Happy Thursday, Stage 32 Community!

February is here, and with it comes a fresh lineup of educational opportunities to help you elevate your creative skills and take your career to the next level! From screenwriting and acting to cinematography and production, these webinars, classes, and labs are led by top industry professionals who are here to guide you every step of the way.

Below, you’ll find a breakdown of the incredible webinars, classes, and labs we have lined up this month. Each of these educational opportunities is packed with actionable insights, tailored to give you the tools you need to succeed.

Make 2025 the year you invest in yourself and your creative journey. Click on the titles below to learn more and register. Don’t miss out—spots are limited!

Webinars

How to Write a One- to Two-Page Synopsis for Your Feature Film

Starting: February 4th

Instructor: Brian Herskowitz

Learn how to craft a clear and compelling one- or two-page synopsis that captures the essence of your feature film while appealing to industry professionals.

Creating a synopsis is more than summarizing your story—it’s about distilling its core essence in a way that excites and engages your audience. How do you capture the depth of your story in just a page or two? Should you highlight every character or focus on key relationships? This webinar will tackle the challenges of crafting a polished, professional, and irresistible synopsis.

Your Stage 32 educator, Brian Herskowitz, is a seasoned writer and producer with credits spanning FOX, HBO, NBC, CBS, and more. His real-world insights will equip you to create a synopsis that resonates with industry professionals, from pitch meetings to film festivals.

By the end of this webinar, you’ll have the tools and confidence to craft a synopsis that truly stands out. You’ll gain a clear understanding of the essential elements of your story and learn how to finesse the nuances of style and structure to create a synopsis that resonates.

PLUS! You’ll receive:

• A sample 2-page synopsis

Classes

2-Part Class: Cinematographers – How to Prepare & What to Expect on Set

Starting: February 9th

Instructor: Carmen Cabana

Whether you're an aspiring or seasoned cinematographer, this two-part class will help you understand how to prepare for a shoot and navigate the fast-paced on-set environment.

Led by acclaimed cinematographer Carmen Cabana (Narcos, Ms. Marvel, The Big Cigar), this class is a must for aspiring and experienced cinematographers. Carmen will guide you through pre-production essentials, navigating on-set challenges, and collaborating effectively with your crew. You’ll walk away with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to create stunning visuals while avoiding costly mistakes.

Missteps on set can cost you time, money, and even future opportunities. Not fully understanding your responsibilities, failing to communicate effectively, or being unprepared can hinder not only your success but the success of the entire production. With Carmen Cabana’s expert guidance, you’ll gain live insights and strategies needed to navigate these challenges and thrive in your role.

This interactive Stage 32 class is held on Zoom and goes substantially more in-depth than a Stage 32 webinar. Best of all? As soon as you sign up you will be linked by email with your Stage 32 Educator. You will have access to your Educator for the duration of your class by email to ask them any questions you have about your craft or career - it’s like having a mentor on demand!

PLUS! You’ll receive:

• Storyboard samples
• Example call sheets
• An assignment to create your own shot list to be shared in class

4-Hour Acting Intensive Workshop: Develop Your Audition Process for 2025 to Book More Work

Starting: February 15th

Instructor: Ryan Cartwright

Master your audition techniques with this intensive workshop designed to help you land more roles in 2025.

With the rise of self-tapes, auditioning has changed forever—but your ability to deliver standout performances hasn’t. In this intensive workshop, Ryan Cartwright (MAD MEN, BONES, The Big Bang Theory) will guide you through the audition process, teaching you how to inject life into every performance and stand out to casting directors. Participants will perform a character piece during the session and receive direct feedback from Ryan.

By the end of this intensive, you'll have a clear understanding of the audition process, scene mastery techniques, and how to inject your unique voice into every performance. Ryan will teach you strategies for self-tapes, callbacks, and adapting in the room, along with tips for wardrobe, dialogue, and keeping your creativity inspired. You'll walk away with the tools to consistently elevate your performances and get hired immediately!

PLUS! You’ll receive:

• The Audition Process Beat Sheet
• Audition Day Checklist

Labs

8-Part Screenwriting Lab: Rewrite Your TV Series Pilot Script

Starting: February 8th

Instructor: Anna Henry

Refine and elevate your TV series pilot in this comprehensive lab that will guide you through rewriting your script with feedback from an industry professional.

This hands-on lab is for TV writers who are ready to rewrite their pilots and make them pitch-ready. Guided by Anna Henry, a producer and development executive with credits at AMC, Amazon Prime, Starz, HBO, Sony, Fox, EOne, ITV America, and OddLot Entertainment, among others. She’s worked at CBS, ABC, Nickelodeon, and multiple production companies, as well as in management at Andrea Simon Entertainment. In this lab, you’ll receive personalized feedback from Anna to elevate your pilot and make it market-ready. Through 8 interactive sessions, Anna will help you identify problem areas, address feedback, and polish your script to perfection.

This interactive Stage 32 lab is held on Zoom and goes substantially more in-depth than a Stage 32 webinar. Best of all? As soon as you sign up you will be linked by email with your Stage 32 Educator and given a questionnaire to fill out and send back to them. You will have access to your Educator for the duration of your class by email to ask them any questions you have about your craft or career - it’s like having a mentor on demand! And, if you can't make a live session, don't worry! All class recordings will be available 48 hours after each session and you will be able to view them in your Library on your Stage 32 profile. Finally, you can expand your network with like-minded creatives - you'll have a dedicated lounge for interactive support and discussions with your fellow classmates!

PLUS! You’ll receive exclusive handouts to guide your rewrite:

• Story grid worksheet
• Character description elements
• Scene elements worksheet
• Sample scenes analysis
• Polish “to-do” checklist

8-Week Screenwriting Lab: Write a Drama TV Pilot From Concept to Completed Script

Starting: February 22nd

Instructor: Spencer Robinson

Over the course of eight weeks, you’ll develop and complete a drama TV pilot script, guided by a seasoned industry professional. You will leave this lab with a completed television drama pilot script vetted by an industry professional that you can share with the marketplace to help move your career forward!

Ready to create your calling card for the TV industry? In this 8-week lab, Spencer Robinson, a literary and talent manager at Art/Work Entertainment, will mentor you as you write a market-ready drama TV pilot. Spencer's writing clients work in both features and television on broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. He currently has a client writing on two Netflix series and another client who just sold a show to Amazon. He also reps a writer who currently has a project at Jason Bateman's Aggregate Films, which has a deal at Netflix. His on-camera clients have been in films with directors Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, Clint Eastwood, Gore Verbinski and more. In the TV world, his clients have been regular cast members on shows for Netflix, The CW, Cinemax, CBS, NBC, FX, Starz, Nickelodeon, EPIX, and TBS, to name a few.

He’ll guide you step-by-step from concept to completed script. Whether you're starting from scratch or revising a draft, this lab will help you create a pilot that stands out. Spencer will be working directly with you in a virtual class setting and in one-on-one sessions to mentor you as you write your market-ready dramatic pilot script. Spencer will guide you through picking a concept, creating engaging characters, perfecting your structure, constructing an outline, and, writing your pilot. Over these interactive sessions, you will put pen to paper and write the drama TV pilot that until now has only been bouncing around in your head.

Which of these classes, webinars, or labs are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to register soon—spots are filling up fast!

Let’s make February a month of creativity, growth, and progress.

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