that simple. However, do not let that stop you! We have amazing techniques to help you remember that script. Rachel Paulson has grown up in a family of Hollywood royalty. She and her sisters, Emmy-winner Sarah Paulson (AMERICAN CRIME STORY, OCEAN'S 8) and Liz Paulson (SVP of Casting for FOX) have worked together for decades to learn every aspect of the entertainment with much success. Rachel is the star of the series "DATING ZOE", the host of the video series Drink Responsibly with Rachel Paulson, and the co-host of the podcast Gay vs. Straight Bitches with One Tree Hill alum, Lindsey McKeon. She stars as the lead "Kate" in the LGBTQ drama film GOOD KISSER on Hulu. Rachel currently has a YA television series in development based on a true story, with Sarah Paulson attached to produce. Rachel specializes in Comedy and Drama Features and Television. Rachel will teach you a new way to think about memorizing lines and techniques and ideas that you can start using today to get off book (or off book enough) in no time. She will walk you through common misconceptions you may have about memorization (do you REALLY need to be 100% off book?) and share multiple approaches she's developed to help her get her lines down more quickly. Rachel will even go deeper by showing how these techniques and the art of memorization can be used to make the script your own. By the end of this webinar, you’ll walk away with more confidence to nail your next audition and your performance on set.
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