Hey, Filmmakers!
Finishing a short film can be one of the most challenging, and quietly emotional, parts of the filmmaking process. When the shoot wraps and the adrenaline fades, you’re left with decisions, responsibility, and a story that still needs time to become itself.
Stage 32 member Rich Ellis just shared a fantastic blog that speaks directly to that moment. He dives into the realities of post-production, the pressure of honoring your collaborators, and the practical strategies that helped him carry his short film Loose Change across the finish line. From cutting a trailer to reconnect with the heart of the story, to sharing rough cuts with actors, to having the courage to say “not yet,” this piece is both grounded and deeply relatable.
If you’re in post, heading there soon, or still carrying a project that feels unfinished, this is well worth the read.
You can check out the full blog here: https://www.stage32.com/blog/finishing-strong-practical-strategies-that-...
What’s been the hardest part of finishing a project for you, and what’s helped you push it across the line?
Must-read blog, Ashley Renee Smith! The hardest part of finishing a script for me sometimes is making sure everything that's suppose to be connected in the story is. Going through the script tracking things helps me.