Once again, Stage 32 is honored to present to you the 4th Stage 32 Short Film Program at the 2019 Hollyshorts Film Festival. Not only will the winners' films be screened, but festival goers can also take in a panel at the festival featuring Stage 32 Founder & CEO, Richard Botto and Indie Film Hustle Founder, Alex Ferrari.

Here are the weekend details:

Friday August 16, 2019 at 6:00pm Panel: How to Build a Huge Audience For Your Projects and You As a Filmmaker

Building an audience for your projects takes more than a simple Facebook page. Pop into this information-packed panel with Stage 32 Founder & CEO, Richard Botto, and Indie Film Hustle Founder, Alex Ferrari. The duo will sit down for have a very real, very candid chat about the current state of the film industry and your role as a filmmaker in it. They’ll go over how to build an audience for your projects and you as a filmmaker. You’ll get actionable advice to apply to your success as a filmmaker – all with a lot of laughs as only RB and Alex know how to do!

Location: TCL 6 Chinese Theater (Top floor or Hollywood & Highland), 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
Panel room: TCL VIP Lounge

Saturday August 17, 2019 at 7:30pm LA Premiere: Stage 32 Short Film Program Premiere

Location: TCL 6 Chinese Theater (Top floor or Hollywood & Highland), 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
RSVP Here: https://hollyshortsff.eventive.org/schedule/5d3dba00818c28003833285e

LIVE EVENT: 7:00pm - Red Carpet 7:30pm - Screening (90 minutes) - 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.

Congratulations To The 2019 Stage 32 Short Film Program Filmmakers:

• “Tell Him” by Virginia Bach (GRAND PRIZE WINNER!)
• “Nevermind” by Burak Kum
• “The Man With a Pillow for a Face” by Carlos Grana
• "Dream Catcher" by Avery Rouda
• “Duke” by Thiago Dadalt
• “Sojourn: A Visual Proverb” by Jonathan Lewis
• “Things That Fall” by Sy Huq

This year, we're excited to have four incredible judges:

• Miranda Bailey, CEO Cold Iron Pictures (Swiss Army Man, Diary of a Teenage Girl)
• Christina Campagnola, Agent, APA
• Kevin Parker, Talent Manager, Artists First Entertainment
• Terez Koncz, 2018 winner of Stage 32 Short Film Program

We look forward to meeting you and networking with you!!

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