I'm thrilled to announce today that for the 6th straight year, Stage 32 and the American Film Market have joined forces to bring new opportunities and access to attendees of America's largest film market.

Stage 32 is proud to continue to be the official Networking and Education partner of the AFM and this year is extra special. For the second year in a row, the AFM has gone virtual.

So what does that mean for you?

More access and opportunity at the AFM no matter where you live in the world. I'm proud to call AFM's Head Honcho, Jonathan Wolf a friend (aptly titled Twitter @afmhoncho - go follow him!) and he is a firm advocate for independent cinema's filmmakers, producers and entrepreneurs and he brings that spirit seamlessly into each year's AFM. This year is no different, and he and his crew have kicked it up a notch. You will find more attendees, exhibitors, screenings, networking and education than ever before. It's truly an impressive lineup and you don't want to miss out.

It was because of Jonathan that my book, Crowdsourcing for Filmmakers: Indie Film and the Power of the Crowd was published under the American Film Market Presents Banner. Very few titles receive such an honor and I couldn't be more grateful.

Click Here to Watch the 2021 AFM Preview

As the official networking and education partner of AFM, all attendees who sign up for the conference will receive a FREE Stage 32 Next Level Webinar to further assist their craft and/or industry pursuits. You can get your AFM badge here.

As part of the 2021 AFM Online Conference program, I am honored to be joining two amazing sessions. Here is all the information you need to watch during AFM:

THE CASTING EFFECT: HOW TALENT CHOICES IMPACT EVERY PHASE OF PRODUCTION

Tuesday, November 2, 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT

Cast is one of the most important elements of any project – touching every stage from financing to distribution. Producers and sales agents share their advice and expertise for casting wisely across genre, budget and the international market.

Moderator:

Richard "RB" Botto, Founder & CEO, Stage 32

Panelists:

Milan Chakraborty, Head of Film, Marginal MediaWorks Jennifer Kawaja, President, English Scripted at Sienna Films, a Sphere Media company
Nat McCormick, EVP, Worldwide Distribution, The Exchange

FROM NETWORKING TO GETTING READS TO LANDING A REP TO SELLING YOUR WORK: THE DO's & DON'Ts OF A SUCCESSFUL SCREENWRITING CAREER

Wednesday, November 3, 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT

Give yourself the best chance to break in and learn the guidelines on how to sustain a high profile and successful career as a screenwriter. Learn common mistakes and how to avoid them, how to get the all-important read, strategies for landing representation and finding producers for your work, and how to assure you’re listening to the right voices. Over nearly a decade of writing screenplays (with multiple paid options/sales) and running Stage 32, Richard “RB” Botto has seen and heard it all. In this class he will provide you the blueprint on how to give yourself the best chance at success in the current environment.

I look forward to seeing you at the market and conference!

Cheers!

RB

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