Happy Sunday, Creative Army!

First, congratulations to all of you who have already participated in our monthly Introduce Yourself Weekend! Thousands of connections have been made between entertainment creatives and professionals from around the globe. Whether you are a long-time member or brand new to Stage 32, take a moment to pop over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge and say hello before the end of the weekend.

First up, showing the power of a united force in this industry, SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher announced on Thursday that the actors' union would be joining the WGA on the picket lines. She made the announcement with an inspiring speech that is a must-watch for everyone in the entertainment industry and a great reminder of what's at stake.

Next, and on a lighter note, we're looking at production design in this video from Variety giving a behind-the-scenes look at the film JOY RIDE. This raunchy comedy takes place in Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Paris, and more. But you'd never know the entire film was actually shot in Vancouver, Canada. Director Adele Blim along with the film's stars and production designer Michael Wong show just how creative they got to depict authentic environments in this globe-trotting story.

As always, here at Stage 32, we love to share stories and knowledge with our fellow film fans. Know someone who would love this content? Share it with them! Tag them below! You can keep up with all of our content by subscribing to the Stage 32 YouTube. For more inspirational, educational, and motivational content on all things entertainment industry, follow me on Instagram and Twitter @rbwalksintoabar.

Wishing you a very happy, healthy, & creative Sunday.

Cheers,

RB

Associated Press | SAG-AFTRA President Announces Strike

Variety | How The 'Joy Ride' Team Transformed Vancouver

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