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As one enters the world of production, production incentives become part of the dialogue. In fact, production incentives can dominate the conversation. They are discussed in the trades and newspapers; they are promoted in ads; there are workshops and courses devoted to them; and they seem to be the thing you absolutely need to get your production made. Before you get too excited about production incentives, I’d like to share some perspective with you. There is no denying that production incen...

Happy Monday, Creative Army! Last week, we talked about making sure your Stage 32 profile is updated and ready for the industry to see. Now let’s talk about the other half of the equation: Your Project Page. Your profile tells people who you are. Your Project Page tells them what you’re creating. And with the launch of the Stage 32 Marketplace, making sure that page is complete has never been more important. THINK OF YOUR PROJECT PAGE AS YOUR DIGITAL PITCH When someone discover...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! I hope your weekend has been a creative one so far. Whether you’ve been writing, filming, editing, or sketching out the next spark of an idea, I have something today that will give you a boost. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week’s featured video comes from GQ: Noah Wyle Breaks Down Medical Scenes From ‘The Pitt’. THE PITT is one of the best examples I’ve seen in years of a show that took the most familiar genre on television and made it feel bran...

Happy Saturday, Creative Army! What. A. Week. Over the last few days, we launched the Stage 32 Marketplace, rolled out completely redesigned profiles and Project Pages, watched members begin sharing their projects across social media, and saw Deadline spotlight what we’ve built. And this is only the beginning. This week was about giving you more ways to develop your work, build momentum, become more visible, and get discovered. So if you missed anything, here’s your quick weekend catch...

Happy Friday, Creative Army! The industry is taking notice. This week, we launched the Stage 32 Marketplace. And now Deadline has featured it, highlighting not only the opportunities the Marketplace presents, but the IMPORTANCE of having real, human executives vet material to avoid AI slop. That recognition, that awareness, speaks volumes to the amount of work that has gone into this endeavor. And for that, we couldn't be more grateful.  READ THE DEADLINE ARTICLE   At a moment...

Happy Wednesday, Creative Army! This week, we launched the Stage 32 Marketplace - and we also gave your Stage 32 profile a major upgrade. Why? Because discovery isn’t only about the project. It’s also about you. When an executive, producer, manager, collaborator, or employer finds your work, one of the first things they may do is click on your profile. So make sure what they see represents you at your best. UPDATE YOUR PROFILE YOUR PROFILE IS YOUR PROFESSIONAL CALLING CARD You...

Hello Creative Army! For 15 years, everything we’ve built at Stage 32 has come back to one mission: Connect. Learn. Develop. Rise. When I launched Stage 32, I wanted to level the playing field for creatives and professionals around the world. Geography, access, representation, and who you happened to know had dictated opportunity in this business for far too long. Today, our community is more than 1.5 million members strong, and over the years we’ve helped launch thousands of careers and...

All for the love of the craft… Filmmaking is no easy feat. Some may say it’s an act of endurance: from screenwriting to directing actors, managing the whole production, post-production edits, and navigating distribution and marketing; it's quite an incredible process to be a part of. However, in developing media ecosystems like Botswana, the creative energy usually collides with institutional bottlenecks. This means that independent filmmakers like myself often deal with situations such as fra...

Hey, Y’all! The Bash is BACK, and this year, it lands on Halloween weekend. Every year during the Austin Film Festival, the Stage 32 community takes over a rooftop in downtown Austin for one night of celebrating, connecting, and finally meeting the people we’ve been talking to online all year. This is our 13th year doing it, and it remains one of my favorite nights on the entire Stage 32 calendar. You’re invited. Stage 32’s 13th Annual Austin Film Festival Rooftop BashFriday, October 30t...

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 can lead to collaborations, opportunities, and lifelong friendships. If you haven’t made your introduction yet, you still have time. Be bold. Introduce yourself. Your next great opportunity could be just one connection away. Now,...