Coffee & Content - How to Act on Camera & Creating the Ultimate Antagonist (The Dark Knight)

Happy Sunday, everyone.  Trust you're all having a great weekend?We're still buzzing from what was a remarkable and inspiring day at the Stage 32/LA Acting Studio's 1st Film Con Hollywood.  We'll have more updates about and some cool video from the event coming soon.  Until then, let's get to this edition of Coffee & Content. First up, how about 2 dudes talking acting?  It's Film Acting Tips: How to Act on Camera, with Chris Mack.  I love the conversational and relaxed tone of this vid.  Almost makes you overlook the great reminders and quality nuggets of info within.  Next up, is there anything better in storytelling than a killer antagonist?  That was a rhetorical question by the way...at least in my mind.  Anyway, here's a video from the Lessons from the Screenplay team titled The Dark Knight - Creating the Ultimate Antagonist.  Have a feeling you'll watch this one at least a couple of times. Pick your roast, settle in and enjoy the content. As always, my only ask is that you hit those share buttons above and/or email a link to this blog to those you feel would benefit from viewing. And, of course, I always love hearing your thoughts on the material.  Feel free to muse or vent in the comment section below. Have an awesome day! Cheers! RB   Film Acting Tips:  How to Act on Camera, with Chris Mack Lessons from the Screenplay:  The Dark Knight - Creating the Ultimate Antagonist   Like this blog post? Please share it on social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, email etc) by using social media buttons at the top of the blog. Or post to your personal blog and anywhere else you feel appropriate. Thank you. As always, we welcome thoughts and remarks on ANY of the content above in the Comments section below...  Read More

How to Break Into the Film Biz with Stage 32's Richard Botto

We are gearing up for an exciting week at the 2017 Hollyshorts Film Festival. One of our panels takes place tomorrow when Stage 32 and Indie Film Hustle get together to talk about indie film! At this year's Sundance Film Festival, RB and our friend Alex Ferrari from IFH and Sebastian Twardosz from Circus Road Films sat down to chat about how to break into the filmmaking business. This is one lively, fun and information packed webcast. But don't be fooled by the title - Whether you're just getting started or a veteran there is a ton of current topics and actionable tips, tricks and advice!       If you're around tomorrow in LA, join us! How to Brand, Market and Build an Audience using Social Media and Marketing Hustle Friday, August 11, 2017 @ 1:00pm - 3:00pmRoosevelt Hotel Academy Room7000 Hollywood Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90028 RSVP: Ticket link LIVE EVENT: A Fire Side Chat with Indie Film Hustle and Stage32.com   You’ve got an amazing script, now what? The first step is to identify your audience and create a brand for yourself that you can leverage when crowdfunding or selling your film. Once your film is done, the next step is marketing and promotion. Join us for a fireside chat with Writer -Director and Indie Film Hustle founder, Alex Ferrari, and RB Blotto, Stage32.com founder, as they offer best practices on building an audience, creating a brand, marketing yourself and your film, and finally, getting the word out via social media, which is crucial to your success. A cocktail party will follow for ticket holders! Speakers: Alex Ferrari – Founder, Indie Film Hustle Richard “RB” Botto – Founder & CEO, Stage 32 Like this blog post? Please share it on social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, email etc) by using social media buttons at the top of the blog. Or post to your personal blog and anywhere else you feel appropriate. Thank you. As always, we welcome thoughts and remarks on ANY of the content above in the Comments section below...  Read More