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So, about last night.
Not enough whoa or wow to capture the thrill ride, emotion, nostalgia and boundary of film making pushed when it comes to the flight fight scenes.
Tom Cruise took a long hold position on waiting for the theatrical release.
It was worth it.
My opinion, this film releasing on Memor...
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Happy looooong holiday weekend Stage 32ers!
Did you register for the Produced By conference next month?
2 action packed days with lots of in person networking on the Fox lot.
If you are considering building relationships for upcoming markets, this could be a great resource for you!
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Hi All,
I wanted to let you know about a webinar coming up called: A Producer's Guide To Understanding and Managing Residual Payments.
It begins on Thursday, June 9th at 1pm PT.
In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you will examine residual payments from the perspective of the producer. However, whether...
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Hi Everyone,
I have a wonderful webinar coming up on the Education side called: Production Insurance 101. It begins on Tuesday, June 14th at 1pm PT.
There is no worse feeling than finally getting your project on its feet, only for it to be brought to its knees because you don’t have the proper insuran...
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I have a great pilot episode that I'd LOVE to get eyes on so that it can go to an audience. What do I need to prepare to make sure that it is a professional presentation of what I hope to create with my series?
Welcome to Stage 32 Drew Crocker and Maurice Vaughan sent the best link! It's literally got everything you need to start putting together your sales package. Have fun!...
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What do you need to approach a producer? A relationship with that person.
True! yes of course :) but I just need to start meeting people I guess. Could you introduce me to anyone who loves producing comedy?
Continue to interact on here, Drew Crocker. It could lead to you building relationships with comedy producers.
You can also pitch to comedy producers with Pitch Sessions (https://www.stage32.com/script...
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Drew Crocker, you've probably heard this, but the best way to meet people (and begin to develop relationships) is to get on-set (as a volunteer, if needed), be professional, give more than take. In ti...
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Hi Everyone,
I'm a writer-director working on producing my first feature. I've got my script, my look book, my top sheet budget, my investor packet, and I'm currently trying to raise the funds.
My film is set in LA, and therefore I worked with an American line producer to do up my budget based on no...
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Hi Nicole Clinton and welcome to Stage 32. Great question! I too find that film incentives usually have a budget minimum and that number is not exactly low. May I share some links with you for referen...
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Hi Cherelynn, that's great, thank you so much!
Can you incorporate LA stock footage in your film?
Welcome Nicole!
Hey Stage 32ers, quick question. When you see numbers like what is in this Deadline article ...do you believe them at face value or interpret as "for marketing purposes"?
I'm particularly curious because many of my inner circle are major film buffs and die hard theater goers ...crickets - and not on...
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I think domestic and foreign box office have huge disparity based on politics and propaganda. Some movies in US are not well received but do extremely well in other countries. The standard of success...
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I never believe numbers anymore, not after having a private chat with a certain someone about how certain countries tally up the ticket sales from ALL other movies into one or two movies that were paid for by the companies for ratings purposes... Do with that info what you will.
Well, for context, numbers like these (Marvel Movies) have been reported regularly by the press before 2020. Didn't doubt them then.... It's a good and eeky question. ;)
I totally agree, Amman. I live abroad in Asia for 15 years. Countries like China, Taiwan, Indonesia, and S. Korea are swayed heavily by Western Culture in entertainment. Movies that China deems very f...
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Big shout out and thanks to all the comments. You have provided much food for thought on the yays and nays of what these numbers say. Thank you!
I have finished my pitch deck, now what? Thanks in advance for any direction.
Hi, Kathryn. Would you like feedback on your pitch deck?
Now send it to your list of producers who might be interested in producing it.
Are you planning to attend a market with your pitch deck? Who is on your target list for your genre/budget/audience/distribution?
Producers who might be interested in producing it = research.
Put on your Producers hat. If you believe you're a great talent, you should produce your work.
I recently finished a hilarious book by a best selling author and feel it would make a great film or TV series due to the contemporary elements of the story and its broad appeal. Never having optioned a book before, is there anyone that could help or be interested?
