Have you ever heard of The Three-Legged Stool? It sounds like a children’s fable, doesn’t it? It’s more like an industry fable, and it’s just as invaluable as The Deathly Hallows. In fact, many have attributed it to their longevity in the industry. Allow me to tell you the wisdom behind the notion, and make of it what you will... It is said every professional creative should have three distinct ways to stay active in their career. The three legs are: what you want to do, what you can do now...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? Whether you’ve been writing, filming, editing, or simply dreaming up your next big idea, I’ve got some inspiring content to fuel your passion and keep you moving forward. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. First up, we’re going behind the scenes of one of the most ambitious productions of the year: F1: The Movie. This incredible video from SonyCine takes you under the hood (literally) with director Joseph Kosinski, O...

As promised, our new Coverfly Profile Import is now live. You’ve put your hard-earned money on the table to further your career and worked even harder to earn your Coverfly accolades and Red List placements. With Coverfly going out of business, it was imperative to us that you get to keep everything you’ve achieved. And now you can. Further, your accolades are now being factored into our brand new Executive Matchmaking Portal. Our 3,000 Executives will now log into their Stage 32 Executive...

Why Are We Still Making Film the Old Way? Let me start with a full disclosure. I work for a company that makes some of the products I’m mentioning here. I don’t want you to take that the wrong way. I’m still a filmmaker and actively use tools like these to produce content on literally a daily basis. But I know sometimes people get fussy, think I’m just promoting a product. In this case, that is true, but for all the right reasons. The Old Ways Are Dead I’ve been in the industry for over 30...

Needless to say, much has been happening in the screenwriting industry these last few months. In addition to everything happening business wise, all of the Industry Arts websites - Screencraft, We Screenplay, The Script Lab and, yes, even Coverfly, have shut down. What does that mean for you? Opportunity, opportunity, opportunity. Fresh off the announcement of our new Global Screenwriting Contest Hub  which was announced in Deadline, we are now thrilled to announce that we are launching a Co...

In today’s entertainment landscape, opportunities move fast, and if you want to grab an executive’s attention, you have to make your pitch count. At Stage 32, you’re not just learning how the industry works; you’re gaining direct access to decision-makers across studios, streamers, and production companies. But here’s the truth: when those execs open your pitch, they want clarity, confidence, professionalism, and a clear understanding of your story on just two pages. That’s why we’re dedicatin...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Let’s kick things off with a huge shoutout to everyone who has already jumped into this month’s Introduce Yourself Weekend. Thousands of creatives from around the world are connecting, sharing their stories, and building relationships that will lead to collaborations, opportunities, and lifelong friendships. If you haven’t yet made your introduction, you’ve still got time! Head over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge and say hello before the weekend wraps. Be bold....

Once on set, I think of the 1st AD as the present, planning and keeping the day moving forward. At the same time, the 2nd AD is the future, planning and spreading information for the following days. Before Filming Begins The 1st AD gets the script and breaks it down into a schedule with all the puzzle pieces – Working closely with the director, everything having to do with the script is decided - locations, cast availability, equipment, day vs. night, sets, props, stunts, special effects, and...

As the film and television industry continues to evolve, one thing has become increasingly clear: this is no longer a centralized business. The future of entertainment is global, and Stage 32 is leading the charge in preparing the worldwide workforce that will shape it. For over a decade, Stage 32 has been the worldwide leader in entertainment industry education, serving creatives in more than 190 countries. Through partnerships with top-tier industry players like Netflix, the Cannes Film Fest...

Happy Thursday, Creative Army! We’re back with our final powerhouse conversation from this year’s Cannes Film Festival, where Stage 32 proudly celebrated our 10th anniversary as an official partner of the Marché du Film. It was a whirlwind of connection, education, and inspiration, and we’re honored to continue bringing those unfiltered, essential conversations directly to you. Today’s panel explores one of the most pressing, polarizing, and inevitable forces shaping our industry: artificial...