Cinematography

With no filmmaking experience and lot of extra time on my hands, thanks to COVID, I decided to make my first feature film. For the second time. Quick back story. My first attempt at making a movie was in 2017. A friend of mine, who also plays a role in this movie, asked me to take a look at his short film. After watching he said he wanted me to help make it “better”. I gave it some thought and decided I would do it under one condition. It needed to be a feature. We made it as far as me fin...

Happy Sunday Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee and let's dive in. First up, the folks over at Indy Mogul put together an interesting video highlighting the top ten biggest myths about filmmaking. They cover some of their most frequently asked audience questions such as "can you make a living as a film director?", "is being a production assistant my best way into the indu...

Happy Saturday Stage 32! As many of you may know, I host an Instagram LIVE every week on @stage32 highlighting some amazing Stage 32 members from all over the world. We cover everything from how to sell a TV movie, how to ace self-tape auditions, how to research your way to the top of the entertainment industry and more. Recently, I had the supreme pleasure of chatting with two powerhouse Stage 32 members that have been working hard to make magic happen in their entertainment careers in 2021 -...

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. First up, Netflix UK & Ireland has a great series where they break down scripts from popular Netflix movies and shows. In this video, they break down the feature-length script for The Dig written for the screen by Moira Buffini and starring Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, and Lily James. Screenwriter Moira Buffini talks about the process of...

Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! It seems an odd sentiment, doesn’t it? Perhaps it would be more fitting to say, “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay for Mental Health Awareness Month”. Our individual experiences with isolation may vary, but one thing remains the same - our mental health decays with prolonged isolation. Socializing, networking, casual chit chat, meaningful exchanges, it all starts with reaching out to your tribe. Where better to find your tribe than in a supportive community? Don’t w...

You’re the writer-director of a new movie. It’s 6:05pm. You put on your Oculus headset and watch the actors on the set act out the final scene. You say, “That’s a wrap”. The actors and crew look into the camera, smile and say goodnight. You take off your headset and slip under the covers. Is VR film production truly that easy? In a word, yes. But in another word, no. I virtually attended the NVIDIA GTC conference (April 12-16) and discovered an impressive arsenal of VR production tools tha...

Happy Sunday Creative Army! First of all, 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 every corner of 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. Now, grab some fresh coffee and let's dive in to this week's fres...

Sometimes it can feel as if we cannot make a difference. This industry is so big, the wealth of content is vast, but what can any of us do? We spend our time looking for work, doing the work, shaking hands, making memories, and of course, taking time away before going back to the grind. I’m here to tell you - hell, the whole Stage 32 community is here to help remind you - that whether you are in full stride or in hibernation mode, you can enact change. Don’t worry, this isn’t a road map on how...

Happy Tuesday Creative Army! For the past 10 years, it has been Stage 32's continued mission is to democratize the entertainment business for creatives and professionals all over the world. I am continuously humbled by the power of the Stage 32 community, and thrilled by the recent support our community is getting from the industry as a whole. In addition to our previous coverage in Forbes, The Wrap, Variety, CNN, Business Insider (check out the articles here and here), and more - I am honored...

Happy Sunday & Happy Mother's Day! 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. First up, since "May the 4th Be with You" was last week, I thought it would only be fitting to share some Star Wars content. Insider recently put together a fascinating behind the screens video covering the innovative virtual backgrounds that were used to film The Mandalorian. In this video, they talk about the technological and cre...