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There is no shortage of acting techniques for the actor in training. From Stanislavsky and Chekov to Demidov and Meisner and Adler to Strasberg and everything in between. There is a shortage however on methods for safely accessing and regulating emotion in the process of using these acting techniques when developing a Character. The Traditional Traditional acting techniques have their own philosophies on how to access emotion. From Demidov’s “passively surrendering” and being guided by their...

When I decided to tell my story through animation, I wasn’t starting completely from scratch—I had five years of experience learning about the business side of the entertainment industry. During those five years, I spent three focusing specifically on film and two on animation, immersing myself in the craft. Even with that background, stepping into the creative side of your own project feels nerve-wracking, like entering unfamiliar territory, despite the experience. I don’t draw, and I didn’t...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in. When we sit down to write, we don’t always know what the story will become. Sometimes, the heart of it reveals itself in the process. In this week’s first video, Erin Foster shares how her own experience converting to Judaism led to the inspiration for her new Netflix romantic comedy series, Nobody Wants...

I'm an experimenter who prefers to learn by doing. In the beginning, that meant significant errors in my recording process. Getting smart, I signed up for some audio engineering courses and learned a lot. I clicked and watched as what I recorded compressed, but not precisely in the way I imagined. And I forgot to save the original recording! My tendency to click and see what happens came back to bite me. Without fail, save your original recording in raw form. It's my number one audio engineeri...

Happy Friday, Stage 32 Community! At Stage 32, we pride ourselves on providing direct access to some of the most respected professionals in the entertainment industry. This month, we are excited to introduce six new executives who bring decades of experience from top agencies, management firms, production companies, and studios. These industry leaders are here to help you elevate your career, refine your projects, and break into the business. Whether you’re a writer looking for representatio...

Happy Thursday, Stage 32 Community! February is here, and with it comes a fresh lineup of educational opportunities to help you elevate your creative skills and take your career to the next level! From screenwriting and acting to cinematography and production, these webinars, classes, and labs are led by top industry professionals who are here to guide you every step of the way. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of the incredible webinars, classes, and labs we have lined up this month. Each of...

In this article, I want to explore how therapy can enhance your acting. Not therapy to address your personal well-being during a challenging role—though that’s important—but rather how specific techniques from Gestalt Therapy and EMDR can be applied in acting classes or one-on-one coaching to help actors deliver more embodied, emotionally authentic, and vulnerable performances. My Journey: From Aspiring Actor to Therapist—and Back Again Acting has always been a fascination for me. At 21, I t...

Before sharing this month’s blog, I want to send my love and prayers to all those living in Los Angeles. I was traveling through Bhutan, scouting a trip I will offer through my Sojourn Explorers wellbeing travel company later this year when the fires headlined the news everywhere. The images I was seeing from afar of my home city were terrifying. Thankfully, my home is okay. However, for many others, this is not the case. My heart hurts for those who have lost loved ones and their homes or have...

Happy Monday, Creative Army! As many of you already know, Stage 32 Certification has been bringing new film commissions, studios, institutes, colleges, streamers, and other organizations into the mix on a consistent basis. This week we’re thrilled to welcome the hq7 Studios in Austria to Stage 32 Certification! hq7 Studios in Austria and Stage 32 are excited to partner to bring Certification opportunities to creative professionals in Austria, one of Europe’s leading film and TV locations ac...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in. If there’s one question that every filmmaker asks themselves, it’s “Where do I put the camera?” It's a deceptively simple question, but as we all know, the answer can make or break a scene. This week, we’re diving into an insightful video essay by Every Frame a Painting, which explores the critical thoug...