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This is something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately, especially as the industry continues to shift and evolve.
For me, success right now isn’t tied to a specific project, deal, or end result. It’s about impact.
When I hear from members here on Stage 32 that they’ve made meaningful connections in t...
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All this stuff about virility , podcasts, YouTube, Instagram, FB, Booktok, Tic Toc, is about as effective as eenie, meanie, miny, mo to me. It is high tech tick talk. A sign of the times. Along with the language i.e. reaching out, engage, influencer, going forward, thank for that, etc. There is/are...
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Been building indie productions for years and recently did an audit of what I was actually spending on tools. The number surprised me.
StudioBinder for scheduling/breakdowns: ~$49/mo
Frame.io for client reviews: ~$15/mo
Airtable for budget tracking: ~$20/mo
Random spreadsheets: free, but my time isn’t
Th...
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In today’s marketplace, the conversation has shifted from scripts to intellectual property.
Buyers are no longer just looking for compelling stories.
They are seeking projects that can sustain:
- Production feasibility
- Talent attachment
- Global distribution
- Long-term expansion
Yohana’s World has been...
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Too many films are made to try to attract an audience they believe is already available. It is one of the reasons many filmmakers make horror films, in competition to scare up the same audience. Others are making films to strive for a new artistic flare. And still others, are trying to make a truly...
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The Cannes Film Festival can be overwhelming when you plan to attend for the first time. Over 12,000 film industry professionals head to Cannes each year to present and discover almost 4,000 films and projects in development at 33 screening venues.
In this free webinar we’re bringing in the Executive...
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Will this be recorded, I have a one of my features on a table read that day? thank you
I went to the webinar registration, and it would not let me register, is it full?
What “success” looks like right now: not a single trophy, but a sustainable career built on owning your stories, a small but fiercely loyal audience, multiple income streams, and the freedom to keep creating. It’s about adaptability, smart partnerships, and protecting your craft and well‑being so yo...
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Books and other IP adaptation is the new norm and it probably will be for a very long time. AMA about the process, business and creative, to prepare yourself for selling in this market. As a 20 plus year executive and indie producer I have done this dance dozens of time and I'm happy to share my experiences. Thanks!!
Nikita Adams Lol! Your comment didn't make me roll my eyes, but it definitely made me sigh. I've applied to numerous assistant positions at multiple production/network companies, but I've found the pl...
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Thank you, Nikita! Will do; sounds politically correct as stated in your remarks.
Hello Nikita! I'm sure you've gotten (and still get) countless responses like this, but I have aspirations to build a career as a screenwriter of television and film. I'm twenty-three, so I recognize...
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Thanks Nikita - I am convinced that because my story is part-bio and I’m a fairly bold personality at heart…that my character is strong - she carries the weight of blame and guilt throughout the four...
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Thank you very much Nikita for your amazing industry success, guidance, and support. I have 5 Novel screenplay adaptations, I"m so thankful that 3 out of my 5 adaptations have updated WGA certificates...
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A reflection for the Stage 32 Producing Lounge
For years, queer female stories were pushed to the margins, often tragic, often coded, often treated as “risky.” But the landscape has shifted, and the data is finally catching up to what audiences have been asking for all along: queer joy sells. Queer l...
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This is really insightful. I’m new to filmmaking and it’s inspiring to see these conversations happening.
Steez Steez_aura, welcome and thank you for saying that. These conversations are inspiring, because they remind us that filmmaking isn’t just about craft or budgets, it’s about the stories we choose t...
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A screenplay represents potential. A possibility.
Two producers can evaluate the same material and arrive at very different conclusions. One may see risk, while the other sees a viable project.
This difference often comes down to perspective.
Film production strategy involves evaluating not just the na...
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It's always an honor to be selected for these awards. I hope to have even more good news in the future. Either way I find it's the writing and passion for your project that matters. All the best luck to everyone and keep an eye out for Mississippi Flood and my other projects, hopefully on the big and small screen soon.
Excited to share that my short film SABHA is officially moving into development.
It’s a tense, character-driven desert survival story set during a migrant convoy crossing the Sahara — a grounded, performance-led piece exploring how one decision can change everything.
I’m currently assembling a small,...
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Happy to share more details about the project or connect directly with anyone interested.
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Mark Furney Bravo, Mark! Keep up the Stellar Work!
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Areale Hanks Good questions, Areale. I’ve been a member of Film Freeway for years, which posts all national and international film festivals / screenplay competitions on its website. I’ve written 8 fe...
Expand commentAreale Hanks Good questions, Areale. I’ve been a member of Film Freeway for years, which posts all national and international film festivals / screenplay competitions on its website. I’ve written 8 feature screenplays so if one looks like a perfect fit, I’ll submit. I’m retired from my career, so there’s no real desire for me to “make it” in screenwriting. The goal for me now is to sell a script, then hopefully have it produced. Early in my screenwriting journey, I wore the 4 hats (writer, director, producer, and actor) in my first two projects— a feature called, PARTY OF 50, and a short called, I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…” In terms of passion, I was a high school English teacher for 33 years, and one of my favorite lessons I created was “Intro to Screenwriting.” I taught formatting, screenplay terms, loglines, etc. I then placed kids into “Writers Room” groups. Once I filled their heads with the necessary knowledge, the task was to create an original scene, then act it out for fellow classmates. In preparation, I also included scenes from famous movies, asking them to focus on setting, conflicts, goals, resolution, and acting. This was always a fun lesson to teach. Most of the kids presented some amazing ideas!
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Ashley Renée Smith I received a script request from a Stage 32 pitch - and THAT felt like a big success. Where it goes...nobody knows. It's inspiring to read how many people have so many amazing succe...
Expand commentAshley Renée Smith I received a script request from a Stage 32 pitch - and THAT felt like a big success. Where it goes...nobody knows. It's inspiring to read how many people have so many amazing successes!
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For me, it's stacking the wins, little and big. Writing every day, even if it's for 10 minutes. Getting a script request. Coming up with a great logline. Meeting with my writers group. Every day is a win, no matter how small, as long as you're advancing towards your goals.
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Way at the bottom. That just means there's a pile of comments above this one Don’t read into it .
Success is:
- waking up in the morning
- getting out of bed
- writing each day
- having one episode finis...
Expand commentWay at the bottom. That just means there's a pile of comments above this one Don’t read into it .
Success is:
- waking up in the morning
- getting out of bed
- writing each day
- having one episode finished every week for Podcast Thursday
- getting the completed episode uploaded to Podcast Thursday so anybody can hear the script.
I've got:
- a broken computer
- an old phone with a black splotch on the middle of the screen
- a Social Security paycheck that only lasts half a month since Trump pulled the Disability portion of it from all seniors.
- type I insulin dependent diabetes
- inability to afford to live anywhere in expensive America...economic exile
- consequent inability to keep up with goings-on and trends since Netflix more than doubled the price for Americans living abroad than what it had been when Biden was President.
- horrific sleep apnea
- ADML (attention deficit memory lost)
- none of my contacts wanting to help me through my hard times
- autism
FOR ME THE FACT THAT I'M STATING ALIVE, WRITING AND HAVING AN ELISODE COMPLETED AND PODCASTED EVERY WEEK IS NOT JUST A SUCCESS. IT IS A HUGE WIN FOR ME. I AIN'T NO SCRUB. AND WHEN YOU CHECK MY SCRIPT OUT YOU'LL SEE THAT NEITHER IS MY SHOW.