Happy Monday Stage 32-ers!

Over the past 12 years, we here at Stage 32 have been thrilled to be recognized throughout the industry as the leaders in online film craft and business education. We are honored to be partnered with some of the most prestigious film festivals and markets in the world including the American Film Market and the Cannes Film Festival Marché du film to name a few.

Now, for the 8th year in a row, we are thrilled to be joining forces with one of the few Oscar-qualifying short film festivals in the land, Hollyshorts Film Festival. We have an exciting week of events lined up at the HollyShorts Film Festival beginning August 10! If you are in or around the Los Angeles area, you are more than welcome to come join us for any one or all of our special Stage 32 panels, parties and screenings! PLUS! Stage 32 members get a MASSIVE 50% off discount on tickets!

"HollyShorts is the benchmark most up-and-comers are striving for - and the festival is impressively dedicated to advancing the careers of its filmmakers", says Daniel Sol, Co-Founder of HollyShorts. "We are equally impressed, dedicated and also thrilled in our partnership with Stage 32, the only platform worldwide that is connecting and educating filmmakers through its social network and incredibly supportive community. Through this exciting alliance, we pledge to enable the learning and continued success of all filmmakers, worldwide."

"Stage 32's continued mission is to provide film creatives across the globe opportunity, access and education designed to advance their careers", says Stage 32 Founder & CEO, Richard Botto. "We are thrilled to partner with Hollyshorts and are excited to share in their continued commitment toward helping filmmakers shorten their path to success."

On the opening night of the festival, August 10, you can watch the Stage 32 Short Film program during Hollyshorts Film Festival at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. If you live in LA, or will be in town for Hollyshorts, support your fellow Stage 32 members by attending the opening night Stage 32 Shorts Program! Click Here to Get Tickets!

Mark Your Calendars!

Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 5:00 pm: Stage 32 Short Film Program Premiere!

Location: TCL 6 Chinese Theater (Top floor of Hollywood & Highland), 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028

Time: 4:30pm - 5:00pm PT Red Carpet

5:00pm - 6:30pm PT Screening of the Stage 32 Short Film Program -come meet the Stage 32 team & short film program filmmakers!

You are taking part in a unique and exclusive event. Following the screening will be a live Q&A with our Founder & CEO, Richard Botto, and our filmmakers, and an afterparty for those who attend the screening!

Click here to RSVP

Congratulations To The 2023 Stage 32 Short Film Program Filmmakers!

• THE BLACK BOX by Olivier Hero Dressen (GRAND PRIZE WINNER)
• DYSMORPHIA by Amy Elizabeth Geist (GRAND PRIZE WINNER)
• REQUIEM GENERATION BREAKER by Derwin Hayden
• HEY ALEXA by Xochi Blymyer
• BIENVENIDOS A LOS ANGELES by Lisa Cole
• POOL by Neil Watson and Sam Johnson
• TRUTH by Sylvie Zaidman

Friday, August 11, 2023 at 1:30 pm: Shorts to Features Panel featuring our Stage 32 CEO Richard "RB" Botto

How to Turn Your Short Film into a Feature Film

Join Stage 32's Founder & CEO, Richard "RB" Botto while he talks with Hollyshorts alum on how they've expanded their careers directing short films and now directing feature films.

Location: Japan House, 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (5th Level of Hollywood & Highland), Hollywood, CA 90028

Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Stage 32 Members Get a MASSIVE 50% off Discount to Attend!

Want to attend Hollyshorts? Stage 32 members get a massive discount!

To get your credentials CLICK HERE and use code HSFF23STAGE32 at checkout and save 50%!

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