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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. They say that in Hollywood, it's all about who you know. In honor of Introduce...

On the path to becoming a full-time screenwriter, you will ask yourself, Do I need representation? Do I need an agent or a manager? Do I need both?  Here at Stage 32, we're big believers that you make your own success. Therefore, you may not feel you need a rep. But reps are champions for their clients and can work with you to create opportunities and success. You already know what's needed in your portfolio when you want to approach a potential literary manager. So today, we're talking to our...

It’s the tedious but oh-so-necessary maintenance of being in this industry: online presentation. Just as we once toiled over the formatting and tone of a resume and cover letter, so now must we polish our profiles. Selling ourselves can be exhausting, but look at it this way - your Stage 32 profile is your invitation to play! We all love what we do, and we love meeting people that make the experience magical. Here’s your chance to set the tone for your fantasy-project-made-real! So, pour your fa...

No matter which type of actor you are, auditioning can be stressful. Sometimes we're not given all the details and feel like we have to wing it. As a Voice Actor, this can be particularly frustrating, so here are my five techniques for auditioning and getting hired as a Voice Actor. 1. Read Everything Most people don't write something down for the sake of it; they are conveying the information they believe is essential for the reader to know. Clients looking to hire Voice Actors are no differ...

My first opportunity to produce was actually a bit of an accident. I was still pursuing my childhood dream of acting, and I wanted to audition for the rare opportunity to be in a feature film in Cincinnati, OH (starring one of my childhood heroes-- Wonder Woman, no less.) At that time, it was like a unicorn opportunity, so I offered to volunteer my time in the production office leading up to auditions. Little did I know that this would be the beginning of the end of my acting career and the st...

Many of you are likely aware of the book, The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler. You might also be aware that it’s based on the writings of Joseph Campbell and it applies Campbell’s ideas on the Hero’s Journey to cinema in general and screenwriting specifically. Many of you may have even read Vogler’s book or Cambell’s writings, or both. But did you know that The Writer’s Journey started as an internal memo at Walt Disney Animation Studios while developing The Little Mermaid and Beauty and...

Ever dreamed of writing the next "Best Picture" winner? We know you have - and we want to help you achieve that dream! And feature dramas are the best place to start. Let our judges take your career in features to the next level. Stage 32 offers access to some of the biggest names in the industry, including executives from 3Pas Studios, IPG Literary Management, Perfect Storm Entertainment and more with credits and client credits like 12 YEARS A SLAVE, THE WOLF OD WALL STREET and AD ASTRA to na...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! I've got my coffee in hand and your weekly dose of content coming in hot - grab your coffee of choice, and let's dive right in. Today, we're digging into acting. There are so many processes and theories on acting, but the job is about more than what you do on set. It's about finding opportunities, preparing, networking, and delivering.  First, we're learning from one of the GOATS, Christian Bale, as he looks back at his most notable roles in a video from GQ. Fe...

It’s a fact of writing that projects need multiple drafts. But that’s not what I’m talking about in this article. Instead, sometimes you might need to completely take apart a project, throwing out every previous draft and starting over. Sounds extreme? It is. But it’s something I recently experienced. To properly explain this, I have to give you some background on the project in question. I’ve been working on the sequel to my third book since 2017. At the time, I was ambitious that I wo...

Here at Stage 32, we’re always listening for the most common questions from you to help you work towards your goals. When it comes to representation, there are a few questions that come up. What’s the difference between agents and managers? Do you need a lawyer? Should you get an agent, manager, or lawyer first? But the most popular question we see over and over in the lounges, in the Writers’ Room, and on social media is how do I get representation as a writer? The answer actually has two...