Royer Franck I appreciate the offer but what I'm after is how optioning gets done since I've yet to take this direction with projects. That said, I'm in the US so I'll keep you in mind if you fund projects here. Thanks
Jonathan Kramer, if the book is a best seller, the author is likely represented by an experienced literary agent. Working through counsel to propose, negotiate, and document a deal for an option/purch...
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Dane Johnson Thanks..its a recent release by a best selling author from Ireland but not necessarily a best seller..its a major departure from his other books which have been mysteries and YA genre..I...
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Jonathan Kramer, not legal advice, but thanks. if it’s a story you think has good potential to get set up somewhere or is one you can finance, optioning could be smart. Option and purchase agreements...
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Dane Johnson Great advice..truth be told, I've been developing an outline for a sitcom that bears similarity to the story by replacing characters and situations to match the brand of humor that appeal...
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The IIPG (independent producers guild - independentproducersguild.org) wants to hear from all independent producers and filmmakers regarding it's developing apprenticeship programs.
There are very few meaningful professional training programs in the film industry. Film school is helpful for some but...
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thanks so much for sharing!!!
Yey you for opening the door and making a place for people to train up in the industry!
Thanks!
Dear community,
We are currently packaging a deep and gory martial-arts Action Thriller and Urban Drama with a female lead and a first pass budget of about $21M.
The pitch deck, including detailed budgeting, shooting schedule and shortlist, will be ready next week. We now look for a casting director...
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Do you have money to provide deposits? If you're CD can get A-listers, then you'll have to drop a deposit to hold them. The first thing the agent will ask, "Is it set up somewhere or funded?" Meaning is it with a studio or the like? No set up, not funded, no deposit, no a-list talent.
Thank you for commenting. You precisely identified the problem. The plan is to create a shoppable package including the LOIs of A-Listers to make the project hard to turn down by a studio.
It's diffic...
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This conundrum makes the chase of packaging fun! Good luck - don't give up til you get what you want!
I do have a question. Attaching A-listers will entail both pay-or-play and signing bonuses. Do you have cash in hand for that? I can certainly connect you with a casting director who can attach such p...
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Dear Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq,
thank you very much for your comment.
The plan is to create a package which is to good to turn down by reputable studios, adding value with talent. As the pitch material,...
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Hey Producers,
So that's a wrap on Cannes 2022. Back in person for the win! Now - what's your greatest take away from the event?
Personally? A return and revival in independent film with a focus on the audience. Top 3 below. Comment what your best take aways are from the event!
#1. All That Breathes (...
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RB said Stage 32 accomplished some great things at Cannes. He also said they'll be sharing them with the community in the coming months.
Hi Maurice Vaughan ! I saw that post! So happy to hear the good news and looking forward to an update!
The videos RB has been sharing are great, Cherelynn Baker. Cannes is buzzing.
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I saw TG on Tuesday. It was fantastic. Happy to see on IMAX.
writers should study how TG writers drop set up and payoffs. Foreshadowing. Very Hollywood formula, and it still works! Ppl at the theater...
Expand commentI saw TG on Tuesday. It was fantastic. Happy to see on IMAX.
writers should study how TG writers drop set up and payoffs. Foreshadowing. Very Hollywood formula, and it still works! Ppl at the theater cheered and clapped. (Simple emotional journey).
As for Paramount deciding 45 or 90 window- I dont care. It aint my $$ or job on the line.
I am glad after 4 years on the shelf the movie is finally released!
Personal note: 20 years ago, I worked several music videos with the cinematographer of TG! So happy ppl finally see Claudio's camera work!
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Bob Bakish has a 45-day strategy for Paramount overall, but Tom Cruise reportedly insisting on a full 120-day theatrical window for ”Top Gun: Maverick“.
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Planning on a view at a drive-in on Sunday (weather). Not a huge fan of TG. It's just a fun night out.
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I think gonna remain fan of the original one...I was like 7-8 at the time and had kiddo WHOOOA, no subsequent movie can achieve...Kenny Rogers score contributed to that and it was 80s...I mean the real ones :)
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"My opinion, this film releasing on Memorial Day weekend and officially opening the summer blockbuster season is as good as it gets." I agree. Theatrical is where it's at. I am curious to see the results, and the W.E.H., Whatever Else Happens, when the Net meets TG. And vice versa...