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“Don’t get me wrong, I would love to win an Oscar or a BAFTA, but it’s important to understand that things like that shouldn’t define you as a filmmaker. You have to ask yourself; how do you measure your worth? How do you want your worth to be measured? Are you only successful if you win stuff or ar...
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Grace Duah is having an all-day AMA in the Acting Lounge, focused on “Becoming a Professional Actor.”
Grace is a screenwriter, producer, professional actress (hit series reboot “Gossip Girl”), & Stage 32 Thought Leader.
She’s answering questions like: How did you get your start as an actor? What is...
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Writer-directors, Stage 32’s founder & CEO/screenwriter/producer will be joining us in the Writers’ Room for a special event tomorrow March 20th, speaking about the current environment for writers.
6:50 P.M. EDT
Are you curious about mandates, what’s selling, and what’s in demand? RB has his ear to...
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Hey, All!
Don't miss out on Wednesday’s fantastic AMA with Grace Duah, Screenwriter, Producer, Professional Actress (GOSSIP GIRL REBOOT), & Stage 32 Thought Leader in the Acting Lounge! Grace is sharing her time with us to answer YOUR questions about "Becoming a Professional Actor".
It's a great oppor...
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Grace Duah will be having a 24-hour AMA in the Acting Lounge this Wednesday March 20th, focused on “Becoming a Professional Actor.”
Grace is a screenwriter, producer, professional actress (hit series reboot “Gossip Girl”), & Stage 32 Thought Leader.
Examples of Questions: How did you get your start...
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I found this podcast about eight things that can kill an indie film worth listening to. Some very basic stuff but always good to be reminded.
1. Big egos
2. Rushing the script
3. Dragging out development
4. Overspending on equipment
5. Neglecting actors for camera
6. Making sound an afterthought
7. Not tak...
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I would also add poor communication, it's important that everyone on the production understands clearly the vision so they can execute.
Good List! I feel like it goes for all project large and small. But I get if your budget is small, you may wonder what you can cut. This is good. #1 is awesome! #7, yep, use the experience around you...
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Good list! I like that #s 2 & 3 are in opposition to each other, yet so true. You can make a bad movie from a good script, but you cannot make a good movie from a bad script. However, you don't want t...
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@Tucker Thanks for the share. Been told even by Hollywood directors that “rushing script” is the worst. I’m doing one project to be pitched to Irish investors. I did my own table reads obviously alrea...
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@Tucker Another great point. Big egos should not be on set in the first place but a lot of directors are swayed by social media status thinking they’ll ADD to indie film’s popularity. Every single per...
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Stage 32 just announced a new Master Certification (“Feature Film Production Management”) where Tatiana Kelly teaches about the final delivery elements of a feature film.
Tatiana is an Independent Spirit Award-nominated producer who has produced over two dozen feature films and television shows consi...
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It’s the last day of Introduce Yourself Weekend!
Monday’s included so anyone who didn’t get a chance to introduce themselves Friday-Sunday can still introduce themselves (or reintroduce themselves).
Network, catch up with friends, & share your projects, victories, and goals. And don’t forget to comme...
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“Navigating Stage 32's Introduce Yourself Weekend!”
www.stage32.com/blog/navigating-stage-32s-introduce-yourself-weekend-3460...
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“Take The “Work” Out Of Networking - The Importance Of A Polished Stage 32 Profile”
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“How To Present Yourself Online To Book Jobs In The Entertainment Industry”
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Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two videos in today’s blog.
In the first video, you’ll learn about the finances that go into marketing a project in hopes of winning an Academy Award.
In the second video, “Ferrari” cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt breaks down how he worked on...
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It’s Introduce Yourself Weekend!
Friday through Monday
IYW is a great time to meet people, build industry relationships/network, catch up with friends, and share your projects/goals. And don’t forget to comment on other members’ posts.
Even if you’ve introduced yourself before, you can introduce your...
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“Take The “Work” Out Of Networking - The Importance Of A Polished Stage 32 Profile”
www.stage32.com/blog/take-the-work-out-of-networking-the-importance-of-a......
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“How To Present Yourself Online To Book Jobs In The Entertainment Industry”
www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-present-yourself-online-to-book-jobs-in-the-......
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I'm Temi, a Norwich-based writer, currently on my first production as scriptwriter and executive producer adapting my novella into a limited series.
I've written scripts and produced ads for for clien...
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Good morning from London! The best thing you can do is post this in a stand alone post here in the Introduce Yourself Weekend so it will be seen by many more creatives! Welcome to Stage32!
Thanks, Pat Savage.
It’s the 3rd day of Introduce Yourself Weekend!
Friday through Monday
IYW is a great time to meet people, build industry relationships/network, catch up with friends, and share your projects/goals.
Even if you’ve introduced yourself before, you can introduce yourself again.
And don’t forget to commen...
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“Navigating Stage 32's Introduce Yourself Weekend!”
www.stage32.com/blog/navigating-stage-32s-introduce-yourself-weekend-3460...
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“Take The “Work” Out Of Networking - The Importance Of A Polished Stage 32 Profile”
www.stage32.com/blog/take-the-work-out-of-networking-the-importance-of-a......
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“How To Present Yourself Online To Book Jobs In The Entertainment Industry”
www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-present-yourself-online-to-book-jobs-in-the-......
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Hello everyone, I don't know if you'll be able to answer my question but if you're in Oklahoma or if you've already shot there, it's a place that inspires me a lot for my next film project. I'd love to have some feedback if you've filmed in this area (accessible filming locations, crew and local cas...
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Good morning from London England! I have played concerts in Tulsa and Oklahoma City so many times over the years and Muskogee and Eureka Lake. Contact the state film board and check the University and...
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Thank you so much for your quick answer Pat Savage! Contacting the state film board is an excellent idea indeed, I'll do that ! And it's true I love working on all aspects of a project, but I've reached the age of reason (finally XD) and I wouldn't mind a helping hand this time. Thanks again!
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I think it's important to be able to share our work. As an actress in the theatre, I've performed for an audience of 2000 people but also sometimes only 20. When it comes to films, I don't think every...
Expand commentI think it's important to be able to share our work. As an actress in the theatre, I've performed for an audience of 2000 people but also sometimes only 20. When it comes to films, I don't think everyone needs to see the films but at least some. And all my respect to those who win Oscars or Baftas, they worked so hard! That's not really my goal though.
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You're right, Susanne Palm. It's important to be able to share our work. That's one great thing about Stage 32. Filmmakers, actors, actresses, writers, and other creatives can share their work by post...
Expand commentYou're right, Susanne Palm. It's important to be able to share our work. That's one great thing about Stage 32. Filmmakers, actors, actresses, writers, and other creatives can share their work by posting their reels/films/videos in the Video/Audio part of their profiles. And the Your Stage Lounge (www.stage32.com/lounge/promotion) and Your Wall.